List Your Equipment For Free  /  Seller Login

Associated Equipment Distributor's Former Chairman Craig Drury Urges Senate to Reconsider Broad Approach to Right to Repair

Craig Drury, former AED chairman, urges Senate to reconsider broad approach to right to repair in testimony on Bill C244. Emphasizes existing customer repair rights but warns bill could allow dangerous equipment modifications. Concerns over environmental impact and safety. Bill previously approved by House of Commons.

Thu October 10, 2024 - National Edition
AED


AED logo

On Oct. 9, Craig Drury, vice president of operations at Vermeer Canada and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2021 chairman, testified on behalf of the association before the Senate of Canada's Banking, Commerce and the Economy Committee during a hearing on Bill C244, an Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair).

Drury explained to the committee that equipment industry customers currently have the right to repair and dealers make available diagnostic tools, repair information, parts and remote customer support.

"Idle equipment means lost time and money, so it's in our best interest to keep machines running — whether that's through our service technicians, the customer or third-party providers." Drury said.

"Nearly every repair can be completed by the customer or an independent repair company without needing a dealer service technician."

However, Drury argued, Bill C-244 goes well-beyond repairs and would enable the modification of equipment. Discussing the consequences of allowing unfettered access to embedded software, he cited the industry's environmental and safety concerns.

"Bill C-244 would allow unrestricted access to circumvent these important functions with dangerous consequences," said Drury. "Anyone would have the ability to disable emissions controls that protect the environment and safety features that protect technicians, operators and the public."

Bill C-244 was approved by the House of Commons last year.

For more information, visit, https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/BANC/44-1




Today's top stories

'Machinery Pete' Interviews Jack Lyon On RFD TV

Case Construction Equipment Supports Team Rubicon Hurricane Helene, Milton Relief

Caltrans' Fix50 Mobility Project Still on Schedule

John Deere Commemorates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation

H.A. DeHart & Son Celebrates 140 Years in Business

VIDEO: KEMROC Expands; Plans to Increase Nationwide Presence

VIDEO: Milton Rents Hosts Event at New Facility in Syracuse, N.Y.

In Mobile, Ala., Work Set to Begin On Submarine Plant, Airport Access Road


 







39.95234 \\ -75.16379 \\ Fort Washington \\ PA