Grain Growers of Canada Celebrates Passage of Right-to-Repair Legislation
MEDIA STATEMENT
(OTTAWA, ON – November 1, 2024) Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) applauds the passage of Bills C-244 and C-294, an important step forward and significant victory for Canadian farmers. After years of advocacy, these bills provide farmers the ability to repair their own equipment, ensuring the continued functionality of the advanced technology essential to modern agriculture.
GGC extends its gratitude to the Members of Parliament and Senators who supported these bills, and especially to MPs Wilson Miao and Jeremy Patzer, along with Senators Colin Deacon and Leo Housakos, for their dedicated sponsorship and guidance of this legislation through Parliament.
With Bill C-244 amending the Copyright Act, farmers will now have access to crucial diagnostic software needed to repair sophisticated machinery, from tractors to combines and sprayers. Similarly, Bill C-294, also amending the Copyright Act, facilitates the interoperability of parts and equipment, enhancing farm productivity and efficiency. Together, these Bills enshrine the right to repair, helping farmers manage their operations sustainably and independently.
As we celebrate this federal achievement, we call on provinces to consider similar measures to address the specific needs of grain producers in their jurisdictions.
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For more information:
Hana Sabah
Communications Manager
P: (514) 834-8841
E: hana@graingrowers.ca