Opt-out (politics)
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In politics, an opt out is when one level of government can decline or refuse to be part of a program designed by another level of government.
[edit] Usage
The term is used in both Canada and European Union, where it has roughly the same meaing. In both cases it refers to lower levels of government choosing not to participate in a program implemented by a higher level.
[edit] Canada
In Canadian usage opting out refers to a province's right to withdraw from federal programs. Debate often revolves aroung the question of compensation for provinces that choose to opt-out.
[edit] European Union
Opt-outs in the European Union refers to areas of EU law that certain member states have not implemented.
