Overview

• Apple launched Self Service Repair and the Genuine Parts Distributor in Canada on August 19, letting consumers and independent shops obtain genuine components, follow official guides, use Apple Diagnostics, and rent tools.
• Canadian repair providers can buy iPhone and iPad parts via MobileSentrix, including batteries, displays, cameras, and charging ports.
• Apple offers credits for returning used parts and a toolkit rental option, yet published price checks show some DIY repairs match or exceed Apple’s in‑store estimates.
• The company says 80% of Canadians now live within a 30‑minute drive of an Apple Store, an Authorized Service Provider, or an Independent Repair Provider.
• Right‑to‑repair advocates acknowledge the access but highlight high part costs and design hurdles such as glued‑in batteries, calling for stronger repair rules.