2002/03 Annual Service Plan Report Ministry of Provincial Revenue

Deregulation

During the fiscal year 2002/03, more forms have been eliminated, changed or combined underlining the ministry's ongoing effort to streamline and simplify tax administration. As part of its contribution to the government-wide deregulation commitment, the ministry has achieved its target (1,000 reductions) by eliminating 1,245 regulatory requirements. The ministry will continue to review forms in an effort to reduce the amount of information requested of the taxpayer. Additionally, the ministry will look for opportunities to consolidate forms to minimize the number of forms and review regulations to existing statutes to identify opportunities to eliminate outdated provisions and reduce regulatory requirements.