Public Affairs Bureau

Purpose of the Agency

The Public Affairs Bureau (Bureau) leads and co-ordinates communications with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that citizens are informed about government policies, programs and services and that information is communicated in an open and transparent manner. The Bureau ensures that essential communication mechanisms are available to give citizens quick and easy access to the information they need — when they need it — whether it is via media relations, advertising, events, community relations, publications, e-links, or cross promotional activities.

Clients include citizens of British Columbia, members of the media, the Premier’s Office, members of Cabinet, senior government officials and ministry program staff.

Services provided by the Bureau include:

• fact-based information;
• corporate communications;
• information campaigns;
• communications planning;
• media relations;
• news releases;
• speech writing;
• logistical support;
• writing and graphic design services;
• event management;
• online clipping service;
• technical support to the Press Theatre in the Legislature; and
• developing online applications in support of new initiatives.