Changes

To ensure that all information is displayed in a similar manner across government, interpretation policies are to be linked on departmental Acts and Regulations web pages following the web content and layout templates provided in Appendices B and C, and based on the outline provided in Appendix D.

To ensure that all information is displayed in a similar manner across government, interpretation policies are to be linked on departmental Acts and Regulations web pages following the web content and layout templates provided in Appendices B and C, and based on the outline provided in Appendix D.

Appendix B provides the web content and layout for departmental Acts and Regulations web pages, in accordance with the requirements of the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/requirements-developing-managing-reviewing-regulations/guidelines-tools/guide-forward-planning-improve-transparency-predictability-federal-regulatory-system.html ''Guide on Forward Planning and Related Measures to Improve the Transparency and Predictability of the Federal Regulatory System''.] In particular, a link to the department's interpretation policy is to be included in departmental Acts and Regulations web pages.

Appendix B provides the web content and layout for departmental Acts and Regulations web pages, in accordance with the requirements of the [[Guide on Forward Planning and Related Measures to Improve the Transparency and Predictability of the Federal Regulatory System|''Guide on Forward Planning and Related Measures to Improve the Transparency and Predictability of the Federal Regulatory System''.]] In particular, a link to the department's interpretation policy is to be included in departmental Acts and Regulations web pages.

Appendix C of this guide illustrates the web layout and content for interpretation policies. Departments or agencies may elect to further subdivide some sections (e.g., by regulation, enabling legislation, program centre, or area of application) so as to make the presentation clearer, as well as more intuitive for Canadians and businesses. As information on improvement priorities and implementation are posted, links should be added to the bottom of the Interpretation Policy web page.

Appendix C of this guide illustrates the web layout and content for interpretation policies. Departments or agencies may elect to further subdivide some sections (e.g., by regulation, enabling legislation, program centre, or area of application) so as to make the presentation clearer, as well as more intuitive for Canadians and businesses. As information on improvement priorities and implementation are posted, links should be added to the bottom of the Interpretation Policy web page.