Prohibition on Planned Obsolescence
In essence, the bill prohibits any technique aimed at reducing the operating life of a product, known as planned obsolescence. It bans the manufacturing, sale, or lease of goods with a definite obsolescence time.
Warranty of Good Working Order
Quebec Bill 29 introduces a new legal warranty of good working order for certain prescribed goods, including household appliances and consumer electronics like televisions, computers, and video game consoles. Thus, manufacturers and merchants must disclose information about this warranty to consumers. If a product fails during the warranty period, the consumer can request a repair, replacement, or refund.