Voluntary compliance occurs when regulated parties meet requirements, without the province initiating enforcement actions. Compliance promotion is a key strategy in achieving voluntary compliance.
In order to voluntarily comply with a regulatory requirement, regulated parties must be:
Any activity that increases awareness, educates, motivates, or changes behaviour, and encourages voluntary compliance with a regulatory requirement. The province achieves voluntary compliance through education and outreach and by highlighting the benefits of staying in compliance.
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