The partnership between the WCB of Nova Scotia and the CCRA means businesses can spend less time learning new rules and processes. The WCB adopted many of the CCRA's rules and definitions, aligned its payment dates and frequencies with those of the CCRA, and modified forms and processes to resemble the CCRA's. Because employers registered with the WCB also make payroll deductions to the CCRA, they are already familiar with the new APP process. In addition, the new APP contributes to fairness for employers because they comply with registration and payment requirements through the same channels. This makes it easier and more likely that businesses will meet their obligations.
All businesses expect their competitors to comply with government requirements equally.
The similarities between the CCRA and WCB programs also allow payroll service providers and payroll software developers to be more competitive. They can re-use the same processes for both CCRA and WCB accounts when providing services or developing products for their clients. The CCRA is currently developing new co-operative relationships with a number of provincial governments and agencies throughout Canada to bring additional service and efficiency improvements, and increased competitiveness, to the business community. The WCB is also actively seeking ways to improve the services it provides to its stakeholders. The APP and NSBR are only two of the many projects currently underway by the WCB as part of its Long-term Business Plan.