The Cabinet Directive on Regulation (CDR)

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Canada's Federal Regulatory Framework

The Cabinet Directive on Regulation (the CDR) sets out the Government of Canada’s expectations and requirements in the development, management, and review of federal regulations. It is supported by four policies approved by the President of the Treasury Board. This page provides guidance, templates, and tools for regulators to help them meet the requirements of the CDR. It provides resources for both new and experienced regulators.

Policy on Regulatory Development Policy on Cost-Benefit Analysis Policy on Limiting Regulatory Burden on Business Policy on Regulatory Transparency and Accountability

Procedures for submitting Govenor in Council proposals to PCO Required submission documents

Regulatory Cost Calculator and additional Excel based tools for Cost Benefit Analysis The Cost-Benefit Analysis Community of Practice Cost-Benefit Analysis Report Template Counting Administrative Burden Regulatory Requirements Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases Calculator

The Standard Council of Canada's "Guidelines for Incorporating Standards by Reference in Regulations to Support Public Policy Objectives" Women and Gender Equality Canada's Gender-based Analysis + Community Resources and Training Process Guide for Governor in Council Submissions (Other than Regulations) Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Portal on the Assessment of Modern Treaty Implications Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Declaration