There's no question there is a need for rules and laws in order for things to run fairly and smoothly, but with that said, when it comes to establishing a business and being business friendly, the less "red tape" the better.
This week is Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan - an opportunity to modernize and improve Saskatchewan's business landscape.
We may be on a roll but there is always room for improvement.
"2013 was a year full of progress as our ministries, Crown corporations and agencies worked hard to cut red tape and reduce duplication," says Economy Minister Bill Boyd. "Throughout the past year, over 100 regulations, policies and procedures have been updated to make our regulatory system more relevant, efficient and effective."
Updates include changes to Saskatchewan's liquor rules and regulations, The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the reduction of paperwork and shortening of repair time at SGI, and the implementation of flat rates for a number of customer requested services by SaskPower.
Saskatchewan also reportedly became the second jurisdiction in Canada to legislate regulatory accountability through The Regulatory Modernization and Accountability Act, which came into effect in the fall of 2013. The legislation mandates annual reporting from ministries and agencies across government regarding regulatory modernization activities.
This year marks the fifth year that the Ministry of the Economy has joined forces with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) to proclaim Red Tape Awareness Week in Saskatchewan, and acknowledge its continued efforts to bring red tape issues to the attention of government.
The more we work with incoming businesses to create a work friendly scenario, the better off we all be in the long run.
