Bill S-3
2nd reading · Commons
An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations
This bill updates Canada's rules for measuring weights, electricity, and gas — modernizing the technical standards and regulations that govern how these quantities are measured and inspected.
Sponsor · Hon. Pierre Moreau
What it means for you
For most Canadians, this means more accurate and up-to-date measurement standards for everyday things like utility meters and commercial scales — ensuring fairer billing and trade.
The debate · 3 points
Supporters say
- The bill modernizes the Weights and Measures Act, the federal law that sets rules for measurements and how goods are sold by weight, volume, or length.
- The bill would allow standard unit pricing, which shows the price per common unit (such as per 100 grams) so shoppers can compare products more easily. Officials found the current Act could not support this.
- Some MPs have said they will support the bill because it is a good measure in the interest of Canadians, and they have backed it as one of the government bills passed this Parliament.
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