Red Tape Awareness Week™ highlights the burden of regulation in Prince Edward Island

Starting January 16^th, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is challenging all levels of government on their commitment to tackle the red tape burden they place on small business. Our action-packed third annual Red Tape Awareness Week^TM is full of activities that raise awareness about the huge impact of red tape. 

During Red Tape Awareness Week^TM, we will highlight the extent of the regulatory burden and solutions to help save consumers, business and governments money by releasing the Red Tape Digital Diaries - a series of digital videos chronicling the red tape frustrations of small business owners - along with the following reports and announcements:

Monday, January 16

Grading the Taxman - See how the Canada Revenue Agency treats small business

Tuesday, January 17

Grading all Governments - See how governments stack-up on red tape accountability

Thursday, January 19

Inaugural presentation of Golden Scissors Award - See which civil servant or government in Canada has done the most to cut red tape in 2011

Friday January 20

Planting the future of agriculture - See how farmers fare against the red tape machine

Our research shows that the red tape burden costs business owners nearly $30 billion per year.  One way to ease the pressure is to reduce the costs for businesses to comply with outdated government regulations and costly paperwork.

That's a win-win for everyone.          

For more information on Red Tape Awareness Week^TM or to share your Red Tape story please call 1 888 234-2232.