Publications
Standardization enhances quality of life for people across Canada and around the world. It makes products and services safer and improves their functionality. But to have the greatest impact, the standardization system must expand to more sectors—especially those with social dimensions—and...
Published on 2023/10/18
The effects of urban heat islands pose a threat to Canadians, our infrastructure, and environment. The Standards Council of Canada, alongside four leading organizations from across Canada, hosted a workshop in Fall 2022 to discuss how strengthening and standardizing urban heat island mapping...
Published on 2023/07/20
Final Report of the 2016-2021 Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program
Our buildings and infrastructure are designed with weather in mind. We expect our homes to protect us from heavy snow, our stormwater systems to whisk away heavy downpours, and our electrical grid to be...
Published on 2023/06/09