Features published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
Features
How International Electrotechnical Standards Promote Sustainability
The world’s climate is changing. This change will impact not only our communities but also the global economy. Organizations around the world are responding to these challenges in many ways and energy efficiency standards can play a significant role in the fight against climate change. The International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC’s) Advisory...
Date published: 2017/10/24 | Full Article
Keeping boaters safe on both sides of the border: A case study of the benefits of joint Canada-U.S. standards
Simply put, standards matter. Standards are the essential backbone that keeps our society running efficiently and safely. They protect Canadians by ensuring the safety of the foods we eat and the products we use every day. They reduce costs for consumers and give us greater choice by providing access to global products. Standards are also essential to...
Date published: 2017/10/13 | Full Article
Canada 150: Celebrating Standards in Canada and Around the World
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. Access the complete...
Date published: 2017/10/12 | Full Article
Canadian Leadership is Helping to Make Cities Smarter
The world’s cities are getting bigger and global rates of urbanization are showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the United Nations, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities today. In Canada, four out of every five citizens live in urban areas. As cities continue this growth, they are facing challenges, as housing,...
Date published: 2017/10/11 | Full Article
Canada 150: The history of SCC and ISO
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to participate in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. 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. Access the complete...
Date published: 2017/09/13 | Full Article
Canada 150: Standardization supports free trade
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is delighted to participate in the celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation (link is external). 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: 2017/08/31 | Full Article