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Martin Luther King Jr. observed that “Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability. It comes through tireless efforts…Without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation.”...

Addressing the climate crisis is a collective responsibility. At high-profile assemblies, like the UN climate conference and ISO, there is a tangible sense of urgency to ensure all voices – including youth – are heard and...

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...

The legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada has increased demand for laboratory testing of cannabis. This includes tests for levels of cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA...

The Standards Council of Canada has expanded its roster of services with an Aerospace Quality Management Systems Accreditation Program (AQMS) recognized by the International Aerospace Quality Group. We are now the first and...

We are pleased to welcome Lipid Analytical Inc. as a newly SCC-accredited laboratory under our accreditation program for testing and calibration laboratories. Lipid Analytical Inc. provides highly specialized analytical and...

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to announce that Brent Schacter and Tayt Winnitoy have accepted their nominations for a four-year term renewal on SCC’s Council from the Honourable François-Philippe...

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a standards development and conformity assessment organization in the federal government. SCC is delighted to congratulate CGSB on celebrating its 90 th anniversary. CGSB plays a...

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...

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to launch the 2020 SCC Awards. Nominations are now open. This is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding commitment of individuals, organizations and committees to Canada...

Lack of alignment of the Canadian Electrical Code across Canadian provinces and territories can be a technical barrier to trade. Regulatory inconsistencies, such as in the misalignment of electrical codes across provinces and...