As the World Turns Metric (1977)

This video, produced by the Public and Safety Information Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications for use in the Ontario Public Service, educates viewers about the metric system at a time when Canada was converting from the imperial system of measurement during the 1970s. It features Robin (played by actor Micki Moore) and a computer named "PAL" learning key concepts of the metric system and how it affects everyday life.
Cette vidéo, réalisée par la Direction de l'information sur la sécurité du ministère des Transports et des Communications de l'Ontario et destinée à la fonction publique de l'Ontario, renseigne les spectateurs à propos du système métrique à l’époque où le Canada abandonnait le système impérial dans les années 1970. Elle met en vedette Robin (joué par l’acteur Micki Moore) et un ordinateur appelé « PAL » qui apprennent les principaux concepts du système métrique et son incidence sur la vie quotidienne.
RG 14-152-1-42
ontario.ca/archives
This archival video does not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of Ontario today.
Cette vidéo d'archives ne représente pas nécessairement l'opinion du gouvernement de l'Ontario d'aujourd'hui.

[@lucasaccount573]

We never fully turned metric. I think most Canadians understand both systems.

[@thebigwait]

starring non-other than TV host and actress Micki Moore, who also hosted "You're Beautiful!" on City-tv.

[@morthedgebuckle227]

A honey bear.

[@dwarren1010]

Skynet begins with Pal :)

[@Ferda1964]

What's the mileage on those 17 inch tires?

[@afiah2o]

PAL sounds like it was voiced by William Shatner

[@nathanc5778]

We didn't turn metric. It was forced on us by chairman Pierre.

[@arricammarques1955]

US Gallon was better value for petrol.

[@RonanWan4032]

22:49 lmao