Application of this regulation

1   This regulation applies to the Minister of State for Trade for the 2021/2022 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 2021 BC Export Awards;

(b) consult with key stakeholders as Ministry of Trade teams work towards developing a new B.C. Trade Diversification Strategy which should include 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 agriculture exports in collaboration with the Minister of Agriculture;

(e) promote B.C.'s Export Navigator program across B.C. to help more small businesses export their goods and services;

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

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

(h) submit to Cabinet a report on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) through (g) on or before March 31, 2022.