Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) last week launched a public consultation to help inform the federal government’s development of a “right to repair” policy aimed at giving Canadian consumers greater choice and information on repair options for certain products they buy.
The consultation is focused on durability, repairability and interoperability for home appliances and consumer electronics.
ISED wants public feedback on a number of questions including: which home appliances and consumer electronics should be in scope in a federal repairability policy; what considerations do individuals have — whether they are primarily a manufacturer, repairer or consumer — related to the repairability, interoperability and durability of home appliances or consumer electronics; what further actions could the Canadian government undertake to strengthen the repairability, interoperability and durability of these products; what are individuals’ views on a preferred approach to further advancing a repairability policy in Canada; what considerations do they have in relation to a federal policy approach for Canada; and are there any considerations that have been missed or elements that should be explored further when addressing this topic?
Interested parties have until Sept. 26 to participate in the online consultation.
Screenshot of Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne
