
US companies seeking tariff relief faced red tape, delays
Commerce Department was overwhelmed by companies lobbying to avoid the tariffs, could not meet its own deadline.
Alberta bill to reduce red tape hampering, business, economy
Part of a broader initiative to reduce duplication and unnecessary rules across government.

Canadian NAFTA concern: Auto production tied up in red tape
CAR says those rules would increase the cost of a car by hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Governments are progressing in battle against red tape
CFIB report card gives BC, Quebec top marks for regulatory obstructions.
Finland commits to basic income for unemployed residents
Two thousand randomly picked citizens will receive $587 per month over the duration of the two-year trial.
Ontario reintroduces Burden Reduction Act to cut red tape
Proposed changes would involve 50 statutes across 11 ministries.
Maritimes make headway cutting red tape: CFIB
BC, Ontario and Quebec lead the way; Manitoba earns an F.
Liberals promise bill requiring report on red tape reduction
Report will quantify how the government is helping business, and how much time and money is being saved.
Legislation aimed at removing red tape for business coming
Manufacturers will no longer be required to obtain individual export permits for some products, including steel.
Small businesses get new “hot line” to regulators
Online feedback form will get answers from Ontario ministries within 15 days
CFIB gives Nova Scotia a “D” for red tape burden
Red Tape Report Card says province has made no progress in eliminating bureaucratic burden for small business.