This whole "methodological rigour" argument feels like an expensive way to complicate something pretty clear.
When you add a bunch of new rules, the minimum cost of entry goes up, and fewer small outfits can afford to start.
It's a low-cost observation that compliance burdens choke out innovation, not some deep mystery needing a study.
For example, if every small app developer in Quebec had to hire a lawyer for every minor update, you'd see way fewer apps.