Administrative Burden Baseline – 2020

The Administrative Burden Baseline provides Canadians with a clear metric on the total number of requirements in federal regulations and associated forms that impose administrative burden on business. This baseline contributes to the openness and transparency of the federal regulatory system.

All federal regulations administered by Transport Canada that have requirements that impose administrative burden on business are identified below. The total 2020 count is 31,670, an increase of 76 from last year's count of 31,594. The original baseline count was 29,694 on June 30, 2014.

Many of the administrative requirements placed on business are fully automated and can benefit industry by providing key information about the current transportation industry outlook. This information is also used by Transport Canada to develop evidence-based policies and regulations that support economic development as well as the safety, security, efficiency and sustainability of Canada’s transportation system.

Contact
Julia Cropley
Director, Departmental Regulatory Affairs
Multimodal and Road Safety Programs
Safety and Security Group
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N5
Canada
Tel: (613) 219-8896
Email: julia.cropley@tc.gc.ca

For more information

• Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.