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Descriptive Transcript: “2020 SCC Awards” Video Length: 8:49 minutes Montage-style video with additional text Light, upbeat music plays throughout. An image of the SCC 2020 award is shown. Text displays: “Hugh Krentz Award For exceptional leadership and contributions of an individual in Canada’s standardization network”. Text displays: “Awarded to Alfred (Fred) Leber” A portrait photo of Alfred Leber is shown. Screen changes to a video image of Alfred Leber talking to the audience Alfred Leber says: “So I was initially, introduced to standards, the standard system, if you will when my boss couldn't attend a meeting and he sent me instead. It turned out to be a big mistake for him because they liked me better than they liked him! [laughs]” Screen changes to a photo of Alfred Leber with a group of 28 people Screen changes to a video image of Alfred Leber talking to the audience Alfred Leber says: “And, you know, I was at a meeting in Vienna where we were debating the Vienna agreement and they set up an ad hoc group, including Canada to try to work through what the requirements were and how we would apply the Vienna agreement. I mean, this is some time ago, but, you know, imagine they invited a Canadian to be a part of this thing.” Screen changes to a photo of Alfred Leber standing at a podium in an auditorium Alfred Leber says: “Again, going back to having learned to become a mediator, if you will, in Canada, Underwriters Laboratories, ULC, S 527 is a control unit standard. And, I was a member of that committee early on. “ Screen changes to a photo of Alfred Leber sitting at a table with two banners that flank the table Screen changes to a photo of Alfred Leber working on equipment Screen changes to a diagram of a large building complex Alfred Leber says:” I was chair for, for a while. And it happened that I was there during the transition from digital circuits, sorry, from discrete circuits, wired, hardwired components to digital circuitry. And it was unbelievable.” Screen changes to a video image of Alfred Leber talking to the audience Alfred Leber says: “Most of these meetings are in, in dark rooms, you know, in basement conference rooms or in rooms where the blinds are drawn, so that you're not distracted. “ Screen changes to a photo of Alfred Leber standing with a man in the lobby of an office Screen changes to a photo of a large conference room with people sitting at tables. A banner is at the front that says “Sichuan Canada Ozone Protection Workshop” Alfred Leber says: “These meetings were unbeknownst to the majority of the population and, you know, to be recognized for having done it is really something” Screen changes to a video image of Alfred Leber talking to the audience Alfred Leber says: “It's awesome that the Standards Council of Canada has, has actually brought forward this award to me. I love it. It's great.” Text displays: “Hugh Krentz Award” Screen changes to a portrait photo of Alfred Leber Text Displays: “Congratulations!” Music fades out. Screen fades to black. Montage-style video with additional text Light, upbeat music plays throughout. An image of the SCC 2020 award is shown. Text displays: “SCC Corporate Commitment Award For the contributions and commitment by a group/organization in support of standardization activities”. Text displays: “Awarded to Réseau Normalisation et Francophonie” A photo of Léna Dargham and Marie-Claude Drouin is shown Screen changes to a video image of Léna Dargham talking to the audience Léna Dargham says: “Standards are vital to a country’s economic and social development.” Screen changes to a photo of 4 university students and a teacher looking at a laptop computer Léna Dargham says: “They allow for access to new markets, encourage exports, protect public health and safety…” Screen changes to a photo of Marie-Claude Drouin standing with 4 other people in an auditorium Léna Dargham says: “and also help countries in their long term efforts toward achieving sustainable development objectives.” Screen changes to a photo of Marie-Claude Drouin standing with a large group of people Screen changes to a video image of Marie-Claude Drouin talking to the audience Marie-Claude Drouin says: “Standardization is an important tool for Francophone economies. Our goal here at the Réseau Normalisation et Francophonie is to promote standardization as a useful thing for French speaking countries.” Screen changes to a photo of Marie-Claude Drouin with 8 other people in front of a trade show background Screen changes to a photo of Marie-Claude Drouin with 19 other people standing at the end of a large conference table Marie-Claude Drouin says: “In concrete terms, we support countries by helping them come together and participate more fully in the development of shared standards.” Screen changes to a video image of Marie-Claude Drouin talking to the audience Marie-Claude Drouin says: “We have 30 Francophone countries in our network, and we work with them on an ongoing basis to create value for Francophone businesses and entrepreneurs. “ Screen changes to a photo of Léna Dargham and Marie-Claude Drouin participating in a meeting around a large conference table Léna Dargham says: “We are extremely grateful to the Standards Council of Canada for this honour, and we are very proud to receive it. “ Screen changes to a photo of 6 people seated in a small conference room Screen changes to a video image of Léna Dargham talking to the audience Léna Dargham says: “We also want to offer our sincere thanks to Investissement Québec, and especially to the Bureau de normalisation du Québec and its senior director Jean Rousseau, who is also the North American vice president of the RNF and who took the initiative to nominate the RNF for this award.” Text displays:” SCC Corporate Commitment Award” Screen changes to a photo of Léna Dargham and Marie-Claude Drouin The RNF logo is displayed Text Displays: “Congratulations!” Music fades out. Screen fades to black. Montage-style video with additional text Light, upbeat music plays throughout. An image of the SCC 2020 award is shown. Text displays: “SCC Committee Achievement Award For exceptional teamwork and multidisciplinary cooperation by a standards-related committee”. Text displays: “Awarded to CAN/BNQ 9700-800 - Healthy Enterprise Accepted by Daniel Langlais” A portrait photo of Daniel Langlais is shown. Screen changes to a video image of Daniel Langlais talking to the audience Daniel Langlais says: “The standards committees are set apart from other discussion groups or forums because they are balanced multiparty groups representing a variety of points of view.” Screen changes to a photo of 4 people standing at a table in a hallway Screen changes to a photo of a man standing at a flipchart Screen changes to a video image of Daniel Langlais talking to the audience Daniel Langlais says: “This creates a culture of discussion that allows committee members to quickly settle in and quickly understand that the goal is improvement and not necessarily perfection.” Screen changes to a photo of a man standing at a window, looking out Screen changes to a photo of a woman carrying a yoga mat Daniel Langlais says: “Companies often have organizational practices that could improve their employees’ health and wellness, but these practices are not necessarily complete. In developing this standard, the goal was to be able to give companies that care about the physical and psychological health and wellness of their employees a complete, structured model and process. “ Screen changes to a photo of a man and a woman on a terrace outside practicing yoga Screen changes to a photo of 4 people around a table sharing a large salad. A laptop computer is on the table. Screen changes to a video image of Daniel Langlais talking to the audience Daniel Langlais says: “We ended up all working our way to the same idea of improving things and creating a standard that would get implemented, that would get used and wouldn’t just gather dust on a shelf. “ Screen changes to a photo of the BNQ website featuring the standard Screen changes to a video image of Daniel Langlais talking to the audience Daniel Langlais says: “I want to thank the Standards Council of Canada, especially for their guidance in ensuring that Canada’s standards are quality ones.” Text displays: “SCC Committee Achievement Award” Screen changes to a portrait photo of Daniel Langlais Text Displays: “Congratulations!” Music fades out. Screen fades to black. Montage-style video with additional text Light, upbeat music plays throughout. An image of the SCC 2020 award is shown. Text displays: “SCC Young Leader Award For leaders under 40 who are contributing significantly to national/international standardization initiatives”. Text displays: “Awarded to Gillian Wintonic” A photo of Gillian Wintonic standing at a UL tradeshow booth is shown Gillian Wintonic says: “Being in standards development really requires you to wear a lot of different hats.” Screen changes to a video image of Gillian Wintonic talking to the audience Gillian Wintonic says: “So you're analytical, you're technical. You also need to use your soft skills. There's a ton of communication, collaboration.” 2 photos are shown: Gillian Wintonic standing in front of a large screen presenting to an audience and Gillian Wintonic standing with two other people in a tradeshow lobby Gillian Wintonic says: “The evolving needs of those skills is really what keeps me here. It's new every day. It's really enjoyable.” 2 photos are shown: Gillian Wintonic standing with a group of 5 people in front of 2 banners, and Gillian Wintonic standing with another woman in front of a large set of steel doors Screen changes to a video image of Gillian Wintonic talking to the audience Gillian Wintonic says: “So my work up until now has really been focused on safety standards related to solid fuel burning appliances, chimneys and vents.” Screen changes to a photo of a child looking at a fireplace Screen changes to a photo of a wood-burning pizza oven Gillian Wintonic says: “And a lot of the work we've been doing lately is around using these standards to realize some efficiencies in terms of creating these joint North American standards.” Screen changes to a video image of Gillian Wintonic talking to the audience Gillian Wintonic says: “Well now is a really exciting time in our organization and in the standardization area as a whole, I think because we're undergoing a huge shift in terms of modernization of our systems, of our processes, of how we involve with our stakeholders.” Screen changes to a photo of Gillian Wintonic standing with a group of 9 people Screen changes to a photo of Gillian Wintonic standing with a group of 17 people Gillian Wintonic says: “So for me, in terms of where I see myself in the next few years is really developing and rolling out some of these modern solutions and engaging stakeholders in different ways.” Screen changes to a video image of Gillian Wintonic talking to the audience Gillian Wintonic says: “I'd like to thank Standards Council of Canada for giving me this award. It means a lot to me, for the recognition as being the Young leader.” Text displays: "SCC Young Leader Award” Screen changes to a portrait photo of Gillian Wintonic Text Displays: “Congratulations!” Music fades out. Screen fades to black. Montage-style video with additional text Light, upbeat music plays throughout. An image of the SCC 2020 award is shown. Text displays: “McMahon Dedicated Service Award” and “For exceptional dedication and contributions of an SCC staff member”. A portrait photo of Christine Geraghty is shown. Screen changes to a video image of Christine Geraghty talking to the audience Text displays: “Awarded to Christine Geraghty” Christine Geraghty says: “I've been at the standards council of Canada nearly 20 years now. And I started in the Standards Branch,” Screen changes to a photo of a meeting of 12 people sitting around a boardroom table Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty receiving a 15 year service award from former SCC CEO, John Walter. Christine Geraghty says: “working, to support both international and national standards development. And over time I have moved up to work more closely with the stakeholders involved at the international level in particular” Screen changes to a video image of Christine Geraghty talking to the audience Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty standing with a group of people. An ISO banner is visible on the right-hand side. Screen changes to a video image of Christine Geraghty talking to the audience Christine Geraghty says: “and now even more closely as a committee manager and secretary for, specific international committees under both ISO and IEC. Where not only am I supporting the Canadian leaders and experts involved in these committees, but also, the experts and leaders participating from all over the world. “ Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty standing on a patio with a group of people Screen changes to a video image of Christine Geraghty talking to the audience Christine Geraghty says: “Throughout my 20 years at the Standards Council of Canada, my colleagues have been my role models and a true inspiration to encourage me to perform my best every day. “ Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty with a group of people. Everyone is dressed in a red and white theme, some people are holding a Canadian flag, and Canada 150 banner is in the background. Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty with a group of people. Everyone is dressed in Christmas sweaters. Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty standing with a group of people dressed in business attire. An ISO banner is in the background. Screen changes to a photo of Christine Geraghty standing at a podium in front of a Library and Archives Canada background. Screen changes to a video image of Christine Geraghty talking to the audience Text displays: “McMahon Dedicated Service Award” Christine Geraghty says: “I am so honored to be receiving the McMahon dedicated service award from the Standards Council of Canada. It means so much to me because I have done so much to work with all of the stakeholders and to support them and as well to work with and support my teammates at the Standards Council of Canada in the Standards Branch. Screen changes to a portrait photo of Christine Geraghty Text Displays: “Congratulations!” Music fades out. Screen fades to black.

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