Changes

On September 26, 2024, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, met with provincial and territorial internal trade ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for the annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting. This pilot will serve as a stepping stone to improved regulatory cooperation in the future.  

On September 26, 2024, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, met with provincial and territorial internal trade ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for the annual Committee on Internal Trade meeting. This pilot will serve as a stepping stone to improved regulatory cooperation in the future.  

Read the news release to find out more.  

Read the [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fintergovernmental-affairs%2Fnews%2F2024%2F09%2Fministers-leblanc-and-anand-announce-trucking-pilot-to-improve-movement-of-goods.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Ca1ec445459cb482833b908dcfa892cb1%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638660714307054361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fr%2BcT3WItDO%2FPRMyvwD41YvbXO0Xl3S1rMN9iE4FM7s%3D&reserved=0 news release] to find out more.  

== Re-energizing Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation ==

== Re-energizing Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation ==

* reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging the RCC to address regulatory challenges and strengthen the economic partnership between Canada and the United States

* reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging the RCC to address regulatory challenges and strengthen the economic partnership between Canada and the United States

Read the RCC meeting summary to learn more.

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Following the meeting, a fireside chat between Minister Anand and Shalanda Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB), highlighted the achievements and progress of the RCC while emphasizing the need to renew both countries’ commitment to regulatory cooperation.  

Following the meeting, a fireside chat between Minister Anand and Shalanda Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB), highlighted the achievements and progress of the RCC while emphasizing the need to renew both countries’ commitment to regulatory cooperation.  

The Treasury Board President and the OMB Director released a joint statement after the meeting.  

The Treasury Board President and the OMB Director released a [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Ftreasury-board-secretariat%2Fnews%2F2024%2F09%2Fjoint-statement-from-the-president-of-the-treasury-board-and-the-director-of-the-office-of-management-and-budget.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Ca1ec445459cb482833b908dcfa892cb1%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638660714307090333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DzHBqOF3dBh0shwMoLmNIb4BZCgRzoU%2FJmdjp2sAtgI%3D&reserved=0 joint statement] after the meeting.  

== Now available: Joint report of the sixth meeting of the Canada–European Union Regulatory Cooperation Forum ==

== Now available: Joint report of the sixth meeting of the Canada–European Union Regulatory Cooperation Forum ==

The sixth annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) under the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) took place in Ottawa on April 24 and 25, 2024. The RCF Co-chairs met with Canadian and European regulators and stakeholders to discuss issues of mutual interest, including consumer product safety, pediatric medicines and animal welfare.

The sixth annual meeting of the Regulatory Cooperation Forum (RCF) under the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) took place in Ottawa on April 24 and 25, 2024. The RCF Co-chairs met with Canadian and European regulators and stakeholders to discuss issues of mutual interest, including consumer product safety, pediatric medicines and animal welfare.

The joint report is now available online and provides a summary of the meeting proceedings as well as updates on work plan items and areas of interest. It also includes a new section that highlights regulatory cooperation work taking place under other CETA subcommittees.

The [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.international.gc.ca%2Ftrade-commerce%2Ftrade-agreements-accords-commerciaux%2Fagr-acc%2Fceta-aecg%2F2024-04-24-25-report-meeting-rencontre-rapport.aspx%3Flang%3Deng&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Ca1ec445459cb482833b908dcfa892cb1%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638660714307107010%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NeDzqa%2FWO1m9LtbU2Avi%2BMNk0Q5eudwwiUJkHBrd%2FY0%3D&reserved=0 joint report] is now available online and provides a summary of the meeting proceedings as well as updates on work plan items and areas of interest. It also includes a new section that highlights regulatory cooperation work taking place under other CETA subcommittees.

To learn more about the RCF, including success stories and upcoming meetings, visit the Canada–European Union Regulatory Cooperation Forum overview web page.

To learn more about the RCF, including success stories and upcoming meetings, visit the [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fgovernment%2Fsystem%2Flaws%2Fdeveloping-improving-federal-regulations%2Fregulatory-cooperation%2Fcanada-regulatory-cooperation-activities%2Fcanada-european-union-regulatory-cooperation-forum-overview.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Ca1ec445459cb482833b908dcfa892cb1%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638660714307123338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=segoY4KRTBFCB9vdgCvf1Xx05%2F0VczNK1ZCaXW3NPFc%3D&reserved=0 Canada–European Union Regulatory Cooperation Forum overview web page].

== Centre for Regulatory Innovation: innovating regulatory landscapes ==

== Centre for Regulatory Innovation: innovating regulatory landscapes ==

Since its inception, the CRI has supported about 50 projects, representing an investment of up to $20 million in key areas such as the environment, the economy, transport, health, agriculture and energy. The CRI aims to create a more flexible regulatory environment that keeps pace with technological advancements across industries. By bridging the gap between innovators and regulators, the CRI cultivates an ecosystem that fosters innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Since its inception, the CRI has supported about 50 projects, representing an investment of up to $20 million in key areas such as the environment, the economy, transport, health, agriculture and energy. The CRI aims to create a more flexible regulatory environment that keeps pace with technological advancements across industries. By bridging the gap between innovators and regulators, the CRI cultivates an ecosystem that fosters innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity.

To learn more, visit the Centre for Regulatory Innovation: Who we are web page.

To learn more, visit the [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fgovernment%2Fsystem%2Flaws%2Fdeveloping-improving-federal-regulations%2Fmodernizing-regulations%2Fwho-we-are.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Ca1ec445459cb482833b908dcfa892cb1%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C638660714307139763%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8W7NX8uo1cYgsOERRufodsA70jQI2fKPROZCwgxUR%2BU%3D&reserved=0 Centre for Regulatory Innovation: Who we are web page].