MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Kathy Borrelli

Conservative Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore 5 statements translated

Borrelli consistently blames the Prime Minister and Liberal policies for Canada's economic struggles, particularly the recession. She frequently brings up the impact on workers, businesses, and families, often mentioning her own riding of Windsor-Essex. However, she rarely proposes concrete solutions beyond broadly calling for less government spending and intervention.

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-12

“The Prime Minister said he would bring strength and stability. But Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. Liberal policies caused this. The Prime Minister should take responsibility, not make excuses. Does he admit his policies caused the crisis? Or will he pretend Canadians are not struggling?”

Private Members' Business

National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act

2026-06-11

“There's a bill about fixing things. It sounds nice. But if we passed it, government would grow. That bill is long and wordy. It has lots of new rules. That would make things cost more. People should get to pick what they buy. Not have the government tell us what we're allowed to have. We should remove barriers, not add more. I'll say I support families and small business. I'll complain about high costs. But I won't propose anything real. I just hope if I talk a lot, it makes me look good.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, imagine a family standing in an appliance aisle because their washing machine has broken down. They are already dealing with higher grocery bills, higher mortgages, higher rent and higher utility costs. They are looking at the price tags and trying to make the best decision for their household. One model is more expensive but may last longer. Another is more affordable and fits their budget today. That family should have the freedom to make that choice. Bill C-267, despite its good intentions, risks having Ottawa make that choice for them by creating a broad new regulatory framework that could increase costs, reduce options and make essential products less affordable for Canadians. Every single one of us gets frustrated when products break too soon, when repairs are difficult or when replacing an item seems easier than fixing it. Those concerns are real. Canadians should be able to repair the products they own, access reasonable repair options and receive clear information about the products they buy. However, the question before us is not whether durability and repairability are good things. The question is whether Bill C-267 is the right way to achieve them. On that question, Conservatives have serious concerns. Bill C-267 would require the Minister of Industry to develop a national framework on the durability and repairability of electronic products and essential home appliances offered for sale, distributed or sold in Canada, whether they are made here or imported. That framework would include measures related to minimum useful life, labelling, access to parts, tools and repair information, replacement parts, technical documentation, software support and the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers and distributors. The bill also contemplates future legislative measures, including obligations on the industry, inspection mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance. That is a very broad scope. It goes well beyond simply helping Canadians fix what they own. It opens the door to a new federal regulatory framework over a wide range of consumer products, many of which are already subject to complex supply chains, international standards, safety requirements, warranties and provincial consumer protection laws. Parliament has already taken steps in that direction through targeted right to repair legislation. In recent years, members from different parties have worked to address practical barriers that prevent Canadians from repairing the products they own. For example, in the 44th Parliament, Bill C-244, introduced by a Liberal member, addressed the issue of digital locks by allowing circumvention for the purpose of diagnosis, maintenance and repair. Also in the last Parliament, Bill C-294, introduced by a Conservative member, addressed interoperability by allowing consumers and businesses to use third party parts, systems and devices without being blocked by copyright rules. Both bills received royal assent in 2024. Those were targeted changes. They focused on removing specific legal barriers that made repair more difficult. They did not impose broad new federal product standards. They did not create a national framework for minimum product lifespans. They did not open the door to sweeping new rules on labelling, replacement parts, technical documentation and the like, and that distinction matters. Conservatives have supported practical right to repair reforms because they can empower consumers, support farmers, help small businesses and improve competition. As we consider the best policy response, we should focus on measures that remove unnecessary barriers to repair, support competition in repair markets and give consumers better information without imposing rigid top-down requirements that may not fit every product category, or even consumer need. At a time when businesses are already struggling with red tape, tariffs, supply chain pressures and weak productivity, we should not support legislation that could add new compliance costs and uncertainty. Canadians deserve products that are durable. They also deserve affordable products. They deserve repair options, but they also deserve marketplace choice. They deserve consumer protection, but—

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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-05

“Canada's economy is bad because of the Prime Minister. The government should stop cheap Chinese aluminum to protect Canadian jobs. What will the Prime Minister say to workers?”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-05-29

“I want to blame the Prime Minister for a recession. I think the government should spend less on things I don't like.”

Oral Questions

International Trade

2026-04-24

“I want you to feel bad for workers. I'm blaming you for their problems. I say you don't put workers first. I want you to tell us your secret plan.”