Red Tape

• 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
  
• ‘It’s a shame’: Vancouver builder says red tape killed DTES social housing project

  Perdip Moore says he was ready to build 14 units of social housing on a lot at 436 East Hastings, but red tape with the city derailed the project.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
  
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• Vancouver council passes reprieve for Storm Brewing’s ‘iconic’ mural

  A motion heading to Vancouver city council on Tuesday could spare a decade-old mural on the city's oldest craft brewery, after city inspectors told the company to remove it.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Vancouver homebuilder calls out city’s ‘broken system’ for renovation permits

  A Vancouver homebuilder says getting the green light for a simple bathroom renovation can take weeks or months, and cost thousands of dollars before any actual work starts.

  Politics

  Jul 5, 2023
• 47 municipalities revealed to be on B.C.’s housing ‘naughty list’

  The province says the communities were chosen on four criteria: Housing need, projected population growth, land availability and housing affordability.

  Economy

  Jun 5, 2023
• Province, Doctors Manitoba aim to reduce red tape for doctors with new task force

  Manitoba's health minister says the province is teaming up with Doctors Manitoba to cut down on administrative duties getting in the way of patient care.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2023
• London Chamber of Commerce releases 2022 Municipal Election Platform

  Southwestern Ontario's London Chamber of Commerce 2022 Municipal Election Platform outlines a combination of economic prosperity and social progress.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
• City hall red tape puts Vancouver little league tradition at risk of cancellation

  The Kerrisdale Little League Parade has marked the start of the baseball season for 60 years with a 30-minute march down West 41st Avenue to Elm Park.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2022
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• Liquor and cannabis stores can be open on Christmas Day: AGLC

  According to a news release, the changes to the AGLC policy are being made as part of the government's ongoing effort to reduce red tape in the province.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2019
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• 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