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Hardeman Makes Licence Modernization Announcement in Ayr

Tuesday, 16 April 2019 11:16

The MPP for Oxford County and Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman was in Ayr yesterday morning.

AYR - The MPP for Oxford County and Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs Ernie Hardeman was in Ayr yesterday. 

Hardeman was the FS Partners business to speak about licence modernization, which was announced in last week's Ontario budget. 

"I've heard from farmers and agriculture sector leaders who say the licence forms are too complicated, too time consuming and that there are too many fees. On top of that, they said some licence's simply duplicate federal and municipal ones. That's inefficient and doesn't make sense. It's why we are looking at ways to improve and streamline licensing so farmers and processors can spend less time on paperwork and focus on growing their businesses and supporting good jobs."

Hardeman says the Government is working to modernize the license and certification process to reduce red tape. 

"Forms, renewal periods, processing times and fees all vary across the more than 20 licence, permit and certification programs OMAFRA delivers. The government will identify ways to modernize licensing and certification processes to reduce regulatory burden, while maintaining standards to keep Ontario workers and families safe and healthy." 

This is all part of the government's Open for Business Action plan that includes a target to reduce regulatory red tape affecting businesses by 25 per cent.

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