Requirements for developing, managing and reviewing regulations

Cabinet Directive on Regulation and policies

The Cabinet Directive on Regulation sets out the Government of Canada’s expectations and requirements in the development, management and review of federal regulations.

Important update: The most current version of Canada’s Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide for Regulatory Proposals is now available exclusively on the Cabinet Directive on Regulation GCwiki page.

Cabinet Directive on Regulatory and Permitting Efficiency for Clean Growth Projects

The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory and Permitting Efficiency for Clean Growth Projects sets out the Government of Canada’s expectations and requirements for improving regulatory and permitting processes to accelerate clean growth projects.

Counting administrative burden

An annually updated and publicly reported count of administrative burden requirements in federal regulations.

Controlling regulatory burden on businesses

Policies supporting the Cabinet Directive on Regulation’s commitment to controlling the growth of regulatory burden on businesses.

Archived policies and guidance

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2025-10-27