Lobbying from large technology companies including Apple and Panasonic killed the bill, according to Liberal MPP Michael Coteau, who proposed the law. It would have forced companies to provide repair manuals and sell individual parts, allowing customers to fix their own devices instead of paying manufacturers or their partners to do so. (Vice)

Talking point: There is a growing global push to institute right-to-repair laws. Eighteen U.S. states are considering them, and Europe has passed legislation for televisions, fridges and washing machines. But the movement is being met by industry backlash, with Apple playing a leading role. As iPhone sales decline, Apple has been moving aggressively to shore up ancillary businesses like device repair. In California, an Apple representative met with lawmakers to tell them people trying to fix their iPhones could hurt themselves by puncturing the lithium battery. Earlier this week, the bill’s sponsor pulled the legislation. Apple is also making peace with rival tech giants like Amazon to try and bring more repairs in-house.