The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), will carry five legislative amendments to make life more convenient for Albertans, unlock new opportunities for rural communities, increase labour mobility and diversify the economy. These amendments build on the more than 220,000 unnecessary regulatory requirements Alberta’s government has cut since 2019, saving Albertans and businesses more than $3 billion.

If passed, the proposed legislation would support the implementation of modernized driver’s licences and ID cards displaying personal health care numbers and Canadian citizenship information. Albertans will have a seamless experience and no longer need to carry multiple cards to verify their identity, driving privileges or citizenship while accessing the services they rely on, such as health care.

“We’re always on the hunt for red tape, and when we find it, we cut it. By proposing this legislation, we are building on our nation-leading progress in cutting red tape as we solidify our province’s position as the best place in Canada to live, work and do business.”

Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

“The Alberta government continues to lead on red tape reduction. Reaching the one-third reduction target was a significant achievement, but it’s great to see the commitment does not stop there. Continued efforts to cut unnecessary rules and streamline processes makes life easier for small businesses and Albertans – saving time, reducing costs and keeping Alberta competitive while fostering growth and thriving communities.”

Keyli Loeppky, director, Alberta & interprovincial affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Other changes proposed in the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No.2) include:

  • Supporting the development of all-season resorts by clarifying the original intent of the act and reinforcing the regulator’s one-window approach.
  • Creating new tourism opportunities in rural areas and improving the viability of Alberta’s domestic elk and deer industry by allowing producers to establish harvest preserves.
  • Prohibiting a registration requirement for Canadian work experience for Albertans seeking registration in regulated professions, unless an approval is granted due to health and safety concerns. Amendments would also set specific timelines for interim and final registration decisions and require work experience criteria to be published.

Reducing red tape helps Alberta businesses, taxpayers and families save time and money that they can use to invest, create jobs and grow their businesses.

Quick facts

  • The integration of personal health numbers and citizenship on government-issued ID will come at no additional charge.
  • In the last two years, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business awarded Alberta an A grade for consistent success in its work to reduce red tape.
  • Alberta’s government has cut red tape by 35 per cent since 2019.

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