Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors introduced legislation last week that would have removed a restriction preventing novice motorists from driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
At first, he defended the legislation, saying it was needed to remove a restriction that is inconvenient for young drivers, especially in rural regions.
But Trevors reversed course today, saying the government would not proceed with the bill after hearing concerns about it.
The legislation sparked uproar from MADD Canada and the Canadian Automobile Association who said it would have put driver safety at risk.
