Performance Reporting

In February 2003, the Government of British Columbia released the 2003/04 – 2005/06 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Service Plan. The Plan was prepared in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act and outlines specific goals, objectives and strategies for the Ministry and established performance measures and targets by which performance can be assessed and reported. The annual service plan report communicates the ministry's achievements in 2003/04 in its core business areas in relation to ministry goals.

Overview of Ministry Goals

Goal 1: An agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food sector that is competitive in a global economy and provides economic benefit and stability to British Columbia's rural and coastal communities.

Goal 2: Optimum economic benefit to B.C. from fisheries and aquaculture while protecting the environment.

Goal 3: A food system that provides consumers and customers with greater confidence in the safety and quality of B.C. food, agriculture and seafood products while protecting the provincial economy from risks.

Goal 4: Sustainable development of the agri-food and seafood sectors.

Goal 5: Stable farm incomes for British Columbia farmers.

Goal 6: Policy, administrative and financial systems in place, complemented by a human resource strategy that allows the ministry to operate efficiently and effectively.

		Core Business Area 1: Industry Competitiveness

		Core Business Area 2: Fisheries and Aquaculture Management

		Core Business Area 3: Food Safety and Quality

		Core Business Area 4: Environmental Sustainability and Resource Development

		Core Business Area 5: Risk Management

		Core Business Area 6: Corporate Services