Open for Business Initiative – ORHMA Breaking Down Regulations  The ORHMA has been working with Open for Business (OFB) which is Ontario’s initiative to create faster, smarter and streamlined government-to-business services and to establish a modern system of government by year end. Following a discovery tour and meetings with stakeholders the ORHMA prepared a comprehensive report on regulatory barriers with the intention to streamline and simplify difficult processes that are currently in place preventing operator success. This initiative focuses strictly on regulations that have an opportunity for a quick win and those that can be solved without government funds.

The ORHMA and the Open for Business team have identified the following top five regulatory priorities that need attention:

• Food Safety - Issue:  Standardized Food Premise Inspection Reporting Programs
• Food Safety - Issue: Standardized Food Handler Training and Certification programs
• Beverage Alcohol - Issue: Ontario operators are restricted in marketing to consumers a one price travel package option to promote all-inclusive pricing and be globally competitive.
• Beverage Alcohol - Issue: Ontario liquor licensees are currently prohibited from providing complimentary beverage alcohol.
• Inspections - Issue: The typical inspection model employed in Ontario is one of strict enforcement.

• Regulator’s Code of Practice: Integrity in Pursuit of Compliancey  

 
Related Articles and Updates:

• Open For Business eBulletin - June 16, 2011