We welcome your feedback about our Web site. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and the minister responsible for rural development portfolio was established in February 2000. The ministry works with the agriculture, food and fisheries sectors to help build strong rural communities. A strong and healthy agri-food sector is vital to the economy, the environment and the future of British Columbia.
Many rural communities depend on resource industries for their livelihood.
Through more local ownership, ingenuity and co-operation rural communities can achieve economic growth and diversification. B.C.'s dynamic agri-food industry is a growth sector, positioned to become one of the province's most successful resource industries, with strong potential for job creation, economic growth and rural development. The success of this industry will serve as a template for helping to diversify rural communities. An independent facilitator will review the historical relationship between the Columbia Basin Trust and the Boundary region to make recommendations on whether compensation for downstream benefits is warranted, Ed Conroy, minister responsible for rural development, announced today. Two new members have been appointed to the Land Reserve Commission, Ed Conroy, minister of agriculture, food and fisheries and minister responsible for rural development, announced today.