This petition calls on the federal government to phase out imperial units (like pounds, feet, and Fahrenheit) in commercial and federal use, and to require that metric units be used by default on consumer products sold in Canada.
This petition calls on the federal government to phase out imperial units (like pounds, feet, and Fahrenheit) in commercial and federal use, and to require that metric units be used by default on consumer products sold in Canada.
Sponsored by Will Greaves (Victoria) · Liberal
Canadians shopping for groceries, lumber, or other goods would see prices and measurements in metric units (kilograms, metres, litres) rather than imperial ones, aligning Canada more closely with most of its trading partners.
The full petition text
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 theGovernment of Canadato: 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.
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