We have seen many positive examples of governments helping people and businesses by loosening restrictions. A new poll shows most Canadians want these measures to stay
After COVID-19 hit Canada, governments across the country started to allow restaurants and pubs to sell alcohol with delivery and takeout orders. Many provinces also started to allow doctors to videoconference with patients.
But nonetheless, we have seen many positive examples of governments of all political stripes helping people and businesses by loosening restrictions and simplifying their own service provision. In other words, getting out of the way and not complicating matters with bureaucratic morass. We spoke with Brett Hogan, a pub owner from Prince Edward Island , just after his province allowed pubs and restaurants to sell alcohol with takeout orders this past April: “Our sales were up 30 per cent this weekend … and we were able to hire one more person on.”
One can see how videoconferencing would also be a hit with Canadians living in rural communities. Instead of driving, say, for an hour to visit a doctor or specialist in a nearby city, a patient might be able to videoconference instead — saving time, money and even reducing their emissions. One option to ensure government regulations stay up-to-date and are responsive to the public’s needs would be to establish permanent red tape review committees. Such committees could meet regularly with the public and constantly work towards updating regulations. Alberta already has an associate minister of red tape reduction.
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