Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training 2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report

Oct 15, 2026

2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report for the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training compares actual ministry results with expected outcomes in the 2021/22–2023/24 service plan. It presents the minister’s accountability statement and introductory purpose aligned with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act, explains the ministry’s role in post-secondary education and skills training, and outlines strategic direction and operating environment. The report also discusses performance goals and targets alongside financial reporting and related summaries, with emphasis on service delivery during COVID-19 impacts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

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Minister’s Accountability Statement

Letter from the Minister

Purpose of the Annual Service Plan Report

Purpose of the Ministry

Strategic Direction

Operating Environment

Report on Performance: Goals, Objectives, Measures and Targets

Financial Report

Discussion of Results

Financial Summary

Income Statement for Post-Secondary Institutions

Capital Expenditures

Appendix A: Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals

Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training 2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report For more information on the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training contact: PO BOX 9884 STN PROV GOVT VICTORIA, BC V8W 9T6 Telephone: 250 356-5170 Or visit our website at [http://www.gov.bc.ca/aest](http://www.gov.bc.ca/aest) Published by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training Minister’s Accountability Statement The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training 2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report compares the Ministry’s actual results to the expected results identified in the 2021/22 – 2023/24 Service Plan created in April 2021. I am accountable for those results as reported. Honourable Anne Kang Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training July 29, 2022 Table of Contents Minister’s Accountability Statement .............................................................................................. 3 Letter from the Minister .................................................................................................................. 5 Purpose of the Annual Service Plan Report.................................................................................... 6 Purpose of the Ministry................................................................................................................... 6 Strategic Direction .......................................................................................................................... 7 Operating Environment................................................................................................................... 7 Report on Performance: Goals, Objectives, Measures and Targets................................................ 9 Financial Report ............................................................................................................................ 18 Discussion of Results ................................................................................................................ 18 Financial Summary ................................................................................................................... 19 Income Statement for Post-Secondary Institutions................................................................... 20 Capital Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 20 Appendix A: Agencies, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals...................................................... 23 Letter from the Minister As Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, it is my pleasure to present the 2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report. Post-secondary education and skilled trades training is the great equalizer, and as a former elementary school teacher and passionate lifelong learner, I believe it enables all British Columbians who want to unlock their inner potential and be successful in our economic recovery. Over the past year the global COVID-19 pandemic continued to present challenges to the postsecondary sector. Nonetheless, British Columbians stepped up to show that we are strong, resilient, and that together we can persevere through any challenge. I want to commend staff, students and faculty at post-secondary institutions across the province for their inspiring commitment to public health guidelines and for prioritizing the health and safety of themselves and one another. As we push through the impacts ofthe pandemic my ministry continued to fulfill our commitments and enable all British Columbians to participate fully in our economic recovery through accessible, affordable, and relevant post-secondary education and skills training. We supported British Columbians who need to upskill or reskill through short-term training for indemand jobs, Indigenous community skills training and education, targeted training for health and human services jobs and mi

FAQs

What does the 2021/22 Annual Service Plan Report compare?

It compares the Ministry’s actual results to the expected results defined in the 2021/22–2023/24 Service Plan created in April 2021.

What is the purpose of the Annual Service Plan Report?

It fulfills requirements under the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act by reporting actual performance results against forecasted targets from the prior year’s service plan.

How did COVID-19 affect the post-secondary and skills training sector according to the report?

The report states that the global COVID-19 pandemic continued to present challenges to the post-secondary sector, while British Columbians and ministry efforts emphasized resilience and continued participation in economic recovery.

Oct 15, 2026

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