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[[Image:Deadline.png |30px|left|Deadline]] <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight:bold;"> [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fc2%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expressions of Interest] for the Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund will be accepted until October 16, 2024.</span> | [[Image:Deadline.png |30px|left|Deadline]] <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight:bold;"> [https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.gccollab.ca%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fc2%2FExpression_of_Interest_%2528EOI%2529_Template.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Expressions of Interest] for the Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund will be accepted until October 16, 2024.</span> | ||
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== Project Eligibility == | == Project Eligibility == | ||
The Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) supports federal regulators in innovating or facilitating innovation in the marketplace by experimenting with: | The Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) supports federal regulators in innovating or facilitating innovation in the marketplace by experimenting with: | ||
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* Market innovations (e.g., new products, business models, and services) | * Market innovations (e.g., new products, business models, and services) | ||
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− | '''All stages of regulatory experimentation are supported, including:''' | + | '''All stages of [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]] are supported, including:''' |
* Determining if an experiment is the right approach | * Determining if an experiment is the right approach | ||
* Developing a regulatory experiment | * Developing a regulatory experiment | ||
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− | <div style="background-color: # | + | <div style="background-color: #FFF3E0; padding: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #FF6F00; margin: 5px 0;"> |
− | '''New this year:''' | + | '''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. |
</div> | </div> | ||
+ | '''The REEF is open to all Government of Canada regulators.''' | ||
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+ | </td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
+ | ==What can the REEF offer?== | ||
+ | Regulators can receive: | ||
− | <div style=" | + | ===<small>Financial Support</small>=== |
+ | *Up to $1,400,000 per fiscal year, with multi-year funding available, to cover expenditures considered necessary to support the purpose of the proposed [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experiment]] or pre-experiment | ||
+ | **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 | ||
+ | <div style="background-color: #E3F2FD; padding: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;"> | ||
+ | '''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 based on the most compelling proposals. Early consultation is recommended to align with current funding availability. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | <div style="background-color: #FFEBEE; padding: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;"> | ||
+ | '''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. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | ===<small>Technical Support</small>=== | ||
+ | *Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context | ||
− | ''' | + | ==Eligibility Criteria== |
+ | [[File:REEF criteria.png|right|frameless|379x379px|alt=]] | ||
+ | To be eligible for the REEF, proposed regulatory projects must meet the following criteria: | ||
+ | <div style="background-color: #E8F5E9; padding: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50; margin: 5px 0;"> | ||
+ | '''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) | |
− | + | </div> | |
− | + | <div style="background-color: #FFF9C4; padding: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #FBC02D; margin: 5px 0;"> | |
+ | '''Problem or Opportunity:''' The project must address at least one of the following: | ||
− | <div style="background-color: # | + | * A defined industry need |
− | ''' | + | * A technological challenge |
+ | * A market opportunity | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | <div style="background-color: #E1F5FE; padding: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #00ACC1; margin: 5px 0;"> | ||
+ | '''Innovation:''' The project must support innovation in regulatory approaches or in the marketplace. | ||
</div> | </div> | ||
− | = | + | <div style="background-color: #FFEBEE; padding: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;"> |
− | * | + | '''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. | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | [[File:Regulatory_innovation_tools.png|alt=|left|216x216px|thumb]] | ||
− | == | + | === <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. | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100% | + | Click to access presentation materials:[[:en:images/f/fd/CRI_Regulatory_Innovation_Tools_Webinar_(EN).pdf|Regulatory Innovation Tools Webinar Deck]] |
− | ! style=" | + | <div style="clear: both;"></div> |
− | ! style=" | + | ==The Process== |
− | ! style=" | + | [[File:REEF Process.png|center|frameless|1077x1077px]] |
+ | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 100%;" | ||
+ | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 5%;" | | ||
+ | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 30%;" | Step | ||
+ | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 65%;" | Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |''' | + | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''1.''' |
− | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | | + | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" |'''Informal Consultation''' |
− | + | ||
− | | | + | (ongoing) |
− | Before submitting an EOI, consult with the CRI to confirm project eligibility. | + | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | |
− | Email: [mailto: | + | 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, mention this in your email. | + | '''Note:''' For challenge prize projects, please mention this in your email. |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | |''' | + | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''2.''' |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Expression of Interest''' |
− | + | ||
− | | | + | (a month) |
− | * Submit an [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 Expression of Interest (EOI)] | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | |
+ | * Submit an [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 Expression of Interest (EOI)] by October 16, 2024. | ||
* EOIs should be brief and take only a few hours to complete | * 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] | * Email submissions to: [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca] | ||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | |''' | + | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''3.''' |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Expression of Interest Assessment''' |
− | == | + | |
− | | | + | (a month) |
+ | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" |<div style="background-color: #E3F2FD; padding: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 15px 0;"> | ||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | </div> | ||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''4.''' | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | '''Proposal Submission''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | (around four months) | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | | ||
* 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] | * 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 | * CRI supports throughout the process | ||
* Use the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]] | * Use the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]] | ||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | |''' | + | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''5.''' |
− | | style="background-color: # | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | '''Funding Decision''' |
− | = | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | |
− | + | '''For proposal assessment, the Steering Committee (SC) will:''' | |
− | + | ||
− | + | #'''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 | * Funding available from April 2025 | ||
* MOU completion required | * MOU completion required | ||
* Regular reporting needed (financial forecast, progress, and final reports) | * Regular reporting needed (financial forecast, progress, and final reports) | ||
* Scheduled invoices for expense recovery | * Scheduled invoices for expense recovery | ||
− | | | + | |- |
− | | | + | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''6.''' |
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" |'''Memorandum of Understanding''' | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 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. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |'''8.''' | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | '''Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing''' | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Application Documents == | == Application Documents == | ||
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! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333;" | Description | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333;" | Description | ||
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| [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]] | | [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]] | ||
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| Template for full project proposal | | Template for full project proposal | ||
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− | + | ==Ongoing Projects== | |
− | == | ||
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 100%;" | {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 100%;" | ||
− | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333;" | Department/Agency | + | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 20%;" | Department/Agency |
− | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333;" | Project Title | + | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 25%;" | Project Title |
− | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333;" | Project Description | + | ! style="background-color: #C3D0C9; color: #333333; width: 55%;" | Project Description |
|- | |- | ||
− | | Transport Canada (TC) || Light Sport Aircraft || 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. | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Transport Canada (TC) |
+ | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Light Sport Aircraft | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | | ||
+ | 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. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Health Canada (HC) || Advanced Therapeutic Products Framework for CAR-T Products || 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. | + | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | Health Canada (HC) |
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | Advanced Therapeutic Products Framework for CAR-T Products | ||
+ | | style="background-color: #f2f2f2;" | | ||
+ | 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. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Canada Energy Regulator (CER) || Assessing Compliance of Potential New Requirements to Prevent and Address Impacts to Indigenous Rights and Interests: A Regulatory Experiment | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Canada Energy Regulator (CER) |
− | | 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. | + | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | Assessing Compliance of Potential New Requirements to Prevent and Address Impacts to Indigenous Rights and Interests: A Regulatory Experiment |
+ | | style="background-color: #ffffff;" | | ||
+ | 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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− | ! colspan="3" style="background-color: # | + | ! colspan="3" style="background-color: #C3D0C9;" |[[CRI Supported Projects|View list of completed projects and experimentation reports]] |
|} | |} | ||
+ | '''Questions?''' | ||
+ | If you have any questions, please contact the CRI at: [mailto: cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca]. | ||
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Project EligibilityThe Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) supports federal regulators in innovating or facilitating innovation in the marketplace by experimenting with:
All stages of regulatory experimentation are supported, including:
New this year: Outcomes-based initiatives, like innovation challenges, are tools that can support your regulatory experimentation efforts. Consider Impact Canada as a partner in your expression of interest. The REEF is open to all Government of Canada regulators. |
What can the REEF offer?
Regulators can receive:
Financial Support
- Up to $1,400,000 per fiscal year, with multi-year funding available, to cover expenditures considered necessary to support the purpose of the proposed regulatory experiment or pre-experiment
- 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
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 based on the most compelling proposals. Early consultation is recommended to align with current funding availability.
Note: Funds cannot be used to award a financial prize for an Impact Canada challenge prize. Prize awards require grants and contributions from the applicant.
Technical Support
- Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the REEF, proposed regulatory projects must meet the following criteria:
Regulatory Experimentation: The project must be about regulatory experimentation, either:
a. Conducting a regulatory experiment, or
b. Supporting pre-experimentation activities (developing an experiment or determining if experimentation is appropriate)
Problem or Opportunity: The project must address at least one of the following:
- A defined industry need
- A technological challenge
- A market opportunity
Innovation: The project must support innovation in regulatory approaches or in the marketplace.
Note: For an 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.
Webinar: Regulatory Innovation Tools (December 13, 2023)
For further insight into the eligibility criteria and examples of successful projects, please watch the webinar on Regulatory Innovation Tools from December 13, 2023. This webinar provides valuable information on how to meet the criteria and enhance your proposal.
Click to access presentation materials:Regulatory Innovation Tools Webinar Deck
The Process
Step | Description | |
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1. | Informal Consultation
(ongoing) |
Before submitting an EOI, consult with the CRI to confirm project eligibility. Email: cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca Note: For challenge prize projects, please mention this in your email. |
2. | Expression of Interest
(a month) |
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3. | Expression of Interest Assessment
(a month) |
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 When there are many high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the CRI will consult the SC to prioritize those that:
|
4. | Proposal Submission
(around four months) |
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5. | Funding Decision |
For proposal assessment, the Steering Committee (SC) will:
Funding Decision
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6. | Memorandum of Understanding |
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7. | Reporting | 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. |
8. | Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing |
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Application Documents
Document | Description |
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Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit | Toolkit for regulatory experiments and sandboxes |
Expression of Interest (EOI) Template | Template for submitting your initial interest |
Proposal Template | Template for full project proposal |
Ongoing Projects
Department/Agency | Project Title | Project Description |
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Transport Canada (TC) | Light Sport Aircraft |
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. |
Health Canada (HC) | Advanced Therapeutic Products Framework for CAR-T Products |
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. |
Canada Energy Regulator (CER) | Assessing Compliance of Potential New Requirements to Prevent and Address Impacts to Indigenous Rights and Interests: A Regulatory Experiment |
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. |
View list of completed projects and experimentation reports |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the CRI at: cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca.