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Federal and provincial governments use AI to identify outdated regulations in red tape review

Canada's federal government and provinces are using AI to identify and cut outdated regulations. A 60-day review found nearly 500 ways to streamline rules.

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Federal and Provincial Governments Deploy AI to Cut Regulatory Red Tape

Canada's federal government and several provinces are using artificial intelligence to identify and eliminate outdated regulations. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali met with provincial and territorial ministers in Toronto to discuss cutting unnecessary rules that slow business approvals and increase costs.

The federal government operates a platform called BizPal that consolidates permit and licensing requirements across jurisdictions. The system uses AI to convert complex legal and regulatory language into plain language summaries that businesses can actually understand.

Ontario is scanning laws, regulations, and forms with AI to flag outdated rules. Other provinces are exploring similar approaches to streamline application processing, review internal procedures, and improve service delivery.

Results From 60-Day Review

A 60-day red tape review launched in July identified nearly 500 ways to streamline regulations. The Canada Border Services Agency proposed eliminating the requirement that travellers connecting through Canada be examined before boarding their departing flight.

Transport Canada is developing rules to allow drones to carry certain low-risk dangerous goods. The Department of National Defence plans to streamline the grievance system for Canadian Armed Forces members.

The federal government established a Red Tape Reduction Office under the Treasury Board to work with stakeholders and regulators on ongoing efforts.

Ali and provincial ministers plan to meet again in the fall. Prime Minister Mark Carney included red tape reduction in his election campaign platform.

For government employees managing regulations and compliance, understanding AI for Government and AI for Legal applications can help identify where these tools might improve your department's operations.

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