Red Tape to Smart Tape
In September 2002, IPAC Research held a major conference on regulatory innovation. Below we provide the conference program with links to the PowerPoint presentations of many of the key presenters.
“RED TAPE” TO “SMART TAPE”
Fostering Regulatory Innovation in The 21st Century
September 25 - 27, 2002, Toronto, Canada
Hilton Hotel
Fostering Regulatory Innovation in The 21st Century
September 25 - 27, 2002, Toronto, Canada
Hilton Hotel
An international conference to examine how innovative thinking and technology leads to new, more effective approaches to regulation – “Smart Tape” – to achieve the essential objectives of security, service and competitiveness. The sessions described below examine these three topics. The “A” strand examines “security”. The “B” strand examines issues in “government service” and the “C” strand focuses on “competitiveness”.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Tuesday, September 24, 2002
15:00 - 17:30 Registration Hilton Hotel Foyer
18:00 - 21:00 Reception, Legislative Building
Introduction: Alphonsus Faour, President, IPAC
Speaker: Hon. James Flaherty, Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation
Day 1
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
7:00 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:30 Welcome: Stefan Dupré, Conference Co-chair
9:30 - 10:15 Opening Keynote Speaker
Introduction: Steven Gilchrist, Chair, Ontario Red Tape Commission
Malcolm Sparrow, Harvard University
"Visualizing the Regulatory Landscape: Which Way to Move, and Why?"
Regulatory and enforcement agencies around the world are gravitating towards a renewed appreciation of their core missions--i.e. the identification and mitigation of important risks to society. Some are driven to this by industry's complaints about red tape; others by a desire to understand the role of, and place for, innovation; and some by the imperative to ditch traditional bean-counting in favor of results that actually count.
10:15 - 10:45 Networking Break
10:45 - 12:15 Concurrent Sessions
Session A: New Approaches in Protecting the Food Supply
Cutting edge regulatory and non-regulatory approaches are being used to ensure the safety of the food system.
Chair: Bert Johnson, MPP, Member, Ontario Red Tape Commission
Speakers:
Brad McKay, VP, Parmalat; and President, Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Albert Chambers, Consultant-“On Farm Food Safety”, Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Greg Orriss, VP-Operations, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Session B: New Approaches to Multi-Government Regulation
There are benefits for clients of government when the various orders coordinate the development and delivery of their regulatory services.
Chair: Michael Jordan, Accenture
Speakers:
Ian MacDonald and Mark MacDonald, “The Comité international des poids et mesures Mutual Recognition Arrangement” (KPMG)
Michael Bourassa, Manager, Standards Governance, Standards Council of Canada
Tom Charette, Manager-Member Services, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Session C: Regulation to Improve Innovation in the New Economy
All governments are challenged to balance innovation needs and protecting society. Topics include biotechnology, hi-tech, and communications.
Chair: Barbara Miller, DM, Ontario Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation
Speakers:
Tom Gottlieb, Vice-President-Licensing, Versa Systems
Terry Medley, Vice-President-Global Regulatory Affairs, Dupont
Mark Poznansky, CEO, Robarts Research Institute
12:30 - 13:45 Luncheon
Introduction: IPAC President
Rolf Alter, OECD
“The Regulatory Pendulum: Where Are We Now ?”
A perspective on the origins of red tape, the current state of regulatory reform and predictions on the future for “smart tape”.
14:00 - 15:30 Concurrent Sessions
Session A: New Regulatory Approaches for Environmental Protection
Innovative thinking is leading to the development of new environmental protection approaches.
Chair: Bob Breeze, ADM, Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Susan Hearn, Dow Chemical Company
Ken Ogilvie, Executive Director, Pollution Probe
Keith Leggat, Director-Policy Secretariat, Alberta Environment
Session B: Outcome-Based Regulation: Are We Getting There?
A showcase session of how some governments and industries have revolutionized the approach to regulation to make it better.
Chair: Joe Spina, MPP, PA, RTC
Speakers:
Margaret Kelch, CEO, Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Otto Brodtrick, McGill University, “The Idea of Learning Legislation”
Sandy Harrison, National Energy Board, “Goal-Oriented Regulation”
Session C: New Approaches to Regulating the Financial Services Sector
Different jurisdictions are moving to new regulatory measures to ensure protection of investors and the public interest without excessive regulation.
Chair: Brian Davies, Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Speakers:
Carol Sergeant, Managing Director, Regulatory Processes and Risk, Financial Services Authority, UK
Terry Campbell, VP, Canadian Bankers Association
Paul Bourque, Senior VP, Member Regulation, Investment Dealers Association
15:30 - 16:00 Networking Break
16:00 - 17:00 Concurrent Workshops: Best Practices in Smart Tape Management
18:00 - 21:00 Dinner and Keynote Speaker
Steve Gilchrist, Co-Chair, Ontario Red Tape Secretariat
Day 2
Thursday, September 26, 2002
9:00 - 9:15 “The Conference so Far: Thoughts, Comments, Provocations”
Stefan Dupré, Prof. Emeritus, University of Toronto, Conference Co-Chair
9:15 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker
Introduction: Steve Gilchrist, MPP, RTC
Kim Binkley-Seyer, Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, State of Florida, USA
“Using Technology to Streamline Regulation”
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has become a model regulatory agency in its use state-of-the-art technology to deliver the first ever integrated licensing/permitting transaction.
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions
Session A: Innovative Regulation to Protect the Borders
Governments and industries are developing new and evolving regulatory approaches to move people and goods while protecting their borders.
Chair: Virginia West, DM, Public Safety and Security
Speakers:
John Shearer, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Robert Keyes, Senior Vice-President-International, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Marc Grégoire, ADM, Transport Canada
Session B: Lessons Learned by Regulatory Review Agencies
Different organizational structures are used around the world. What is their impact? How can they be improved?
Chair: Raminder Gill, MPP, PA, Ontario Red Tape Commission
Speakers:
George Redling, Assistant Secretary to Cabinet (Regulatory Affairs and Order in Council Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Government of Canada)
Peter Ladegaard, Regulatory Management and Reform, OECD
David Pietrusza, NY Governor’s Office of Regulatory Reform
Scot Weeres, Director, Ontario Red Tape Commission Secretariat
Session C: Regulating Corporate Governance
Governments are contemplating the nature of corporate governance as a potential area of regulation. Has this worked in the past? Can it work now?
Chair: George Cook, Chair, Insurance Bureau of Canada
Speakers:
David Beatty, Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto
Tom Caldwell, Chairman, Caldwell Securities
12:45-13:45 Luncheon
Introduction: Frank Sheehan, Co-Chair, Ontario Red Tape Commission
Speaker
Stanley I. Griffin, Insurance Bureau of Canada
“Does Regulation Hamper Competitiveness?”
14:00 - 15:30 Concurrent Sessions
Session A: Innovative Approaches to Ensuring Safe Working Environments
Effective “smart tape” approaches are being used by governments to ensure worker health and safety without burdening business.
Chair: Vic Pakalnis, Director, Ontario Ministry of Labour
Speakers:
Gerry Blanchard, Director-General, Labour, Human Resource Development Canada
Gary Visscher, Assistant Secretary, US Department of Labor
Adrian Ellis, President, International Assoc. of Labour Inspectors
"Revitalising Health and Safety in Britain - Innovation and Evaluation"
Session B: Best Practices in Improving Services to the Client: Service must be based on “smart tape” principles, not red tape.
Chair: Art Daniels, ADM, OPS Excellence and Innovation
Speakers:
Phil Wynn Owen, Director-Regulatory Impact Unit, UK Cabinet Office
Peter Wilson, Director, Informatics and Communications, Nunavut Planning Commission
Luc Bernier, Director of Research, École nationale d’administration publique
Session C: The Relationship between Competitiveness and Regulation
Session focuses on new and innovative smart tape approaches needed to regulate mature industries in the age of globalization.
Chair: Mr. George Cook, Chair, Insurance Board of Canada and CEO, Dominion Insurance of Canada
Speakers:
Gordon Peeling, President, Canadian Mining Association
Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of State for Deregulation, Government of British Columbia
Tom Atkinson, President and CEO, Market Regulation Services Inc.
15:45 - 16:00 Networking Break
16:00 - 17:00 Concurrent Workshops: Best Practices in Smart Tape Management
Day 3
Friday, September 27, 2002
9:00 - 9:15 “The Conference so Far: Thoughts, Comments, Provocations, Part II”: Stefan Dupré, Prof. Emeritus, University of Toronto, Conference Co-Chair
9:15 - 10:00 Introduction: Joseph Galimberti, Executive Director, IPAC
Keynote Speaker:
John Morrall III, Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, The White House
"Regulatory Reform in the US: Transparency and Analytical Rigor"
One “smart tape” approach to improve efficiency and effectiveness is to reduce the number of regulatory bodies. The benefits as well as the challenges of this approach are examined.
10:00 - 10:30 Networking Break
10:30 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions
Session A: The Risk-Management Approach to Regulation
The use of risk management techniques can more effectively protect the public interest while reducing red tape.
Chair: Norm Miller, MPP, PA, RTC
Speakers:
Igal Mayer, President and Chief Executive Officer, CGU Group Canada Ltd
David Cummins, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
Lawrie Savage, President, Lawrie Savage and Associates
Catherine Taylor, Director of Risk Management, TSSA
"TSSA’s risk-based approach to regulation"
Session B: Regulating Professions
Innovative approaches are being used to certify standards for a profession and to regulate the number of practitioners within a profession.
Chair: Gord Fuller, Executive Director, Certified General Accountants
Speakers:
Sharon Goldsmith, Chair, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Conference for Food Protection (CFP) Accreditation Committee
David Thibaudeau, President, Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Jan Robinson, CEO, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Session C: Innovative Approaches to Regulating the Energy Sector
The energy sector requires smart new approaches to regulation to address 21st century issues.
Chair: Bryne Purchase, DM, MOEE
Speakers:
Klaas DeGroot, President and CEO, Enwin Powerlines Ltd. and Chair of the Electricity Distributors Association
Marie Rounding, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association
Tom Adams, Executive Director, Energy Probe
12:15 - 13:30 Luncheon
Introduction: Alphonsus Faour, President, IPAC
Ali-B. Haddou-Ruiz, Federal Regulatory Improvement Commission, Mexico
“The Next Step: Building a Community of Practitioners”
The accomplishments of this conference are reviewed and a proposal made to establish further networking opportunities for smart tape practitioners.
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