Overview
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting feedback to improve government requirements and processes, reduce unnecessary red tape, and simplify how businesses and organizations interact with government. This engagement supports our commitment to continuous improvement and service efficiency.
Red tape can include forms, duplicative processes, information requests, reporting rules, approval timelines, or regulatory requirements that make it harder to run a business or organization.
This engagement will look for practical ways to:
- Streamline government requirements and processes;
- Reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for businesses and organizations;
- Improve government services delivery and responsiveness;
- Enhance transparency, consistency, and efficiency in regulatory processes; and
- Strengthen communications between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and businesses and organizations.
We invite businesses, industry associations, stakeholder organizations, municipalities, and members of the public to take part in this engagement and share feedback and suggestions to help inform future improvements.
This engagement is focused on broad issues and opportunities for improvement. It is not meant to address individual concerns, resolve specific cases, or review regulatory decisions.
How Can You Get Involved?
Online Questionnaire
This questionnaire is open until November 20, 2026. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential.
If you have questions about the questionnaire, require it in an alternate format, or need support or accommodation to participate, please email redtapereduction@gov.nl.ca.
Please note you must log in or register to complete the questionnaire.
Engagement Sessions
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade, and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, is holding in-person and virtual sessions with businesses and organizations. For information on upcoming sessions and how to register, please contact:
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
Written Submissions:
If you prefer to send written feedback, you may do so until November 20, 2026. Written submissions are another meaningful way to share your ideas and help guide future improvements. Submissions can be sent by:
Email: redtapereduction@gov.nl.ca
Mail:
Red Tape Reduction Office
Department of Government Services
P.O. Box 8700
2nd Floor, West Block
Confederation Building
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Questions about written submissions can be sent to the Department of Government Services at redtapereduction@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-5459.
How Will Your Input Be Used?
Feedback received through the questionnaire, sessions, and written submissions will help the government better understand people’s experiences and identify opportunities to improve government requirements, processes, and service delivery.
Responses will be reviewed together to identify common themes and practical ideas for improvement. Feedback may be reflected in public reports, but individual respondents will not be named.
Your Privacy Matters
Please do not include your name or any information that could identify you unless you wish to be contacted. The collection of information is done under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015, for the purpose of collecting public feedback on Red Tape Reduction.
Any personal information that may be received will be governed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used for the purpose of informing participants of public engagement results at the end of the process.
Questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information may be directed to the Department of Government Services at redtapereduction@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-5459.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or additional comments, please contact the Red Tape Reduction Office, Department of Government Services at redtapereduction@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-5459.