Reduce administrative burden for investors and companies associated with international trade.

What success looks like

Canadian businesses export and trade with international partners more easily and with less of an administrative burden, and international investors benefit from faster, clearer and more efficient engagement with government programs.

Government's narrative on progress

The Invest in Canada Agency, launched on March 12, 2018, will increase cooperation between provinces, territories and municipalities to bolster trade promotion by providing companies with a one-stop-shop for investment in Canada thereby reducing complexity and administrative burden for investors. The new Global Skills Strategy, launched in June 2017, will make it easier for companies that are making large investments in Canada to bring in highly skilled global talent, while supporting well-paying, middle-class jobs for Canadians. Canadian companies will have access to an expedited review process lasting no more than a combined 20 business days from end to end, including reviews conducted by Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Canada has worked closely with the United States, as part of the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council to facilitate greater alignment of regulatory systems where appropriate. Furthermore, to help Canadian firms unlock growth opportunities through exports, the Trade Commissioner Service will undergo transformative enhancements in the coming year to simplify the client experience, modernize tools, and offer innovative services.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.