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Sick of products that don’t last and can’t be repaired? Quebec is trying to help
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October 1, 2025
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2:38Now PlayingStarting Oct. 5, companies that sell products in the province will have to disclose up front whether they provide replacement parts and repair services. It's part of Quebec’s Bill 29 which combats planned obsolescence, or the practice of deliberately designing products that don’t last and need to be replaced completely when they fail.
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