Compliance requirements are actions, activities or information that must be provided to a government regulator to access services, carry out business, or meet legal responsibilities under provincial legislation, regulation, policy or forms.
The estimated total compliance requirements count in Saskatchewan is 232,600 as of 2024-25.
Report Red Tape Feedback Form
Red tape impacts all residents and businesses and reduces the efficiency of government. Inconsistent, unclear, outdated, and duplicative regulations create hardship for Saskatchewan people and businesses, acting as barriers to economic growth.
The reduction of red tape and regulatory burden is a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan. In 2024, the province marked 10 years of progress in modernizing regulations. With all business-related regulations now reviewed, the next phase of red tape reduction will build on the progress achieved to date, with a renewed focus on removing barriers that hinder growth and opportunity across Saskatchewan. Through identifying and removing regulatory burdens and improving government processes, red tape reduction efforts has saved Saskatchewan businesses over $692 million since 2014.
Help us identify and address these irritants by reporting specific examples of red tape using the feedback form above.
The Ministry of Trade and Export Development will assess each submission and refer it to the appropriate ministry, agency or Crown corporation for a response. All submissions will be reviewed, examined and responded to in the order they are received.