Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods comes into force

MONTREAL - A new Quebec law came into effect Sunday aimed at protecting consumers against products intentionally designed with shorter lifespans while ensuring they have the information needed to repair and maintain goods they buy.

Quebec's so-called "right-to-repair" law, part of the province's amendments to its consumer protection law, will require retailers and manufacturers to disclose whether replacement parts and repair services are available and maintenance information is made clear ahead of a sale.

The provisions were passed unanimously by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against planned obsolescence — the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product — and to promote durability, repairability and maintenance of goods.

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