In short
- Trading in goods with planned obsolescence is prohibited (s. 227.0.4).
- Since October 5, 2025: parts, repair services and information available for a reasonable time.
- Since October 5, 2026: warranty of good working order for 14 items.
- The law also includes measures for cars and a universal charger.
Planned obsolescence is banned
Section 227.0.4 of the Consumer Protection Act provides that no one may, by any means, trade in goods for which obsolescence is planned. The manufacturer of such goods is deemed to trade in them. Obsolescence is planned when goods are subject to a technique meant to reduce their normal working life.
The right to repair
Since October 5, 2025, the repairability rules have been in force:
- Replacement parts, repair services and the information needed for maintenance or repair must be available for a reasonable time.
- Parts must be offered at a reasonable price and be installable with commonly available tools.
- The merchant and the manufacturer must indicate whether parts are available. A manufacturer can opt out of the obligation if it clearly says so before the sale: read that notice before you buy.
The warranty of good working order
Since October 5, 2026, 14 new items have a warranty of 3 to 6 years, parts and labour. It's the most visible measure of Bill 29. See the lengths.
Other measures
- Cars: a warranty of good working order for certain used vehicles, “lemon law” protection and an inspection before the end of a lease. CAA-Québec explains them in its guide (in French).
- Universal charger: the law allows standards to be imposed so the same charger works with several devices.
Key dates
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2023 | Act assented to (S.Q. 2023, c. 21) |
| October 5, 2025 | Rules on parts, repair and information |
| October 5, 2026 | Warranty of good working order for the 14 items |
The Office de la protection du consommateur presents all the measures on its page about the law (in French).
Frequently asked questions
How do I prove an item has planned obsolescence?
It's hard for a consumer alone. If you suspect such a practice, report it to the OPC. For your item, the warranty of good working order is often a simpler remedy.
The manufacturer refuses to sell me a part. Is that allowed?
Since October 5, 2025, replacement parts must be available for a reasonable time, unless the manufacturer clearly announced otherwise before the sale. Check with the OPC.
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- Manufacturer or legal warrantyThe 4 warranties, explained
Updated October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Official source: Office de la protection du consommateur.