Ministers could exempt businesses from laws within ‘regulatory sandbox’ outlined in budget bill

Treasury Board Secretariat official Jenelle Power said the bill would not allow ministers to exempt people or businesses from law for 'broad policy purposes,' and there are 'strict limitations' to such legal exceptions, including time limits.

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali. Officials from TBS defended proposed legislation that would exempt corporations from certain laws and regulations if it serves the public interest.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARLO GLASS

February 4, 2026

Officials from the Treasury Board Secretariat defended proposed legislation that would exempt corporations from certain laws and regulations, saying such a mechanism would only be used by ministers if it serves the “public interest,” and spurs innovation and competitiven...

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