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== A message from Regulatory Affairs ==

 

 

==A message from Regulatory Affairs==

Welcome!

Welcome!

''- Regulatory Affairs Sector''

''- Regulatory Affairs Sector''

== Report to Parliament on initiatives to improve Canada’s regulatory system ==

==Report to Parliament on initiatives to improve Canada’s regulatory system==

In December, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, tabled the ''[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/reports/annual-report-parliament-2019-2020-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html Annual Report to Parliament for the 2019 to 2020 Fiscal Year: Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives]''.  

In December, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, tabled the ''[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/reports/annual-report-parliament-2019-2020-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html Annual Report to Parliament for the 2019 to 2020 Fiscal Year: Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives]''.  

The report outlines the net benefit of regulations made by the Governor in Council in 2019-20. It reports on the one-for-one rule and the number of administrative requirements in federal regulations.

The report outlines the net benefit of regulations made by the Governor in Council in 2019-20. It reports on the one-for-one rule and the number of administrative requirements in federal regulations.

== Update on the 2019 Public Consultation on Regulatory Modernization ==

==Update on the 2019 Public Consultation on Regulatory Modernization==

In June of 2019, we launched a [http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-06-29/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nc5 consultation in ''Canada Gazette,'' Part I] inviting input from stakeholders on 4 regulatory modernization initiatives:

In June of 2019, we launched a [http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2019/2019-06-29/html/notice-avis-eng.html#nc5 consultation in ''Canada Gazette,'' Part I] inviting input from stakeholders on 4 regulatory modernization initiatives:

* Targeted Regulatory Reviews (Round 2);

*Targeted Regulatory Reviews (Round 2);

* R<span lang="FR-CA">[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/reports/annual-report-parliament-2019-2020-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html ''<span lang="EN-CA">Annual Report to Parliament for the 2019 to 2020 Fiscal Year: Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives</span>'']</span>eview of the ''Red Tape Reduction Act'';

*R<span lang="FR-CA">[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/reports/annual-report-parliament-2019-2020-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html ''<span lang="EN-CA">Annual Report to Parliament for the 2019 to 2020 Fiscal Year: Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives</span>'']</span>eview of the ''Red Tape Reduction Act'';

* E<span lang="EN-CA">A message from Regulatory Affairs</span>xploring options to legislate changes to regulator mandates; and

*E<span lang="EN-CA">A message from Regulatory Affairs</span>xploring options to legislate changes to regulator mandates; and

* S<span lang="EN-CA">A message from Regulatory Affairs</span>uggestions for the next annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.

*S<span lang="EN-CA">A message from Regulatory Affairs</span>uggestions for the next annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.

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Regulatory Affairs</span>e received over 100 submissions as part of this consultation. Read our [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/regulatory-evaluation-results/what-we-heard-report-regulatory-modernization.html “What We Heard” report] to learn about the feedback we received and how it informs the direction of regulatory modernization initiatives.  

Regulatory Affairs</span>e received over 100 submissions as part of this consultation. Read our [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/regulatory-evaluation-results/what-we-heard-report-regulatory-modernization.html “What We Heard” report] to learn about the feedback we received and how it informs the direction of regulatory modernization initiatives.  

== The review of the Red Tape Reduction Act ==

==The review of the Red Tape Reduction Act==

TBS is undertaking a review of the ''[https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-4.5/FullText.html Red Tape Reduction Act]'' (RTRA) - the Act that aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses. This review will also explore how we can reduce administrative burden and encourage regulators to consider regulatory efficiency and competitiveness.  

TBS is undertaking a review of the ''[https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-4.5/FullText.html Red Tape Reduction Act]'' (RTRA) - the Act that aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses. This review will also explore how we can reduce administrative burden and encourage regulators to consider regulatory efficiency and competitiveness.  

Initial consultations were held in June 2019 via the Canada Gazette. Learn more about the key themes that we heard through this consultation in the regulatory modernization what we heard report.  

Initial consultations were held in June 2019 via the Canada Gazette. Learn more about the key themes that we heard through this consultation in the regulatory modernization what we heard report.  

== Center of expertise to support innovation in regulations ==

==Center of expertise to support innovation in regulations==

In 2019, TBS launched the Centre for Regulatory Innovation (CRI), a group which works with regulators and businesses to identify opportunities for regulatory experimentation that encourage innovation and competitiveness without compromising consumer trust and confidence.  

In 2019, TBS launched the Centre for Regulatory Innovation (CRI), a group which works with regulators and businesses to identify opportunities for regulatory experimentation that encourage innovation and competitiveness without compromising consumer trust and confidence.  

Learn more about the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/modernizing-regulations/who-we-are.html Centre for Regulatory Innovation] and how you can participate in a regulatory experiment.

Learn more about the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/modernizing-regulations/who-we-are.html Centre for Regulatory Innovation] and how you can participate in a regulatory experiment.

== Improving consultations in a digital age ==

==Improving consultations in a digital age==

The Government of Canada is improving how it collects feedback on proposed regulations published in the ''Canada Gazette'', Part I.  

The Government of Canada is improving how it collects feedback on proposed regulations published in the ''Canada Gazette'', Part I.  

This new online platform is currently under development and will be available through the ''Canada Gazette'' in 2021.

This new online platform is currently under development and will be available through the ''Canada Gazette'' in 2021.

== Streamlining regulatory requirements across jurisdictions ==

==Streamlining regulatory requirements across jurisdictions==

=== Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) ===

===Canada-U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC)===

Earlier this year, the Canada – U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) announced a new set of [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/regulatory-cooperation/canada-regulatory-cooperation-activities.html#toc3 RCC Work Plans for the 2019-2020 cycle]. The development of these work plans was the result of discussions held with regulators in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2019.  

Earlier this year, the Canada – U.S. Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) announced a new set of [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/regulatory-cooperation/canada-regulatory-cooperation-activities.html#toc3 RCC Work Plans for the 2019-2020 cycle]. The development of these work plans was the result of discussions held with regulators in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2019.  

=== Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement- Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) ===

===Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement- Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF)===

The second Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) took place on '''February 3-4, 2020''' in Ottawa, Canada, which included a meeting to debrief stakeholders on all [https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/ceta-aecg/2020-10-23-work-travail-plan.aspx?lang=eng active work plan items]. The next annual RCF will be organized out of Brussels, Belgium in early 2021.

The second Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) took place on '''February 3-4, 2020''' in Ottawa, Canada, which included a meeting to debrief stakeholders on all [https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/ceta-aecg/2020-10-23-work-travail-plan.aspx?lang=eng active work plan items]. The next annual RCF will be organized out of Brussels, Belgium in early 2021.

=== Canadian Free Trade Agreement: Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) ===  

===Canadian Free Trade Agreement: Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) ===  

Since launching the first round of workplans in 2018, the RCT has made progress in several areas. The 2019 RCT [https://www.cfta-alec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RCT-2019-Annual-Report.pdf annual report] provides a full summary of the RCT’S recent accomplishments.  

Since launching the first round of workplans in 2018, the RCT has made progress in several areas. The 2019 RCT [https://www.cfta-alec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RCT-2019-Annual-Report.pdf annual report] provides a full summary of the RCT’S recent accomplishments.  

You can find out more about on the work of the RCT, including the items on the 2020-21 work plan by visiting the [https://www.cfta-alec.ca/regulatory-reconciliation-cooperation/ Canada Free Trade Agreement website].  

You can find out more about on the work of the RCT, including the items on the 2020-21 work plan by visiting the [https://www.cfta-alec.ca/regulatory-reconciliation-cooperation/ Canada Free Trade Agreement website].  

== Working to improve Canada’s regulatory system ==

==Working to improve Canada’s regulatory system==

This year has proven to be one of the most challenging yet. The pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of regulations in safeguarding and supporting public health. It also exposed new challenges and great opportunities.  

This year has proven to be one of the most challenging yet. The pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of regulations in safeguarding and supporting public health. It also exposed new challenges and great opportunities.  

We recognize that businesses are focused on recovery and may have insight on how regulatory modernization can support their efforts. As such, we welcome your input and recommendations on how we can improve Canada’s regulatory system and support post-pandemic recovery. Send us an [mailto:rcd-dcmr@tbs-sct.gc.ca email]  or a [https://twitter.com/TBS_Canada?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor tweet]!

We recognize that businesses are focused on recovery and may have insight on how regulatory modernization can support their efforts. As such, we welcome your input and recommendations on how we can improve Canada’s regulatory system and support post-pandemic recovery. Send us an [mailto:rcd-dcmr@tbs-sct.gc.ca email]  or a [https://twitter.com/TBS_Canada?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor tweet]!

== Future updates on regulatory affairs ==

==Future updates on regulatory affairs==

Our sector is undertaking work in many key areas to advance regulatory modernization, including performing targeted Regulatory Reviews on high-growth sectors across and working with an external advisory committee to improve Canada’s regulatory competitiveness.

Our sector is undertaking work in many key areas to advance regulatory modernization, including performing targeted Regulatory Reviews on high-growth sectors across and working with an external advisory committee to improve Canada’s regulatory competitiveness.