Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, has sole jurisdiction with respect to the administration and enforcement of the Weights and Measures Act

Measurement Canada’s mandate is currently accomplished in most trade sectors through several key programs such as:

calibration of measurement standards (weights and measures),
approval of measuring device types (scales, meters, etc.),
initial inspection and certification of measuring devices,
re-certification and monitoring of measuring devices,
verification of net quantity content and labelling of bulk commodities,
investigation of complaints related to measurement.

Historically, these programs have been implemented exclusively by Measurement Canada. However, with device numbers increasing, measurement technology constantly evolving and present resource level, Measurement Canada has established a new strategic direction that is designed to optimize the use of its resources in fulfilling its mandate.

As part of its new strategic direction, Measurement Canada will, at a minimum, continue to:

establish rules and requirements (for trade measurement),
investigate complaints,
monitor the marketplace, and
where necessary, take action to ensure appropriate levels of compliance.

Measurement Canada will also assess the use of alternative means, such as accreditation, registration or any other alternative service delivery, to perform measurement activities determined to be necessary to the sector. These may include:

initial inspection and certification of measuring devices
re-inspection or periodic re-certification of measuring devices
calibration of measurement standards,
approval of measuring device types,
net quantity verification

Reviews will be occurring in all affected industry sectors, including those where Measurement Canada has had limited or no intervention in the past. The informed views of stakeholders will be crucial in establishing the appropriate level of intervention in a trade sector.

Scope of the Fishing and Fish Products Sector Review

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		Created: 2006-01-12 Updated: 2006-01-23	Top of Page	Important Notices