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'''The REEF is open to all Government of Canada regulators.'''   
 
'''The REEF is open to all Government of Canada regulators.'''   
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'''Step 1: Consult with Us'''
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<small>Discuss your project idea with the CRI team to confirm eligibility before you write.</small>
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'''Step 2: Submit Your EOI'''
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<small>Ready to apply? Download the template and submit it by the deadline.</small>
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Regulators can receive:
 
Regulators can receive:
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===<small>Financial Support</small>===
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===Financial Support===
 
*The total funding envelope is $1,200,000 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.
 
*The total funding envelope is $1,200,000 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.
 
**The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat reserves the right to make the final determination on eligible expenditures
 
**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 $650K. 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.
 
'''Important Update:''' Due to multiple ongoing multi-year projects, funding for the new round of REEF will be approximately $650K. 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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===<small>Technical Support</small>===
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===Technical Support===
 
*Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context
 
*Expert advice and guidance to help navigate your specific regulatory context
    
==Eligibility Criteria==
 
==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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<span style="font-size:14pt; font-weight:bold;">1. Regulatory Experimentation</span>
  a. Conducting a regulatory experiment, or
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The project must be about [[What is Regulatory Experimentation?|regulatory experimentation]], either:
  b. Supporting pre-experimentation activities (developing an experiment or determining if experimentation is appropriate)
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* Conducting a regulatory experiment, or
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* Supporting pre-experimentation activities (e.g., developing an experiment design).
 
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'''Problem or Opportunity:''' The project must address at least one of the following:
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<span style="font-size:14pt; font-weight:bold;">2. Problem or Opportunity</span>
*  A defined industry need
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*  A technological challenge
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The project must address at least one of the following:
*  A market opportunity
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* A defined industry need
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* A technological challenge
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'''Innovation:''' The project must support innovation in regulatory approaches or in the marketplace
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<span style="font-size:14pt; font-weight:bold;">3. Innovation</span>
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The project must support innovation by:
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==The Process ==
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==The Process==
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The REEF application process involves several key stages, from initial consultation to project completion. For full details on each step, please expand the collapsible table that follows.
    
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| style="background-color: #ffffff;" |'''3. CRI Assesses Expression of Interest'''
 
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After the submission deadline, there will be a review period where: The CRI team will provide feedback on submitted EOIs, and 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.
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'''Review Period:''' After the submission deadline, the CRI team will provide feedback on submitted EOIs, and 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.
 
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When there are many high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the CRI will consult the Steering Committee (SC) to prioritize those that:
 
When there are many high-quality Expressions of Interest (EOIs), the CRI will consult the Steering Committee (SC) to prioritize those that:
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'''For proposal assessment, the SC will:'''
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'''For proposal assessment, the SC will consider:'''
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* '''Public Benefits:''' Extent to which Canadians will benefit from the experiment's learnings
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* '''Viability:''' Likelihood of delivering sought learnings, including risk assessment and mitigation
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* '''Alignment with Fund Objective:''' How well the proposal aligns with the overall goals of the REEF
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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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#*Public Benefits: Extent to which Canadians will benefit from the experiment's learnings
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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 REEF
   
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'''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.
 
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.
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