A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
New legislation would cut red tape to make life easier for Albertans and drive Alberta’s economic recovery.
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No.2), removes barriers to economic growth, creates more opportunities for small businesses, removes unnecessary restrictions and improves the delivery of government services.
“Cutting red tape helps create the strong and stable business environment we need to boost job creation. Given the hardship Albertans have faced over the last few years, it’s critical that we make it as easy as possible for businesses to operate, invest, create jobs and drive Alberta’s economic recovery.”
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No. 2) includes amendments to nine legislative items, including:
“On behalf of Edmonton’s 13 business improvement areas (BIAs) representing over 4,500 businesses on main street districts in Edmonton, we are pleased to see enabling legislation for the creation of entertainment districts. Entertainment districts have the potential to attract and support tourism, and create positive economic spinoffs for surrounding businesses. We look forward to working with the province, City of Edmonton and other stakeholders to create unique spaces that promote our local businesses and entertainment industry.”
“CAPP continues to support measures to reduce red tape and enhance efficiencies for government and the upstream oil and natural gas sector. The proposed changes would allow responsible parties, in certain circumstances, to step in and protect the joint interests of government and industry by ensuring that lease agreements are appropriately maintained.”
Red tape reduction is a key part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan to create jobs, encourage investment and strengthen the economy. By keeping taxes low, cutting red tape and acting on Alberta’s Recovery Plan, the government is reducing needless regulations and processes to further enhance Alberta’s competitiveness, which will drive new investment and growth across the economy.
This past year, the government completed hundreds of red tape reduction initiatives that help job creators do what they do best – innovate, grow and create jobs for hardworking Albertans. These initiatives are saving Albertans a total of $1.2 billion in costs associated with unnecessary or redundant regulations and burdensome government administration.
The Red Tape Reduction Annual Report 2020-21 highlights the initiatives that have had the highest impact for Albertans and businesses.