Brianna Solberg, CFIB’s Director for the Prairies and Northern Canada says cutting red tape is more critical than ever in an era when global trade tensions are squeezing entrepreneurs and making it harder to innovate and grow.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released their Red Tape Report Card Wednesday, and the Saskatchewan Government has earned a B grade. This is Red Tape Awareness WeekTM.

The CFIB says Saskatchewan’s grade is an improvement from the B- grade the province received on last year’s Report Card. And the Federation believes this reflects on the government’s efforts to work closely with CFIB on reducing red tape.

Meanwhile, Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade, while Ontario and Nova Scotia followed closely behind through continued initiatives to improve their regulatory environment. In stark contrast, Manitoba plummeted to last place with a failing grade after repealing its “one-for-one” rule in 2024 and refusing to restore the Regulatory Accountability Act-moves that significantly undermined transparency and progress.