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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...

Joint statement by SCC’s Chantal Guay, CEO and Elias Rafoul, VP Accreditation Services for World Accreditation Day 2024. As we celebrate World Accreditation Day 2024 with the theme ‘Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and...

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that accreditation is more important than ever. During these challenging times, we have adapted and continue to ensure that Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) can demonstrate their...

Benoit Desforges has long understood that public service goes beyond his 9-5 federal job, although he’s spent a significant part of his life in that role. Currently the Vice-President of the Energy Directorate at Measurement...