Cabinet Directive on Regulation (CDR)

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The Cabinet Directive on Regulation (CDR)

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Canada's Federal Regulatory Framework

The Cabinet Directive on Regulation (the CDR) sets out the Government of Canada’s expectations and requirements in the development, management, and review of federal regulations. It is supported by four policies approved by the President of the Treasury Board. This page provides guidance, templates, and tools for regulators to help them meet the requirements of the CDR. It provides resources for both new and experienced regulators.

Regulatory Policies

Policy on Regulatory Development Policy on Cost-Benefit Analysis Policy on Limiting Regulatory Burden on Business Policy on Regulatory Transparency and Accountability

Regulatory Guidance

RIAS and Triage Statement Templates The Guide to Regulatory Development and RIAS Writing The Guide to Incorporation by Reference in Federal Regulations (NEW) The Guide to Limiting Regulatory Burden on Business (UPDATED Jan 2025) The Guide on Regulatory Transparency and Accountability The Guide To Regulatory Stock Reviews Canada's Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide for Regulatory Proposals Documents will be updated as they are finalized and approved by TBS-Regulatory Affairs Sector

CBA Resources

Regulatory Cost Calculator and additional Excel based tools for Cost Benefit Analysis The Cost-Benefit Analysis Community of Practice Cost-Benefit Analysis Report Template Counting Administrative Burden Regulatory Requirements Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Calculator

Additional Resources

The Standards Council of Canada's "Guidelines for Incorporating Standards by Reference in Regulations to Support Public Policy Objectives" Women and Gender Equality Canada's Gender-based Analysis + Community Resources and Training Process Guide for Governor in Council Submissions (Other than Regulations) Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Portal on the Assessment of Modern Treaty Implications Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Declaration

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