Consumer Rights: Québec Enforces Mandatory "Warranty of Good Working Order"

Effective October 5, 2026, Québec became the first jurisdiction in Canada—and one of the first in North America—to legally enforce a statutory Warranty of Good Working Order under Bill 29 (An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods). The landmark law establishes mandatory, no-cost repair guarantees ranging from 3 to 6 years on common household appliances and personal electronics, fully funded by manufacturers and r