Working Draft for:
Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for
Thursday April 25th, 2019 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Red Tape
Help Cut Red Tape
Red tape impacts all residents and businesses and reduces
the efficiency of government. Inconsistent, unclear, out-of-date and
duplicative regulations create hardship for Saskatchewan people and business
and act as barriers to economic growth.
The reduction of red tape and regulatory burden is a
priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. In 2014, the Government of
Saskatchewan launched a red tape reduction effort to identify red tape
irritants across government, estimate their cost, and address them. In
2017-18, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, which leads this
initiative, forecast that efforts to cut red tape will achieve $132.9 million
in savings over the next 10 years—across government and Crown corporations.
Help us identify and address these irritants by reporting
specific examples of red tape using the feedback form below.
The Ministry of Trade and Export Development will assess
each submission and refer it to the appropriate ministry, agency or Crown
corporation for a response.
Related Items
A guideline for all who are engaged in regulating activities
in Saskatchewan.
More information about red tape.
Links to all of the Regulatory Modernization Progress
Reports tabled by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Help Cut Red Tape!
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your red tape
irritant. Please let us know more about your concern so that we can look
into your submission and determine how to best assist you.
Red tape is defined as any mandatory requirement placed on citizens or businesses that does not achieve its intended purpose; or does so inefficiently. For more information about red tape please visit Forms of Red Tape
Red tape is defined as any mandatory requirement placed on citizens or businesses that does not achieve its intended purpose; or does so inefficiently. For more information about red tape please visit Forms of Red Tape
1. Please describe the red tape irritant. Try to be as
specific as possible about the form, permit, policy or process you believe is
creating red tape.
*This question is required.
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2. Do you have a suggestion how the government may address
the irritant?
*This question is required.
*This question is required.
- Yes
- No
3. Please tell us more
4. It is important that personal contact information is
provided but, it is your choice.
The government will use the information provided in its efforts to reduce red tape. However, we may need to contact you because the issue may not be within provincial jurisdiction; more clarity may be required to address the issue or the government may want to offer thanks.
All personal information will be retained by, and eventually disposed by, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development (TED) in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Archives and Public Records Management Act. In order to assist you, the issue raised and the personal information provided may be shared with the ministries, agencies or Crown corporations within government that have responsibility for administering the regulation related to your submission.
The government will use the information provided in its efforts to reduce red tape. However, we may need to contact you because the issue may not be within provincial jurisdiction; more clarity may be required to address the issue or the government may want to offer thanks.
All personal information will be retained by, and eventually disposed by, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development (TED) in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Archives and Public Records Management Act. In order to assist you, the issue raised and the personal information provided may be shared with the ministries, agencies or Crown corporations within government that have responsibility for administering the regulation related to your submission.
Different Forms of Red Tape
The Government of Saskatchewan’s objective is to ensure
regulations are sensible, which means they are easy to comply with and to
administer. Achieving this means reducing red tape as much as possible. Red
tape exists as unnecessary, mandatory compliance requirements created in
legislation, regulations, programs, policy, procedures, forms or standards. It
unnecessarily increases the time and cost for business and individuals to
comply with government rules.
Red tape may be present when any of the following appear:
1. A heavy regulatory
footprint This may include instances where:
a) Government is trying to solve a
problem that may be better addressed by the private sector through market
factors (e.g. rental price controls).
b) Regulation is imposed as a normal
course of government business, instead of as a last resort after considering
other non-regulatory and regulatory alternatives (e.g. education/information,
self-regulation, co-regulation).
c) Rules significantly extend beyond public
health, safety, social wellbeing, consumer protection, education, training and
environmental protection concerns.
d) Rules are burdensome, unnecessary or
ineffective.
e) Rules created are considered overly risk-averse by
stakeholders.
f) The number and scope of rules continues to creep upward over
time.
g) Rules directly or indirectly unnecessarily impact businesses
competiveness, growth or ability to innovate.
h) The cost of a regulatory
requirement outweighs its benefit.
i) Rules don’t achieve the original outcomes
intended.
2. Inefficient
government processes This may include instances where:
a) Rules or requirements
are unclear, confusing, overly complex or lengthy—requiring an excessive amount
of time for stakeholders to understand, interpret or comply with.
b) Rules,
requirements or government contact information are not easily accessible or
available online and, when available, may be out of date.
c) Compliance
requirements directly impacting stakeholders are not shared publicly.
d) A
clear explanation or rationale for the purpose of the rule is not shared
publicly.
e) Government approval times or delays in processing applications are
considered excessive by stakeholders.
f) One-Stop or centralized client service centres do not
exists to distribute government information, process applications or pay fees.
g) Rules are in place that are outdated, irrelevant, obsolete or not enforced.
h) Government staff cannot be reached in a timely manner to answer stakeholder
questions. i) Rules don’t make sense from a stakeholder’s perspective.
3. Inflexible
regulations This may include instances where:
a) Prescriptive-based rules are
used exclusively without consideration for the use of outcome-based rules which
can provide flexibility for businesses to achieve desired outcomes through the
use of innovation or technology.
b) Enforcement actions are not proportionate
to the seriousness of the breach and risk being managed.
c) Rules apply heavy
compliance requirements on all stakeholders, instead of focusing on high-risk
individuals or groups.
d) Rules don’t consider a staged or graduated approach
to penalties and compliance requirements. e) Rules rely too heavily on
penalties rather than incentives.
4. Inequity and
unfairness This may include instances where:
a) Rules are considered
inequitable or unfair, where certain stakeholder groups may be regulated more
heavily than others without apparent cause.
b) Service fees paid to government
(e.g. inspection fees) are considered excessive, or where there is a perception
the fee lacks value.
c) Rules are created without adequate stakeholder
consultation, transparency or cost considerations.
5. Jurisdictional
misalignment This may include instances where:
a) The same or similar rules are
administered by multiple government agencies.
b) Rules exist that duplicate
requirements, create gaps in service or are conflicting amongst government
jurisdictions.
c) Lack of accountability and responsibility amongst jurisdictions
exists. d) There is a lack of effective communication and information sharing
amongst jurisdictions.
Yes, you can Help!
Events:
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- Preeceville & District Lions Club Chase the Ace Jackpot is $433.00
Draws every Thursday night at the Curling Rink. Watch their Ad's.
Follow the ACE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PreecevilleChaseTheAce/
Bingo
606 Harvard Preeceville
Air Cadets Squadron Sponsoring Committee BINGO. Every Thursday at
Club 60. Doors open at 7pm, first game starts at 8pm.
Preeceville Nursery School PREregistration
The Preeceville Nursery School is holding a
PREregistration for the
2019-2020 school year. If your child was born in 2015 or 2016 and they PLAN to attend Preeceville Nursery School for 3 year old or 4 year old nursery school in the upcoming school year please PREregister MAY 5-12 as numbers NEED to be known so planning can commence for programming for the fall. To register and to get more information please phone or text Calla @ 547-7999 or Lori @ 547- 8745
Preeceville
Nursery School Spring Trade Fair Over 40 Vendors
Saturday April
27th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Preeceville Community Legion Hall.
BBQ Lunch, Door Prizes, 50/50 For more information contact Calla at 306-547-7999
Hazel Dell Old Time Dance! Saturday April 27th, 7:30 - 11:30 Hazel Dell Rec Centre Everyone Welcome Admission $10.00 Cash Bar Contact Russell @ 306-814-0121
Kelsey Ecological Society Presents Managing Upland Game Birds in Saskatchewan
Sunday April 28th 2:00pm Club 60 Preeceville. (new 10 year plan)
- Chris' Place Buffet every Sunday from 11:00am till 2:30pm https://www.facebook.com/naresh5151/ |
- And as always if you wish to have an event
promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca
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