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Line 1: + + + − + − + − − − <br> − <big><big><big> Centre for Regulatory Innovation: Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund</big></big></big> − <br> − </div> − − <div style="background: #ffae42; color:white; font-family:Arial;padding:10px"> − [[Image:Deadline.png |30px|left|Deadline]] <big> '''Upcoming Webinar: Regulatory Innovation Tools. Regulatory Innovation Tools, December 8, 2022 : [[CRI Events|Click Here]] to find out more!'''</big> − </div> − <div style="background: #ffae42; color:white; font-family:Arial;padding:10px"> − [[Image:Deadline.png |30px|left|Deadline]] <big> '''Funding applications for projects starting in fiscal year 2023-2024, are now being accepted. Find out more below'''</big> − − − − + − + − + − + − + − ! style="border-right: white 1px solid; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 16px; padding-top: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;font-size: 11pt;line-height:1.1;font-weight:bold;" width="11%" |<span style="color: #Black">[[Regulators’ Capacity Fund Projects|Regulators' Capacity Fund Projects 2020-2022]]</span>+ − + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + − *regulatory approaches for new products or services.+ + + + + + + − The REEF provides regulators with:+ + + − *financial support to offset expenses associated with experimenting, and+ − *technical advice and guidance to help you navigate your specific situation.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − + + + + + − *conduct a regulatory experiment+ − *determine whether an experiment would be the right approach (NEW) − *develop a regulatory experiment (NEW) + + + + − + + + + + + + − + − *Regulators who are considering multiple potential solutions and want to identify the best option through testing and generating evidence+ + + + + + + − + + + + + + + + + + + − The CRI has expanded the scope of the REEF to support regulators with their ‘pre-experimentation’ efforts. This means that regulators can access funding before they are ready to conduct an experiment. Some examples include projects aiming to:+ + + − *determine if experimentation is the right approach for a specific situation or problem+ − *develop an experimentation idea (e.g., develop experiment scope, clarify evidence needs, develop what the experiment would look like and how the evidence would be obtained) <br>+ + + − If you are interested in accessing funding or learning more, reach out to the [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Regulatory%20Experimentation%20Expense%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 <u>Centre for Regulatory Innovation</u>] to request a consultation.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Application Documents'''</big></span>+ − *<u>REEF Guide</u>+ + + + + + + + + + − + + + + + − *[https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa6%2FProposal_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK <u>Proposal Template</u>]+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Eligibility'''</big></span>+ − To be eligible for funding, proposed experiments must clearly demonstrate how their funding request meets the criteria as outlined in the [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2F3%2F31%2FREEF_Guide_-_Oct_2022.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK <u>REEF Guide</u>]. It is recommended to contact the [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Regulatory%20Experimentation%20Expense%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 Centre for Regulatory Innovation] to informally confirm your eligibility before drafting an expression of interest.+ − Any Government of Canada regulator may apply for funding. Priority will be given to experiments where regulators have identified collaboration with regulated entities or other businesses with the aim of bringing applications of new and emerging technologies into the Canadian marketplace or enhancing competitiveness.+ + − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Funding'''</big></span>+ − + − Starting in fiscal year 2023-2024, the total funding envelope available for the REEF is $1,400,000 per fiscal year. Projects can receive multi year funding when applicable. Funding will be available from April 2023 upon completion of a MOU with the successful applicant and TBS.+ − + − Funding is made available on a cost recovery basis. The department is responsible to forecast their expenses and include the spending schedule in the MOU. The department will be expected to submit scheduled invoices to TBS to recover the expenses incurred as well as submitting financial forecast to allow TBS to decommit the funds that the department no longer plans on recovering.+ − + − + − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''How to Apply for Funding'''</big></span> <br>The CRI uses a two-step process to make funding decisions. The first step is the submission of a high-level Expression of Interest (EOI) that is used by the CRI to determine the eligibility of the project. Eligible EOIs will be invited to the second step being the submission of a [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa6%2FProposal_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK proposal] intended to present the project in more detail and allow the interdepartmental DG-level CRI Steering Committee to confirm the project’s eligibility and rank the project using the assessment criteria.+ − + − + − + − '''1. Expression of Interest Submission''' + − + − The [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2F1%2F17%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template_.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK EOI] provides a brief overview of the proposed experiment or pre-experimentation project and amount of funding requested. The EOI should not take more than a few hours to complete. If you have questions on how to complete the EOI, it is recommended that you reach out to the [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Regulatory%20Experimentation%20Expense%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 CRI]. EOIs should be submitted by email to cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca.+ − + − The CRI will contact applicants as required if clarifications on the proposed experiment or pre-experimentation project are needed. Applicants with an eligible EOI will be invited to submit a [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa6%2FProposal_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK proposal.] + − + − + − '''2. Proposal Submission''' + − − Successful EOI applicants will be invited to complete the second stage of the application process which is the submission of a full [[Media:Proposal Template.docx| <u>proposal</u>]]. Before developing a proposal, applicants should obtain the support of their Director General or above. The CRI supports applicants throughout the proposal development process. Regulators should refer to the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators’ Experimentation Toolkit]] to assist in identifying, designing, and carrying out regulatory experiments and sandboxes. − − Proposals will be assessed, and final funding decisions will be determined by an interdepartmental Steering Committee, made up of representatives from TBS, Privy Council Office, Innovation Science and Economic Development, Transport Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, and the Community of Federal Regulators. − − − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''REEF Process Map'''</big></span> − − EOI – Proposal –Funding Decision – MOU – Project start – Reporting – Sharing of Lessons Learned − − <nowiki>-------------------------------------------------</nowiki>CRI Support and Oversight------------------------------------------------ − − − − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Contact us'''</big></span> <br> − For additional information about this funding opportunity, including any assistance required to complete the application process, please contact the [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Regulatory%20Experimentation%20Expense%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 <u>Centre for Regulatory Innovation</u>]. − − − <span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund Experiments'''</big></span> <br> − − {| class="wikitable" border="1" − |+Experiments selected to receive funding under the Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund − + − + − + + + + + + − + − + − + + − + − + − + + − + − + − + + − + − + − + − + − + − |The purpose of this experiment is to pilot a prototype accreditation program to understand whether the main SCC Requirements and Guidance document that works in conjunction with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Conformity assessment is clear and appropriate and obtain feedback from the certification bodies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies about the program. This information is necessary to improve and refine the prototype.+ − The SCC is also looking to gather information on whether the AIMS could have an impact on the level of risk of AI products to inform potential use of AIMS for regulators.+ − |}+ +
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<span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''What is the Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF)?'''</big></span><br>The REEF is a fund to help regulators support innovation by experimenting with:
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[[Image:Deadline.png |30px|left|Deadline]] <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight:bold;">We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming interest in REEF. As of October 17, 2024, we have concluded accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and are no longer receiving submissions.</span>
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== Project Eligibility ==
The Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) supports federal regulators in innovating or facilitating innovation in the marketplace by experimenting with:
*innovative approaches to any or all stages of the regulatory lifecycle (issue definition and instrument choice, regulatory development, administration, compliance/enforcement, and review/evaluation)
* Innovative approaches to any stage of the regulatory lifecycle
* Market innovations (e.g., new products, business models, and services)
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'''All stages of [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]] are supported, including:'''
* Determining if an experiment is the right approach
* Developing a regulatory experiment
* Conducting a regulatory experiment
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'''New this year:''' Outcomes-based initiatives, like innovation challenges, are tools that can support your regulatory experimentation efforts. Consider [https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges Impact Canada] as a partner in your expression of interest.
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'''The REEF is open to all Government of Canada regulators.'''
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==What can the REEF offer?==
Regulators can receive:
===<small>Financial Support</small>===
*The total funding envelope is $1,400,000 per fiscal year. This amount represents the overall budget available to support multiple projects across potentially multiple fiscal years. Funding will be allocated to cover expenditures considered necessary to support the purposes of proposed regulatory experiments or pre-experiments. Individual project budgets will vary based on their scope and needs, within the constraints of this total funding envelope.
**Funds transferred as operations and maintenance funds (O&M) on a cost recovery basis
**The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat reserves the right to make the final determination on eligible expenditures
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'''Important Update:''' Due to multiple ongoing multi-year projects, funding for the new round of REEF will be approximately $400K. This limited budget will be allocated to proposals that best align with Government of Canada priorities. Funds can support both project implementation and administration costs. Early consultation is recommended to ensure alignment with current funding availability and priorities.
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'''Note:''' Funds cannot be used to award a financial prize for an [https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges Impact Canada challenge prize]. Prize awards require grants and contributions from the applicant.
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===<small>Technical Support</small>===
*Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context
The REEF can be used to help regulators:
==Eligibility Criteria==
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To be eligible for the REEF, proposed regulatory projects must meet the following criteria:
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'''Regulatory Experimentation:''' The project must be about [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]], either:
a. Conducting a regulatory experiment, or
b. Supporting pre-experimentation activities (developing an experiment or determining if experimentation is appropriate)
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'''Problem or Opportunity:''' The project must address at least one of the following:
<span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Who Should Apply?'''</big></span>
* A defined industry need
* A technological challenge
* A market opportunity
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'''Innovation:''' The project must support innovation in regulatory approaches or in the marketplace.
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*Regulators who want to understand the impacts of a proposed regulatory solution before implementing it permanently
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'''Note:''' For an [https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges Impact Canada challenge prize]:
* The proposed project does not need to be an experiment
* Eligibility criterion: Applicants must outline how their challenge will inform regulatory development.
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=== <small>Webinar: Regulatory Innovation Tools (December 13, 2023)</small> ===
For further insight into the eligibility criteria and examples of successful projects, please watch the webinar on [https://1drv.ms/v/s!AsrR00ThYnaKa3QDQ3B3xtblils?e=tcgaNX Regulatory Innovation Tools] from December 13, 2023. This webinar provides valuable information on how to meet the criteria and enhance your proposal.
<span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''What is New?'''</big></span>
Click to access presentation materials:[[:en:images/f/fd/CRI_Regulatory_Innovation_Tools_Webinar_(EN).pdf|Regulatory Innovation Tools Webinar Deck]]
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==The Process==
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''1.'''
| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" |'''Informal Consultation'''
(ongoing)
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Before submitting an EOI, consult with the CRI to confirm project eligibility. Email: [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca]
'''Note:''' For challenge prize projects, please mention this in your email.
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''2.'''
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Expression of Interest'''
(a month)
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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 October 16, 2024.
* 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]
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''3.'''
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Expression of Interest Assessment'''
(a month)
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After the submission deadline, there will be a review period where: The CRI team will provide feedback on submitted EOIs, 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
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When there are many high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the CRI will consult the SC to prioritize those that:
* Foster innovation applicable across multiple sectors
* Align with key government initiatives
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''4.'''
| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | '''Proposal Submission'''
(around four months)
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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
* CRI supports throughout the process
* Use the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]]
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''5.'''
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Funding Decision'''
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'''For proposal assessment, the Steering Committee (SC) will:'''
*[https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2F1%2F17%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template_.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK <u>Expression of Interest (EOI) Template</u>]
#'''Eligibility''': Ensure all proposals meet the basic requirements for consideration.
#'''Assessment''': Eligible applications will be assessed and ranked based on:
#* Public Benefits: Extent to which Canadians will benefit from the experiment's learnings
#* Viability: Likelihood of delivering sought learnings, including risk assessment and mitigation
#* Alignment with the Fund Objective: How well the proposal aligns with the overall goals of the funding initiative
'''Funding Decision'''
* Funding available from April 2025
* MOU completion required
* Regular reporting needed (financial forecast, progress, and final reports)
* Scheduled invoices for expense recovery
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''6.'''
| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" |'''Memorandum of Understanding'''
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* CRI works with the applicant to develop and finalize an MOU
* MOU outlines conditions of funding, reporting requirements, and committed funds
* Allows CRI to transfer funds as Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding on a cost-recovery basis
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''7.'''
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Reporting'''
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" |'''1. Regular Reporting'''
Applicants must submit '''financial forecasts''' and '''progress reports''' to CRI as outlined in the MOU. This ensures transparency and tracks the project's status and use of funds.
'''2. Invoices for Expense Recovery'''
Submit invoices at scheduled intervals for expense recovery, in line with the terms of the MOU.
'''3. Final Report'''
At the end of the project, provide a '''final report''' summarizing the key learnings and outcomes.
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| style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''8.'''
| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | '''Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing'''
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* CRI organizes opportunities to share and discuss learnings with interested audiences
* CRI prepares and publishes a report summarizing key lessons learned from regulatory experiments
* Presentations may be given to raise awareness, with project lead verification for any project details
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== Application Documents ==
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| [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]]
| Toolkit for regulatory experiments and sandboxes
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| [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) Template]
| Template for submitting your initial interest
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==Ongoing Projects==
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|Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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|Enabling Regulators and Businesses to Ease Regulatory Burden through Digital Credentials and Wallets
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Light Sport Aircraft
|ISED proposed to partner with the Digital Identity Laboratory, an independent Canadian not-for-profit entity dedicated to providing services to the public and private sectors, to develop and pilot the bilingual digital credential educational approaches with regulators and other interested organizations. The objective of the experiment was to determine the best approach to increase trainees’ proficiencies and knowledge of Digital credentials and obtain information on how the training affects trainees buy-in toward this technology.
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Transport Canada is conducting a regulatory experiment to assess the suitability of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) for use in flight training. The project aims to evaluate LSA certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in Canadian flight training environments. Working with selected flight schools, Transport Canada will gather data on aircraft performance, reliability, and training quality. The experiment seeks to inform potential updates to regulations, potentially allowing more modern and environmentally friendly aircraft options for pilot training while maintaining safety standards.
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|Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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|Using Experimentation in National Stakeholder Engagement to Advance Supply Chain Transparency (SCT) for Chemicals In Products
| style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | Advanced Therapeutic Products Framework for CAR-T Products
|The experiment as proposed by ECCC involves using a policy lab approach to engage Canadian stakeholders in co-developing new solutions to enhance supply chain transparency (SCT) for chemicals, in addition to developing recommendations for consumer labelling. Using a policy lab model is a novel approach for ECCC and the experiment is to test whether this approach can enhance the policy outcomes in the context of a complex issue affecting a regulatory program and implicating many industries and stakeholders.
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Health Canada is developing a regulatory sandbox for Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy products manufactured at the point of care. This experiment aims to test a co-creation process for developing tailored regulatory requirements under Health Canada's Advanced Therapeutic Products pathway. The project will involve collaboration with various stakeholders to design market access authorization requirements for these innovative cancer treatments. The goal is to create an adaptive regulatory framework that maintains safety standards while facilitating faster access to new therapies.
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|Competition Bureau Canada
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|Merger Intelligence
| style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Assessing Compliance of Potential New Requirements to Prevent and Address Impacts to Indigenous Rights and Interests: A Regulatory Experiment
|The experiment as proposed by CB involves testing whether a created IT tool could help the Competition Bureau to leverage various sources of publicly available information to more efficiently and effectively identify anticompetitive mergers that may be avoiding antitrust scrutiny in Canada because they are not caught by the current regulatory regime for mandatory pre-merger notification.
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The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is conducting a regulatory experiment to develop and test new requirements for preventing and addressing impacts to Indigenous rights and interests related to energy infrastructure projects. The experiment aims to enhance Indigenous involvement in compliance verification and oversight processes. Using a co-creation approach with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders, the CER will develop tailored regulatory requirements and test a joint compliance verification process. The project seeks to strengthen measures to protect Indigenous rights while informing updates to CER's regulatory framework.
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|Transport Canada (TC)
|Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
|Light Sport Aircraft
|Facilitating Industry Collaboration to Streamline Regulatory Pathways for Novel Fertilizers
|This experiment as proposed by TC involves setting up a sandbox to determine if Light Sport Aircraft, with appropriate conditions, are as reliable as other aircraft currently being used for the purpose of flight training and if the quality of training is as good, or better, than other aircraft currently used for pilot training. The experiment will also inform Transport Canada on potential additional conditions/measures that should be included in future exemptions or regulatory amendments.
|Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), aims to streamline regulatory pathways for novel fertilizers in Canada. The project will test an industry-developed prioritization matrix to identify key ingredients for potential exemption from registration, potentially reducing the backlog of premarket applications. It will evaluate the effectiveness of allocating CFIA resources towards expanding the List of Materials (LOM) and explore industry collaboration in prioritizing materials and developing application packages. By comparing the costs and efficiency of adding materials to the LOM versus reviewing individual registration applications, the project seeks to inform strategies for reducing regulatory burdens while maintaining safety standards. This approach could lead to faster market access for novel fertilizers, supporting agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in Canada.
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|Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
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|Piloting an Accreditation Program for the Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS)
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