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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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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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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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Standards and IP Factsheet
Innovators can benefit from the relationship between standards and their intellectual property by participating in standards development. Protected intellectual property can be embedded into standards and enhance a company’s...
Notice of Intent
Hand-held motor operated electric tools - Safety...
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote...
Strengthening Canada’s Standardization Network - Avoiding Duplication of Standards and Effort
As the leader of Canada’s standardization network, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) worked with numerous stakeholders to address the duplication of standards used in Canada, and the duplication of effort of those...
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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...
Notice of Intent
Geotechnical Site Investigations for Building...
Following the completion of SCC’s Duplication Resolution Mechanism (DRM), the duplication complaint regarding CAN/ASC 2.3 has been withdrawn. This completes processing the raised duplication for CAN/ASC 2.3. Purpose This...
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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...
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Understanding GDPR | The role of standards in...
SCC developed this guidance document to introduce Canadian organizations to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to recommend standardization strategies that can facilitate the compliance process. This regulation...
Notice of Intent
Specification for Performance of Flame Mitigation...
Note: This NOI was withdrawn by the responsible SDO on January 10, 2023. 1.1 This specification establishes performance requirements for the performance of flame mitigation devices (FMDs) installed in disposable and pre...