Since 2019, Alberta’s government has eliminated more than 209,000 regulatory requirements and implemented hundreds of red tape reduction initiatives. These efforts have generated cumulative savings of more than $2.9 billion for Albertan. Proposed amendments are designed to maintain that momentum.
The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces more key changes to streamline processes and improve services across multiple sectors. If passed, proposed changes will allow for electronic communication in the exchange of documents between landlords and tenants, improve support for charitable and fundraising organizations, facilitate further trade union participation in apprenticeship education and enable further improvements in child intervention.
“Alberta is the best in the country at cutting red tape and we want it to stay that way. Red tape reduction isn’t only about helping the economy – it’s about improving the lives of Albertans from all walks of life. The changes we’re proposing in this bill will help thousands of Albertans – including landlords, tenants, and students in the trades and post-secondary institutions.”
Additional changes being proposed in the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 include:
- Allowing post-secondary student associations to simplify their legal organization, reducing red tape and costs.
- Repealing energy diversification legislation that does not support any current programs or new initiatives.
- Better aligning charitable fundraising legislation with consumer protection legislation.
Reducing red tape helps Alberta businesses, taxpayers and families save time and money that they can use to invest, create jobs and grow their business.
Quick facts
- Alberta’s government reached its commitment to reduce red tape by 33 per cent in early 2024.
- Since 2020, Alberta has consistently been recognized as a top red tape reduction performer by the Canadian Federation for Independent Business (CFIB) and most recently received a grade of A from the CFIB in January.
- The previous eight bills have directly eliminated more than 4,100 requirements and enabled ministries to pursue further reductions in regulations, policies and forms.
Related information
- Cut Red Tape
- Implementing Red Tape Reduction
- Bill 38: Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025
- 2023-24 Red Tape Reduction Annual Report
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