In Quebec, the “Act to protect consumers against planned obsolescence” will require appliance manufacturers to offer a performance warranty for their products. For many companies, this is unacceptable.
Beyond legal action, major appliance retailers have launched a fear campaign in recent months. In the province’s mainstream media—especially in Quebecor outlets, which is a business partner of Tanguay—readers were met with alarmist headlines predicting 30% price hikes for appliances.
It’s a lie. If they believed they can sell for 30% more they would have already done so. Remember, prices are set by the seller to whatever the market would bear. Costs are kept as low as possible.
It’s a lie. If they believed they can sell for 30% more they would have already done so. Remember, prices are set by the seller to whatever the market would bear. Costs are kept as low as possible.