Adopt metric units for commerce

AI summary

Petitioners say the government seeks to diversify Canada’s trading partners and that most countries use the metric system, arguing that alignment on weights and measures can facilitate trade. They request that the Government of Canada phase out commercial use of Schedule II units under the Weights and Measures Act (including pricing, packaging, advertising, billing, and measurement devices), phase out Schedule II units in federal communications, digital services and procurement, and require consumer products to display Schedule I units by default. The petition text does not include a government response.

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Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada This government seeks to diversify Canada's trading partners, doubling non-U.S. exports by 2035; Polling has found strong support among Canadians for increased non-U.S. trade; The vast majority of countries use metric units as their principal measurement system for commerce; and Alignment on weights and measures can facilitate trade. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Phase out the commercial use of Schedule II units under the Weights and Measures Act, including pricing, packaging, advertising, billing, and measurement devices used in trade; 2. Phase out the use of Schedule II units in federal communications, digital services, and procurement; and 3. Require consumer products sold in Canada that display measurements to display Schedule I units by default.

Government response

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