Red Tape Reduction

• More food regulations not needed in light of Calgary E. coli outbreak: law professors

  A pair of Calgary law professors say the food safety laws already on the books need to be better enforced, without being hamstrung by political desires to cut 'red tape.'

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Tanya Fir named Alberta jobs minister after Doug Schweitzer resignation

  United Conservative Party MLA for Calgary-Peigan, Tanya Fir, has been named Alberta minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, the premier announced Friday. 

  Politics

  Aug 26, 2022
  
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• Alberta makes it easier for businesses to have dog-friendly patios

  Alberta restaurants, bars and coffee shops no longer need approval from an AHS public health inspector to welcome dogs on their patios.

  Consumer

  May 26, 2022
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• Alberta government officially ends agency created to handle green rebates and programs

  Alberta is closing the door on an agency that championed eco-initiatives but was ridiculed by Premier Jason Kenney as a costly conduit for "shower heads and light bulbs.''

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2020
• Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions ease

  Changes to provincial liquor regulations that allow Alberta bars and restaurants to sell alcohol through takeout or delivery for customers to drink off-site are set to remain in place after COVID-19 restrictions lift.

  Consumer

  May 13, 2020
• Alberta streamlines liquor licensing, gives municipalities power to allow drinking in parks

  Another amendment would ease restrictions on liquor consumption in parks and let municipalities determine whether drinking in public parks will be allowed.

  Consumer

  Feb 26, 2020
• Province asks for proof of red tape; Edmonton supplies 4 pages of examples

  The City of Edmonton has released four pages of ideas to reduce red tape with the province that covers 20 different aspects of service delivery.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2019
• Premier Kenney heading to Mexico to send message that ‘Alberta is open for business’

  Premier Jason Kenney is travelling to Mexico City this weekend to tout Alberta as a place people should want to invest in.

  Economy

  Oct 31, 2019
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• City of Edmonton taking steps to allow for businesses to launch or grow more quickly

  City council has set a target for the planning department to cut the amount of time it takes for Edmonton businesses looking to grow or launch to get their permitting completed.

  Economy

  Aug 27, 2019
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• Cutting pink tape: Alberta auto insurance cards going digital

  The Government of Alberta says as of now insurance companies can send the insurance information pink slip electronically for drivers to use on their mobile devices.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2019