Quebec Law to Promote the Sustainability of Goods Come Into Force

Ovens are on display at a Lowe's store in Atlanta. (Photo AP archives/David Goldman）

Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today.

The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote durability, repairability and maintenance of goods.