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’20 for 2020’ ... reconfigure all government ministries, to more closely align them in sensible groupings, or singular entities



Again, it’s been another busy day with the Thoughts on BC Politics and More blog site, however, not to late for todays “20 for 2020” idea and commentary.



Right now, our provincial government operates under nearly two dozen separate ministries – do we really need that many?  Perhaps it's time to look at incorporating the 4 P's into government.


With that in mind, I'd like
The Four "P's" of the Lean Philosophy

recommend beginning with a reconfiguration of all government ministries, to more closely align them in sensible groupings, or singular entities. Here are my suggestions ...





Agriculture and Food



Attorney General



Citizen Services ... including:

Arts, Culture, and Tourism

Emergency Preparedness
Indigenous Relations

Parks and Recreation

Rural Development



Education ... including:

K to 12

Advanced Education, Skills and Training



Jobs, Trades, and Technology



Family Services ... including:

Social Development

Poverty Reduction

Children and Family Development

Housing
Seniors



Health and Wellness ... including
Mental Health
      Addictions



Environment and Green Technologies

Finance ... including:

Municipal Affairs

Small Business

The Economy



Municipal Affairs and Small Business



Natural Resources ... including:

Forestry

Oil and gas

Mining



Public Safety and Solicitor General



Transportation and Infrastructure



Of course, this is just one suggestion, however it seems that how government operates and functions, would be easier to understand for the people of BC, if grouped in a way at least similar to this.




So, with that we end today's proposition in our series of “20 for 2020”.  And just a reminder ... if you have missed any of them, here are the links to the series so far:




#1 … those who wish to lead, should acknowledge that government must be about people.


#2 … a review of services provided to areas and regions where much of the provinces revenues are collected from.


#3 … there should be a full review of all license costs and fees, which the provincial government has imposed upon us, to see where and how they are being used


#4 ... we need a permanent fix to the problem of keeping medical practitioners in some of the more rural areas of the province


#5 ... put an immediate end to the Community Benefits Agreement


#6 ... the next BC government must be committed to sustainable resource development



#7 ... government should make treatment for chronic conditions free to residents



#8 … new schools should be designed to incorporate community uses as identified by the areas they are to be located



#9 ... Bids submitted to build future ferries will include not just the lowest submission that meets structural requirements, but will also include the financial benefits of building in BC



#10 ... soberly audit the health ministry with a mind to make adult decisions for the long-term betterment of our health and care


#11 ... ICBC’s monopoly on vehicle insure must end



#12 ... Make politicians accountable to their electors, and maybe convince British Columbians that it is actually worth it to cast a vote



#13 ... This is NOT to reduce budgets for these three ministries, INSTEAD, it is to ensure what’s allocated provides BC residents the best services and education possible



#14 ... The public should be able to hold the BC Medical Association (and its members) accountable for their policies and practices



#16 ... The carbon tax, which adds hundreds of dollars a year to the cost of living for each of us ... and untold thousands of dollars to BC businesses and industry ... must end

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