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Action required All SCC accredited Management Systems Certification Bodies providing certification to sustainable forest management systems and SCC-accredited Certification Bodies accredited to the Sustainable Forestry...

Canada’s North is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Current climatic conditions are changing rapidly, and northern communities have been and continue to be disproportionately affected by these changes. As...

Standards and conformity assessment are here when Canadians need them most The Standards Council of Canada is committed to supporting government, industry and the broader community to respond to this unprecedented challenge...

Accurate weather data is key to designing infrastructure like roads and buildings that can withstand and adapt to Canada’s changing climate. Standards can help. CSA Group, with support from the Standards Council of Canada...

Solid waste management in Canada’s North faces unique challenges given the geographic, climatic, transportation, and resource differences between southern and northern communities. While there are numerous guidelines...

Rural communities are vital to Canada’s economic success and, according to Infrastructure Canada, contribute 30% of the country’s GDP. However, due in part to inconsistencies in the availability, collection, and sharing of...

A new report from SCC makes it clear that investments in standards are necessary and urgent to ensure Canada’s infrastructure is climate-ready Canada’s climate is changing faster than the global average. Our infrastructure...

Dr. Ahmed Fathi Shalabi is a retired professional engineer and civil servant with a broad range of leadership and management experiences in the integrity and effectiveness of materials, structures, components, systems, and...

In a difficult year for all Canadians, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) was proud to play a part in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bringing the power of standardization to bear, we helped tackle the...

Building in the far North has always presented unique design challenges, but with Northern Canada warming at more than double the global rate, immediate solutions are critical. To help address climate threats and integrate...

The Standards Council of Canada and UL partner to help establish guidelines for the creation of an ISO Technical Committee on cannabis The demand for medical and recreational cannabis products is surging, with a projected...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Canada’s economy, representing 99% of its businesses. Yet, they are a relatively untapped source of exporters, with less than 4% of SMEs exporting goods in 2020...