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Canada’s government seeks to let ministers temporarily exempt entities from most laws via "regulatory sandboxes," sparking debate over rule of law and oversight.
Canadian MPs are raising concerns over a provision in the government’s omnibus budget bill that would let cabinet ministers temporarily exempt individuals or corporations from most federal laws—excluding the Criminal Code and Conflict of Interest Act—through so-called “regulatory sandboxes.” The move, aimed at boosting innovation and economic growth, allows ministers to bypass regulations if they believe it serves the public interest, with exemptions lasting up to three years and possibly extended once.
Critics, including opposition MPs and civil society groups, warn it could undermine the rule of law, weaken public safety and environmental protections, and enable arbitrary decisions without transparency or oversight.
The government points to similar tools used since 2019 at Transport and Health Canada and notes all other G7 nations use such exemptions.
The clause remains under review by a House of Commons committee as of February 12, 2026.
El gobierno de Canadá busca permitir a los ministros eximir temporalmente a las entidades de la mayoría de las leyes a través de "cajas de arena reguladoras", provocando un debate sobre el estado de derecho y la supervisión.