Recommendations report : Cutting red tape, freeing business to grow

The Government of Canada has created and is responsible for roughly 2,600 regulations. These regulations affect the everyday lives of Canadians, the products we buy, the services we receive, the quality of our air and water, and much more. In general, they are designed to manage risks, set a level playing field, and protect society and the environment. At the same time, however, they have a critical impact on Canadian businesses, which are often required, as part of their daily operations, to meet standards, provide information or obtain approvals stemming from regulations.