Organizational overview (org chart) – Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Last updated on August 13, 2025

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Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Honourable Nina Krieger

Deputy Minister and Deputy Solicitor General

Tara Richards

BC Coroners Service

Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Coroner – Dr. Jatinder (Taj) Baidwan

BC Corrections

Assistant Deputy Minister – Erin Gunnarson

  • Community Corrections
  • Adult Custody
  • Strategic Operations
  • Capital Projects

Community Safety and Victim Services

Assistant Deputy Minister – Taryn Walsh

  • Victim Services and Crime Prevention
  • Civil Forfeiture

Corporate Management Services

Assistant Deputy Minister and Executive Financial Officer – Alex Chandler

  • Facilities Services
  • Finance
  • Ministry Human Resources
  • Business Planning and Priorities

Corporate Strategic Initiatives

Assistant Deputy Minister – Megan Harris

Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

Assistant Deputy Minister – Sam Macleod

Government Communications and Public Engagement (DM / DSG)

Director – Tasha Schollen

Information Systems

Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Officer – Chris Mah

  • Client Services
  • IT Security, Privacy and Operations
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Business Intelligence

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch

Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager – David Hume

  • Compliance and Enforcement
  • Licensing
  • Management Services
  • Policy, Planning and Communications

Policing and Security

Assistant Deputy Minister and Director of Policing and Law Enforcement Services – Glen Lewis

  • Police Services
  • Security Programs

Road Safety BC

Assistant Deputy Minister and Superintendent of Motor Vehicles – Toby Louie