Bill S-4
2nd reading · Commons
An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act
Bill S-4 amends the Energy Efficiency Act to give the federal government more flexibility in how it sets and enforces energy efficiency standards for products sold in Canada.
Sponsor · Hon. Pierre Moreau
What it means for you
The federal government would have greater power to update energy efficiency rules for appliances and other products without going through the full legislative process each time.
The debate · 6 points
Supporters say
- Bill S-4 would let future rules require appliances and electronics to last longer, which could cut replacement costs for households.
- Longer-lasting products keep valuable materials in use, supporting a circular economy and reducing waste.
- Adding durability to energy efficiency law creates a single federal framework and a consistent definition across related bills.
Critics say
- Adding a federal durability framework on top of existing provincial right-to-repair laws risks duplication, conflicting rules and confusion for consumers and businesses.
- Bill S-4 leaves key details to later and requires consultation with provinces and consumer groups but not with manufacturers, who know how products are built and repaired.
- Canada-specific durability rules could raise prices and reduce product choice by diverging from the integrated North American appliance market.
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