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Originally published in Canadian Manufacturers & Exporter's 20/20 Magazine, Nov - Dec 2015 In today’s global economy, having innovative ideas isn’t enough to ensure success. As the borders of business slowly disappear...

This report analyzes and compiles CATRTA beneficiary countries’ needs in the areas of standards, conformity assessment and technical barriers to trade (TBT), identified during the CIDA funded workshop/roundtable held from May...

This report provides a broad overview of the conformity assessment system, what it is, how it operates, its social and economic importance to Canada, and the implications for internal trade.

By strategically engaging in regional standardization activities, SCC can facilitate reductions in trade barriers for Canada. Reducing trade barriers without sacrificing our standards will help to promote the well-being and...

Business, governments and consumer groups interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the U.S. standardization system will want to read the Standards Council of Canada’s (SCC’s) latest report, A Perspective on U.S...

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...

The National Standards Strategy is a comprehensive strategy that explores new thinking and new priorities and engages with new stakeholders in the standards network. It considers the current geopolitical environment, national...

The case studies and priorities outlined in this report will help steer the conversation on how to continue to align standards in order to reduce red tape and administrative burden for Canadian businesses and lead to...

Technical Companion to the Guide for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Considerations into Canadian StandardsTechnical Companion to the Guide for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Considerations into Canadian...

Lack of alignment of the Canadian Electrical Code across Canadian provinces and territories can be a technical barrier to trade. Regulatory inconsistencies, such as in the misalignment of electrical codes across provinces and...