News articles published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
News
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2018-08-16
China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner, and our economic relationship is growing. According to the Government of Canada, between 2016 and 2017, Canada’s product exports to China rose 12.55 percent and the import of Chinese products over the same span... -
2018-08-07
There are over 5,000 references to standards in federal, provincial and territorial regulations in Canada. While standards support a strong regulatory system, they can also create technical barriers that impede internal trade. In the latest edition of Standards Engineering:... -
2018-07-30The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Mkabi Walcott has been appointed to the position of Vice-President, Standards and International Relations. Her appointment is effective July 30, 2018. Dr. Walcott joined SCC in September 2017 as...
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2018-07-26
Mark your calendars to join SCC in celebration of World Standards Day 2018! This event will include the presentation of the 2018 SCC Awards—Canada’s national awards in standardization. SCC will also provide an update on our operations and strategic direction and... -
2018-07-11The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce our participation in an upcoming National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workshop as well as the Annual Conference of the Society of Standards Professionals (SES). The NIST workshop, taking place on...
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2018-07-10
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to congratulate two key executives, Chief Executive Officer Chantal Guay and Acting Vice-President, Standards and International Relations Branch Mkabi Walcott, on their recent selections to key governance positions at two... -
2018-07-05
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Canada’s national accreditation body, and the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) are pleased to announce a collaboration to offer Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code accreditation. SQF Code certification plays a vital role in ensuring... -
2018-06-29
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) recently held an event to celebrate World Accreditation Day 2018. This year’s theme focused on how accreditation delivers a safer world, allowing SCC to showcase the vital role standardization plays in ensuring food safety....