Application of this regulation

1   This regulation applies to the Minister of State for Trade for the 2020/2021 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 2020 BC Export Awards;

(b) continue to participate in B.C. trade-related events including those organized by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters that aim to increase export opportunities for B.C. businesses;

(c) promote the benefits of free trade agreements to help B.C. businesses leverage new opportunities;

(d) 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;

(e) continue to work collaboratively with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture to emphasize the importance of B.C.'s tourism industry on international trade missions and when engaging with international delegations, the consular community in B.C. and other trade-related stakeholders;

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

(g) continue to participate in opportunities 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, 2021.