Measurement Canada is a regulatory agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. It is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws and requirements governing trade measurement (purchase and sale of measured goods) in Canada. These programs and services include approving and inspecting scales, electricity and natural gas meters, gas pumps, electric vehicle charging equipment and other measuring devices, and investigating complaints of suspected inaccurate measurement.
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Industry
Industry refers to the manufacturers, importers, distributors, and organizations involved in the design, manufacture, installation, and sale of measuring devices used in trade measurement transactions.
Consumers
Consumers are individuals that purchase goods based on measurement.
Business
Businesses, also referred to as traders under the Weights and Measures Act, are individuals, companies, or organizations that purchase or sell, supply, or charge for goods based on measurement.
Authorized service providers
Authorized service providers (ASPs) are organizations recognized by Measurement Canada to test and certify measuring devices.
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Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions