The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) has taken an active part in the Government of Quebec’s regulatory consultations related to the issue of the right to repair in the automobile sector.

Quebec is currently the leading province on the matter, having adopted a law (Bill 21) in the fall of 2023 promoting the right to repair and protecting consumers against planned obsolescence, while supporting durability, repairability, and maintenance of goods. This law is scheduled to come into effect on October 5, 2025.

The draft regulation under discussion is one of the most significant resulting from this legislation. It focuses on access to tools available for vehicle repair and maintenance and aims to limit the exceptions that allow automobile manufacturers to restrict access to the data needed for the repair, maintenance, and replacement of vehicle parts.

Although this progress in Quebec represents a significant victory and other provinces are looking to follow suit, federal legislation remains the best solution to ensure a uniform and fair framework for the entire automobile industry in Canada. That is why it is crucial to continue defending this cause at the national level.

AIA Canada broadly supports the spirit of the draft regulation and welcomes the progress it represents. However, the association recommends:

• Increased vigilance regarding the definition of reasonable timelines and costs for access to repair tools and data.

• Vigilance to ensure that cars remain included in any regulation implementing the law.

• An explicit guarantee that diagnostic and repair information belong to vehicle owners and must be accessible to independent repairers.

• Strict limitation of the exceptions cited to restrict repairability, with a requirement for detailed justification.

• Maintenance of the October 5, 2025, effective date without any delay.

AIA invites you to visit MarcheSecondaireVote.ca, an online platform designed to help you easily send an email to your federal candidates and make your voice heard ahead of election day on April 28. Your engagement is key to securing the future of the right to repair in Canada.

AIA also encourages you to share this link with your staff, franchisees, and colleagues in the industry. Ensuring a strong and united voice from the entire vehicle maintenance and repair sector will be essential to obtaining federal legislation on the right to repair. Every email sent strengthens our collective impact.