Thursday, 25 April 2019

Red Tape - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday April 25th, 2019 8:35 am


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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 Inconsistent, unclear, out-of-date and duplicative regulations create hardship for Saskatchewan people and business and act as barriers to economic growth.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
 
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.
2. Do you have a suggestion how the government may address the irritant?
  *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.
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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