Apple has announced that two of its key repair initiatives are now being extended to Canada, giving customers and independent providers greater access to official parts, tools, and repair support. This move follows Apple’s broader push to improve repairability and expand customer choice in recent years.
The expansion covers both the Self Service Repair program and the Independent Repair Provider program. Self Service Repair allows customers to purchase genuine Apple parts and tools, as well as access repair manuals, for a wide range of Apple devices including iPhone, Mac, and some recent accessories. Meanwhile, the Independent Repair Provider program provides small businesses and repair shops with access to the same parts, diagnostics, and resources available to Apple Authorized Service Providers.
By bringing these programs to Canada, Apple is enabling more options for customers who prefer to fix their own devices or use trusted local repair services. The Self Service Repair store in Canada will offer parts for iPhone models starting from iPhone 12, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Apple silicon, and additional devices as they are added over time. This is the same scope that Apple has rolled out in other supported regions, reflecting a gradual but consistent approach.
For Canadian independent repair providers, the program opens the door to official repair certification without requiring Apple Authorized Service Provider status, which has traditionally been limited to larger businesses. Shops that join will be able to purchase Apple parts and tools at the same price as Apple Authorized Service Providers and get access to repair training and resources.
Apple first launched Self Service Repair in the United States in 2022 and gradually expanded to parts of Europe and Asia. Canada becomes one of the latest countries to benefit, highlighting Apple’s commitment to making repair support more accessible. The move also comes amid growing global attention to right-to-repair legislation, which has pressured tech companies to open up repair processes and make device ownership more sustainable.
For customers, this means more flexibility in how they maintain and repair their Apple devices. While Apple Stores and authorized providers remain the recommended option for most users, the expansion of these programs offers more choice, especially for technically skilled individuals and smaller businesses. It also strengthens Apple’s repair ecosystem by ensuring that genuine parts and reliable tools are available outside of its retail network.
The Canadian rollout underscores Apple’s evolving strategy around repair and sustainability. By balancing customer empowerment with quality control, the company aims to extend product lifecycles while protecting the integrity of its hardware and software ecosystem.
