Application of this regulation

1   This regulation applies to the Minister of State for Trade for the 2023/2024 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 2023 BC Export Awards;

(b) continue to consult with key stakeholders as ministry teams work towards implementation of a new B.C. Trade Diversification Strategy, which includes B.C.'s Export Navigator program, to help more small businesses export their goods and services and new strategies to expand B.C.'s export opportunities;

(c) continue to support Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.'s efforts to actively maintain, create and diversify demand for B.C.'s manufactured wood products in key international markets;

(d) continue to promote B.C. food and agricultural exports in collaboration with the Minister of Agriculture and Food;

(e) work with all ministries to ensure more regular interactions with the federal government on B.C.'s international trade and economic priorities, including increased opportunities for face-to-face meetings with staff and key ministers in Ottawa;

(f) continue to promote the benefits of free trade and work across ministries and with the federal government to ensure British Columbia's interests are protected and advanced in trade negotiations and disputes, including supporting the Minister of Forests on softwood lumber negotiations with the United States;

(g) continue to engage with industry stakeholders to identify sector-focused special projects that would support economic development, trade and innovation in sectors including aerospace and broader forest innovation;

(h) build on relationships with B.C.'s neighbouring jurisdictions, including through the Pacific Coast Collaborative, the Pacific North West Economic Region, and inter-provincial trade, to expand trade opportunities for B.C. businesses and support our shared efforts to reduce emissions;

(i) support the development and implementation of a Westcoast Maritime Industry Strategy;

(j) submit to Cabinet a report on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) through (i) on or before March 31, 2024.