Red Tape Awareness Week (RTAW)

Pushing for real action on your regulatory burden

It never fails: anytime we ask what issues seriously concern you, red tape comes out near the top of the list.

But it doesn’t always show up on governments’ radars. That’s why we created Red Tape Awareness Week (RTAW): to drive decision makers to cut unnecessary regulations. Over the course of the week, we show how regulatory burdens from all three levels of government impede your ability to run a successful business and hurt the country’s economy.

The 10th year anniversary of Red Tape Awareness Week will be held from January 21-25, 2019, and we have a lot in store!

Free webinar: Cutting the red tape in hiring!

Hiring is an exciting step for your business – but it can also be one of the most complicated. From paperwork to payroll taxes, it’s an expensive, time-consuming process. Our expert counsellors are hosting a webinar to simplify the process of hiring someone new.

On January 21, the 2019 Paperweight Awards will be given out to the most egregious stories of regulatory overreach! Previous ‘winners’ include fees for a children’s lemonade stand and a ban on cutting hair.

Visit the Hall of Shame

The 2019 Golden Scissors Awards will recognize people and departments that have led the fight against red tape by cutting regulations that hinder the success of small businesses. The winners will be announced January 24.

Meet the nominees

If you think you’ve got it worse than others, here’s your chance to find out. The Red Tape Report Card, coming January 22, gives each provincial and territorial government a grade based on their progress in cutting the red tape.

Last year's scores

Check out our recent publications on regulation and red tape

Keeping up the fight

CFIB has been leading the fight against over-regulation for 10 years – and we’re nowhere near finished. More politicians and decision-makers recognize the problem and are working to solve it, but red tape is still one of the top burdens your business faces. Stay with us as we keep fight going in the next 10 years.

Red Tape Awareness Week™

Pushing for real action on your regulatory burden

Check out our recent publications on regulation and red tape

Mandate: cast your vote on CFIB’s positions today

Mandate: cast your vote on CFIB’s positions today

Canadian free trade is here—but there is still work to do

Canadian free trade is here—but there is still work to do

How we’re fighting against red tape to make it easier to do business

How we’re fighting against red tape to make it easier to do business

Red tape putting greater squeeze on Canadian farmers

Red tape putting greater squeeze on Canadian farmers

The Red Tape Report Card: Grading governments' progress

The Red Tape Report Card: Grading governments' progress

Legalizing marijuana properly—and cautiously

Legalizing marijuana properly—and cautiously

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law: Clearing up a muddy law

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law: Clearing up a muddy law

CFIA rules cost Canadian farmers $657 million a year

CFIA rules cost Canadian farmers $657 million a year

Keeping up the fight

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