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You can use it for research or reference. Consult our [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/federal-regulatory-management/guidelines-tools.html Cabinet Directive on Regulations: Policies, guidance and tools] web page for the policy instruments and guidance in effect.</blockquote>
You can use it for research or reference. Consult our [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/federal-regulatory-management/guidelines-tools.html Cabinet Directive on Regulations: Policies, guidance and tools] web page for the policy instruments and guidance in effect.</blockquote>
== Preface ==
== Preface ==
<blockquote style="background-color: lightgrey; border: solid thin grey;">'''The Annual Scorecard Report demonstrates the Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability for implementation of the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan’s systemic reforms.'''</blockquote>
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">'''The Annual Scorecard Report demonstrates the Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability for implementation of the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan’s systemic reforms.'''</blockquote>
=== About the Annual Scorecard Report ===
=== About the Annual Scorecard Report ===
On October 1, 2012, in response to recommendations made by the Red Tape Reduction Commission, the Government of Canada released the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. In doing so, the Government launched an ambitious regulatory reform package, and made cutting regulatory red tape for Canadians and businesses a priority.
On October 1, 2012, in response to recommendations made by the Red Tape Reduction Commission, the Government of Canada released the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/requirements-developing-managing-reviewing-regulations/red-tape-reduction-action-plan.html Red Tape Reduction Action Plan]. In doing so, the Government launched an ambitious regulatory reform package, and made cutting regulatory red tape for Canadians and businesses a priority.
Through the Action Plan, the Government has committed to implement a comprehensive package of fundamental, systemic regulatory reforms that address many of the Commission’s recommendations. These systemic reforms
Through the Action Plan, the Government has committed to implement a comprehensive package of fundamental, systemic regulatory reforms that address many of the Commission’s recommendations. These systemic reforms
=== Scorecard Methodology ===
=== Scorecard Methodology ===
The 2012–2013 Scorecard Report has been prepared as per the commitments made in the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan and has also been reviewed by an external Regulatory Advisory Committee.
The 2012–2013 Scorecard Report has been prepared as per the commitments made in the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan and has also been reviewed by an external [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/modernizing-regulations/regulatory-advisory-committee.html Regulatory Advisory Committee].
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has produced this Scorecard Report based on a review of progress made by departments and agencies in implementing the systemic reforms in the 2012–2013 Fiscal Year. Through these assessments, 22 regulatory portfoliosSee footnote[1] and portfolio entities received a rating summarizing their initial progress for each of the systemic reforms implemented this year (see Annex A). These assessments are intended to drive compliance with the requirements of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management, which supports a fair, predictable, and transparent regulatory environment for Canadians and businesses.
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has produced this Scorecard Report based on a review of progress made by departments and agencies in implementing the systemic reforms in the 2012–2013 Fiscal Year. Through these assessments, 22 regulatory portfolios<ref>The term “portfolio” refers to the federal departments, agencies and other entities for which a Cabinet Minister is assigned responsibility by the Prime Minister of Canada.</ref> and portfolio entities received a rating summarizing their initial progress for each of the systemic reforms implemented this year (see Annex A). These assessments are intended to drive compliance with the requirements of the [[Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management|Cabinet Directive on Regulatory]] Management, which supports a fair, predictable, and transparent regulatory environment for Canadians and businesses.
== Message from the President of the Treasury Board ==
== Message from the President of the Treasury Board ==
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I am pleased to present the first annual Scorecard Report on progress made in implementing the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan.
I am pleased to present the first annual Scorecard Report on progress made in implementing the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/requirements-developing-managing-reviewing-regulations/red-tape-reduction-action-plan.html Red Tape Reduction Action Plan].
Canada is internationally recognized as one of the best places in the world to do business. With a strong fiscal foundation, declining tax rates and a robust regulatory system, Canada has become a global leader by finding smarter ways to encourage investment and foster economic growth. However, in the current climate of economic uncertainty and intense global competition, this is not the time to rest on our record of success.
Canada is internationally recognized as one of the best places in the world to do business. With a strong fiscal foundation, declining tax rates and a robust regulatory system, Canada has become a global leader by finding smarter ways to encourage investment and foster economic growth. However, in the current climate of economic uncertainty and intense global competition, this is not the time to rest on our record of success.
The Annual Scorecard Report is part of the Government’s commitment to a transparent and accountable Action Plan implementation. This first edition provides a results-focused account of the progress made in implementing the systemic reforms in the 2012–2013 Fiscal Year. Overall, it shows that these reforms are off to a very promising start and have the potential to significantly benefit individuals and businesses all across the country.
The Annual Scorecard Report is part of the Government’s commitment to a transparent and accountable Action Plan implementation. This first edition provides a results-focused account of the progress made in implementing the systemic reforms in the 2012–2013 Fiscal Year. Overall, it shows that these reforms are off to a very promising start and have the potential to significantly benefit individuals and businesses all across the country.
I would like to thank the members of the Regulatory Advisory Committee who have reviewed this Scorecard Report. Their input has been very helpful in our efforts to ensure that the report fairly represents the Government’s progress in implementing the systemic reforms in 2012–2013. Their volunteering of their time and expertise is a testament to their exemplary commitment to public service and dedication to building a better country.
I would like to thank the members of the [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/modernizing-regulations/regulatory-advisory-committee.html Regulatory Advisory Committee] who have reviewed this Scorecard Report. Their input has been very helpful in our efforts to ensure that the report fairly represents the Government’s progress in implementing the systemic reforms in 2012–2013. Their volunteering of their time and expertise is a testament to their exemplary commitment to public service and dedication to building a better country.
Business is the foundation of Canada’s economic strength. Removing unnecessary regulatory barriers and administrative burden allows businesses to focus their time and energy on creating jobs and seizing new opportunities for growth. Over the coming years, we will build on the successes already achieved and deliver the quality of services that Canadians and businesses expect and deserve from their Government.
Business is the foundation of Canada’s economic strength. Removing unnecessary regulatory barriers and administrative burden allows businesses to focus their time and energy on creating jobs and seizing new opportunities for growth. Over the coming years, we will build on the successes already achieved and deliver the quality of services that Canadians and businesses expect and deserve from their Government.
== Executive Summary ==
== Executive Summary ==
<blockquote style="background-color: lightgrey; border: solid thin grey;">In 2012–2013, 86% of all final, Governor in Council (GIC)-approved regulatory changes published in the Canada Gazette either reduced (7%) or did not impose any new (79%) administrative burden on business.
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">In 2012–2013, 86% of all final, Governor in Council (GIC)-approved regulatory changes published in the Canada Gazette either reduced (7%) or did not impose any new (79%) administrative burden on business.
'''Source:''' Based on data published in Part II of the ''Canada Gazette''</blockquote>One of the Government of Canada’s top priorities is to create the right conditions to support jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity for all Canadians. A robust, effective and efficient federal regulatory system provides consistency, fairness, and transparency, and supports innovation, productivity, and competition.
'''Source:''' Based on data published in Part II of the ''Canada Gazette''</blockquote>One of the Government of Canada’s top priorities is to create the right conditions to support jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity for all Canadians. A robust, effective and efficient federal regulatory system provides consistency, fairness, and transparency, and supports innovation, productivity, and competition.
=== The One-for-One Rule ===
=== The One-for-One Rule ===
<blockquote style="background-color: lightgrey; border: solid thin grey;">Service standards help to create a more transparent and predictable federal regulatory system, making it easier for Canadians and businesses to know what to expect in terms of the timeliness of decision making.
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">Service standards help to create a more transparent and predictable federal regulatory system, making it easier for Canadians and businesses to know what to expect in terms of the timeliness of decision making.
On March 1, 2013, regulators posted new service standards for a wide range of high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes representing over 60,000 annual transactions with Canadians and businesses.</blockquote>The One-for-One Rule, which came into effect on April 1, 2012, places strict controls on the growth of regulatory red tape on business. It requires regulators to offset any administrative burden from new regulatory changes with equal reductions from existing regulations. In addition, when brand new regulations are introduced that add administrative burden, an existing regulation must also be repealed.
On March 1, 2013, regulators posted new service standards for a wide range of high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes representing over 60,000 annual transactions with Canadians and businesses.</blockquote>The One-for-One Rule, which came into effect on April 1, 2012, places strict controls on the growth of regulatory red tape on business. It requires regulators to offset any administrative burden from new regulatory changes with equal reductions from existing regulations. In addition, when brand new regulations are introduced that add administrative burden, an existing regulation must also be repealed.
During its first year of implementation, the Rule provided a successful, system-wide control on regulatory red tape impacting business. In fact, the Rule did more than control regulatory red tape – it reduced it by about $3 million and eliminated a net of six regulations from the government’s books in 2012–2013. It is estimated that application of the Rule in 2012–2013 will also save businesses 98,000 hours per year in time spent dealing with regulatory red tape. The above trend has continued well into 2013–2014. As of December 12, 2013, a total reduction in administrative burden of almost $20 million and a net reduction of 19 regulations had been achieved.
During its first year of implementation, the Rule provided a successful, system-wide control on regulatory red tape impacting business. In fact, the Rule did more than control regulatory red tape – it reduced it by about $3 million and eliminated a net of six regulations from the government’s books in 2012–2013. It is estimated that application of the Rule in 2012–2013 will also save businesses 98,000 hours per year in time spent dealing with regulatory red tape. The above trend has continued well into 2013–2014. As of December 12, 2013, a total reduction in administrative burden of almost $20 million and a net reduction of 19 regulations had been achieved.
In 2012–2013, all portfolios that published final, GIC-approved regulatory changes in the ''Canada Gazette'' with administrative burden cost increases or decreases reduced the overall burden of their regulations. Burden relief was provided through a wide range of regulatory changes that eliminated unnecessary or redundant reporting requirements imposed on business.
In 2012–2013, all portfolios that published final, GIC-approved regulatory changes in the ''[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/accueil-home-eng.html Canada Gazette]'' with administrative burden cost increases or decreases reduced the overall burden of their regulations. Burden relief was provided through a wide range of regulatory changes that eliminated unnecessary or redundant reporting requirements imposed on business.
=== The Small Business Lens ===
=== The Small Business Lens ===
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management</blockquote>The Government of Canada uses regulation as a key policy instrument to enable economic activity and protect the health, safety, security, and environment of Canadians.
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management</blockquote>The Government of Canada uses regulation as a key policy instrument to enable economic activity and protect the health, safety, security, and environment of Canadians.
Regulations are a form of law. They have a binding legal effect and set out rules that usually apply generally, rather than to specific persons or situations. Regulations are made by persons or bodies to which Parliament has delegated authority, such as the Governor in Council (GIC),See footnote[2] a minister, or an administrative agency.
Regulations are a form of law. They have a binding legal effect and set out rules that usually apply generally, rather than to specific persons or situations. Regulations are made by persons or bodies to which Parliament has delegated authority, such as the Governor in Council (GIC)<ref>The GIC is the Governor General of Canada acting on the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council (i.e., Cabinet). Treasury Board, as delegated by the Prime Minister, is the Cabinet Committee that exercises the authority to approve regulations.</ref> a minister, or an administrative agency.
An effective and streamlined regulatory system contributes significantly to a competitive and resilient economy. For example, in the economic sector, regulation establishes the rules for fair markets, reduces barriers to trade through alignment with trading partners, clarifies conditions for the use of new products, services, and technologies, and fosters new investment.
An effective and streamlined regulatory system contributes significantly to a competitive and resilient economy. For example, in the economic sector, regulation establishes the rules for fair markets, reduces barriers to trade through alignment with trading partners, clarifies conditions for the use of new products, services, and technologies, and fosters new investment.
=== The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management ===
=== The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management ===
The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM), which came into effect on April 1, 2012, applies to all federal departments, agencies, and entities (herein referred to as “regulators”) over which Cabinet has either general or specific regulation-making authority.
The [[Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management|Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM)]], which came into effect on April 1, 2012, applies to all federal departments, agencies, and entities (herein referred to as “regulators”) over which Cabinet has either general or specific regulation-making authority.
The CDRM requires that the Government, when regulating, adheres to the following principles:
The CDRM requires that the Government, when regulating, adheres to the following principles:
The Action Plan details a package of fundamental, government-wide regulatory reforms that the Government is implementing to address the Commission’s “systemic” recommendations. These systemic reforms are:
The Action Plan details a package of fundamental, government-wide regulatory reforms that the Government is implementing to address the Commission’s “systemic” recommendations. These systemic reforms are:
* '''The One-for-One Rule''', which targets and strictly controls the growth of administrative burden on business imposed by regulation. More information on the Rule can be found in Chapter 3.
* '''The One-for-One Rule''', which targets and strictly controls the growth of administrative burden on business imposed by regulation. More information on the Rule can be found in [[2012-2013 Scorecard report: reducing regulatory administrative burden and improving service and predictability#The One-for-One Rule 2|Chapter 3]].
* '''The Small Business Lens''', which requires that regulators take into account the needs and realities of small business when they design or change regulations. More information on the Lens can be found in Chapter 4.
* '''The Small Business Lens''', which requires that regulators take into account the needs and realities of small business when they design or change regulations. More information on the Lens can be found in [[2012-2013 Scorecard report: reducing regulatory administrative burden and improving service and predictability#The Small Business Lens 2|Chapter 4]].
* '''Forward regulatory plans''', which provide Canadians and businesses with an early warning of regulatory changes affecting them over a 24-month period. More information on these plans can be found in Chapter 5.
* '''Forward regulatory plans''', which provide Canadians and businesses with an early warning of regulatory changes affecting them over a 24-month period. More information on these plans can be found in [[2012-2013 Scorecard report: reducing regulatory administrative burden and improving service and predictability#Forward regulatory plans 2|Chapter 5]].
* '''Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations''', which drive accountability for service improvement, particularly for those authorizations and processes that impact business. More information on service standards can be found in Chapter 6.
* '''Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations''', which drive accountability for service improvement, particularly for those authorizations and processes that impact business. More information on service standards can be found in [[2012-2013 Scorecard report: reducing regulatory administrative burden and improving service and predictability#Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations 2|Chapter 6]].
* '''Interpretation policies''', which provide clarity on how regulators interpret their regulations and when they can be counted on to give answers in writing to questions or concerns from stakeholders. Interpretation policies are under development and will be publicly-released later this year.
* '''Interpretation policies''', which provide clarity on how regulators interpret their regulations and when they can be counted on to give answers in writing to questions or concerns from stakeholders. Interpretation policies are under development and will be publicly-released later this year.
'''An Administrative Burden Baseline initiative''', through which regulators will develop and maintain an inventory of requirements in regulation that impose administrative burden on business, thereby providing additional assurance of the Government’s commitment to monitoring and reporting on regulatory red tape. Once established, these inventories will help regulators manage their stock of regulatory requirements. Regulators will release their initial inventories of regulatory requirements by fall 2014, to be updated annually thereafter.Government-wide results
'''An Administrative Burden Baseline initiative''', through which regulators will develop and maintain an inventory of requirements in regulation that impose administrative burden on business, thereby providing additional assurance of the Government’s commitment to monitoring and reporting on regulatory red tape. Once established, these inventories will help regulators manage their stock of regulatory requirements. Regulators will release their initial inventories of regulatory requirements by fall 2014, to be updated annually thereafter.Government-wide results
* Regulators must remove an old regulation every time they introduce a brand new regulation that imposes new administrative burden on business.
* Regulators must remove an old regulation every time they introduce a brand new regulation that imposes new administrative burden on business.
Under the Rule, regulators have two years to provide administrative burden relief that is at least equal to any new burden imposed through a regulatory change. The value of the administrative burden cost increases or decreases and the underlying cost assumptions are made public in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS<sup>3</sup>) when the regulatory change is published in the ''[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/accueil-home-eng.html Canada Gazette]''.
Under the Rule, regulators have two years to provide administrative burden relief that is at least equal to any new burden imposed through a regulatory change. The value of the administrative burden cost increases or decreases and the underlying cost assumptions are made public in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS<ref>The RIAS is a public document that is published with a proposed regulation and describes the Government's regulatory action and its impact on the environment, health, safety, security, and social and economic well-being of Canadians.</ref>) when the regulatory change is published in the ''[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/accueil-home-eng.html Canada Gazette]''.
=== Summary of results: 2012–2013 ===
=== Summary of results: 2012–2013 ===
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">'''Administrative burden''' includes “planning, collecting, processing and reporting of information, and completing forms and retaining data required by the federal government to comply with a regulation.”
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">'''Administrative burden''' includes “planning, collecting, processing and reporting of information, and completing forms and retaining data required by the federal government to comply with a regulation.”
- TBS’s Guide for the One-for-One Rule</blockquote>During its first year of implementation, the One-for- One Rule successfully controlled the growth of administrative burden on business imposed through regulation. A strong supporting infrastructure within government and a solid commitment to implement the Rule were key to this success. The Government even managed to reduce the overall regulatory burden by about $3 million (see Graph 3.1). It is also estimated that the application of the Rule will save businesses 98,000 hours annually in time spent dealing with regulatory red tape.
- TBS’s [[Controlling Administrative Burden That Regulations Impose on Business: Guide for the 'One-for-One' Rule|Guide for the One-for-One Rule]]</blockquote>During its first year of implementation, the One-for- One Rule successfully controlled the growth of administrative burden on business imposed through regulation. A strong supporting infrastructure within government and a solid commitment to implement the Rule were key to this success. The Government even managed to reduce the overall regulatory burden by about $3 million (see Graph 3.1). It is also estimated that the application of the Rule will save businesses 98,000 hours annually in time spent dealing with regulatory red tape.
The Rule also provided an opportunity for regulators to reduce the number of outdated regulations currently on the books while continuing to preserve the health, safety, security, and environment of Canadians. For example, Public Safety Canada [https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors262-eng.html repealed regulations] that impose outdated rules on individuals and businesses that sponsor or participate in gun shows. By the end of 2012–2013, a net of six regulations had been eliminated under the Rule.
The Rule also provided an opportunity for regulators to reduce the number of outdated regulations currently on the books while continuing to preserve the health, safety, security, and environment of Canadians. For example, Public Safety Canada [https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors262-eng.html repealed regulations] that impose outdated rules on individuals and businesses that sponsor or participate in gun shows. By the end of 2012–2013, a net of six regulations had been eliminated under the Rule.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business, ''Canada’s Red Tape Report with U.S. Comparisons'', 2013</blockquote>The One-for-One Rule requires ministers to manage their balances of administrative burden on a portfolio basis. This means that ministers must offset regulatory changes that impose new administrative burden on business with other regulatory changes from within their portfolios that reduce it.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business, ''Canada’s Red Tape Report with U.S. Comparisons'', 2013</blockquote>The One-for-One Rule requires ministers to manage their balances of administrative burden on a portfolio basis. This means that ministers must offset regulatory changes that impose new administrative burden on business with other regulatory changes from within their portfolios that reduce it.
In the first year of implementation, all six portfolios that published final, GIC-approved regulatory changes with administrative burden implicationsSee footnote[4] reduced the overall burden of their regulations (see Graph 3.2).
In the first year of implementation, all six portfolios that published final, GIC-approved regulatory changes with administrative burden implications<ref>The complete list of final, GIC-approved regulatory changes subject to the Rule and published in the ''Canada Gazette'' in 2012–2013 is provided in [[2012-2013 Scorecard report: reducing regulatory administrative burden and improving service and predictability|Annex B]].</ref> reduced the overall burden of their regulations (see Graph 3.2).
[[File:3 2-eng.jpg|thumb|Graph 3.2 – Administrative burden balances by portfolio as of March 31, 2013.|alt=|center]]''* Figures are based on estimates for increases or decreases in costs of administrative burden for all regulatory changes approved by the Governor in Council and published in the Canada Gazette between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2013.''
[[File:3 2-eng.jpg|thumb|Graph 3.2 – Administrative burden balances by portfolio as of March 31, 2013.|alt=|center]]''* Figures are based on estimates for increases or decreases in costs of administrative burden for all regulatory changes approved by the Governor in Council and published in the Canada Gazette between April 1, 2012, and March 31, 2013.''
Administrative burden relief was provided through regulatory changes that eliminated unnecessary or redundant reporting requirements imposed on business. For example:
Administrative burden relief was provided through regulatory changes that eliminated unnecessary or redundant reporting requirements imposed on business. For example:
* Through amendments to Environment Canada’s ''<u>On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations</u>'', $1.5 million of administrative burden on vehicle importers was reduced by eliminating the need for them to submit vehicle or engine identification numbers (VINs) and the dates they imported the vehicles as part of their declarations. Importers are now only required to submit one importation declaration to the Minister of Environment per year. A VIN number is a unique code that includes a serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles.
* Through amendments to Environment Canada’s ''<u>[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-02-13/html/sor-dors8-eng.html On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations]</u>'', $1.5 million of administrative burden on vehicle importers was reduced by eliminating the need for them to submit vehicle or engine identification numbers (VINs) and the dates they imported the vehicles as part of their declarations. Importers are now only required to submit one importation declaration to the Minister of Environment per year. A VIN number is a unique code that includes a serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles.
* Under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s ''<u>new regulations supporting the Canadian Wheat Board (Interim Operations) Act</u>'', $1.1 million in administrative burden on Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers was reduced by eliminating the permit book system. Previously, only farmers with a delivery permit were legally authorized to sell wheat and barley to the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), and all wheat and barley sales had to be recorded in the permit book. With the passage of these regulations, the permit book is no longer required as the CWB now operates as a voluntary (as opposed to mandatory) marketing organization.
* Under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s ''<u>[https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-02-27/html/sor-dors19-eng.html new regulations supporting the Canadian Wheat Board (Interim Operations) Act]</u>'', $1.1 million in administrative burden on Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers was reduced by eliminating the permit book system. Previously, only farmers with a delivery permit were legally authorized to sell wheat and barley to the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), and all wheat and barley sales had to be recorded in the permit book. With the passage of these regulations, the permit book is no longer required as the CWB now operates as a voluntary (as opposed to mandatory) marketing organization.
* Through <u>regulatory amendments made under the ''Fisheries Act''</u>, Fisheries and Oceans Canada provided fishers with $152,453 in administrative burden relief by eliminating rules that require fishers to identify their fishing gear and vessels using marking devices (e.g., tags) supplied by the department.
* Through <u>[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-27/html/sor-dors37-eng.html regulatory amendments made under the ''Fisheries Act'']</u>, Fisheries and Oceans Canada provided fishers with $152,453 in administrative burden relief by eliminating rules that require fishers to identify their fishing gear and vessels using marking devices (e.g., tags) supplied by the department.
The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) assessed all final, GIC-approved regulatory changes with administrative burden cost increases or decreases published in the ''Canada Gazette'' to determine the extent to which regulators had met the costing and transparency requirements under the Rule. (For example, regulators were expected to clearly describe the assumptions underlying their estimates of administrative burden, as well as accurately reflect the feedback received from businesses on these estimates through consultations.) TBS communicated the results of these assessments to regulators to ensure improvements are made going forward.
The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) assessed all final, GIC-approved regulatory changes with administrative burden cost increases or decreases published in the ''Canada Gazette'' to determine the extent to which regulators had met the costing and transparency requirements under the Rule. (For example, regulators were expected to clearly describe the assumptions underlying their estimates of administrative burden, as well as accurately reflect the feedback received from businesses on these estimates through consultations.) TBS communicated the results of these assessments to regulators to ensure improvements are made going forward.
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">“This [the Small Business Lens] will enable small business owners to judge for themselves, and to comment upon, the government’s efforts to minimize regulatory burden.”
<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">“This [the Small Business Lens] will enable small business owners to judge for themselves, and to comment upon, the government’s efforts to minimize regulatory burden.”
Government of Canada, ''Red Tape Reduction Action Plan'', 2012</blockquote>Small businesses account for 98% of all businesses in CanadaSee footnote[5]. They play a vital role in creating jobs and generating wealth in communities across the country. As such, the Government of Canada must be sensitive to their challenges in complying with regulation, which are magnified due to the fact that small businesses generally have fewer resources to dedicate towards achieving regulatory compliance.
Government of Canada, ''Red Tape Reduction Action Plan'', 2012</blockquote>Small businesses account for 98% of all businesses in Canada<ref>Industry Canada, ''Key Small Business Statistics'', August 2013.</ref>. They play a vital role in creating jobs and generating wealth in communities across the country. As such, the Government of Canada must be sensitive to their challenges in complying with regulation, which are magnified due to the fact that small businesses generally have fewer resources to dedicate towards achieving regulatory compliance.
The '''Small Business Lens''', which officially came into effect on February 1, 2012, requires that regulators consider small business realities and consult early with small businesses in designing regulations. This is intended to hardwire increased sensitivity to small business impacts into the regulatory development process.
The '''Small Business Lens''', which officially came into effect on February 1, 2012, requires that regulators consider small business realities and consult early with small businesses in designing regulations. This is intended to hardwire increased sensitivity to small business impacts into the regulatory development process.
However, there were some early signs that regulators were being more sensitive to small business impacts in designing their regulations in 2012–2013. For example:
However, there were some early signs that regulators were being more sensitive to small business impacts in designing their regulations in 2012–2013. For example:
* Under the ''<u>Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations</u>'', Transport Canada provided small businesses with more time to comply with the requirement to install an Enhanced Altitude Accuracy function in private turbine-powered aeroplanes.
* Under the ''<u>[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors136-eng.html Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations]</u>'', Transport Canada provided small businesses with more time to comply with the requirement to install an Enhanced Altitude Accuracy function in private turbine-powered aeroplanes.
* Under the ''<u>Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations</u>'', Environment Canada generated savings for small businesses in a number of ways. For example, the department reduced reporting requirements for importers of small volumes of diesel fuel into Canada and allowed for the electronic submission of information.
* Under the ''<u>[https://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors135-eng.html Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations]</u>'', Environment Canada generated savings for small businesses in a number of ways. For example, the department reduced reporting requirements for importers of small volumes of diesel fuel into Canada and allowed for the electronic submission of information.
Regulators have also become more transparent in describing small business impacts when their regulations are published in the ''Canada Gazette''. In 2012–2013, more than 40 final, GIC-approved regulatory changes included an analysis of these impacts in their published RIAS.<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">'''<big>Did you know?</big>'''
Regulators have also become more transparent in describing small business impacts when their regulations are published in the ''Canada Gazette''. In 2012–2013, more than 40 final, GIC-approved regulatory changes included an analysis of these impacts in their published RIAS.<blockquote style="background-color: lightblue; border: solid thin grey;">'''<big>Did you know?</big>'''
Management consulting firm Ernst and Young ranked Canada among the top five places in the world to start a business in their 2013 Entrepreneurship Barometer, a report that studies and compares conditions for business start-ups in G20 countries.</blockquote>
Management consulting firm Ernst and Young ranked Canada among the top five places in the world to start a business in their [https://www.apcconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EY-G20-main-report.pdf 2013 Entrepreneurship Barometer], a report that studies and compares conditions for business start-ups in G20 countries.</blockquote>
== Forward regulatory plans ==
== Forward regulatory plans ==
In spring 2013, regulators posted 32 forward regulatory plans on their respective Acts and Regulations Web pages. The overall scope and quality of these plans are a clear demonstration of the federal regulatory community’s collective resolve to implement the Government’s Red Tape Reduction Action Plan.
In spring 2013, regulators posted 32 forward regulatory plans on their respective Acts and Regulations Web pages. The overall scope and quality of these plans are a clear demonstration of the federal regulatory community’s collective resolve to implement the Government’s Red Tape Reduction Action Plan.
A government-wide list of forward regulatory plans was also published on TBS’s website to provide Canadians and businesses with easy access to these plans.
A [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/laws/developing-improving-federal-regulations/regulatory-planning/government-wide-forward-regulatory-plans.html government-wide list of forward regulatory plans] was also published on TBS’s website to provide Canadians and businesses with easy access to these plans.
==== Overview of planned regulatory initiatives ====
==== Overview of planned regulatory initiatives ====
''** Over 80% of AAFC’s planned regulatory initiatives were from the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC). Of the FPCC’s initiatives, nearly 50% were proposals to repeal spent (i.e., obsolete) regulations with no anticipated business impacts. The remaining initiatives on the FPCC’s plan were routine items that are part of the FPCC’s supply management mandate and represent regularly-occurring interactions with the farm products industry.''
''** Over 80% of AAFC’s planned regulatory initiatives were from the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC). Of the FPCC’s initiatives, nearly 50% were proposals to repeal spent (i.e., obsolete) regulations with no anticipated business impacts. The remaining initiatives on the FPCC’s plan were routine items that are part of the FPCC’s supply management mandate and represent regularly-occurring interactions with the farm products industry.''
[[File:5 2-eng.jpg|center|thumb|Graph 5.2 - Anticipated Business Impacts of Planned Regulatory Initiatives]]
[[File:5 2-eng.jpg|center|thumb|Graph 5.2 - Anticipated Business Impacts of Planned Regulatory Initiatives*]]
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Based on an analysis of the forward regulatory plans posted on departmental Acts and Regulations Web pages as of June 2013. The total number of planned regulatory initiatives analyzed (n = 448) differs from the initial posting (n = 460) as regulators update their plans on an ongoing basis''.
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Based on an analysis of the forward regulatory plans posted on departmental Acts and Regulations Web pages as of June 2013. The total number of planned regulatory initiatives analyzed (n = 448) differs from the initial posting (n = 460) as regulators update their plans on an ongoing basis''.
=== Summary of results: 2012-2013 ===
=== Summary of results: 2012-2013 ===
In spring 2013, regulators made clear progress toward filling the service standards gap. Overall, regulators posted service standards for 24 high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes on their Acts and Regulations Web pages, 19 of which had service standards posted that were either brand new or never before reported publicly.<sup>6</sup>
In spring 2013, regulators made clear progress toward filling the service standards gap. Overall, regulators posted service standards for 24 high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes on their Acts and Regulations Web pages, 19 of which had service standards posted that were either brand new or never before reported publicly.<ref>The other five regulatory authorizations had existing service standards posted that were already reported publicly but were reformulated based on the new format prescribed in TBS guidance ahead of schedule (i.e., not due until November 2013).</ref>
==== Overview of service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations ====
==== Overview of service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations ====
The 19 newly available service standards cover a wide range of high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes that impact business, such as the issuance of:
The 19 newly available service standards cover a wide range of high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes that impact business, such as the issuance of:
* <u>lands-related permits on Indian lands;</u>
* <u>[https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-northern-affairs.html lands-related permits on Indian lands];</u>
* <u>radio operator certificates;</u>
* <u>[https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/acts-regulations/en radio operator certificates];</u>
* <u>overweight vehicle permits for certain designated national park areas; and</u>
* overweight vehicle permits for certain designated national park areas; and
* <u>permits for the import and export of controlled substances.</u>
* <u>[https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/legislation-guidelines/acts-regulations/service-standards-high-volume-regulatory-authorizations/service-standard-issuance-import-export-permits-controlled-substances.html permits for the import and export of controlled substances.]</u>
As a result of the federal regulatory community’s efforts in this area, more than 60,000 annual regulatory transactions (or “touch points”) with business have been added to those that are already governed by a publicly available timeliness commitment, performance target and service feedback mechanism (see Graph 6.1). This represents an important first step towards improving service performance within the federal regulatory system.
As a result of the federal regulatory community’s efforts in this area, more than 60,000 annual regulatory transactions (or “touch points”) with business have been added to those that are already governed by a publicly available timeliness commitment, performance target and service feedback mechanism (see Graph 6.1). This represents an important first step towards improving service performance within the federal regulatory system.
[[File:6 1-eng.jpg|center|thumb|Graph 6.1: Estimated Number of Annual Transactions for High-Volume Regulatory Authorizations and Processes with Newly Available Service Standards by Portfolio*]]
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Based on departmental estimates of annual transactions for high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes with new service standards posted in spring 2013.''
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Based on departmental estimates of annual transactions for high-volume regulatory authorizations and processes with new service standards posted in spring 2013.''
== Annex A: Summary of 2012–2013 Assessment Results by Portfolio/Entity ==
== Annex A: Summary of 2012–2013 Assessment Results by Portfolio/Entity ==
Ratings are assigned by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Regulatory Affairs Sector based upon an assessment of a portfolio’s level of compliance with guidance requirements for a given systemic reform (see Guidelines and Tools on TBS’s website). Portfolios are provided with an opportunity to implement corrective actions for a given systemic reform in advance of being assigned a final rating.
Ratings are assigned by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Regulatory Affairs Sector based upon an assessment of a portfolio’s level of compliance with guidance requirements for a given systemic reform (see [[:en:Archived_Policies_and_Guidance|Guidelines and Tools]] on TBS’s website). Portfolios are provided with an opportunity to implement corrective actions for a given systemic reform in advance of being assigned a final rating.
=== Reform Rating Explanation: ===
=== Reform Rating Explanation: ===
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|Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
|Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
|Regulations Amending the Northwest Territories Waters Regulation
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors250-eng.html Regulations Amending the Northwest Territories Waters Regulation]
|December 19, 2012
|December 19, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Regulations Respecting Research, Market Development and Technical Assistance (Wheat and Barley)
|[http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-08-15/html/sor-dors152-eng.html Regulations Respecting Research, Market Development and Technical Assistance (Wheat and Barley)]
|August 15, 2012
|August 15, 2012
|429,033
|429,033
|-
|-
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Regulations Amending the Canada Grain Regulations
|[http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors137-eng.html Regulations Amending the Canada Grain Regulations]
|July 4, 2012
|July 4, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Canadian Wheat Board (Interim Operations) Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-02-27/html/sor-dors19-eng.html Canadian Wheat Board (Interim Operations) Regulations]
|February 27, 2013
|February 27, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Agriculture and Agri-Food
|Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations (Miscellaneous Program)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-01-02/html/sor-dors286-eng.html Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations (Miscellaneous Program)]
|January 2, 2013
|January 2, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Citizenship and Immigration
|Citizenship and Immigration
|Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors274-eng.html Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations]
|December 19, 2012
|December 19, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Employment and Social Development
|Employment and Social Development
|Regulations Amending Certain Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Regulations and Repealing the Department of Social Development Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-02-27/html/sor-dors20-eng.html Regulations Amending Certain Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Regulations and Repealing the Department of Social Development Regulations]
|February 27, 2013
|February 27, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Environment
|Environment
|Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Sections 160, 191 and 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Repealing the List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (Miscellaneous Program)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-05-23/html/sor-dors99-eng.html Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under Sections 160, 191 and 209 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Repealing the List of Hazardous Waste Authorities (Miscellaneous Program)]
|May 23, 2012
|May 23, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Environment
|Environment
|Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors135-eng.html Regulations Amending the Sulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations]
|July 4, 2012
|July 4, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Environment
|Environment
|Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-09-12/html/sor-dors167-eng.html Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-Fired Generation of Electricity]
|September 12, 2012
|September 12, 2012
|7,000
|7,000
|-
|-
|Environment
|Environment
|Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (On-Board Diagnostic Systems for Heavy-Duty Engines and Other Amendments)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-13/html/sor-dors24-eng.html Regulations Amending the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (On-Board Diagnostic Systems for Heavy-Duty Engines and Other Amendments)]
|February 13, 2013
|February 13, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Environment
|Environment
|Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-13/html/sor-dors24-eng.html Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations]
|March 13, 2013
|March 13, 2013
|92,000
|92,000
|-
|-
|Environment (with Fisheries and Oceans)
|Environment (with Fisheries and Oceans)
|Regulations Amending the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-18/html/sor-dors140-eng.html Regulations Amending the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations]
|July 18, 2012
|July 18, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Environment Canada (with Health)
|Environment Canada (with Health)
|Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-01-02/html/sor-dors285-eng.html Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012]
|January 2, 2013
|January 2, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Fisheries and Oceans
|Fisheries and Oceans
|Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Fisheries Act
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-27/html/sor-dors37-eng.html Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Fisheries Act]
|March 27, 2013
|March 27, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Fisheries and Oceans
|Fisheries and Oceans
|Regulations Amending the Fishery (General) Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-27/html/sor-dors36-eng.html Regulations Amending the Fishery (General) Regulations]
|March 27, 2013
|March 27, 2013
|5,158
|5,158
|-
|-
|Public Safety
|Public Safety
|Firearm Information Regulations (Non-restricted Firearms)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-18/html/sor-dors138-eng.html Firearm Information Regulations (Non-restricted Firearms)]
|July 18, 2012
|July 18, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Public Safety
|Public Safety
|Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Regulations Made under the Firearms Act
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors262-eng.html Regulations Amending and Repealing Certain Regulations Made under the Firearms Act]
|December 19, 2012
|December 19, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Finance
|Finance
|Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations, No. 3
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-10-10/html/sor-dors191-eng.html Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations, No. 3]
|October 10, 2012
|October 10, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Finance
|Finance
|Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations (Prince Edward Island)
|[http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-03-27/html/sor-dors44-eng.html Regulations Amending Various GST/HST Regulations (Prince Edward Island)]
|March 27, 2013
|March 27, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (A)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-06-06/html/sor-dors107-eng.html Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (A)]
|June 6, 2012
|June 6, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (B)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-18/html/sor-dors145-eng.html Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (B)]
|July 18, 2012
|July 18, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (C)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-09-12/html/sor-dors166-eng.html Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (C)]
|September 12, 2012
|September 12, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (D)
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-12-19/html/sor-dors249-eng.html Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (D)]
|December 19, 2012
|December 19, 2012
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations
|[http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-01-02/html/sor-dors283-eng.html Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations]
|January 2, 2013
|January 2, 2013
|0
|0
|-
|-
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
|Regulations Amending the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials (Tunisia and Egypt) Regulations
|[http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2013/2013-01-02/html/sor-dors284-eng.html Regulations Amending the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials (Tunisia and Egypt) Regulations]
|January 2, 2013
|January 2, 2013
|0
|0
= Footnotes =
= Footnotes =
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