Reducing Red Tape

April 2nd, 2010 • Regulations, Licences and Permits
Red tape is the popular term for rules and regulations, paperwork, permits and licenses that burden especially smaller businesses. Government recognizes the costs associated to this compliance.…

Self-employed? Register by April 1 for first access to maternity and other benefits.

February 23rd, 2010 • Regulations, Licences and Permits
Find out about the requirements of registering for access to maternity, parental, adoptive, sickness and compassionate care benefits for self-employed people.

Public Consultation - Labelling of Allergens on Pre-Packaged Foods

November 24th, 2009 • Regulations, Licences and Permits
The food industry and those concerned with food allergens can participate in public consultations to renew Canada's allergen labelling policy.

Changes to Employment Insurance for the Self-Employed

November 24th, 2009 • Taxes and GST, • Regulations, Licences and Permits, • Management and Operations
The self-employed could soon choose to participate in employment insurance plans for support during life's financially challenging times (birth, adoption, sickness).