Common Schedules (schedule 200002)
Last updated on March 31, 2026Common Schedules provide guidance on how long to keep information and what to do with it at the end of its life cycle.
There are two types of Common Schedules:
Critical Information is managed long-term and/or sent to the government archives, while Routine Information is kept short-term and then securely destroyed. While Ministry Schedules (formerly ORCS) can still apply to specific program areas, Common Schedules aim to cover most records.
Contact information
For general inquires, contact the Government Information Management (GIM) Branch at:
Email
GIM@gov.bc.ca
GIM@gov.bc.ca