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[[Image:Deadline.png |60px|left|Deadline]] <big> Apply Now! The CRI continues to accept expressions of interest for projects to be supported by the Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund. Expressions of interest will be assessed on an ongoing basis until the funding envelope is exhausted. </big>
 
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<span style="color: #1F402B"><big>'''Overview'''</big></span> <br>
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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 ==
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The Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) supports federal regulators in innovating or facilitating innovation in the marketplace by experimenting with:
  
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Are you a Canadian regulator endeavouring to regulate a new type of industry or product? Are you wanting to test out a new approach to regulating or see if a new technology is safe for Canadians before you decide how to regulate it?  Running regulatory experiments helps create a more adaptive, competitive, and responsive regulatory environment by providing evidence for your decision-making. To learn more about why you should conduct a regulatory experiment, please [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?| <u>click here</u>]].
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* Innovative approaches to any stage of the regulatory lifecycle
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* 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:'''
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* Determining if an experiment is the right approach
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* Developing a regulatory experiment
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* Conducting a regulatory experiment
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Promoting a whole-of-government approach to regulatory innovation, the Centre for Regulatory Innovation supports regulators and the regulatory system meet new challenges and keep pace with technological advances by enhancing their capacity to undertake activities such as regulatory experimentation, sandboxes, co-development of regulations and more.  
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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?==
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Regulators can receive:
  
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To support this goal, the CRI’s Regulatory Experimentation Expense Fund (REEF) serves to offset expenses incurred by departments/agencies in the course of undertaking approved regulatory experiments. 
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===<small>Financial Support</small>===
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*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.
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**Funds transferred as operations and maintenance funds (O&M) on a cost recovery basis
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**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>===
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*Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context
  
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==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:
  
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  a. Conducting a regulatory experiment, or
  
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To be eligible for funding, proposed experiments must clearly demonstrate how their funding request meets the criteria as outlined in the [[Media:REEF Guide.docx| <u>REEF Guide</u>]].
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  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:
  
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*  A technological challenge
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*  A market opportunity
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'''Innovation:''' The project must support innovation in regulatory approaches or in the marketplace.
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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.
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'''Note:''' For an [https://impact.canada.ca/en/challenges Impact Canada challenge prize]:
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*  The proposed project does not need to be an experiment
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*  Eligibility criterion: Applicants must outline how their challenge will inform regulatory development.
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[[File:Regulatory_innovation_tools.png|alt=|left|216x216px|thumb]]
  
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=== <small>Webinar: Regulatory Innovation Tools (December 13, 2023)</small> ===
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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.
  
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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 total funding envelope available for REEF projects to begin in fiscal year 2022-2023 is $1,000,000. Funding will be available from April 2022 upon completion of a signed MOU with the successful applicants and TBS.
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==The Process==
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*[[Media:REEF Guide.docx| <u>REEF Guide</u>]]
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The CRI uses a two-step process to make funding decisions. The first step is an Expression of Interest to allow for an initial assessment of the alignment of a proposed experiment with the Fund before moving on to step two, the Proposal, where significant resources are put into the full development of an experiment. 
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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.
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* EOIs should be brief and take only a few hours to complete
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* Email submissions to: [mailto:cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca cri-cir@tbs-sct.gc.ca]
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When there are many high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the CRI will consult the SC to prioritize those that:
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* Use the [[:en:images/6/6b/CRI_Regulators'_Experimentation_Toolkit.pdf|Regulators' Experimentation Toolkit]]
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'''For proposal assessment, the Steering Committee (SC) will:'''
  
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The first stage in the application process is the submission of an [[Media:Expression of Interest (EOI) Template.docx| <u>Expression of Interest (EOI)</u>]] approved at the Director General level (or equivalent), that provides a brief overview and outline of the proposed experiment and applicant’s capacity to undertake the work. Further information on how to complete the EOI can be found in the [[Media:REEF Guide.docx| <u>REEF Guide</u>]]. Applicants are also encouraged to request a meeting with the CRI which will allow you to ask the CRI team any questions you may have.
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#'''Eligibility''': Ensure all proposals meet the basic requirements for consideration.
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#'''Assessment''': Eligible applications will be assessed and ranked based on:
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#* Viability: Likelihood of delivering sought learnings, including risk assessment and mitigation
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#* Alignment with the Fund Objective: How well the proposal aligns with the overall goals of the funding initiative
  
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Applicants are encouraged to submit their EOIs (or draft EOIs) as early as possible so that the CRI can provide feedback prior to a final submission. All EOIs must be submitted via email to the Centre for Regulatory Innovation. Receipt of EOIs will be acknowledged via email. Submitted EOIs will be assessed to determine best fit with the overall objectives of the REEF. Successful applications will be determined based on the results of a competitive review process and budgetary considerations, as determined by the Centre for Regulatory Innovation. Applicants with ineligible, incomplete or unsuccessful EOI submissions will not be invited to continue to the next stage.
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* CRI works with the applicant to develop and finalize an MOU
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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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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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Deadline
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.

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 stage of the regulatory lifecycle
  • Market innovations (e.g., new products, business models, and services)

All stages of regulatory experimentation are supported, including:

  • Determining if an experiment is the right approach
  • Developing a regulatory experiment
  • Conducting a regulatory experiment

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

  • 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

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.

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

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Step Description
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)

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:

  • Foster innovation applicable across multiple sectors
  • Align with key government initiatives
4. Proposal Submission

(around four months)

5. Funding Decision

For proposal assessment, the Steering Committee (SC) will:

  1. Eligibility: Ensure all proposals meet the basic requirements for consideration.
  2. 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
6. Memorandum of Understanding
  • 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
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
  • 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

Document Description
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
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.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Facilitating Industry Collaboration to Streamline Regulatory Pathways for Novel Fertilizers 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.
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.


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