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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Report
1.2 Sector Review Methodology
1.3 Decision Making Criteria
1.4 Impact of Recommendations on Other Trade Sector Reviews
1.5 Stakeholder Reach
1.6 Conclusion, Thanks

2.0 Recommendations (Summary)
2.1 Approvals
2.2 Initial Inspections
2.3 Subsequent Inspections
2.4 Standards
2.5 Alternative Service Delivery
2.6 Monitoring
2.7 Commodity Inspections
2.8 Complaints

3.0 Recommendations (Detailed)
3.1 Approvals
3.2 Initial Inspections
3.3 Subsequent Inspections
3.4 Standards
3.5 Alternative Service Delivery
3.6 Monitoring
3.7 Commodity Inspections
3.8 Complaints

Appendix A
Appendix B

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the Report
This report contains the recommendations for establishing an appropriate level of intervention for Measurement Canada in the Retail Petroleum Sector. These recommendations are the result of extensive consultation with sector stakeholders to ensure the accurate measurement of petroleum products in the Retail Petroleum Sector.

This report summarizes the views of the Retail Petroleum Sector stakeholders established through consensus during open consultation meetings and provides Measurement Canada Senior Management with the supporting rationale and considerations behind each recommendation.

1.2 Sector Review Methodology
Beginning in December of 2002, the Retail Petroleum Sector Review team contacted a sample of sector stakeholders individually, to obtain preliminary feedback on the Retail Petroleum Sector. The information obtained was used to understand the Retail Petroleum Sector and aided the review team to develop a discussion paper on the sector. This discussion paper was distributed to stakeholders in the sector and formed the basis for discussions at regional consensus meetings held in Calgary, Halifax, Toronto and Montreal. During these meetings, stakeholders reached consensus on the recommendations included in this report. Minutes of the individual meetings can be found on the Measurement Canada web site.

1.3 Decision Making Criteria
Throughout the consultation, the team strived to achieve consensus among sector stakeholders for all recommendations. The following conditions were used to guide the discussions:

general consensus of the vulnerable parties must support all recommendations;
general agreement from all stakeholders on all recommendations;
general support from third parties (those who are not parties to the trade transaction);
all decisions/recommendations must be in line with Measurement Canada’s strategic direction;
all recommendations must be sustainable into the future;
all recommendations must be consistent with ‘sound metrological practices’; and
recommendations must not contravene any international requirements nor place Canada in breach of any international trade agreements.

1.4 Impact of Recommendations on Other Trade Sector Reviews
Some recommendations contained within this report may impact on other trade sector reviews. The Retail Petroleum Sector Review recommendations may be reviewed and possibly considered by other trade sector reviews for adoption, however, they will remain applicable only to the Retail Petroleum Sector.

1.5 Stakeholder Reach
The Retail Petroleum Sector Review Team made every effort to obtain the participation of a representative group of stakeholders involved in the industry. This also included obtaining the participation of vulnerable parties to the transaction.

Representation from the sector included all the major petroleum retail chains; small to mid size petroleum retail chains; petroleum cooperatives; independent retail petroleum dealers; petroleum associations; petroleum device manufacturers; petroleum device repair/service agencies; and provincial regulatory bodies.

As all transactions in the sector involve vulnerable parties, the participation of consumers was paramount. Option consommateurs participated in all of the consultation sessions and was represented by Genevieve Reed. Other consumer groups represented were the Halifax Regional Homeowners Association represented by Walter Nolan, the Consumer Group for Fair Gas Prices represented by Dennis O’Keefe and the Consumers Association of Canada represented by Nick Murray. Several other consumer groups were invited to participate but declined the opportunity.

See Appendix A for a list of stakeholders who participated at the consensus meetings.

1.6 Conclusion, Thanks
The Retail Petroleum Sector Review Team would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all participating stakeholders. The exchange of information and dialogue throughout the consultation process was always done in a courteous and professional manner and the sector as a whole was very supportive. The team believes that it has met the project obligations by using consultation to achieve the principal goal of determining an appropriate level of intervention for Measurement Canada in the Retail Petroleum Sector. Should any clarifications be required on this report, the members of the Retail Petroleum Sector Review Team are available to provide assistance.

The team would like to thank Measurement Canada’s staff, managers and Senior Management Committee for the support and input received during the project. The team would also like to thank Sonia Roussy and Gilles Vinet, the sector review team stewards, for their patience, support and guidance throughout this project.

Randy Latta, Team Leader, latta.randy@ic.gc.ca , (780) 495-2610
Gilles Pelletier, Team Member, pelletier.gilles@ic.gc.ca , (506) 636-4933
Larry Ranger, Team Member, ranger.larry@ic.gc.ca , (705) 671-0633


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