Features published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
Features
Chatting with a standards maker: Canada’s Alice Sturgeon
Over the past 20 years, Alice Sturgeon has been extensively involved in international standardization, primarily with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), in information security and identity management planning and management, as well as risk, cryptography, biometrics and smart cards. In recognition of her contributions to Canadian...
Date published: 2017-02-16 | Full Article
Canada contributes to energy sustainability through standards leadership
In the information economy, electricity is essential. Days in the developed world start and end with electrical consumption, from our alarm clocks to climate control in our houses and all the devices that allow us to cross items off our to-do lists. But as the global demand for energy grows, particularly in developing countries, the world will need...
Date published: 2017-01-30 | Full Article
Canada 150: Standardization leadership in Canada
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to participate in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. For each month in 2017, we will feature stories about standardization and SCC’s progressive leadership to deliver innovative standardization solutions and how they have helped to shape Canada’s history...
Date published: 2017-01-27 | Full Article
Working Together to Enhance Competitiveness Through Joint Canada-U.S. Standards
Having one standard for Canada and the United States—or even the world—often just makes sense. It will create a stronger standardization network and benefit consumers, industry and governments. That’s why the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) supports the harmonization of technical standards and certification programs between our...
Date published: 2016-02-10 | Full Article
A strong Canadian voice: A Q&A with SCC’s Vice-President of Accreditation
Every year, hundreds of Canadian experts volunteer their time and their valuable knowledge on ISO committees to develop and review voluntary standards. These volunteers are some of our country’s top scientists, engineers, technologists and standardization professionals. Their commitment helps promote trade, stimulate our economies, and protect the...
Date published: 2015-06-02 | Full Article
U.S. Standards Engineering journal special issue highlights standardization in Canada
Please note that this article is available in English only. The Standards Council of Canada: Leading Canada’s Standardization Network Introduction For almost forty-five years, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has been the leader of Canada’s standardization network. It is SCC’s responsibility to promote and oversee...
Date published: 2014-11-10 | Full Article