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Better Forms for Better Regulation
To help government employees produce user-friendly forms for the public, the Better Forms for Better Regulation guidelines have been developed. Starting February 17, 2009, any government form being created or revised for external use will need to be consistent with these guidelines. Read More »

The Better Regulation Progress Report 2007/08
This third annual report demonstrates the government's on-going commitment to making it easier to do business and highlights progress made on our targets and priorities. Read More »

Service Standards
The Province of Nova Scotia has added a significant new target for the Better Regulation Initiative which will complement efforts to reduce paperwork. Read More »

The Better Regulation Index
With the Better Regulation Index, the province now has a calculation of the hours businesses must spend on regulatory paperwork required by provincial departments. Read More »

Regulatory Management Policy Guide
This plain language guide outlines the policy principles to improve the quality of regulation for the long-term. Read More »

Construction Portal
The construction industry now has one-stop shopping when dealing with the provincial government, to access all provincial construction requirements. Read More »

BizPal: Governments working together for business
This free, online tool provides entrepreneurs with access to a customized list of licences and permits required by governments to operate a business. Read More »