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An ounce of prevention: Standards as a tool to...
The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of standardization on unintentional deaths. While accidents are a complex problem with many contributing factors, the findings indicate that standardization can play an...
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Guide for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation...
The long-term impacts of climate change are expected to intensify in the future. With Canada’s average temperature warming at twice the global rate, recognizing impacts like the increasing occurrence of extreme weather...
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Shaping the safe evolution of digital technologies...
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies have the potential to deliver significant benefits for Canada and the world, but only if they are developed and used responsibly. Standards and conformity assessment...
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Standards in Action: Building a Climate Resilient...
Since 2016, SCC’s Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program has led the development of dozens of standards and related guidance to safeguard critical infrastructure in Canada. SCC held a national consultation...
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Getting Aligned. How Adopting Standards Affects...
This 25-page report, commissioned by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and produced by the Conference Board of Canada, clarifies and confirms the essential role that standards play in Canada’s economic growth and labour...
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A Breath of Fresh Air: How updating indoor air...
This report details the significant cost of poor indoor air quality. Regulators reference air quality standards in regulations to safeguard employees. However, this research demonstrates the benefits that can be realized from...
Notice of Intent
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy...
This document provides a framework for identifying and mitigating re-identification risks and risks associated with the lifecycle of de-identified data. This document is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations...
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Propelling Canada to lead the innovation race
Five years—more than 130 companies helped—Canadian leadership established internationally in standardization—amid a global pandemic: this is the story of the Innovation Initiative . In 2017, it was apparent to the Standards...
Committee
MC/ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 40
Standardization in: Governance of IT Governance of data IT service management IT enabled services - business process outsourcing Serving as the focal point in these areas, SC 40 communicates, co-operates and collaborates with...
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SCC and CIRNAC team up with Scout Engineering...
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...
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SCC reveals winners to represent Canada at the...
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is thrilled to announce Canada’s representatives for the 2020 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme. The winning representatives were selected...