ADAM ENGST 21 August 2025

In a press release that will likely make little difference to anyone, Apple writes:

Apple today announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair and Genuine Parts Distributor programs to Canada, providing individuals and independent repair professionals across the country broader access to the parts, tools, and manuals needed to repair Apple devices.

Given the seemingly minimal uptake of the Self Service Repair program, it’s hard to get too excited about its entry into Canada, the program’s 34th country. Even Apple isn’t all that enthused, pointing out that 80% of Canadians already live within a 30-minute drive of an Apple Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or Independent Repair Provider location.

But for those who prefer DIY repairs, deliveries should include the essential piece of repair gear made famous by the Red Green Show: duct tape. “Remember, if the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.” I have extremely fond memories of pulling in the Red Green Show from the CBC when we lived on Tiger Mountain near Seattle, high enough up to get the transmission all the way from Canada.

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