Category: Canada

Collaboration and better alignment of our regulatory systems is good for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border

May 6, 2016 – Washington, D.C. – Regulatory Cooperation Council

Co-leads of the Canada- United States Regulatory Cooperation Council, Assistant Secretary Robert Carberry of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and Deputy Administrator Dr. Dominic Mancini of the United States Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, reaffirmed the strong commitment Canada and the United States have placed on regulatory cooperation during meetings on May 4 and 5 in Washington D.C.

Over 400 regulators and stakeholders from both sides of the border, including more than 70 Canadian business and industry representatives from 22 sectors, met over the two days to discuss ways to increase regulatory cooperation between Canada and the U.S. across more than 16 departments and agencies.

These meetings brought together Canadian and U.S. senior regulatory officials and stakeholders from both sides of the border to discuss areas of opportunity over a wide range of sectors, such as: consumer health products and medical devices, chemicals management, veterinary drugs, energy efficiency standards, automotive/locomotive and connected vehicles, plant and animal health, food safety, crop protection, and meat inspection and certification.

Quick facts

• The regulatory cooperation effort between Canada and the U.S. was initiated in 2011.
• A Forward Plan was released in August 2014 that includes measures to secure regulatory cooperation as a permanent element between Canadian and U.S. regulatory departments.
• In March 2016, Canada and the U.S. announced measures to deepen the regulatory relationship between Canada and the U.S.:
  • the enhancement of the Canada-U.S. Secretariat
  • a new industry, consumer and expert group to work with the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Secretariat with an ongoing focus on consumer and industry benefits
  • a call for a new and more ambitious set of work plans by early summer

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OTTAWA, Ontario, May 5, 2016 – The Government of Canada promised Canadians they would receive quality service from Canada Post at a reasonable price. In keeping with this commitment, today I am announcing an independent review of Canada Post.

This review supports an informed discussion around Canada Post—a discussion with the public that clearly lays out the facts and viable options for the future of Canada Post.

Canadians will be at the centre of the decisions we make. This review will provide the information and evidence Canadians and the Government require to make informed choices about the future of Canada Post.

The Review is being carried out in two phases.

In the first phase, a four-person Task Force collects information and prepares a discussion paper that presents viable options, costs and associated implications for Canada Post services. Françoise Bertrand (Quebec) has been named Chair of the Task Force. She is supported by Task Force members Marena McLaughlin (New Brunswick), Krystyna T. Hoeg (Ontario) and Jim Hopson (Saskatchewan).

The Task Force’s discussion paper forms the basis for the second phase—an informed public dialogue led by a parliamentary committee. This process allows members of Parliament from all political parties to engage with Canadians and their colleagues on this important topic.

Having benefitted from studying the Task Force’s options and hearing the views of the public and other stakeholders, the committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Government by the end of 2016.

Public input is being sought throughout the Review through a variety of channels including email, mail and social media. I encourage all Canadians to take part in this important discussion.

Canadians can keep informed and get involved throughout the Canada Post Review by visiting Canada.ca/canadapostreview.

Review on the Future of Canada Post

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OTTAWA, Ontario, May 5, 2016 – Mandate of the Review: To ensure Canadians receive quality service from Canada Post at a reasonable price.

Timeline: The Review is being carried out in two phases. It begins May 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

Review Phases:

Public Engagement (throughout)

Canadians can submit their views and comments through multiple channels including:

Task Force (Phase I):

During the first phase, a Task Force is collecting information through the following activities:

• conducting research and gathering relevant facts;
• studying the cost and need for current Canada Post activities;
• assessing and validating Canada Post’s current financial situation and projections;
• identifying viable options for Canada Post to develop new business lines; and
• examining international best practices.

The Task Force is using this information to prepare a discussion paper that presents viable options, costs, and associated implications for the future of Canada Post.

The discussion paper will be used as the basis for an informed discussion with the Canadian public, which will be led by a parliamentary committee.

Françoise Bertrand (Quebec) has been named Chair of the Task Force. She is supported by Task Force members Marena McLaughlin (New Brunswick), Krystyna T. Hoeg (Ontario) and Jim Hopson (Saskatchewan).

Parliamentary Committee (Phase II):

During the fall of 2016, a parliamentary committee, comprised of members of Parliament, will:

• examine the options presented by the Task Force;
• conduct consultations with Canadians from coast to coast to coast; and
• make final recommendations to the Government on the future of Canada Post.

Canadians can keep informed and get involved throughout the Canada Post Review by visiting Canada.ca/canadapostreview.

Statement from Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy M. Foote on the Review of Canada Post

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