Right to repair movement sees progress but advocates say it's no easy fix
- Right-to-Repair advocates aim to make household items easier to fix and reduce waste, as stated by the Canadian Repair Coalition co-founders Rosborough and Centivany.
- Two federal bills, Bill C-244 and Bill C-294, were passed to allow consumers to bypass technological protection measures for repairs, according to The Canadian Press.
- Apple announced a program for Canadians to access parts and tools for self-repair of select products, but customers must pay for parts and tool rentals, as reported by Apple spokesperson Josh Zeliger.
- Advocates support a bill to amend Ontario's Consumer Protection Act to require manufacturers to provide repair manuals and parts, reflecting a growing momentum for repairability, according to Alissa Centivany.
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