US EditionManitoba Introduces Right-to-Repair Bill to Expand Consumer Repair Options
Bill 15 requires suppliers to provide parts, tools, software, and manuals to consumers and independent repair shops, aiming to reduce repair costs and expand choices, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Public Service Delivery Minister Mintu Sandhu introduced Bill 15, the Consumer Protection Amendment Act, mandating that suppliers make parts, tools, software, and manuals accessible to consumers for purchased goods.
- Drawing from Quebec's right-to-repair law and federal Copyright Act provisions, the legislation stems from Sandhu's personal experience when independent garages lacked software to repair his truck, forcing him to visit a dealership.
- Keystone Agricultural Producers president Jill Verwey welcomed the move, noting that farm repair costs often run into thousands of dollars and controlling expenses is an important step for producers.
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Manitoba introduces right to repair framework
Manitoba has introduced right to repair legislation that would set a sector‑by‑sector framework for access to repair information and parts, a move the Automotive Industries Association of Canada says will strengthen consumer choice and support independent repair businesses across the province. Through Bill 15, the Consumer Protection Amendment Act, the province proposes regulations to be developed by sector after future stakeholder engagement. T…
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Manitoba bill would ban suppliers from keeping repair parts private
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government introduced what's known as a right-to-repair bill Wednesday, aimed at ensuring consumers have options when they need to fix their vehicles, household appliances and other
Manitoba Introduces Right to Repair Legislation With Sector-by-Sector Regulatory Framework
The Government of Manitoba, Canada has introduced Right to Repair legislation that would establish a sector-by-sector regulatory framework focused on ensuring access to repair information and parts, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) announced March 12. The legislation, Bill 15, the Consumer Protection Amendment Act, does not reference any specific industry but lays …
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