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Some MPs concerned as feds plan to allow cabinet to exempt entities from certain laws
The government argues new powers will boost innovation and economic growth, while critics warn of risks to transparency, rights, and oversight in regulatory exemptions.
- Members of Parliament raised concerns about a clause in the omnibus budget implementation bill, reported Feb. 12, 2026, that would let federal ministers exempt entities from non‑criminal laws.
- The Treasury Board says exemptions would be allowed only if deemed in the public's interest, with similar sandboxes used at Transport Canada and Health Canada since 2019, Ali said.
- The bill says a minister need not consider exemption requests, which may last three years with a one-time extension, and must ensure resources and plans to manage public-health, safety and environmental risks.
- Critics say the clause risks conflicts of interest and weak oversight as opposition MPs and dozens of advocacy groups warn it threatens transparency, rights, health, and safety protections.
- Seen internationally, officials say sandboxes are a familiar regulatory tool; Treasury Board officials said all other G7 countries use them and Canada has limited prior use in two departments.
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Some MPs alarmed by plan to allow cabinet to exempt entities from certain laws
OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament are slamming the Liberal government's plan to give new powers to cabinet to temporarily exempt individuals or corporations from some federal laws.
·Cambridge, Canada
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Some MPs concerned as feds plan to allow cabinet to exempt entities from certain laws
OTTAWA — Some members of Parliament are slamming the Liberal government’s plan to give new powers to cabinet to exempt individuals or corporations from some federal laws. The exemptions are being referred to as “regulatory sandboxes” and are contained in a clause in the government’s omnibus budget implementation bill, currently being debated at a House […]
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