Regulatory Reform Policy
Last updated on February 5, 2024The Regulatory Reform Policy guides the development and improvement of provincial legislation, regulations, policies and forms. Its intent is to make sure that:
- All requirements are necessary
- Their impacts on people or businesses are identified and addressed without compromising public health, safety and the environment.
Regulatory Impact Checklist Exemption Form
Regulatory Requirements Count
A regulatory requirement is any action or step that must be taken to access services, carry out business, or meet legal responsibilities under provincial legislation, regulation, policy, or forms.
B.C. has tracked the number of regulatory requirements since 2001 and reports updates annually.
Resources
The Policy Approaches Playbook supports new and experienced analysts in understanding the most common policy approaches. It provides a framework to assist policy teams in selecting the most appropriate instrument for their particular circumstances.
We work at all stages of policy development to keep B.C.'s regulations and policies modern and inclusive.
Have an idea of how B.C.'s regulations could be updated? Submit feedback to the email below.
Email:
BetterRegulations@gov.bc.ca
A regulatory requirement is any action a person, business or government must take to access services, carry out business or meet legal responsibilities.
For more information, see the Regulatory Reform Policy.