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Business
January 12, 2010
Province's Leadership in Red Tape Reduction Recognized
Nationally
The
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is once again
being acknowledged as a leader in Canada for its
progress in reducing red tape.
Yesterday, the Canadian Federation of Independent
Business (CFIB) released a national report assessing the
impact of regulations on small business and the state of
regulatory reform across Canada. In the CFIB's
regulatory accountability progress report, Newfoundland
and Labrador ranked among the top three out of 13
jurisdictions in the country for its efforts, along with
British Columbia and Nova Scotia, and ahead of the
Federal Government.
"Since our red tape reduction initiative began more than
three years ago, our government has made true progress
in improving the province's regulatory environment, and
I am very pleased this success is being recognized,"
said the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Business.
"As we gradually do away with onerous and unnecessary
requirements, it reduces the overall time, effort and
resources that get spent complying with regulations. As
a result, we are making processes easier for citizens,
as well as creating a more positive climate for local
business and for attracting new investment."
Last year, the Provincial Government announced it had
surpassed its initial objective set in 2006 by reducing
regulatory requirements by over 27 per cent.
Newfoundland and Labrador's efforts have also been
highlighted by other jurisdictions, and plans are for
the province to host a round of
Federal-Provincial-Territorial meetings on regulatory
reform in 2010.
The Provincial Government continues its strong
commitment to improving the regulatory environment in
Newfoundland and Labrador by implementing a target of no
net growth in requirements and a regulatory impact
analysis of all new legislation and policies. In
addition to reducing requirements, the steps being taken
are fostering greater innovation and efficiency in the
way the Provincial Government operates, delivers
services, and interacts with the public through
streamlined processes, improvements to regulations,
increased access to e-government and online services,
less paperwork, and more efficient service to clients
and the public.
"Improving regulation is an ongoing exercise, and our
government looks forward to continuing its constructive
relationship with the province's business community and
other partners in pursuing that goal," said Minister
Wiseman. "We remain committed to ensuring an efficient,
flexible and transparent regulatory regime, while
maintaining high regulatory standards."
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Media
contact:
Mark King
Director of Communications
Department of Business
709-729-7628, 699-3454
markking@gov.nl.ca
2010 01
12
10:15 a.m.
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