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EACRC 2019-2021: Meeting Summaries (view source)
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For a brief record of what was discussed at the EACRC meetings from 2019 to 2021, review the meeting summaries below.
== Meeting Summary for May 10, 2019 ==
=== Meeting objectives ===
* To discuss how the Committee will implement its mandate to improve regulatory competitiveness in Canada and support the modernization of Canada’s regulatory system
* To consider the second round of Regulatory Reviews
'''Participants:''' Laura Jones (Chair), Catherine Beaudry, Stewart Elgie, Ginny Flood, Anne Fowlie, Don Mercer, Keith Mussar
'''Regrets:''' Nancy Olewiler
'''Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat:''' Erin O’Gorman, Tina Green, Jeannine Ritchot, Kyle Burns, Lindsay Wild, Claire Penny, Ian Allan, Allison Krogh
=== Introductory remarks ===
The Chair welcomed Committee members to their first meeting and highlighted the important role of this new body.
=== '''Visioning session''' ===
Members participated in a visioning session to identify themes that will guide the work of the Committee, including:
* further improving the culture between government and stakeholders
* building trust by having all relevant perspectives in the room, focusing on evidence, and drawing from the best regulatory practices both domestically and internationally
* simplifying processes while pursuing regulatory excellence
* recognizing the interconnections between regulatory issues and promoting collaborative solutions
* examining the issue of the cumulative impact of regulations across jurisdictions
=== '''Proposed sectors and themes for the second round of Regulatory Reviews''' ===
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat presented an overview of the targeted Regulatory Reviews, including:
* objectives, outcomes and lessons learned from the first round of reviews
* criteria used for identifying potential sectors and themes
* summaries of the potential sectors and themes for the next round of reviews based on stakeholder feedback, recommendations from the Economic Strategy Tables, and departmental input
=== '''Working lunch''' ===
'''John Knubley''', Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and '''Lorraine Mitchelmore''', former CEO of Enlighten Innovations, and Chair of the Resource of the Future Economic Strategy Table, situated the Committee’s work within broader Government of Canada initiatives to advance economic growth and innovation. The Committee was encouraged to focus on:
* regulations as an enabler of innovation and economic growth
* improving efficiency and effectiveness with better risk management
* aligning with global best practices
* embedding a collaborative approach between industry, academics and regulators
* making regulatory excellence a competitive advantage for Canada
=== '''Overview and lessons learned from the first round of sectoral reviews''' ===
The '''Deputy Ministers''' of '''Health Canada''' and '''Transport Canada''', as well as the '''President''' of the '''Canadian Food Inspection Agency''', shared their perspectives on the first round of Regulatory Reviews with the Committee. Key points raised included:
* Regulatory Reviews require clear scoping, considerable effort and coordination to ensure positive outcomes
* focused efforts can identify greater use of risk-based approaches, identify tools to drive innovation, and design agile regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with changing technology and the economy
=== '''Second round of Regulatory Reviews''' ===
Members identified three areas that they would recommend for the next round of Regulatory Reviews:
* digitalization and technology-neutral regulations
* clean technology
* international standards
Members noted that as the sectors and themes are broad, they will each need to be scoped appropriately in order to address stakeholder issues and identify tangible solutions.
== Meeting Summary for May 10, 2019 ==
=== Meeting objectives ===
* To discuss how the Committee will implement its mandate to improve regulatory competitiveness in Canada and support the modernization of Canada’s regulatory system
* To consider the second round of Regulatory Reviews
'''Participants:''' Laura Jones (Chair), Catherine Beaudry, Stewart Elgie, Ginny Flood, Anne Fowlie, Don Mercer, Keith Mussar
'''Regrets:''' Nancy Olewiler
'''Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat:''' Erin O’Gorman, Tina Green, Jeannine Ritchot, Kyle Burns, Lindsay Wild, Claire Penny, Ian Allan, Allison Krogh
=== Introductory remarks ===
The Chair welcomed Committee members to their first meeting and highlighted the important role of this new body.
=== '''Visioning session''' ===
Members participated in a visioning session to identify themes that will guide the work of the Committee, including:
* further improving the culture between government and stakeholders
* building trust by having all relevant perspectives in the room, focusing on evidence, and drawing from the best regulatory practices both domestically and internationally
* simplifying processes while pursuing regulatory excellence
* recognizing the interconnections between regulatory issues and promoting collaborative solutions
* examining the issue of the cumulative impact of regulations across jurisdictions
=== '''Proposed sectors and themes for the second round of Regulatory Reviews''' ===
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat presented an overview of the targeted Regulatory Reviews, including:
* objectives, outcomes and lessons learned from the first round of reviews
* criteria used for identifying potential sectors and themes
* summaries of the potential sectors and themes for the next round of reviews based on stakeholder feedback, recommendations from the Economic Strategy Tables, and departmental input
=== '''Working lunch''' ===
'''John Knubley''', Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and '''Lorraine Mitchelmore''', former CEO of Enlighten Innovations, and Chair of the Resource of the Future Economic Strategy Table, situated the Committee’s work within broader Government of Canada initiatives to advance economic growth and innovation. The Committee was encouraged to focus on:
* regulations as an enabler of innovation and economic growth
* improving efficiency and effectiveness with better risk management
* aligning with global best practices
* embedding a collaborative approach between industry, academics and regulators
* making regulatory excellence a competitive advantage for Canada
=== '''Overview and lessons learned from the first round of sectoral reviews''' ===
The '''Deputy Ministers''' of '''Health Canada''' and '''Transport Canada''', as well as the '''President''' of the '''Canadian Food Inspection Agency''', shared their perspectives on the first round of Regulatory Reviews with the Committee. Key points raised included:
* Regulatory Reviews require clear scoping, considerable effort and coordination to ensure positive outcomes
* focused efforts can identify greater use of risk-based approaches, identify tools to drive innovation, and design agile regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with changing technology and the economy
=== '''Second round of Regulatory Reviews''' ===
Members identified three areas that they would recommend for the next round of Regulatory Reviews:
* digitalization and technology-neutral regulations
* clean technology
* international standards
Members noted that as the sectors and themes are broad, they will each need to be scoped appropriately in order to address stakeholder issues and identify tangible solutions.
