Alberta has received the highest grade in Canada for red tape reduction measures.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) gave the province an A- in their annual Red Tape Report Card as part of Red Tape Awareness Week. Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally called it good news.
“The CFIB has been instrumental in motivating governments to take action on red tape, and as the minister responsible for red tape reduction, I am honoured by the recognition. It is one thing to make the honour roll, but it is quite another to place at the top of your class,” he said in a statement.
“Still, it’s the results that count. Whether we are making it easier for vulnerable Albertans to apply for services or eliminating unnecessary administrative burdens for business, our goal is the same – to improve outcomes for Albertans and Alberta businesses while still ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place. Red tape reduction since 2019 has saved Albertans and Alberta businesses $2.1 billion.”
This follows news the government has reduced red tape by more than 27 per cent since 2019. The goal is to reduce a 33 per cent reduction.
The government is relying on recommendations from Albertans, businesses and industry on ways to cut red tape. Previous recommendations have been received through the red tape reduction website and email www.alberta.ca/cut-red-tape.aspx (cutredtape@gov.ab.ca), as well as through the nine Red Tape Reduction Industry Panels that represent the province’s key economic sectors.
Constituents of Red Deer-North with questions, concerns, or comments on the provincial government’s efforts to reduce red tape can contact the Constituency Office via the contact form.
