diff --git a/distros/build-ros-package/default.nix b/distros/build-ros-package/default.nix
index ebc2fed1d4..75f6f510b1 100644
--- a/distros/build-ros-package/default.nix
+++ b/distros/build-ros-package/default.nix
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 (if buildType == "ament_python" then pythonPackages.buildPythonPackage
 else stdenv.mkDerivation) (args // {
   inherit doCheck dontWrapQtApps;
-  strictDeps = true;
 
   # Disable warnings that cause "Log limit exceeded" errors on Hydra in lots of
   # packages that use Eigen