Key Strategies: Examine all programs to reduce
excessive regulation.
Develop a broad agriculture sector strategy in
conjunction with Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management
to remove impediments to agriculture sector economic
growth.
Work with other government agencies to develop a B.C.
Labour Market Adjustment Program for Seasonal Ag. Workers by
March 2003.
Undertake Advocacy Role with respect to:
1. Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Review
2. Employment Standards Act (ESA) Review
3. Energy costs review/initiative
4. Greater Vancouver Regional Development (GVRD)
Emissions Review
5. Ministry of Forest (MOF) Range Review
Support BCMAL Agriculture Regulatory Reform/Reduction
Initiatives
Ensure that the appropriate authorities, on a timely
basis, address complaints of the B.C. agri-food industry.
Organize industry consultations on competitiveness
issues.
1. Minister’s
Advisory Council on the Food Industry |