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Until February 28, 2026, we are engaging stakeholders to explore practical ways to reduce red tape in each of the five themes. The goal is to continually improve Canada’s regulatory system.

Until February 28, 2026, we are engaging stakeholders to explore practical ways to reduce red tape in each of the five themes. The goal is to continually improve Canada’s regulatory system.

If you have questions, feedback, or issues you believe should be considered, email  [[Mailto:regulation-reglementation@tbs-sct.gc.ca|regulation-reglementation@tbs-sct.gc.ca]].

If you have questions, feedback, or issues you believe should be considered, email {{em|regulation-reglementation@tbs-sct.gc.ca}}.

=== Mutual Recognition ===

===Mutual Recognition===

On November 19, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers signed on to the [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfta-alec.ca%2Fcmra&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Cfd0b0bb83634487f32e408de3680539e%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C639008122038699742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0Z8FNITBNMrh2qEFCeZxQyfsDKNIeUWZj2w5OJa%2BUsk%3D&reserved=0 Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement] (CMRA) on the sale of goods (except food). The CMRA introduces a simple principle: if a good (e.g., washing machine) can be legally sold in one province or territory, it can be sold in another without additional rules or approvals, unless exempted.

On November 19, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers signed on to the [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfta-alec.ca%2Fcmra&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Cfd0b0bb83634487f32e408de3680539e%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C639008122038699742%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0Z8FNITBNMrh2qEFCeZxQyfsDKNIeUWZj2w5OJa%2BUsk%3D&reserved=0 Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement] (CMRA) on the sale of goods (except food). The CMRA introduces a simple principle: if a good (e.g., washing machine) can be legally sold in one province or territory, it can be sold in another without additional rules or approvals, unless exempted.

The CMRA aligns with the legislation recently adopted by many governments across Canada to remove interprovincial trade barriers and unlock economic opportunities for Canadian businesses.

The CMRA aligns with the legislation recently adopted by many governments across Canada to remove interprovincial trade barriers and unlock economic opportunities for Canadian businesses.

=== Annual Report ===

===Annual Report===

The 9^th Annual Report on Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives is [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Ftreasury-board-secretariat%2Fcorporate%2Freports%2Fannual-reports-parliament-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives%2Fannual-report-2024-2025-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Cfd0b0bb83634487f32e408de3680539e%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C639008122038716454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iqBJQZTVEKtEM97EO1r10tqsXWuL7mNhJLx6d%2BR7KGI%3D&reserved=0 now available].

The 9^th Annual Report on Federal Regulatory Management Initiatives is [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Ftreasury-board-secretariat%2Fcorporate%2Freports%2Fannual-reports-parliament-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives%2Fannual-report-2024-2025-fiscal-year-federal-regulatory-management-initiatives.html&data=05%7C02%7Cregulation-reglementation%40tbs-sct.gc.ca%7Cfd0b0bb83634487f32e408de3680539e%7C6397df10459540479c4f03311282152b%7C0%7C0%7C639008122038716454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iqBJQZTVEKtEM97EO1r10tqsXWuL7mNhJLx6d%2BR7KGI%3D&reserved=0 now available].

Last year emphasized the significance of a modern regulatory system to drive economic growth. The report includes measures of the benefits and costs of regulations, implementation of the one-for-one rule, and the 2024 Administrative Burden Baseline. It also provides updates on regulatory modernization initiatives encouraging transparency, competitiveness, and innovation for Canadians and Canadian businesses.

Last year emphasized the significance of a modern regulatory system to drive economic growth. The report includes measures of the benefits and costs of regulations, implementation of the one-for-one rule, and the 2024 Administrative Burden Baseline. It also provides updates on regulatory modernization initiatives encouraging transparency, competitiveness, and innovation for Canadians and Canadian businesses.