Application of this regulation

1   This regulation applies to the Minister of State for Trade for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.

Definition

2   In this regulation, "Act" means the Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act.

Minister of State for Trade

3   The expected results that the Minister of State for Trade is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows:

(a) promote the 2017 BC Export Awards;

(b) consult with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters on the streamlining of export development services in B.C.;

(c) participate in discussions with the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development and contribute to options to help resolve the softwood lumber dispute as expeditiously as possible;

(d) support Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.'s efforts to include value-added wood products and further diversification in international markets;

(e) engage with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture to ensure that B.C.'s tourism industry is represented on international trade missions;

(f) promote B.C. food and agricultural exports;

(g) support the development of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training's multi-year growth strategy for expanding exports in the manufacturing sector;

(h) submit to Cabinet a report on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) through (g) on or before March 31, 2018.