The Standards Council of Canada’s Standards branch manages Canadian participation in the standards development initiatives of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), two of the world's largest voluntary standardization bodies, as well as participation in regional standards organizations. The Standards branch is also responsible for accrediting organizations that develop standards in Canada according to internationally recognized guides and standards.

Strategic and operational support

The following panels and committee are made up of regulatory, industry and consumer stakeholders, as well as other Canadian subject-matter experts.

• Advisory Panel on Standards
  The Advisory Panel on Standards provides strategic and policy advice on standards-related matters, and oversight that safeguards the impartiality of SCC’s standards accreditation programs.
   
• Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CNC/IEC)
  The Canadian National Committee of the IEC provides strategic and policy advice to the SCC on IEC-related matters.
   
• Consumer and Public Interest Panel (CPIP)
  The Consumer and Public Interest Panel provides strategic and policy advice on standardization matters as they impact consumers and the public interest, especially in relation to Canadian priority sectors.

Related information:

• Profile: Sylvie C. Lafontaine, Vice-President, Standards & Chief Financial Officer
• Staff directory: Standards branch
• Opportunities to participate in international standards development committees
• List of accredited standards development organizations