Transition binder for a new premier or minister
Last updated on March 30, 2023Last updated: March 30, 2023
A transition binder is a package of information prepared for a new premier or minister when they start their role. It includes information like:
- An overview of programs and other government or ministry business
- Advice related to issues and opportunities
- Situations that require a decision
- Information about budget and spending
Transition binders for each ministry are published 90 calendar days after a new Cabinet is sworn in. They were last updated December 7, 2022.
You can also use this list of bookmarks to find specific sections of transition binders for each ministry.
Office of the Premier (corporate binder)
December 7, 2022 transition
- Advice to Premier Designate (PDF)
- Major Issues and Commitments (PDF)
- Economic and Fiscal Overview (PDF)
- Ministry and Crown Profiles (PDF)
- Implementation and Human Resources (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
Agriculture and Food | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
December 7, 2022 transition | Agriculture and Food
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Core Business/ Program Areas/ Business Processes (PDF)
- Executive Bios (PDF)
- Supplementary Topics for Minister (PDF)
- Ministry 30/60/90 (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Ministry Operations (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Sector Analysis (PDF)
- Issues Notes (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Decision Notes (PDF)
- Order in Council Appointments Required within 90 Days (PDF)
- Minister’s Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Platform Analysis (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
December 7, 2022 transition | Attorney General
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Budget Overview (PDF)
- Legislative Priorities (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Top Corporate Issues (PDF)
- Crown Corporations, Agencies, Boards, and Commissions (PDF)
- Stakeholder Contact List (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing
- Justice System Background (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes for Minister Decision (PDF)
- Issue/Opportunity Notes for Minister Attention (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Upcoming OICs and Regulations (PDF)
- Ministry Budget Information (PDF)
- Major Cases (PDF)
- Courts of British Columbia (PDF)
- Supplemental Reading & Other Information (PDF)
Children and Family Development
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Mandate and Service Plan (PDF)
- Budget and Human Resources (PDF)
- Child Safety, Family Support (Including Out Of Care) & Adoption (PDF)
- CYMH/CYSN (PDF)
- Youth Services (PDF)
- Youth Justice (PDF)
- Indigenous Jurisdiction and Reconciliation (PDF)
- Ministry Information (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Budget (PDF)
- Key Strategic Opportunities (PDF)
- Divisional Overviews (PDF)
- Strategic Framework (PDF)
- Indigenous Jurisdiction and Reconciliation (PDF)
- Prevention and Family Supports (PDF)
- Youth Services (PDF)
- Oversight Bodies and Stakeholders (PDF)
- Legislation and Litigation (PDF)
- COVID-19 (PDF)
Citizens’ Services
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Core Business/ Program Areas/ Business Processes (PDF)
- Briefing Note Crown Agencies (PDF)
- 30/60/90 (PDF)
- Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- Key Topics (PDF)
- Legislation and Policy (PDF)
- Budget Overview (PDF)
- Stakeholders (PDF)
- Federal Counterparts (PDF)
- Service Plan and Strategic Plan (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Team Biographies (PDF)
- Divisional Overviews (PDF)
- Organizational Chart (PDF)
- Key Topics (PDF)
- COVID-19 (PDF)
- Legislation and Policy (PDF)
- Budget (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Issues & Decisions Required (PDF)
- Stakeholders (PDF)
- Service Plan and Strategic Plan (PDF)
- Areas of Interest: Reports, Studies and Audits (PDF)
- Presentations for Cabinet (PDF)
- Government 101 (PDF)
Crown Agencies Secretariat
December 7, 2022 transition
Declaration Act Secretariat
Education and Child Care | Education
December 7, 2022 transition | Education
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biographies (PDF)
- Key Rightsholders and Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- Corporate 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes (PDF)
- Minister Briefings (PDF)
- Ministerial Appointments within 90 Days (PDF)
- Minister Key Dates and Events/PR Calendar (PDF)
- Core Business/Program Areas/Business Processes (PDF)
- Appendices (PDF)
December 7, 2022 transition | Child Care
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biographies (PDF)
- Key Rightsholders and Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- Corporate 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes (PDF)
- Minister Briefings (PDF)
- Minister Key Dates and Events/PR Calendar (PDF)
- Core Business/Program Areas/Business Processes (PDF)
- Appendices (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Education
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biographies (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate Issue/Opportunity Notes (PDF)
- Corporate 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes (PDF)
- Minister Briefings (PDF)
- Ministerial Appointments within 90 Days (PDF)
- Minister Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Platform Tracking and Analysis (PDF)
- Core Business/Program Areas/Business Processes (PDF)
- Government 101 (PDF)
- Appendix (PDF)
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness | Emergency Management BC
December 7, 2022 transition | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Core Business and Program Areas (PDF)
- 30-60-90 Day Issues - Cabinet (PDF)
- Information Notes (PDF)
- GCPE Communications (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Emergency Management BC
- Emergency Management BC Overview (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Issues for Decisions (PDF)
- Opportunities Notes (PDF)
- Platform Commitments (PDF)
- Executive Member Biographies (PDF)
- EMBC Core Business Areas (PDF)
- EMBC Budget Information (PDF)
- COVID-19 (PDF)
- Communications (PDF)
- First Nations Relations Overview (PDF)
- Information Notes (PDF)
- Legislation (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps of British Columbia
December 7, 2022 transition | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biography (PDF)
- Core Business, Program Areas, Business Processes (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate Issues (PDF)
- Order in Council Appointments Required within 90 Days (PDF)
- Briefing Note Crown Agencies (PDF)
- Electricity & Alternate Energy Division (PDF)
- LNG Canada Implementation Secretariat (PDF)
- Mines Competitiveness & Authorizations Division (PDF)
- Mines Health, Safety & Enforcement Division (PDF)
- Oil and Gas Division (PDF)
- Strategic & Indigenous Affairs Division (PDF)
- Woodfibre Implementation Group (PDF)
- Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Sector (PDF)
- Government Communications and Public Engagement Issue Notes (PDF)
- Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps of British Columbia
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biography (PDF)
- Core Business, Program Areas, Business Profile (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate Issues and Opportunities (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes (PDF)
- Order in Council Appointments Required within 90 Days (PDF)
- Briefing Note Crown Agencies (PDF)
- Platform Tracking and Analysis (PDF)
- Transition Briefing Notes (PDF)
- Cross-Government Notes (PDF)
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
December 7, 2022 transition | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Core Business and Program Overview (PDF)
- Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- 30-60-90 (PDF)
- Transition Notes (PDF)
- Minister’s Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Financial Overview (PDF)
- Legislative Overview (PDF)
- Communications Overview (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Environmental Assessment Office (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Minister Responsible for TransLink
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Ministry Organization (PDF)
- Corporate Issues/Opportunity Notes (PDF)
- 30-60-90 Day Decisions (PDF)
- Transition Notes (PDF)
- Minister’s Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Financial Overview (PDF)
- Legislative Overview (PDF)
- Communications Overview (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Environmental Assessment Office (PDF)
- Information, Innovation and Technology (PDF)
Finance
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Deputy Minister’s Office (PDF)
- Corporate Services Division (PDF)
- Gender Equity Office (PDF)
- Government House (PDF)
- Office of the Comptroller General (PDF)
- Policy and Legislation Division (PDF)
- Provincial Treasury (PDF)
- Revenue Division (PDF)
- Treasury Board Staff (PDF)
- Crown Corporations (PDF)
- Agencies, Boards and Commissions (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Deputy Minister’s Office (PDF)
- Community Benefits Office (PDF)
- Corporate Services Division (PDF)
- Crown Agencies & Board Resourcing Office (PDF)
- Gender Equity Office (PDF)
- Government House (PDF)
- Office of the Comptroller General (PDF)
- Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (PDF)
- Policy and Legislation Division & Financial Real Estate Data Analytics Unit (PDF)
- Provincial Treasury (PDF)
- Revenue Division (PDF)
- Treasury Board Staff (PDF)
- Crown Corporations (PDF)
- Agencies, Boards and Commissions (PDF)
- Government Communications & Public Engagement – Finance (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
Forests | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
December 7, 2022 transition | Forests
- Ministry Information (PDF)
- Legislation (PDF)
- Ministry Division and Area Profiles (PDF)
- Major Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- Ministry Transition Notes (PDF)
- 30-60-90 (PDF)
- Crown Agency Information (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Government Communications and Public Engagement
December 7, 2022 transition
November 26, 2020 transition
Health
December 7, 2022 transition | Health
- Health System Reporting (PDF)
- Core Issues (PDF)
- Ministry of Health Structure and Core Functions (PDF)
- Independent Offices of the Ministry (PDF)
- Briefing Note Crown Agencies (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders List (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Issues (PDF)
- Appendix (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
Housing
December 7, 2022 transition | Housing
- OHCS Overview (PDF)
- Budget Overview (PDF)
- Legislative Priorities (PDF)
- Top Corporate Issues (PDF)
- Top Ministry Issues (PDF)
- Crowns and ABCs (PDF)
- Stakeholder Contact List (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
December 7, 2022 transition
- Organization – Who Are We (PDF)
- Primary Stakeholders, Partners and Clients – Who Do We Interact With (PDF)
- What Do We Do (PDF)
- 30-60-90 Day Issues and Priorities (PDF)
- Appendices (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
December 7, 2022 transition | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Crown Corporations (PDF)
- Corporate Issue Notes (PDF)
- 30, 60, 90 Day Engagement and Consultation Activities (PDF)
- Stakeholder Contact List (PDF)
- Appendices (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Platform Commitments (PDF)
- Corporate Issues/Key Priorities & Projects (PDF)
- Sector Profiles (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Crown Corporations, Agencies, Boards & Commissions (PDF)
- Minister’s Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
Labour
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Corporate Notes / Other Key Priority Notes (PDF)
- Ministry 30-60-90 Day Priorities (PDF)
- GCPE Issues Notes (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
Mental Health and Addictions
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biography (PDF)
- Core Business / Program Areas / Business Processes (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Major Corporate Issues Notes (PDF)
- Ministry Notes: Key Foundational Initiatives (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Executive Member Biography (PDF)
- Core Business / Program Areas / Business Processes (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Decisions (PDF)
- Corporate Issues / Opportunities (PDF)
- Minister’s Key Dates and Events (PDF)
- Platform Tracking and Analysis (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
- Ministry Notes: Key Foundational Initiatives (PDF)
Municipal Affairs
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Corporate Issue Notes (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Agencies, Boards & Commissions (PDF)
- Supplemental Information (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Financial Overview (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Corporate Issues and Opportunities (PDF)
- Key Near-Term Decisions (PDF)
- Crown Corporations, Agencies, Boards & Commissions (PDF)
- TransLink (PDF)
- Auditor General for Local Government (PDF)
- Stakeholder Contact List (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills | Advanced Education and Skills Training
December 7, 2022 transition | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Early Decision Items (30/60/90 Day Briefing Notes) (PDF)
- Budget (PDF)
- Governance and Corporate Planning Division (GLCP) (PDF)
- Finance, Technology & Management Services Division (FTMS) (PDF)
- Post-Secondary Policy & Programs Division (PSPP) (PDF)
- Workforce Development & Skills Training Division (WDST) (PDF)
- Government Communications & Public Engagement (PDF)
- Other (PDF)
- Cabinet Members' Reference Guide (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition | Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Key Stakeholders (PDF)
- Corporate and Ministry Issues/Opportunities (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Decision Notes (PDF)
- Economic Recovery Plans (PDF)
- Crown Agencies and Post-Secondary Institutions (PDF)
- Communications (PDF)
- Platform Tracking and Analysis (PDF)
- Cabinet Members’ Reference Guide (PDF)
Public Safety and Solicitor General
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Profile (PDF)
- Core Business and Program Areas (PDF)
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (PDF)
- Agencies, Authorities, Boards and Crown Corporations (PDF)
- 30/60/90 Day Issues (PDF)
- Issue Notes (PDF)
- Ministry Service Plan 2022/23 - 2024/25 (PDF)
- Justice System Background (PDF)
- Policing in B.C. (PDF)
- BC Corrections Supplemental Information (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
Public Service Agency
December 7, 2022 transition
November 26, 2020 transition
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Early Decision Items - Public Commitments (PDF)
- Budget (PDF)
- Research, Innovation and Policy Division (PDF)
- Service Delivery Division (PDF)
- Employment and Labour Market Services Division (PDF)
- Information Services Division (PDF)
- Corporate Services Division (PDF)
- Accessibility Directorate (PDF)
- Community Living BC (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Early Decision Items (PDF)
- Budget (PDF)
- Research, Innovation and Policy Division (PDF)
- Service Delivery Division (PDF)
- Employment and Labour Market Services Division (PDF)
- Information Services Division (PDF)
- Corporate Services Division (PDF)
- Accessibility Secretariat (PDF)
- Community Living BC (PDF)
- Advocate for Service Quality (PDF)
- Employment and Assistance Appeals Tribunal (PDF)
- Other (PDF)
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Core Business Areas (PDF)
- Corporate Issue Notes (PDF)
- Crown Agencies, Boards & Commissions (PDF)
- Agencies, Boards and Commissions (PDF)
- 30, 60, 90 Day Engagement and Consultation Activities (PDF)
- Stakeholder Contact List (PDF)
- Appendix (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
Transportation and Infrastructure
December 7, 2022 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Operating Budget (PDF)
- Capital Budget (PDF)
- Major Issue Notes (PDF)
- Divisional Overview (PDF)
- Crown Agencies (PDF)
- Service Plans (PDF)
- Government Communications & Public Engagement (PDF)
November 26, 2020 transition
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Operating Budget (PDF)
- Finance & Management Services Department (PDF)
- Highways Operations Department & Associate Deputy Minister (PDF)
- Highway Services Department (PDF)
- Taxi Modernization/Ride Hailing (PDF)
- Major Projects, Infrastructure & Properties Department (PDF)
- Integrated Transportation Development Plan (PDF)
- Transportation Policy & Programs Department (PDF)
- Stakeholders – Contact Information and Biographies (PDF)
- Service Plans (PDF)
- Platform Commitment Analysis (PDF)
- Government Communications and Public Engagement (PDF)
- Government 101 (PDF)
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
December 7, 2022 transition
- Natural Resource Overview (PDF)
- Ministry Overview (PDF)
- Legislation (PDF)
- Ministry Information Notes (PDF)
- Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (PDF)
- GCPE Issues Notes (PDF)
- Agencies, Boards and Commissions (PDF)
- Stakeholders (PDF)
- Service Plan (PDF)
- NRS Organizational Effectiveness Review (PDF)
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