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MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
A week ago, the Speech from the Throne outlined our intentions for the golden decade ahead. Our future is bright, our vision is clear and our goals are bold:
Future strategic plans will speak specifically to our objectives and measures for each of these goals. It is a remarkable time for our province, and we have only just begun. We are going to keep working to open up British Columbia to new opportunities for us all, and to build a bright future for our province, communities and families.
Gordon Campbell INTRODUCTIONThis is the fourth annual three-year Government Strategic Plan. Its purpose is to inform the public and the public service of the government’s progress in moving toward the long-term vision for the province and our planned actions to ensure continued results. It describes:
The foundation of this plan is based on our three initial overarching goals: economic growth, a supportive social fabric and healthy communities and a sustainable environment. COMMITMENT TO MEASUREMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITYWe have committed to holding government accountable for measuring the success of its programs and reporting on performance. In developing this plan we have drawn from a variety of sources across government, using existing data, evaluations and measurements, where appropriate. In addition, we have established the British Columbia Progress Board to help define specific economic, social and environmental benchmarks and targets for the tax, regulatory, social and fiscal reforms that government will undertake, and to monitor its performance. This work assists us in fulfilling the commitment to provide regular reports to British Columbians and the Legislature so that taxpayers can monitor our performance and progress, and hold government accountable for its commitments. It will also help to inform government where follow-up efforts are necessary and additional work is warranted. The key measures that have been selected are those that best represent overall performance in areas that are priorities for British Columbians. These measures do not tell us everything about government’s performance, but they do provide an indication of the progress British Columbia is making in key areas such as the economy, health, education, justice, and the environment. In addition, each government ministry and major Crown corporation has a service plan with more detailed goals, actions and performance measures. These measures are reported in ministry annual reports. VISIONBritish Columbia is a prosperous and just province, whose citizens achieve their potential and have confidence in the future. CORE VALUESINTEGRITY: to make decisions in a manner that is consistent, professional, fair and balanced FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: to implement affordable public policies ACCOUNTABILITY: to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and credibility of government RESPECT: to treat all citizens equitably, compassionately and respectfully CHOICE: afford citizens the opportunity to exercise self-determination LINK TO MINISTRY SERVICE PLANSThe Strategic Plan is the guiding document for individual ministry service plans, which provide greater detail on performance measures and strategies. THEMES UNDERLYING THE PLANGovernment will operate in an innovative, enterprising, results-oriented and accountable manner. In doing so, it will adopt the following managerial principles:
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, KEY MEASURES
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| MEASURE: | The percentage of the work force with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree. |
| TARGET: | Increase the percentage of the work force with a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree from the 2001 baseline of 51.31 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 50.1%1 2001 51.3%1 2002 51.0% 2003 52.2%1 2004 52.4% |
| MEASURE: | Percentage of the workforce comprising persons employed in natural and applied sciences. |
| TARGET: | Increase the percentage of individuals employed in natural and applied science occupations as a percentage of total employment from the 2001 baseline of 6.21 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 6.4%1 2001 6.2%1 2002 6.0%1 2003 6.3%1 2004 5.8%1 |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| MEASURE: | Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a key measure of overall economic activity, expressed in terms of economic output (new goods and services produced) per person. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 8th1 place growth in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 3.9%1 growth, ranked 4th in Canada 2001 0.1%1 decrease, ranked 8th in Canada 2002 2.4%1 growth, ranked 6th in Canada 2003 1.6%1 growth, ranked 5th in Canada |
| MEASURE: | Real GDP per hour worked in the business sector indicates overall efficiency of our labour efforts. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 4th place in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000 $30.74, ranked 5th in Canada 2001 $31.93, ranked 4th in Canada 2002 $32.60, ranked 4th in Canada 2003 $32.49, ranked 6th in Canada |
| MEASURE: | Total amount of gross fixed business investment as a percentage of provincial GDP. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 5th place in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000 16.3%, ranked 7th1 in Canada 2001 17.4%1, ranked 5th in Canada 2002 16.4%1 ranked 6th in Canada 2003 17.3%1, ranked 6th in Canada |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| MEASURE: | The employment to population ratio of individuals aged 15 to 64. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 5th place in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000 70.1%1, ranked 5th1 in Canada 2001 68.9%1, ranked 5th1 in Canada 2002 69.2%1, ranked 7th in Canada 2003 70.2%1, ranked 6th in Canada 2004 70.9%, ranked 5th in Canada |
| MEASURE: | Net new jobs in British Columbia. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 9th1 place growth in Canada from December 2001. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000 1.4%1 growth, ranked 6th1 in Canada 2001 2.6%1 decrease, ranked 9th1 in Canada. 2002 4.4%1 growth, ranked 3rd1 in Canada. 2003 4.1%1 growth, ranked 1st in Canada. 2004 1.6% growth, ranked 5th in Canada. |
| MEASURE: | Real personal disposable income per capita represents total income minus taxes paid to all levels of government (i.e., income taxes, property taxes, contributions to social security, etc.) and various fees such as medical insurance premiums, expressed on a per person basis. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 level of 3rd place in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000 $19,4591, ranked 3rd in Canada 2001 $19,6331, ranked 3rd in Canada 2002 $19,6901, ranked 3rd in Canada 2003 $19,7581, ranked 3rd in Canada |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| MEASURE: | Balance the provincial government budget. |
| TARGET: | Balanced annually beginning in 2004/05. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2002/03 Ahead of target (Deficit reduced to $2.7 billion) 2003/04 Ahead of target (Deficit reduced to $1.0 billion) 2004/05 Sizeable surplus, well exceeding initial target |
| MEASURE: | Taxpayer supported debt in relation to the size of the GDP. |
| TARGET: | Annually reduce the province’s taxpayer supported debt to GDP ratio once a balanced budget in achieved in 2004/05. |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2002/03 Ahead of target (21.3%) 2003/04 Reduction, ahead of target (20.6%) 2004/05 Further reduction, ahead of target |
| MEASURE: | Provincial government expenditure as a percentage of GDP. |
| TARGET: | Reduce the level of provincial government expenditure from the restated 2001/02 baseline of 22.91 per cent of GDP. (Note: percentages have been restated to reflect current accounting policies and Statistics Canada GDP revisions) |
| LATEST RESULTS: |
2000/01 21.6% 2001/02 22.9%1 2002/03 22.0%1 2003/04 20.8%1 2004/05 Further reduction, ahead of target. |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| STRATEGY: IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC AND INVESTMENT CLIMATE |
ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Work with the private sector to remove barriers to economic activity, such as working with investors to facilitate economic development through an expedited process for key projects | Small Business and Economic Development; All Ministries |
| Pilot regional economic alliances with local governments and the private sector to support growth and diversification within the provincial economy | Small Business and Economic Development; All Ministries |
| Review the province’s tax system to identify potential reforms that would maintain and/or enhance British Columbia’s tax competitiveness | Finance; Provincial Revenue; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Conclude treaty and other economic-related agreements with First Nations that promote investment certainty and increase access to Crown land and resources | Treaty Negotiations Office; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Sustainable Resource Management; Transportation; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Optimize the wealth-generating capacity of the provincial resource base through increased certainty and improved development opportunities | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Small Business and Economic Development; Sustainable Resource Management; Treaty Negotiations Office; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Facilitate increased investment and activity in the energy and minerals sectors | Energy and Mines; Sustainable Resource Management; Transportation; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Expand partnerships with all orders of government and the private sector to promote economic growth and social well-being in British Columbia | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat; All Ministries |
| Market and promote British Columbia’s competitive advantages and opportunities as an investment location, tourism destination and trading partner | Small Business and Economic Development; All Ministries |
| STRATEGY: ENCOURAGE INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES |
ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Create partnerships, alliances and investment opportunities that expand British Columbia’s technology industries | Small Business and Economic Development; Management Services |
| Build the capacity for British Columbia to be an international leader in the research and innovation essential for economic growth and social prosperity | Advanced Education; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Health Services; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Provide communities with high-speed internet access by building upon government’s network capacity and partnering with local service providers, community organizations, First Nations and the federal government | Management Services |
| STRATEGY: DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY |
ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Maximize the potential economic, social and environmental benefits to British Columbia hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and ensure an ongoing legacy for British Columbians | Small Business and Economic Development; All Ministries |
| Improve key transportation infrastructure, including international gateways, to support economic growth, investment and trade in the Pacific Rim and other areas | Transportation; Finance; Small Business and Economic Development; Sustainable Resource Management |
| Identify opportunities for government to partner with business and workers to ensure British Columbia has the skilled workforce to support economic growth | Skills Development and Labour; Advanced Education; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Education; Energy and Mines; Health Services; Human Resources; Public Sector Employers’ Council; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Enhance and ensure fair and balanced labour relations and employment standards that encourage mutually beneficial relationships between stakeholders, employees and employers | Skills Development and Labour |
| Modernize a regulatory system that encourages prosperity, innovation and opportunity, while preserving regulations that are effective in protecting public health, safety and the environment | Small Business and Economic Development; All Ministries |
| STRATEGY: MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Monitor financial and performance information on an ongoing basis to ensure that budget and service plan targets are met | Finance; All Ministries |
| Improve the province’s Crown Corporation governance system and clarify accountabilities to ensure efficient and effective service delivery | Crown Agencies Secretariat |
| Increase voluntary compliance of revenues owed to government and streamline accounts receivable collections | Provincial Revenue |
| Achieve excellence in the public service through a dynamic work environment that promotes innovation, learning and results, and through an effective people strategy, proactive and visionary leadership and a performance-focused workplace | Management Services; All Ministries |
| Identify and implement more effective ways to deliver services and infrastructure through alternative service delivery and partnership arrangements | Management Services; All Ministries |
| Expand public access to government through innovative and integrated e-government initiatives | Management Services; All Ministries |
| Continue to expand one-stop permitting and licensing in key sectors | All Ministries |
| Maintain an executive compensation and bargaining mandate framework that incorporates fiscal goals, policy, program decisions and labour market considerations | Public Sector Employers’ Council |
There is a fundamental relationship between a vibrant economy and a strong social fabric. A strong economy allows us to invest in the programs and public institutions that improve our health, support our most vulnerable and unleash our creativity. The government will focus with renewed energy on leading the country in healthy living and physical fitness, becoming the most literate and best educated population in North America and ensuring the best system of support for those with special needs.
The objectives and key measures to achieve this goal are as follows:
| MEASURE: | The rate of potential years of life lost per 1,000 population from all causes of premature death. |
| TARGET: | Decrease the potential years of life lost from the 1995-2000 average of 51.21 per 1,000 population. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 5 year avg (2000) 51.21 per 1,000 pop. 5 year avg (2001) 49.2 per 1,000 pop. 5 year avg (2002) 47.6 per 1,000 pop. 5 year avg (2003) 46.3 per 1,000 pop. |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of all live births weighing below 2,500 grams. |
| TARGET: | Decrease the percentage of all live births weighing below 2,500 grams from the 2000 baseline of 5.1 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 5.1% 2001 5.0% 2002 5.3% 2003 5.3% |
| MEASURE: | The rate of status Indians who die in the first year of life. |
| TARGET: | The rate of infant mortality among the status Indian population is not statistically different to that of the general population of British Columbia. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 (5 year avg) 6.4 : 4.1 2001 (5 year avg) 5.2 : 3.9 2002 (5 year avg) 4.4 : 4.0 2003 (5 year avg) 4.6 : 3.9 |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of the population, aged 25 to 54, who have completed a university education. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2001 baseline rank of 4th place in Canada. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 21.0%1, ranked 2nd in Canada 2001 20.3%1, ranked 4th in Canada 2002 21.6%1, ranked 2nd in Canada 2003 23.2%, ranked 2nd in Canada 2004 22.6%, ranked 2nd in Canada |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of students who start Grade 8 and graduate from Grade 12 within six years. |
| TARGET: | Annual improvement from the 2000/01 baseline of 76 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 76% 2001/02 77% 2002/03 79% 2003/04 79% |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of students meeting or exceeding expectations in Grade 4 reading is an early success indicator. |
| TARGET: | Annual improvement from the 2000/01 baseline of 78 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 78% 2001/02 80% 2002/03 77% 2003/04 80% |
| 1 | Figure revised due to data revisions. |
| MEASURE: | The proportion of small claims cases settled through out-of-court mediation in the Court Mediation program. |
| TARGET: | Improve upon the 2000/01 baseline of 56 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 56% 2001/02 57% 2002/03 50% 2003/04 56% |
| MEASURE: | The proportion of adult offenders who do not re-offend for two years following corrections supervision. |
| TARGET: | Increase the proportion of adult offenders who do not re-offend from the 2001/02 baseline of 69 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 70% 2001/02 69% 2002/03 70% 2003/04 70% |
| MEASURE: | The median number of days to disposition from first appearance for criminal cases (represents all criminal and quasi-criminal matters and related applications, including those that do not proceed to trial). |
| TARGET: | Reduce the median number of days to disposition from 2000/01 baseline of 46 days. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 46 days 2001/02 42 days 2002/03 44 days 2003/04 51 days |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of British Columbia's population receiving income assistance. |
| TARGET: | Reduce the percentage of the population receiving income assistance from the 2001/02 baseline of 5.8 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 6.2% 2001/02 5.8% 2002/03 4.3% 2003/04 3.9% |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of individuals receiving temporary income assistance who are capable of financial independence through employment. |
| TARGET: | Reduce the percentage of persons receiving income assistance who are capable of financial independence through employment from the 2001/02 baseline of 76 per cent. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 71% 2001/02 76% 2002/03 64% 2003/04 52% |
| MEASURE: | Aboriginal capacity building (measure under development). |
| TARGET: | Under development. |
| STRATEGY: FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Increase flexibility and choice for Kindergarten to Grade 12 and post-secondary students | Advanced Education; Education |
| Provide greater choice of living options for Home and Community Care | Health Services; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services |
| Arrange for a province-wide referendum in May 2005 on the electoral model recommended by the Citizens’ Assembly and, if required, prepare any necessary legislation to be in effect for the May 2009 provincial election | Attorney General |
| STRATEGY: ACCESS | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Promote the delivery of high-quality, cost effective and community-based education, health and social services throughout the province | Advanced Education; Children and Family Development; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Education; Health Services; Human Resources |
| Enhance full-service family practice to ensure delivery of quality medical and related services, with particular focus on the prevention and management of chronic diseases | Health Services |
| Support healthy childhood development through programs to identity problems with hearing, vision or dental health for children before they reach Grade One, and provide the supports and services necessary to address their needs | Health Services; Children and Family Development; Education; Human Resources |
| Through provincial and federal investments, support a sustainable childcare system in which families can choose from a range of affordable, safe and quality childcare options | Children and Family Development; Health Services |
| Enhance access to services for children with special needs and their families | Children and Family Development; Education; Health Services |
| Create 25,000 new post-secondary student spaces by the year 2010 to increase opportunities for British Columbian students, and to ensure British Columbia has the skilled work force to support economic growth and strong communities | Advanced Education |
| Expand federal/provincial projects related to enhancing recognition of foreign credentials to assist British Columbia in attracting the skilled work force to support economic growth as part British Columbia’s Gateway strategy | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Advanced Education; Intergovernmental Relations |
| Move criminal cases through the justice system in a timely and efficient manner | Attorney General; Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Enhance access to justice through civil and family law reform and innovative and integrated justice processes | Attorney General; Children and Family Development; Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| STRATEGY: RESULTS-ORIENTED AND EVIDENCE-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY |
ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Implement performance-based accountability agreements for service providers and authorities who are accountable for the delivery of health, education, social and justice-related services | Advanced Education; Attorney General; Children and Family Development; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Education; Health Services; Human Resources |
| STRATEGY: ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Develop ActNow BC to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease by promoting physical activity, healthy eating, living tobacco-free and making healthy choices during pregnancy | Health Services; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Children and Family Development; Education; Human Resources; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Increase availability and accessibility of information on government provided services to assist individuals, businesses and communities in making informed decisions | Management Services; All Ministries |
| Ensure services for children up to age six are more accessible and responsive for children and families through the provincial-federal funded cross-government initiatives to support early childhood development | Children and Family Development; Education; Health Services; Human Resources |
| Implement the provincial strategy to improve literacy rates for all British Columbians | Advanced Education; Children and Family Development; Education; Human Resources |
| Create a social policy forum regarding health and education that promotes the school as the hub of the community | Education; Children and Family Development; Health Services |
| Take a leadership role in working with other governments (federal, provincial and territorial) to ensure British Columbians are supported by effective health, social and educational programs | Intergovernmental Relations; Children and Family Development; Education; Health Services; Human Resources |
| Promote economic and social development in partnership with Aboriginal communities through initiatives that address their unique social and economic circumstances | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Advanced Education; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Children and Family Development; Education; Health Services; Human Resources; Intergovernmental Relations; Treaty Negotiations Office |
| Assist people with developmental and other disabilities to live as fully and as independently as possible in the community through income assistance, residential programs, employment and training initiatives and additional community supports | Children and Family Development; Health Services; Human Resources; Skills Development and Labour |
| Provide employment programs and services to move employable income assistance clients into the labour market | Human Resources |
| Working with the Premier’s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness and Addictions, improve community-focused access to short and long-term support services to address these challenges | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Children and Family Development; Health Services; Human Resources |
| Continue to support First Nations communities with dedicated police services through Community Tripartite (policing) Agreements | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Enhance girls’ and womens’ awareness regarding opportunities in high demand occupations | Advanced Education; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Education |
| Support the realization of and enhancement of social and economic benefits through arts and cultural development, including managing the Olympic Arts Fund | Small Business and Economic Development |
| STRATEGY: SAFETY | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Act on recommendations from the Street Crime Working Group for new responses to street crime and criminal behaviour | Attorney General; Children and Family Development; Health Services Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Provide optimal learning conditions for students by implementing such initiatives as Active Schools and Roots of Empathy and by establishing clear standards and accountability frameworks for safe, caring and orderly schools | Children and Family Development; Education; Health Services |
| Implement the long-term seismic mitigation strategy in upgrading of public schools over a 15 year period | Education |
| With partners, develop socially responsible and safe industry practices and require improvements from employers and industries with poor safety records | Skills Development and Labour; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Continue to use risk and needs assessments to establish case management plans to address factors associated with criminal re-offending behaviour | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Implement specialized initiatives to address and reduce violence against women | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Public Safety and Solicitor General |
Long-term economic competitiveness depends upon British Columbia becoming a world leader in sustainable environmental management. Our land base and natural resources underpin the economy and our local communities and, through resource revenues, contribute to our supportive social fabric.
The health of our communities is equally important to our future. Government will promote communities in which diversity is valued and British Columbians have a sense of personal and public safety. In addition, the provincial government is committed to increasing local autonomy.
The objectives and key measures to achieve this goal are as follows:
| MEASURE: | The number of personal and property crimes known to police per 1,000 population. |
| TARGET: | Decrease the number of personal and property crimes from the 2001 baseline of 77.2 per 1,000 population. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 76.8 per 1,000 population 2001 77.2 per 1,000 population 2002 77.6 per 1,000 population 2003 81.3 per 1,000 population |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of British Columbians reporting satisfaction with their personal safety from crime. |
| TARGET: | Improve the percentage of British Columbians reporting satisfaction with their personal safety from crime from the 2001/02 baseline. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 1994/952 85% (based on 1993 General Social Survey results) 2001/02 84% (based on 1999 General Social Survey results) Data for this measure will not be available until Fall 2005 when results of the 2004 Statistics Canada General Social Survey are released. |
| 2 | This is the most recent previous data available. |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of land and water tenure applications processed within established turnaround times as an indicator of quality of service delivery. |
| TARGET: | 90 per cent of applications will be processed within 140 days from the 2001/02 baseline of greater than 400 days. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 779 days 2001/02 >400 days 2002/03 92% completed in 140 days 2003/04 97% completed in 140 days |
| MEASURE: | The hectares of Crown and forest land in British Columbia certified by major forest certification processes. |
| TARGET: | Increase the proportion of forest certification by 15 per cent from the 2002/03 baseline of 17.4 million hectares. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000/01 1.9 million ha 2001/02 7.7 million ha, an increase of 305% over 2000/01 2002/03 17.4 million ha, an increase of 126% over 2001/02 2003/04 22.5 million ha, an increase of 29% over 2002/03 |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of monitored communities achieving the Canada-Wide Standard (CWS) quality objective of amount of fine particulates in the air under 2.5 microns per cubic metre of air (PM 2.5). |
| TARGET: | 100% of communities monitored achieve, or continue to achieve, the CWS for PM 2.5 by 2005/06 |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 100% (7 of 7 communities) 2001 90% (9 of 10 communities) 2002 91% (10 of 11 communities) 2003 93% (13 of 14 communities) |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of drinking water samples with detectable fecal coli form or E. coli bacteria. |
| TARGET: | Reduce the percentage of drinking water samples3 with detectable fecal coliform or E. coli from the 2001 baseline of 2.4%. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 2.5% 2001 2.4% 2002 1.9% 2003 1.7% |
| MEASURE: | The trends in environmentally significant variables, such as metals and nutrients, that indicate the health of 30 water bodies monitored under the federal/provincial agreement. |
| TARGET: | Maintain or improve water quality trends for water bodies monitored under the federal/provincial agreement by 2006. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2002/034 90% of the monitoring stations in the 30 water bodies have stable or improving water quality trends 2003/04 90% |
| 3 | The BC Centre for Disease Control tested samples in the following numbers across the province: 41,505 in 2000; 56,024 in 2001; 53,026 in 2002; and 57,887 in 2003. |
| 4 | Data not produced prior to 2002/03. |
| MEASURE: | The amount of new electricity produced from environmentally responsible sources. |
| TARGET: | At least 50 per cent of new electricity supply will come from environmentally responsible sources5. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2003/04 100% |
| MEASURE: | The percentage of known native species that are threatened or endangered in the province. |
| TARGET: | Improve on the province's 2000 baseline of 14.2 per cent for species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fish, ferns and orchids at risk. |
| LATEST RESULTS: | 2000 14.2% No new data until 2005 |
| 5 | This measure was refined from that used in the 2002/03 Annual Strategic Plan Report and is intended to reflect the commitments made in the province’s new energy plan entitled "Energy for Our Future: A Plan for BC." |
| STRATEGY: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | ACCOUNTABILITY |
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| Continue to implement the Mountain Pine Beetle Action Plan towards mitigating impacts on communities and the environment and recovering value from damaged timber | Forests; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Energy and Mines; Small Business and Economic Development; Sustainable Resource Management; Treaty Negotiations Office; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Coordinate and integrate Crown land and resource management decisions across government agencies | Sustainable Resource Management; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Small Business and Economic Development; Treaty Negotiations Office; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Expedite economic development by increasing certainty around access to Crown land and resources | Sustainable Resource Management; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Small Business and Economic Development; Treaty Negotiations Office; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Promote British Columbian resource investment opportunities | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Finance; Forests; Small Business and Economic Development; Sustainable Resource Management |
| Implement market-based pricing regimes which include fair value for the province’s land and resources | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Sustainable Resource Management; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Complete implementation of the government’s energy plan to ensure secure and reliable energy supplies, more investment opportunities for the private sector and environmentally responsible energy development and use | Energy and Mines; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Ensure that First Nations’ interests are considered prior to Crown land and resource decisions | Treaty Negotiations Office; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Sustainable Resource Management; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Improve economic development opportunities for First Nations | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Energy and Mines; Forests; Sustainable Resource Management; Treaty Negotiations Office; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Develop and implement resource targets under the Working Forest Initiative to increase land-use certainty, enhance long-term forestry management and streamline land-use decision processes | Sustainable Resource Management; Forests; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Continue to work towards achieving a scientifically sound and environmentally responsible offshore oil and gas industry | Energy and Mines; Intergovernmental Relations; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Promote consistent application of the two-zone land use system for subsurface resource exploration and mining | Sustainable Resource Management; Energy and Mines |
| Complete remaining strategic land use plans and ensure ongoing implementation, and review as required | Sustainable Resource Management; Energy and Mines; Forests; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Achieve effective joint-decision making over the fisheries through effective use of the Pacific Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries |
| Complete implementation of the federal/provincial agreement on agriculture to develop farm plans for environmental protection and to strengthen government’s capability to achieve food safety and quality standards | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Intergovernmental Relations |
| Improve access to integrated land, resource and geographic information for government, industry and public use through Land Information BC | Sustainable Resource Management |
| Implement the BC Resort Strategy and Action Plan | Sustainable Resource Management; Small Business and Economic Development; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| STRATEGY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SAFETY |
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| Implement the Filmon report recommendations to provide a comprehensive range of measures to address the threat of wildfire to natural resource communities | Forests; Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Public Safety and Solicitor General; Sustainable Resource Management; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Develop, with partners, strategies to protect air and water quality in communities | Health Services; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Implement made-in-British Columbia strategies and action plans to address issues associated with climate change and biodiversity | Water, Land and Air Protection; Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Finance; Forests; Small Business and Economic Development; Sustainable Resource Management; Transportation |
| Develop a biosecurity strategy and emergency management program in partnership with industry and the federal government, for animal diseases such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Avian Influenza | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Health Services; Public Safety and Solicitor General; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Implement a streamlined, informed by science, results-oriented regulatory approach to protect human health and the environment and ensure effective enforcement | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Energy and Mines; Forests; Health Services; Sustainable Resource Management; Water, Land and Air Protection |
| Improve our knowledge of the water resource to protect our surface and ground water supplies, more effectively manage water in times of flood and drought, and restore fresh water habitat | Water, Land and Air Protection; Sustainable Resource Management |
| STRATEGY: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE |
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| Sponsor a provincial strategy that promotes physically active living through active schools, active communities and organized sport | Education; Health Services; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Integrate police services and structures to provide a more seamless law enforcement system | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Establish relationships with Aboriginal communities to strengthen community services and infrastructure | All Ministries |
| Work with local governments to more efficiently and effectively deliver services in communities through regulatory reform, governance, and revenue sharing | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Small Business and Economic Development |
| Implement the next phase of the provincial housing strategy to address market and non-market housing needs | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services |
| Target inspection, investigation and enforcement resources to increase public safety and reduce problems associated with liquor misuse and illegal gambling | Public Safety and Solicitor General |
| Ensure easy access to accurate and up-to-date information on provincial government programs and services for seniors | Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services; Health Services; Management Services |
| GOALS | OBJECTIVES | KEY MEASURES |
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| A strong and vibrant provincial economy |
British Columbia will have a skilled workforce |
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| British Columbia will have a prosperous economy |
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| British Columbia will have employment opportunities |
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| Government will be affordable and fiscally responsible |
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| A supportive social fabric |
British Columbians will be healthy |
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| British Columbians will be educated |
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| British Columbia will have a fair and efficient system of justice |
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| British Columbians will be self-sufficient |
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| Safe, healthy communities and a sustainable environment |
British Columbia will have safe communities |
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| British Columbia will practice sustainable resource development |
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| British Columbia will practice sustainable resource development |
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| British Columbia will have sustainable natural resources |
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We have made significant progress in the past three years since our government's first Strategic Plan was tabled. B.C.'s economic strength has returned, with investment growing in mining, forestry, energy and tourism opportunities. B.C. is leading the nation in job creation and we now have one of the fastest growing economies in Canada. We have completed or substantively initiated work on 97 per cent of our New Era commitments. We have significantly increased funding for education, health care, safer communities and other priority services — all while achieving our goal of a balanced budget that is on time and on target. This report outlines the progress we have made on the goals we set for ourselves three years ago, and the actions we are taking to ensure continued progress.