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The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that nine Canadians received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 1906 Award was created to commemorate the year that IEC was...

Canada is on the frontline of climate change. Current climatic conditions are changing rapidly, and Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by these changes. Reliable and consistent climate data is vital for...

Helping ensure the safety and reliability of these energy efficient devices Combined Heat and Power (CHP) devices are rising in popularity as individuals and organizations around the world look for ways to reduce emissions...

Based on feedback from Canadian industry, it’s fair to say that most entrepreneurs don’t automatically connect the idea of their intellectual property (IP) to the world of standards. Usually, the idea of standards comes into...

A Canadian standards champion is retiring after years of involvement with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Jacques Régis’s term as president of Canada’s national committee to IEC (CANC/IEC) is coming to an...

Playgrounds serve an important role in the early development of our children, introducing them to outdoor fun and encouraging active, creative play. Sometimes, particularly during the deep heat of the summer months, those...

Questor Technology Inc. has achieved a global milestone in verifying the 99.99% performance of its Clean Combustion Thermal Oxidizers. Questor’s clean product line is the first environmental technology to be verified by an...

The annual ILAC-IAF Joint Annual Meetings, held this year in Montréal, Canada, are a crucial international gathering for organizations dedicated to ensuring the integrity and competence of conformity assessment bodies. The...

On a global scale, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are at the core of the discussion on responsible investment. One of the significant stakeholders in ESG-driven investments across Canada and globally...

Trust, safety and international success Trust, a fundamental component of trading relationships, is fostered through accreditation. Using international standards and accredited conformity assessment in regulations can instill...

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) earned accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to develop National Standards of Canada. Photo: SCC and IEEE SA staff IEEE SA is a global standards development...

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 organizations a pathway to demonstrate that their artificial intelligence (AI) management systems meet the rigorous requirements of ISO/IEC 42001, fostering trust and accountability in AI technologies.