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<big><big><big> Centre for Regulatory Innovation: The Regulators’ Capacity Fund</big></big></big>

<big><big><big> Centre for Regulatory Innovation: The Regulators’ Capacity Fund</big></big></big>

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=== Overview ===

=== Overview===

The Regulators’ Capacity Fund (RCF) responds to calls from Canada’s business community, which has been vocal in its desire for regulators to give increased weight to economic and competitiveness considerations in the development and enforcement of regulations. From 2020-2022, the RCF supported 26 projects with over $8.9 million in funding.  

The Regulators’ Capacity Fund (RCF) responds to calls from Canada’s business community, which has been vocal in its desire for regulators to give increased weight to economic and competitiveness considerations in the development and enforcement of regulations. From 2020-2022, the RCF supported 26 projects with over $8.9 million in funding.  

*March 31, 2025 – Funding sunsets; projects must be completed

*March 31, 2025 – Funding sunsets; projects must be completed

===Key Documents  ===

=== Key Documents  ===

*[[Media:CRI RCF Proposal Guide - 2022-25.docx|RCF Proposal Guide]]

*[[Media:CRI RCF Proposal Guide - 2022-25.docx|RCF Proposal Guide]]

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|2022-2023

|2022-2023

| $1.2 M

|$1.2 M

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|2023-2024

|2023-2024

|$3 M

|$3 M

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| 2024-2025

|2024-2025

|$2 M

|$2 M

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[[Regulators’ Capacity Fund Projects|Click here to see a list of previous RCF projects and their case studies.]]

[[Regulators’ Capacity Fund Projects|Click here to see a list of previous RCF projects and their case studies.]]

===Applying for funding  ===

===Applying for funding   ===

In order to apply for the Regulators’ Capacity Fund, applicants must complete the [[Media:Regulators Capacity Fund - Proposal Template - 2022-25 - EN.docx|proposal template]] which provides an overview and outline of the proposed project and applicant capacity to undertake the work. Further information on how to complete the proposal can be found in the [[Media:CRI RCF Proposal Guide - 2022-25.docx|RCF Guide]].   

In order to apply for the Regulators’ Capacity Fund, applicants must complete the [[Media:Regulators Capacity Fund - Proposal Template - 2022-25 - EN.docx|proposal template]] which provides an overview and outline of the proposed project and applicant capacity to undertake the work. Further information on how to complete the proposal can be found in the [[Media:CRI RCF Proposal Guide - 2022-25.docx|RCF Guide]].   

Projects selected to receive funding under the Regulators’ Capacity Fund fall primarily under one of two groups based on how they support regulatory capacity for competitiveness:

Projects selected to receive funding under the Regulators’ Capacity Fund fall primarily under one of two groups based on how they support regulatory capacity for competitiveness:

:* Analysis-based (i.e. initiatives to enhance understanding of what needs to be done to improve the regime’s competitiveness, and to equip regulators with the relevant skills and information); and,

:*Analysis-based (i.e. initiatives to enhance understanding of what needs to be done to improve the regime’s competitiveness, and to equip regulators with the relevant skills and information); and,

:* Solutions-based (i.e. initiatives to implement solutions that would develop capacity to administer regulations in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn, enhances the regime’s competitiveness).

:*Solutions-based (i.e. initiatives to implement solutions that would develop capacity to administer regulations in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn, enhances the regime’s competitiveness).

All proposals must be submitted via email to the [Mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Proposal%20Submission%20for%20Regulators’%20Capacity%20Fund%202022-2025&body=%20 Centre for Regulatory Innovation]. Receipt of proposals will be acknowledged via email. Please ensure that your email address is included in your proposal application. The CRI may be in touch with applicants during this process to discuss their submission.  

All proposals must be submitted via email to the [Mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca?Subject=Proposal%20Submission%20for%20Regulators’%20Capacity%20Fund%202022-2025&body=%20 Centre for Regulatory Innovation]. Receipt of proposals will be acknowledged via email. Please ensure that your email address is included in your proposal application. The CRI may be in touch with applicants during this process to discuss their submission.  

Submitted proposals will be assessed to determine best fit with the overall objectives of the Regulators’ Capacity Fund. Successful applications will be determined based on the results of a competitive review process and budgetary considerations, as determined by the Assessment Committee (composed of TBS representatives). Successful proposals will be notified that they have been selected to receive funding under the Regulators’ Capacity Fund and will begin the process to draft a Memorandum of Understanding in order to obtain funds and initiate their project. Applicants that were not selected for funding will be notified.

Submitted proposals will be assessed to determine best fit with the overall objectives of the Regulators’ Capacity Fund. Successful applications will be determined based on the results of a competitive review process and budgetary considerations, as determined by the Assessment Committee (composed of TBS representatives). Successful proposals will be notified that they have been selected to receive funding under the Regulators’ Capacity Fund and will begin the process to draft a Memorandum of Understanding in order to obtain funds and initiate their project. Applicants that were not selected for funding will be notified.

=== Contact us===

===Contact us ===

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=Regulators’%20Capacity%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 Centre for Regulatory Innovation]

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=Regulators’%20Capacity%20Fund%20Enquiry&body=%20 Centre for Regulatory Innovation]

=== Current Projects ===

===Current Projects===

The following projects were funded in the first round of the RCF 2022-2025 and are underway.  

The following projects were funded in the first round of the RCF 2022-2025 and are underway.  

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|Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)  

|Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

|A plan to address Canada-specific data gaps on residue left over from drone-based pesticide application  

|A plan to address Canada-specific data gaps on residue left over from drone-based pesticide application

|AAFC will lead a study to compare pesticide residue levels on crops applied using drones to traditional equipment that are approved for pesticide application. The results of the study will help determine the regulatory equivalency of drone-based applications to ground based and airplane-based applications to inform future regulatory decision-making.  

|AAFC will lead a study to compare pesticide residue levels on crops applied using drones to traditional equipment that are approved for pesticide application. The results of the study will help determine the regulatory equivalency of drone-based applications to ground based and airplane-based applications to inform future regulatory decision-making.

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|Transport Canada (TC)  

|Transport Canada (TC)

|Expanding operational capabilities of Canadian air operators in winter weather conditions  

|Expanding operational capabilities of Canadian air operators in winter weather conditions

|This project proposed by TC aims to identify and leverage best practices from other jurisdictions such as the US and Europe to improve aviation requirements where the operational capabilities of Canadian air operators could be safely expanded in winter conditions to increase international alignment and competitiveness. This includes improving TC’s regulatory guidance through an informed and data-driven policy.  

|This project proposed by TC aims to identify and leverage best practices from other jurisdictions such as the US and Europe to improve aviation requirements where the operational capabilities of Canadian air operators could be safely expanded in winter conditions to increase international alignment and competitiveness. This includes improving TC’s regulatory guidance through an informed and data-driven policy.

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|Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)  

|Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

|Streamlining the economic analysis requirements of the Canadian impact assessment process  

|Streamlining the economic analysis requirements of the Canadian impact assessment process

|NRCan and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) propose to lead an interdepartmental working group to develop guidance for project proponents regarding requirements and coordinate Government of Canada (GoC) review of the economic analysis under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and Information and Management of Time Limits Regulations.  

|NRCan and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) propose to lead an interdepartmental working group to develop guidance for project proponents regarding requirements and coordinate Government of Canada (GoC) review of the economic analysis under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and Information and Management of Time Limits Regulations.

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|Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)  

|Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

|Mining activity tool to help permits for mining projects  

|Mining activity tool to help permits for mining projects

|NRCan proposes to investigate the use of Rules as Code (RaC) to develop guidance material to help the mining industry navigate the permitting process. This guidance material needs to be developed in an automated way, be always up to date, consistent, accurate, and maintained with minimal effort.  

|NRCan proposes to investigate the use of Rules as Code (RaC) to develop guidance material to help the mining industry navigate the permitting process. This guidance material needs to be developed in an automated way, be always up to date, consistent, accurate, and maintained with minimal effort.

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