The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says agri-business is being weighed down by government red tape.
It points to excessive regulations that discourage entrepreneurship, undermine competitiveness and impede innovation in the agriculture sector.
The CFIB has a list of recommendations for all three levels of government:

• Measure the regulatory burden on both businesses and citizens from all government, agencies, and delegated authorities; publicly report on this burden annually
• Reduce the total number of regulations by introducing a “2 for 1” rule
• Simplify existing regulations and guidance
• Create permanent avenues for businesses and citizens to provide suggestions for red tape reduction
• Keep compliance flexible and provide basic examples and guidelines for what constitutes compliance and non-compliance

This is the CFIB’s “Red Tape Awareness Week”.