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The REEF provides funding for expenditures necessary for proposed regulatory experiments or pre-experiments, including project implementation and administration costs. The total funding envelope is $1,200,000 per fiscal year.

The REEF provides funding for expenditures necessary for proposed regulatory experiments or pre-experiments, including project implementation and administration costs. Departments are expected to share the expenses of the project using financial and in-kind resources. The total funding envelope is $1,200,000 per fiscal year.

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'''Important Update:''' Due to ongoing multi-year projects, the available funding for 2026-2027 is approx. $650,000. Early consultation is recommended.

'''Important Update:''' Due to ongoing multi-year projects, the available funding for 2026-2027 is approx. $650,000. Early consultation is recommended.

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The project must involve [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]] by either:

The project must involve [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]] by either:

* Conducting a regulatory experiment or sandbox, or

* Conducting a regulatory experiment or sandbox,

* Undertaking pre-experimentation activities, such as determining if an experiment is the right approach or developing an experimental design.

* determining if an experiment is the right approach, or  

* developing a regulatory experiment.

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The project must address at least one of the following:

The project must address at least one of the following:

* A defined industry need

* A defined industry need

* A technological challenge

* Regulatory uncertainty

* A market opportunity

* A regulatory barrier to innovation

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<span style="font-size:14pt; font-weight:bold;">3. Innovation</span>

<span style="font-size:14pt; font-weight:bold;">3. Innovation</span>

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The project must be about supporting innovation by:

The project must be about supporting innovation by helping you decide:

* Testing innovative regulatory approaches, or

* Whether to remove or avoid adding regulatory barriers to an innovation entering the Canadian marketplace.

* Exploring ways to remove barriers to innovation in the marketplace.

* Whether to adopt an innovative regulatory approach.  

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'''Step 1: Consult with Us'''

'''Step 2: Consult with Us'''

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<small>Discuss your project idea with the CRI team to confirm eligibility before you write.</small>

<small>Discuss your project idea with the CRI team to confirm eligibility and obtain advice to develop your EOI.</small>

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'''Step 2: Submit Your EOI'''

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==The Process==

==The Process==

The REEF process involves several key stages, from initial consultation to project completion. For full details on each step, please see below.

The REEF process involves several from initial consultation to project completion. The steps are described in the table below.  

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| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" |'''2. Expression of Interest Submission'''

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*Submit an [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fc%2Fc2%2F20240913183841%2521Expression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expression of Interest (EOI)] by November 21, 2025.

*EOIs are meant to provide a general overview of your proposed project to allow the CRI to determine its eligibility and priority.  

*EOIs should be brief and take only a few hours to complete.

*EOIs should be brief and take only a few hours to complete.

*Email submissions to [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca].

*Submit an [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fc%2Fc2%2F20240913183841%2521Expression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expression of Interest (EOI)] by November 21, 2025, to [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca].

*Due to high demand, not all eligible projects will be invited to submit full proposals. The CRI will use the priority criteria outlines in section 4 of the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fc%2Fc2%2F20240913183841%2521Expression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expression of Interest (EOI)] to select which project to invite to the proposal stage.  

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'''Review Period:''' After the submission deadline, the CRI team will provide feedback on submitted EOIs, and applicants may be asked to update or clarify aspects of their EOI. This iterative process ensures all EOIs are as strong as possible before final assessment.

* The CRI will assess all EOI and may follow up for more information as required.  

* The CRI will consult its working group, composed of members from various regulators, to obtain advice on which EOIs to invite to submit a proposal.  

Due to high demand, not all eligible EOI will be invited to submit full proposals. The criteria included in section 4 of the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Fc%2Fc2%2F20240913183841%2521Expression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK EOI] will be used to determine the priority of projects.

* The CRI will communicate with all applicants to inform them of the status of their EOI. We anticipate to communicate this update early in the new year.  

* Only applicants invited to the proposal step will continue the application process.  

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*Successful EOI applicants invited to complete a full [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa6%2FProposal_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK proposal]

*Applicants must obtain support from Director General or above before initiating the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa6%2FProposal_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK proposal] development.

* Applicants must obtain support from Director General or above

* The CRI will meet with you to plan the proposal development process and will support you throughout.

*CRI supports throughout the process

*The proposal will be used to allow the CRI Steering Committee to make a funding decision on your project based on:

*Use the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]]

**'''Eligibility:''' The project meets the eligibility criteria set out in the EOI template.

**'''Viability:''' The likelihood the project will achieve its objectives.

**'''Public Benefits:''' The extent to which the project will benefit Canadians.

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* Funding decisions are made by the CRI Steering Committee, composed of Directors General from TC, HC, ECCC, ISED, CFR, PCO, and TBS.

*'''Public Benefits:''' Extent to which Canadians will benefit from the experiment's learnings

* Projects that are approved for funding will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CRI to support the transfer of funds.

*'''Viability:''' Likelihood of delivering sought learnings, including risk assessment and mitigation

*'''Alignment with Fund Objective:''' How well the proposal aligns with the overall goals of the REEF

 

 

Project proposals that get approved by the SC will then be invited to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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*CRI works with the applicant to develop and finalize an MOU

*CRI works with the applicant to develop and finalize an MOU

*MOU outlines conditions of funding, reporting requirements, and committed funds

*MOU outlines conditions of funding, reporting requirements, and committed funds

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* Applicants must submit '''progress reports''' to the CRI as negotiated in the MOU.

 

* At the end of the project, applicants provide a '''final report''' summarizing their project and key learnings and outcomes.

Applicants must submit '''financial forecasts''' and '''progress reports''' to the CRI as outlined in the MOU. This ensures transparency and tracks the project's status and use of funds.

 

 

At the end of the project, provide a '''final report''' summarizing the key learnings and outcomes.

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*CRI organizes opportunities to share and discuss learnings with interested audiences

*CRI organizes opportunities to share and discuss learnings with interested audiences