Minister of Red Tape Reduction introduces act to speed up permits

Province introduces act designed to cut red tape and speed up permits

'By cutting red tape, we’re creating the certainty and confidence businesses need to invest and grow here in Ontario,' said Andrea Khanjin, Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Khanjin introduces act designed to cut red tape and speed up permits

'By cutting red tape, we’re creating the certainty and confidence businesses need to invest and grow here in Ontario,' said Barrie-Innisfil MPP, who also serves as Minister of Red Tape Reduction

Minister of Red Tape Reduction introduces act to speed up permits

'By cutting red tape, we’re creating the certainty and confidence businesses need to invest and grow here in Ontario,' said Andrea Khanjin

Ontario Introduces More Legislation To Cut Red Tape And Streamline Projects

The Ontario government has announced the introduction of the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026 (POWER Act) to cut red tape and streamline provincial permits and approvals. With over 150 permits completed or currently under review, the province says it is on track to eliminate or streamline at least 35 per cent of all business-facing permits by the end of 2028. Next steps for streamlining permits and approvals include…