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 (UPDATED November 2025) The Guide to Regulatory Development and RIAS Writing (UPDATED Jan 2025) The Guide to Incorporation by Reference in Federal Regulations (NEW) The Guide to Limiting Regulatory Burden on Business (UPDATED Jan 2025) Guidance on Regulatory Transparency and Accountability: Web Content and Layout Regulatory Stock Reviews: Working Guide The Guide to the Administrative Burden Baseline (UPDATED Jan 2025) Canada's Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide for Regulatory Proposals (UPDATED Jan 2025) Documents will be updated as they are finalized and approved by TBS-Regulatory Affairs Sector SEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CBA Resources

Regulatory Cost Calculator and additional Excel based tools for Cost Benefit Analysis The Cost-Benefit Analysis Community of Practice Inventory of CBA Reports Cost-Benefit Analysis Report Template Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Calculator Training: Cost-Benefit Analysis for Federal Regulators: Introduction (FON202) Cost-Benefit Analysis for Federal Regulators: Application (FON203)

Additional Resources

Guidelines for Incorporating Standards by Reference in Regulations to Support Public Policy Objectives | Standards Council of Canada 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 Inuit Nunangat Policy Cabinet Directive on Regulatory and Permitting Efficiency for Clean Growth Projects - Privy Council Office Guide to Making Federal Acts and Regulations ORCS Tools - GCpedia

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