Quebec municipality reimburses citizens for household appliance repairs
Residents of Magog, Que., can now be partially reimbursed for repairs to their kitchen appliances, cell phones and solar panels.
The program, designed to encourage eco-responsible consumption, improved upon the town’s subsidy for personal hygiene articles launched in 2022.
Magog citizens can claim half of the repair cost for small and large appliances, up to $150 per year.
In 2024, the federal government launched consultations on the right to repair for household appliances and electronic devices.
Saskatchewan is currently conducting a consultation on the right to repair as a component of farmers’ autonomy.
However, two main challenges must be addressed. First, citizens must have access to repairers; repair cafés are an interesting solution.
Second, the products must be reparable. Quebec passed a law in 2023 promoting the durability, repairability, and maintenance of goods and came into effect in October 2025. However, retailers say they’re overwhelmed by the complexity of storing all the spare parts needed for repairs.
Ontario tried to pass right-to-repair legislation in 2019.
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