Accountability Statement

The 2003/04 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Annual Service Plan Report was prepared under my direction and in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act. This report compares the actual results to the expected results identified in the ministry's 2003/04 Service Plan. I am accountable for the ministry's results and the basis on which they have been reported.

Honourable John van Dongen
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries

June 15, 2004