This decision was made further to consultations with the industry and stakeholders, including the representative you referred to. A few years ago, we held consultations and the stakeholders made a unanimous recommendation: an inspection every two years.
In Canada, weights and measurements come under federal jurisdiction, whereas in the United States, this area comes under the individual state. Consequently, every state makes its own decisions. That explains the situation in the United States: in some locations, inspections are carried out every year; elsewhere, this is done every two years. In Europe, the situation varies from one country to the next. In Germany, inspections are carried out every two years, whereas in France, there is a mandatory inspection every year.
We based this decision on our understanding of technology, on compliance rates, the economic situation and measurement techniques. We felt that, for the time being, every two years was appropriate.
You must bear in mind that we will have regular follow-up. Under Bill C-14, the authorized service providers will provide us with the measurements of the equipment following the inspection. So we will be able to assess the situation over the years and determine whether or not the two-year frequency rate is relevant, if ever a review should prove to be necessary.