Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today.
The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote durability, repairability and maintenance of goods.
In Quebec, it is now prohibited to sell goods whose normal operating life has been deliberately limited.
The provincial government says as early as the shopping stage, consumers will need information about whether parts and information needed to repair or maintain their goods are available to help make a choice at the time of purchase….