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Status:
- Bill 62 was introduced on April 8, 2021.
- Bill 48 received royal assent on December 9, 2020.
- Bill 25 came into force December 5, 2019.
Ministry responsible: Treasury Board and Finance
Overview
We are committed to cutting red tape by one-third to reduce costs and regulatory burden for businesses, while making it easier for Albertans to access government programs and services.
Bill 62, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 was introduced on April 8, 2021 to update 8 sets of legislation within the following themes: economic growth and job creation, smart regulation, improving service delivery, digital transformation, and harmonization (the ability for jurisdictions to work better together).
Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2) received royal assent on December 9, 2020. Amendments were made to 12 pieces of legislation to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to operate, including speeding up approval times and clarifying rules. Amendments also focused on digital transformation, creating jurisdictional harmonization and improving service delivery.
Bill 25, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019 came into force December 5, 2019. It included changes to 11 pieces of legislation to reduce red tape, streamline overburdened processes and eliminate outdated rules.
Key changes: Bill 62
If passed, Bill 62 will update the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 48
Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2) updated or repeals the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 25
Bill 25: the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019 updated or repealed the following legislation:
Next steps
Bill 62, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021
If passed, Bill 62 will come into force upon proclamation.
Bill 48, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2)
Received royal assent on December 9, 2020 and will come into force on June 2, 2021.
Bill 25, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019
Amendments came into force upon receiving royal assent on December 5, 2019.
News
- Delivering on red tape reduction (April 8, 2021)
- Bill 48: Saving job creators time and money (November 16, 2020)
- Cutting red tape to attract investment (November 18, 2019)