Open for signatureElectronice-7776 · Parliament 45

Phase out Schedule II units

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Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to phase out the commercial and federal use of Schedule II units under the Weights and Measures Act and require consumer products to display Schedule I units by default.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Aligning measurements with metric-using countries would ease export and import procedures and reduce conversion errors in international trade.
  • Standardizing federal communications and procurement removes mixed-system confusion and creates consistent requirements for suppliers.
  • Default metric labeling helps consumers interpret measures and helps Canadian products meet international labeling norms.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Changing labels, pricing systems and measurement devices imposes significant costs and operational disruption on businesses and government.
  • A mandated switch may confuse consumers accustomed to Schedule II units and create short-term errors or extra costs during transition.
  • Eliminating Schedule II use could complicate commerce with partners or consumers who still rely on those units, requiring exemptions or trade-offs.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

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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