Canada Introduces Bill S-7 Cutting Red Tape Across 31 Pieces of Legislation
In Ottawa, Canada, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat announced on October 7 that the government has introduced Bill S-7, the Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act, in the Senate. The bill makes targeted amendments under 31 pieces of legislation to reduce administrative burden for businesses and residents. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali is leading the bill.
The 31 statutes span 11 federal departments and agencies, and the amendments follow from the government's 2025 Red Tape Review. Ottawa says it intends to bring forward red-tape bills on a recurring basis to keep clearing outdated rules.
Agriculture is one focus of this round. The bill would simplify administration of the farm cash advance program and remove more than 160 outdated rules on the marketing of farm products, so farmers spend time on their operations rather than paperwork.
The Treasury Board says the approach is "tell us once" and digital-first: information should not have to be given to government repeatedly, and services should be completable online in a single pass.
Source: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
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