This release was issued under a previous government.
“Without small business, our province’s economic growth would simply not be possible,” said Premier Alison Redford. “Alberta has the largest number of small businesses per capita in Canada and we want to ensure that we have the right rules in place for health, safety and the environment while reducing the regulatory burden that gets in the way of business doing its job.”
The Red Tape Reduction Task Force is chaired by Ty Lund, MLA for Rocky Mountain House. Other task force members are:
- Robin Campbell, MLA for West Yellowhead;
- Dr. Neil Brown, Q.C. MLA for Calgary-Nose Hill;
- Kyle Fawcett, MLA for Calgary-North Hill; and,
- Art Johnston, MLA for Calgary-Hays.
The task force will work with small business leaders and associations from across Alberta during December and January to receive input about ways to improve the regulatory environment in which they operate. Following that input, the task force will provide a final report before the end of March 2012, with recommendations on actions for government.
More information on the Red Tape Reduction Task Force is available at www.alberta.ca/RedTapeReduction.cfm.
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Media inquiries may be directed to:
| Kim Misik Media Relations Manager Office of the Premier 780-422-4905 [email protected] To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000. |
Ty Lund Robin Campbell, MLA, West Yellowhead Red Tape Reduction Task Force member |