Ministries and organizations

The Government of B.C. is made up of ministries, agencies and Crown corporations. Browse ministry, agency and Crown corporation websites for the latest news, service plans, publications and more.

Ministries

The B.C. Public Service is divided into ministries. Each ministry is responsible for a specific area of public policy, government function or service delivery.

• See list of current ministries

Central government agencies

There are many independent or partially independent agencies, boards and commissions that are essential to effectively governing the province. Agencies include authorities, boards, commissions, corporations and councils. A public agency also includes any bodies established by the government on an interim basis to perform arbitration, regulation or similar functions.

• See list of central agencies

Crown corporations

Crown corporations are owned by the government, but operate at arm’s length from the public service and elected officials.

• See list of Crown corporations

Independent boards, commissions and tribunals

Independent boards, commissions and tribunals are established by the government to perform arbitration, regulation or similar functions. The provincial government appoints at least one representative to these agencies.

• See list of Independent boards, commissions and tribunals

Professional regulatory authorities

Professional regulatory authorities are government agencies or public organizations with authority delegated by law from the government. They provide oversight and certification to specified regulated occupations in B.C.

• See list of professional regulatory authorities