{"id":61983,"date":"2026-01-31T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=61983"},"modified":"2026-01-31T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T14:00:00","slug":"op-ed-reducing-red-tape-to-get-things-done","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=61983","title":{"rendered":"Op-Ed: Reducing Red Tape to get things done"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following is an op-ed from Timothy Halman, Minister of Service Efficiency.<\/em><\/strong>

This Red Tape Awareness Week is a reminder that outdated rules don\u2019t just create frustration \u2013 they slow down the construction of homes and hospitals, delay access to care and discourage investment in industries like resource development that are essential to building a future-ready province.

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve focused on cutting through the status quo, making government work faster and better for Nova Scotians, and meeting this moment in history with the urgency it demands.

We\u2019ve reduced permitting times for mining by more than half, attracting projects that will create good jobs and position Nova Scotia to compete globally.

We\u2019ve improved half of the Province\u2019s 300 permits so decisions get made faster \u2013 meaning small businesses get answers instead of being stuck in limbo. And we\u2019re not stopping there.

By removing barriers to housing development, 14,667 new units are underway, with conditions now in place for more than 54,000 additional homes.

We\u2019re also modernizing health care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve expanded the scope of primary care services offered by pharmacists and nurse practitioners, making it easier for Nova Scotians to access care. And the launch of the One Person, One Record system at the IWK is a major step toward a provincewide platform that will eliminate duplicative processes and build on the previous work of the province to reduce the administrative burden for doctors by hundreds of thousands of hours.

Cutting red tape doesn\u2019t mean cutting corners. It means removing what\u2019s unnecessary so we can stay focused on what\u2019s essential \u2013 building homes families can afford, supporting good jobs and the industries that drive them, and improving access to care.

Now more than ever, Nova Scotians expect a government that gets things done and meets the unprecedented challenges we face head on and with our heads up.

By reducing red tape responsibly, we\u2019re delivering results and building a stronger, more resilient province for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Halman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Service Efficiency <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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