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Meeting people where they’re at: Why climate-resilient infrastructure must be equitable
By Stephanie Poirier, Senior Policy Analyst, Standards Council of Canada A chance conversation that ...
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New Northern Advisory Committee chair on building a climate-resilient future
With changing precipitation patterns, permafrost degradation and coastal erosion threatening ...
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Rooted in resilience: How urban forests are shaping sustainable communities
In the heart of Ontario's York Region, a transformative initiative is taking root. The Regional ...
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From forest trails to city streets: How standardization supports urban sustainability
By Gillian Koh, Manager, Policy and Programs, Climate Change and Sustainability, Standards Council ...
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Standards Council of Canada and Statistics Canada launch AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC), in collaboration with Statistics Canada, is proud to announce ...
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Improving service performance through ITSMS accreditation
We’ve expanded our support for digital resilience by offering accreditation for certification bodies ...
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SCC updates requirements for accreditation of standards development organizations
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) released a new edition of the Requirements and Guidance – ...
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Using the curve: getting ahead of extreme weather in Canada
As climate change accelerates, Canada is experiencing an alarming increase in extreme rainfall ...
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Applications open for 2025 IEC Young Professionals Programme
The Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CANC/IEC) invites ...
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Strengthening cyber resilience: New accreditation for the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification
Third-party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) can now help safeguard Canada’s defence supply chain by ...
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“We need to address the gender gap in standards to maintain trust in standardization"
Originally published in IEC e-tech Issue 06/2024 “ We need to address the gender gap in standards to ...
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Five years of gender parity momentum
It’s been five years since SCC signed the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s ...
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Rolling Uphill: the challenges of achieving gender parity
Martin Luther King Jr. observed that “Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability. It ...
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The power of action: advocating for gender-inclusive standards
In a world where standards shape our daily lives, from the products we use to the environments we ...
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Driving responsible AI: SCC launches Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Accreditation Program
Certification bodies can now expand their services to offer third-party assurances for the ...
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SCC member recognized for leadership in new ISO standard for managing risks on school trips
In 2017, a 15-year-old Toronto student drowned during a school canoe trip in Algonquin Provincial ...
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IEC Canadian National Committee welcomes new president
The Standards Council of Canada is delighted to announce that Shawn Paulsen is the new president of ...
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Standardization community loses a visionary in standards and innovation
Peter Merrill, a true legend in standards development work, suddenly passed on January 5, 2025 ...
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Unlocking nature's value: Canadian communities support push for consistent financial reporting on natural assets
By integrating nature into financial reporting, local governments in Canada can plan for sustainable ...
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Achieve seamless North-American laboratory accreditation with SCC and A2LA’s Dual Accreditation for Laboratories
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American ...
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SCC member receives ISO Excellence Award
The ISO Excellence Award recognizes individuals who made major contributions to advancing ...
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The first ISO standard on ESG indicators for cities revealed in Toronto
At Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024, the Standards Council of Canada joined the World Council ...
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International guidance launched to support organizations in navigating ESG challenges
New ISO ESG Implementation Principles launched today provide international guidance to streamline ...
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Behind the standards: How Magdalena Turlejski champions quality and process improvement
We spoke with Magdalena Turlejski, quality manager at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), to gain ...
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IEC honours two experts representing Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to congratulate two experts who received the 1906 ...
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