Features published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
Features
Canada 150: Le réseau Normalisation et Francophonie Association: Strengthening standardization in French-speaking nations
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. In 2007, the...
Date published: 2017/03/31 | Full Article
Canada 150: SCC helps level the playing field at 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games
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. Canadians will...
Date published: 2017/02/28 | Full Article
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. Modern-day...
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 countries. Greater...
Date published: 2016/02/10 | Full Article