The Standards Council of Canada’s (SCC) Governing Council is appointed by the federal government, and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. It is composed of up to 13 members who represent a broad spectrum of stakeholder interests. Members review, approve and advise SCC on its strategic direction.
Governing Council
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Acting ChairDr. Sam Shaw is currently Vice President, Training at the Manning Centre, and Managing Partner at William Shaw & Associates, with clients including Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, StreamFlo, Britco Inc., and Graham Brothers Construction Group Ltd. He has served as Deputy Vice... -
Private sector representativeColin Clark is Chief Technical Officer of Brookfield Renewable Energy Group, where he provides global leadership of all engineering and technical aspects of the generation businesses of Brookfield. He’s a former Executive Vice-President of Brookfield Renewable Power, Senior Vice-President,... -
Private sector representativeKathryn Coll is President and Managing Partner for HR Atlantic. HR Atlantic has been effecting positive change in workplaces since 1998. As President and Managing Partner of HR Atlantic, Kathryn balances firm management responsibilities with her own vibrant practice. Kathryn... -
Private sector representativeDr. Glenn Feltham is the president and CEO of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), a position to which he was appointed in 2011. Previously, he held senior educational positions with the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, the College of Commerce at the... -
Private sector representativeSuzanne Gignac, CA, CPA (Illinois), MBA, is a partner at Ernst & Young LLP with over 18 years of experience providing financial audit, management and internal control advisory services to private and public sector clients. Ms. Gignac has gained extensive management experience in both the... -
Private sector representativeMerete Heggelund is Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Reporting to City Council, Ms. Heggelund is responsible for all municipal functions and services in the City. Prior to assuming the CAO position, she was Commissioner of the Corporate Services Division for the... -
Representative - Standards Development Organizations Advisory CommitteeJoseph Hosey is General Manager for ULC Standards and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. (ULC Inc.). He serves on the Board of Directors for ULC Standards and ULC Inc. and acts as the coordination point between Global Business Units and Functions for Canada. Since taking the position... -
Private sector representativeKathy Milsom is the President and CEO of Toronto Community Housing Corporation. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and the chair of its Risk Oversight Committee, as a director and former chair of the Standards Council of Canada, and as... -
Representative - Provincial-Territorial Advisory CommitteePaul Pierlot is currently Senior Manager, Competitiveness Initiatives, Government of Manitoba, as well as Director, Entrepreneurship Manitoba, the Government of Manitoba’s newest special operating agency. He is responsible for service innovation and development, regulatory analysis and red... -
Private sector representativeMr. Raymond has held several senior positions in municipal, provincial and national industry associations. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the Canadian Construction Association, the Reinforcing Steel Institute of Ontario, the Ottawa... -
Private sector representativeSara Jane Snook is a professional engineer who has held leadership positions in energy development, corporate finance and environmental regulation. She is a Director of the Canadian Academy of Engineers. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from... -
Representative - Provincial-Territorial Advisory CommitteeJim Young, P.Eng., Director of Environment (previously Water Management and Pollution Prevention divisions) with the Department of Environment, Labour and Justice, is responsible for the division’s human, physical, and financial resources. Prior to taking on these responsibilities, Jim held...