Right to Repair Legislation in Canada-Webinar Recording

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The webinar discussed the right to repair in Canada, which is gaining traction as an important issue. The discussion centered around the legislative agenda in Canada and the potential impacts on various sectors, including the heavy equipment industry. The speakers emphasized the need to ensure that the equipment industry is protected and exempted from any right to repair legislation. They highlighted the safety, environmental, intellectual, and liability concerns associated with granting unfettered access to source codes and allowing modifications to emission systems and safety mechanisms. The speakers also discussed the current state of right to repair legislation in Canada, including specific bills that have been introduced at the federal and provincial levels. They stressed the importance of engaging with elected officials and educating them on the potential impacts of right to repair on the equipment industry. The speakers urged attendees to reach out to their local members of Parliament to voice their concerns and ensure that the industry is adequately represented in the legislative process. Overall, the webinar emphasized the need for proactive advocacy to protect the interests of the equipment industry and prevent any detrimental effects from right to repair legislation.

Keywords

right to repair

Canada

legislative agenda

heavy equipment industry

safety concerns

environmental concerns

intellectual concerns

liability concerns