The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says a survey shows farmers would benefit greatly from reduced government red tape.

CFIB vice president for Western Canada and Agri-Business, Marilynn Braun-Pollon of Regina says a survey shows 95 percent of farmers feel reduced red tape would help Canada become more competitive and innovative.

Braun-Pollon says farmers face confusing forms, poor government customer service and excessive or outdated regulations.

She suggests streamlined rules and simplified language with shorter forms.

Braun-Pollon says she is not talking about deregulation and removing important rules in place to protect Canada’s food supply.

But she says there are many unnecessary rules.

She says agencies singled out by farmers for improvement include Canada Revenue Agency, StatsCanada, Environment Canada, Service Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

She had high praise for efforts by the Saskatchewan government to reduce bureaucratic red tape in this province.