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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...

In Canada, there are thousands of monitoring stations collecting important weather and climate information, in addition to the nation’s official source, Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC). To increase the quality of data from diverse sources...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In a world increasingly focused on environmental accountability, the significance of precise and reliable greenhouse gas (GHG) verification cannot be overstated. We are excited to introduce a key player in this field: Nelson...