Welcome to the Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative website

This website is designed to inform Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small business stakeholders about the federal government's efforts to reduce the cost of complying with government regulations.

The Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative (PBRI) is a public–private sector partnership aimed at reducing the costs of paperwork and regulatory compliance for small businesses, making it easier for them to do business in Canada and around the world.

To find out more about the PBRI, please click on the items listed on the left-hand side menu.