September 6, 2011 -- Last winter, the Red Tape Reduction Commission held hearings with business-owners and entrepreneurs across the country. This included a business roundtable discussion organized by MP David Sweet on March 4, 2011 at the Dutch Mill in Flamborough.

ADFW business-owners, like those from across the country, identified many examples of the challenges they face due to red tape—challenges that affect their ability to innovate and expand their businesses. 

Today, Minister of State and Chair of the Red Tape Commission, Maxime Bernier released the What Was Heard report which summarizes the issues raised. This report will form the basis of the Red Tape Reduction Commission’s final report that will recommend ways to cut red tape to allow businesses and entrepreneurs do what they do best: create jobs and economic growth. 

To read the entire What Was Heard report, click here. 

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada recognized 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur, highlighting the resilience and innovation Canadian entrepreneurs demonstrated during the most challenging days of the global economic recession as well as recognizing the essential role that small and medium-sized businesses will play in securing Canada's ongoing economic recovery. 

Canada's continued economic recovery will be stimulated by the private sector, and the reduction of red tape is one way the Government of Canada is making it easier for small businesses to invest and create jobs.