The government of Alberta has tabled its ninth Red Tape Reduction bill to further reduce regulatory burdens for Albertans and businesses.
"Since 2019, Alberta’s government has eliminated more than 209,000 regulatory requirements and implemented hundreds of red tape reduction initiatives. These efforts have generated cumulative savings of more than $2.9 billion for Albertans. Proposed amendments are designed to maintain that momentum," stated the province in a news release.
Additional changes are being introduced by the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, to improve services and streamline procedures in several areas. If approved, the proposed amendments will enhance support for nonprofits and fundraising groups, permit more trade union involvement in apprenticeship training, permit electronic communication in the exchange of documents between landlords and tenants, and permit additional advancements in child intervention.
“Alberta is the best in the country at cutting red tape, and we want it to stay that way. Red tape reduction isn’t only about helping the economy – it’s about improving the lives of Albertans from all walks of life. The changes we’re proposing in this bill will help thousands of Albertans – including landlords, tenants, and students in the trades and post-secondary institutions,” shared Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
According to the province, additional changes being proposed in the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, include:
- Allowing post-secondary student associations to simplify their legal organization, reducing red tape and costs.
- Repealing energy diversification legislation that does not support any current programs or new initiatives.
- Better aligning charitable fundraising legislation with consumer protection legislation.
The province also shared that red tape reduction helps Albertan families, taxpayers, and businesses save time and money that they may utilize for business expansion, job creation, and investment.
The Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) has named Alberta a top performer in red tape reduction since 2020. In January, the province was awarded an A grade by the CFIB.
More than 4,100 criteria were directly removed by the eight legislations that came before them, and ministries were given the opportunity to further reduce rules, policies, and procedures.
In early 2024, the Alberta government fulfilled its pledge to cut red tape by 33 per cent.
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