Canada's government was elected on a mandate to spend less and invest more. A crucial part of delivering those savings is eliminating inefficient red tape - outdated and overly complicated regulations that raise costs, reduce productivity, and stifle economic growth.
Today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, launched a Red Tape review of regulations across federal departments and agencies with regulatory responsibilities.
As part of this review, Ministers will review regulations in their portfolios and propose actions and measures to eliminate red tape -- including removing outdated regulation, reducing duplication with provincial rules, and making it easier to access and deliver services. The review will be overseen by the recently created Red Tape Reduction Office, and within 60 days, Ministers will report to the President of the Treasury Board on their organizations' progress and next steps.
A leaner, more focused government will make regulations more efficient, services more effective, and unlock more private capital for Canadian workers and businesses - to build the strongest economy in the G7.
