Bill C-267
Report stage · Commons
National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act
This bill would create a national framework to make electronic products and home appliances last longer, likely through durability standards, repairability requirements, or manufacturer obligations.
Sponsor · Abdelhaq Sari
What it means for you
Canadians could expect their phones, appliances, and electronics to be built to last longer and be easier to repair, potentially saving money and reducing waste.
The debate · 6 points
Supporters say
- The bill sets a national framework for product durability and repairability, which would reduce the costs Canadians face when appliances and electronics break down early.
- It builds on recent federal changes, including 2024 Competition Act amendments on access to parts and repair information, by bringing these measures together in one framework.
- It would set minimum national standards that other provinces could build on, and it would not limit stronger provincial laws such as Quebec's.
Critics say
- The bill contains no concrete requirements, timelines or enforcement measures. It only sets out a framework to be developed later, so consumers would not gain a meaningful right to repair right away.
- Stronger action should be taken now, with specific rules on parts availability, software updates, battery replacement and a durability rating, rather than postponing these measures to a later stage.
- The bill's scope is too narrow. Critics say it should include vehicles, farm equipment and medical devices, since repair of these products is increasingly tied to software and restricted diagnostic data.
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