A. Small business regulatory design

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Communication and transparency

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Are the proposed Regulations or requirements easily understandable in everyday language?

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Is there a clear connection between the requirements and the purpose (or intent) of the proposed Regulations?

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Will there be an implementation plan that includes communications and compliance promotion activities, that informs small business of a regulatory change and guides them on how to comply with it (e.g. information sessions, sample assessments, toolkits, Web sites)?

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If new forms, reports or processes are introduced, are they consistent in appearance and format with other relevant government forms, reports or processes?

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II

Simplification and streamlining

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Will streamlined processes be put in place (e.g. through BizPaL, Canada Border Services Agency single window) to collect information from small businesses where possible?

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Have opportunities to align with other obligations imposed on business by federal, provincial, municipal or international or multinational regulatory bodies been assessed?

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Has the impact of the proposed Regulations on international or interprovincial trade been assessed?

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If the data or information, other than personal information, required to comply with the proposed Regulations is already collected by another department or jurisdiction, will this information be obtained from that department or jurisdiction instead of requesting the same information from small businesses or other stakeholders? (The collection, retention, use, disclosure and disposal of personal information are all subject to the requirements of the Privacy Act. Any questions with respect to compliance with the Privacy Act should be referred to the department’s or agency’s ATIP office or legal services unit.)

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Will forms be pre-populated with information or data already available to the department to reduce the time and cost necessary to complete them? (Example: When a business completes an online application for a licence, upon entering an identifier or a name, the system pre-populates the application with the applicant’s personal particulars such as contact information, date, etc. when that information is already available to the department.)

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Will electronic reporting and data collection be used, including electronic validation and confirmation of receipt of reports where appropriate?

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Will reporting, if required by the proposed Regulations, be aligned with generally used business processes or international standards if possible?

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If additional forms are required, can they be streamlined with existing forms that must be completed for other government information requirements?

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III

Implementation, compliance and service standards

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Has consideration been given to small businesses in remote areas, with special consideration to those that do not have access to high-speed (broadband) Internet?

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If regulatory authorizations (e.g. licences, permits or certifications) are introduced, will service standards addressing timeliness of decision making be developed that are inclusive of complaints about poor service?

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Is there a clearly identified contact point or help desk for small businesses and other stakeholders?

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