Notice
The online consultation period ended on September 26, 2024, and the survey is now closed. Thank you to all who participated in this online engagement.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold roundtable discussions with representatives from a range of consumer and industry stakeholders this fall. Additionally, and as part of this consultation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will hold targeted roundtable discussions focused on interoperability and farm equipment, and the distinct considerations related to this product category of repairability.
Please contact isrighttorepair-ledroitalareparationsi@ised-isde.gc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
Background
Right to repair is a concept which aims to give consumers greater choice over, and information on, the repair options for certain products they buy. This may include authorized repairs performed by the manufacturer of a product or an authorized repairer; the ability to use an independent repairer without voiding the warranty of a product; or self-repair done by a consumer. Right to repair or repairability policies or approaches can take on many different forms and target different outcomes, including supporting a circular economy.
Budget 2024 announced the Government of Canada's intention to launch consultations to support the development of a repairability policy or approach for home appliances and consumer electronics.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is collaborating with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) on this consultation.
Consultation purpose
In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada committed to launch consultations on right to repair for home appliances and consumer electronics with a focus on durability, repairability, and interoperability. This consultation seeks to gather feedback from Canadians to help inform policy direction, including the policy levers to improve Canadians' ability to repair a range of consumer products.
Consultation document
Read the Right to Repair Consultation Document.
What is next
Following the online consultation, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a number of roundtable discussions with representatives from a range of consumer and industry stakeholders
Additionally, and as part of this consultation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will hold targeted roundtable discussions focused on interoperability and farm equipment, and the distinct considerations related to this product category of repairability.
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Get in touch
If you have any questions or require assistance, please email us: isrighttorepair-ledroitalareparationsi@ised-isde.gc.ca.