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Known as the “Act to protect consumers against planned obsolescence and to promote durability, repairability and the maintenance of goods,” Bill 29 proposes “major advances for Quebecers, who are entitled to obtain durable, quality and repairable goods.” It was introduced by Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Quebec and Minister responsible for Consumer Protection, Simon
The governments of Canada and Quebec are working to end some of the crappiest practices in the electronics market. Both have proposed measures to crack down on things like companies' refusal to conduct device repairs and variable charging ports that force consumers to regularly buy new equipment. Such measures, the governments argue, will not only help consumers save money but also reduce electronic waste. Here's how the Canadian electronics market could change.
Known as the "Act to protect consumers against planned obsolescence and to promote durability, repairability and the maintenance of goods," Bill 29 proposes "major advances for Quebecers, who are entitled to obtain durable, quality and repairable goods." It was introduced by Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Quebec and Minister responsible for Consumer Protection, Simon
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Au Diable Vert are expanding one of Quebec’s largest protected areas on private land by nearly 200 hectares, with the addition of three newly acquired properties. These properties will consolidate a vast ecological corridor that stretches across the border to the heart of Vermont.