EDMONTON – Alberta’s snipping efforts have garnered it the Golden Scissors Award from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
The group cited Alberta Labour and Immigration for the Labour Mobility Act as the reason for the award.
“I want to thank the CFIB for this award,” said Tyler Shandro, labour and immigration minister, in a release. “Alberta’s government is continuously looking at ways to reduce the regulatory burden for Albertans and job creators. The Labour Mobility Act removes barriers and makes it easier for certified professional workers to come live and work in our province. By encouraging these professionals to move here, it helps get Albertans back into jobs and grows and diversifies our economy.”
Passed in late 2021, the act eliminates credentialing barriers and allows skilled, certified professional workers from across Canada to get jobs in Alberta regardless of where in the country they received their professional credentials.
According to the province, more than 21 per cent of regulatory burden has been cut since 2019. Officials added they believe it has resulted in savings of more than $1.2 billion.
“These changes will help Alberta’s job creators meet their labour market needs with skilled professionals to further diversify our economy,” said the province in a statement.
Earlier this week, Alberta’s government declared Red Tape Reduction Week in the province.
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