1993/1994
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
DOCUMENT

INTRODUCTION

BC/Yukon Region

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
The "Regional Framework Document" (RFD) provides a regional perspective
on issues relevant to your Local Planning Strategy (LPS). While the
document is produced by the Programs Directorate, it is based on direction
received from National Headquarters, via the Chairman's Planning Guidelines
(CPGs), and reflects input from Regional Economic Services and Regional
Operations. It contains economic and labour market information, client group
trends, and, program issues and implications.
Structure
As in past years, the 1993/94 RFD has been organized by client group: UI
Clients, Social Assistance Recipients (SARs), Aboriginal Persons, Designated
Groups, Employers, and Communities. This was done to mirror the clientcentred focus inherent in EIC's Employment Programs and Services. Each
client section is further sub-divided into the following headings: (1)
Overview; (2) Trends; (3) New Developments; (4) Issues; and, (5)
Programming Recommendations.
Approach

This document focuses on providing a systematic analysis of the information
available. Where possible, budget, human resource, and community impacts
have been noted. This approach to planning is imperative if EIC is to meet
its short-term goals (the effective functioning of the labour market) and its
long-term objectives (Strategic Directives).
Given EIC's current resources, we can no longer attempt to be all things to
all clients. For every client we include, another is excluded. Therefore, it
is critical that both CRS and Consolidated Revenue Funds (CRF) selection
processes identify those clients most in need relative to local labour market
conditions.

Document Boundaries
In 1993/94 local EIC offices will continue to experience increased decision­
making flexibility and responsibility. In prior years, local objectives were
designed under a more structured set of Regional objectives. Although
Regional priorities still exist, the Labour Force Development Strategy (LFDS)
allows local EIC offices to decide which course of action it will take to
achieve these priorities given locally determined labour market needs.

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Chairman's Planning Guidelines (CPGs)
Throughout the Framework specific reference will be made to directives
outlined in the CPGs and the potential impact these directives may have on
local level decision making.

The most
significant
change to the
CPGs is the
introduction
of strategic
directions
covering the
next three (3)
to five (5)
years. In the
past, CPG
directives
have focused
on one year
intervals.
This resulted
i n
a
disconnected
year to year
plan.
By
setting
medium term
objectives,
short-term

operational
initiatives
should accrue to achieve desired results.

Linking the CPGs With Local Planning Strategy

The RFD links the CPGs with the LPS process. As Figure 1 illustrates the
RFD links the planning phase with "EIC's Strategic Directions" In particular,
the RFD provides information for defining corporate environment, assessing
community resources, and outlining specific operational initiatives to address
specific labour market concerns. By linking the CPGs with the local planning
process, the RFD integrates top-down strategic directions with bottom-up
initiatives, which are designed to address local priorities.

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