It could be argued that the main reason that Canadian students need to be
"Literate in ... Imperial" (see below) is to satisfy the needs of the U.S.,
NOT the needs of Canada.
THAT might persuade the Department of Education that it is not advisable to
do it.
> From: "Gregory Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [USMA:9441] Fwd: Re: Imperial in the Classroom
>
> ... the resolution that was passed called for action to
> ensure that students are literate in both metric and imperial (or
> at least to understand what the imperial system was).
>
> This resolution will be discussed with the Department of Education
> to consider how this area of literacy is currently addressed in
> curriculum today, and if there is a need for change.
