Wood stove ban: “Give us a break”

The regulation banning the use of wood stoves in Quebec continues to provoke many reactions. Also, industry representatives met with Mayor Bruno Marchand today.

• Read more: In Quebec, the use of stoves and fireplaces has been banned since Wednesday

“What surprised us was the speed [avec laquelle la loi a été mise en place]”, declares Mark Murphy, President and CEO of stove manufacturer SBI.

However, Mr. Murphy says his company “can change anything.”

The CEO of SBI said that if the regulations had banned petrol cars in a gap of one year, parallel to the automobile transition, “there would not have been a manufacturer who could have adapted within 12 months.

“Give us a break,” said Mr. Murphy asks. It's the same for us.”

“We will try to support them”

The ban, which was in effect from midnight on Wednesday, will be lifted on Friday morning. The measurement lasted for 42 hours.

This information was confirmed by the Mayor of Quebec on Thursday afternoon.

The latter says he is satisfied with the applicability of the regulation, as data on air quality has greatly improved.

Among the specifics of this new regulation, adopted last December, is a ban on residents installing ambient fireplaces starting January 1.

Their use will be recommended from 2030 onwards.

“We will try to support them,” however Mr. Marchant promised.

Quebec's mayor says the issue has left him with a dilemma.

The city immediately implements a new ordinance that restricts wood-burning stoves and promises to “promote economic development.” [les manufacturiers] Or we give them time, but in that time, have greater effects on health.

According to comments collected by TVA Nouvelles, the meeting between the producers and the mayor of Quebec was constructive. Both parties aim to improve air quality.

However, manufacturers would like to have better communication with the administration of the provincial capital.