Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

Overview

The Canada–United States (U.S.) Regulatory Cooperation Council provides a forum for stakeholders to:

• discuss regulatory barriers to cross-border trade and investment
• identify opportunities for alignment and cooperation

The council is governed by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Its goals are to:

• maintain and enhance the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment
• reduce costs to Canadian businesses and consumers
• increase product choice in the Canadian market
• help increase regulatory transparency and coordination between Canada and the U.S.
• reduce administrative burden on businesses

Agreements

• 2024 Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council Memorandum of Understanding
• 2018 Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council Memorandum of Understanding

Statements

• September 2024: Joint Statement from the President of the Treasury Board and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
• June 2024: Revitalizing the Canada-United States Regulatory Partnership
• May 2024: President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand concludes productive visits in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
• February 2021: Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.–Canada Partnership

Archives

• Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council Joint Forward Plan, August 2014: updated action plan that discusses progress achieved and lessons learned
• Joint Action Plan for the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council, 2011: initial action plan for Canada and the U.S. to work together toward greater regulatory alignment

Social media

• @TBS_Canada
• #cdnregcoop
• #GCreg