Canada's "smart regulation"

In a move toward what some call "deep integration" (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) with the U.S., the External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation is proposing a move toward a new "regulatory strategy", a move that would place us more in line with U.S. policies. Here's a sample excerpt from their press release: "A key irritant for industry is the proliferation of minor differences between Canadian and American regulations, given an increasingly integrated North American market." As far as I'm aware, we're still two separate countries... or did I miss something?

Environmentalists, consumer advocates and many other groups would be well advised to keep on top of developments here.