diff --git a/awx/main/access.py b/awx/main/access.py
index f2f1f72367..08a2c3e377 100644
--- a/awx/main/access.py
+++ b/awx/main/access.py
@@ -985,8 +985,6 @@ class ProjectUpdateAccess(BaseAccess):
 
     @check_superuser
     def can_cancel(self, obj):
-        if not obj.can_cancel:
-            return False
         if self.user == obj.created_by:
             return True
         # Project updates cascade delete with project, admin role descends from org admin