Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulation

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The Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulation came into effect on April 1, 2007.

The Directive replaces the Government of Canada Regulatory Policy (1999), and introduces several key improvements, including a more comprehensive management approach with specific requirements for the development, implementation, evaluation and review of regulations.

This new approach will support the Government's commitment to protect and advance the public interest in health, safety and security, the quality of the environment, and the social and economic well-being of Canadians through a more effective, efficient and accountable regulatory system.

The Directive is the product of over two years of collaboration between federal regulatory departments and agencies as well as thorough consultation with a wide cross-section of stakeholders including environmental and consumer groups, industry and small business, and provinces and territories. To read more about the consultation process, including summaries of all public workshops and copies of written submissions, please click on Consultation.

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