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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ChairKathy Milsom is Chair of the Standards Council of Canada’s (SCC) Governing Council and is currently serving a three-year term that began on November 14, 2017. Kathy is also the President and CEO of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of... -
Representative - Standards Development Organizations Advisory CommitteeMary Cianchetti was appointed President of Standards at CSA Group on August 31, 2016. As President of Standards, Ms. Cianchetti will lead the next chapter of standards development and ensure continued success in member engagement. Ms. Cianchetti has more than 20 years of experience in... -
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 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 - 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 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...