Departmental Actions to respond to the Red Tape Reduction Commission's Recommendations Report Page

In response to Recommendations of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is reducing red tape in supplying professional services.

A national procurement strategy was developed in 2011, in consultation with industry and stakeholders, to improve coordination of practices and business rules related to the use of professional services within the federal government. On January 24, 2013, the Government of Canada invited suppliers to pre-qualify for informatics professional services standing offers and supply arrangements:

• Harper Government cuts red tape in supplying IT professional services

For more information

• Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.