News articles published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
News
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2020/08/04
The Standards Council of Canada and UL partner to help establish guidelines for the creation of an ISO Technical Committee on cannabis The demand for medical and recreational cannabis products is surging, with a projected worth of up to US$103.9 billion by 2024. Given the... -
2020/07/29
The Standards Council of Canada is delighted to announce that Shawn Paulsen, manager of conformity assessment with CSA Group, was recently appointed by the Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CANC/IEC) as their new vice-president.... -
2020/07/27
Playgrounds serve an important role in the early development of our children, introducing them to outdoor fun and encouraging active, creative play. Sometimes, particularly during the deep heat of the summer months, those playgrounds can be blisteringly hot, uninviting spaces... -
2020/06/10
A national workshop co-hosted by Natural Resources Canada, Public Safety Canada, and the Standards Council of Canada has revealed strong consensus on the need for national flood mapping standards in Canada. The impacts of flooding and natural disasters are rising quickly... -
2020/06/08
Never before has hygiene had so much attention, including that for food. This year’s World Accreditation Day focuses on food safety and the role that accreditation can play in ensuring that Canadians can have confidence in the quality and safety of their food. We are all... -
2020/05/26
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) have signed a partnership agreement to help empower and further strengthen the competitiveness of Canada’s electrical industry. This partnership provides an important path for industry involvement in... -
2020/05/21
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) General Assembly that was scheduled for 23-24 September 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has been cancelled. All required statutory items for decision in 2020 will be addressed by correspondence and a virtual... -
2020/05/06
Canada’s next generation of expert engineers, technicians and managers are invited to apply to represent the country at the next International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Workshop during the 84th IEC General Meeting. Detailed information about the...