As part of its third annual Red Tape Awareness WeekTM, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual Red Tape Report Card today. Saskatchewan has made significant progress on red tape reform.
The report card evaluates federal and provincial governments' progress to date on regulatory reform. It looks at measurement, political leadership, constraints on regulators and a permanent commitment to report. "Without a commitment in these areas, red tape initiatives are doomed to fail," said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, vice president, Prairie and Agri-business.
Watch this video to hear directly about the impact of red tape from a Moose Jaw-based small business owner.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan: Greg's Story
"For committing to legislate red tape accountability measures, public reporting and targets for red tape reduction in 2012, Saskatchewan deserves a B-, an improvement over their C+ they got in 2011," noted Braun-Pollon.
"It's evident Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of reducing red tape on businesses by being the first province in the country to proclaim Red Tape Awareness WeekTM", concluded Braun-Pollon. "We look forward to working with the provincial government in the days ahead as Saskatchewan becomes the second province in Canada to introduce landmark legislation to commit to red tape accountability in 2012."
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