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In Canada, the Daily Weights and Measures Puzzle

Summary by Le Monde
A Canadian measures his size in feet and inches, but travels distances in kilometres while he takes the air temperature in degrees Celsius and the water temperature in Fahrenheit. This large gap, confusing, between metric system and imperial units, has been shaping the daily life of the country for more than fifty years.

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In Canada, the Daily Weights and Measures Puzzle

A Canadian measures his size in feet and inches, but travels distances in kilometres while he takes the air temperature in degrees Celsius and the water temperature in Fahrenheit. This large gap, confusing, between metric system and imperial units, has been shaping the daily life of the country for more than fifty years.

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Le Monde broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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