Governing council

SCC’s Governing Council reports to Parliament through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. It is composed of up to 13 members, 10 of whom are appointed by the federal government and three others who are members via the chair or vice-chair positions they hold on statutory committees established pursuant to the Standards Council of Canada Act. The Council also has two standing committees: the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. 

Members represent a broad spectrum of stakeholder interests and, together, bring the required mix of skills and experience needed to guide management to deliver on SCC’s mandate and corporate objectives. The Governing Council also plays an important role in setting SCC’s strategic direction and ensuring alignment with the priorities of the Government of Canada.