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Taking action to protect the planet
The effects of climate change are becoming more evident every year. That makes it vital to do ...
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Bringing Canada to the world
Standardization helps support strong and prosperous international trade by breaking down barriers ...
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The BNQ now offers certification for products with recycled plastic content
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers to companies in the plastic industry a ...
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Pre-launch announcement: ISO/IEC 42001 accreditation program for artificial intelligence management systems
We are excited to announce the pre-launch of our accreditation scheme for ISO/IEC 42001:2023 – Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence – Management Systems (AIMS). This scheme will provide…
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SCC launches AI accreditation lessons learned report, prepares for full program rollout
Our AI accreditation pilot revealed essential insights that are now shaping the development of AI ...
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Broaden your horizons: standards and accreditation training with SCC
This back-to-school season, why not invest in yourself? At SCC, we offer top-tier adult learning ...
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IEEE SA accredited to develop National Standards of Canada
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) earned accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada ...
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New Chair selected for ISO flagship committee on greenhouse gas and climate change management
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that Benoit Desforges is the new ...
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Advancing quality of care for mental health and substance use health
In March 2022, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the Government of Canada committed to ...
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SCC congratulates CGSB on its 90th anniversary
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a standards development and conformity assessment ...
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Bridging innovation and trust: SCC's blueprint to empower global solutions
Joint statement by SCC’s Chantal Guay, CEO and Elias Rafoul, VP Accreditation Services for World ...
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Shaping the safe evolution of digital technologies and AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies have the potential to deliver ...
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Climate Action and Innovation: How SCC’s accreditation is bringing real solutions with verification and validation
At SCC, we’re all about leveraging innovation to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues ...
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Circular solutions for a changing world: Q&A with Adrienne Yuen and Yuna Song
Environmental sustainability and the circular economy are closely connected ideas. Their main goal ...
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Affordable solutions proven to significantly reduce wind damage to Canadian homes
In a ground-breaking report, the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) and the Standards ...
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Participate in developing ISO ESG implementation principles
In July, hundreds of environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts came together to develop ISO ...
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Meet Nelson Lee: Leading the charge in GHG verification training
In a world increasingly focused on environmental accountability, the significance of precise and ...
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SCC launches Indo-Pacific standardization activities with Mongolia agreement
As part of the federal government’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is ...
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Elevating Nuclear Safety: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission achieves laboratory accreditation
In a significant milestone for nuclear safety, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has ...
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Leading the way: SCC's impact at the ILAC-IAF Joint Annual Meetings
The annual ILAC-IAF Joint Annual Meetings, held this year in Montréal, Canada, are a crucial ...
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IEC honours six experts representing Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to congratulate six experts who received the 1906 ...
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SCC congratulates new chair of the Standards Development Organizations Advisory Committee
The Standards Council of Canada is delighted to announce that Mark Ramlochan is the new Chair of the ...
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Elias Rafoul, SCC VP, takes on a key role in shaping international conformity assessment
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening global assurance, Elias Rafoul, Vice-President of ...
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CSA Group publishes new technical specification to address Enhanced Train Control interoperability
Document provides guidelines to help maintain interoperability amidst the implementation of ETC in ...
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Advancing sustainability with the new Urban and Community Forest standard
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in urban and community forestry – the launch of ...
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