News articles published by the Standards Council of Canada are listed below.
News
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2021/11/18
Did you know that climate change affects playground safety? Given that the number of extremely hot days is expected to more than double over the next 30 years in parts of Canada, experts recognize the increasing need for safety measures and have engaged in a series of... -
2021/11/09
Getting Canadians back to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic has been critical to our economy and the well-being of all Canadians. Workplaces are potentially important sites of transmission for infectious diseases and play a critical role in controlling their spread, yet... -
2021/10/25
Solid waste management in Canada’s North faces unique challenges given the geographic, climatic, transportation, and resource differences between southern and northern communities. While there are numerous guidelines available to help design and manage municipal solid waste... -
2021/10/19
New research has identified key considerations to verify recycled content claims in plastic products to inform actions in support of Canada’s target of achieving at least 50% recycled content in plastic products, where applicable, by 2030. This target aims to extend the life... -
2021/10/14
On October 14, 2021, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) joins the global community in celebrating World Standards Day. Each year, SCC highlights the importance of standards-related activities and pays tribute to the collaborative efforts of thousands of individuals that... -
2021/10/12
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that nine Canadians received the 1906 Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The 1906 Award was created to commemorate the year that IEC was established. It honours the timely and invaluable... -
2021/08/05
In response to the rapidly evolving commercial and societal needs of Canadians, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have released new guidance for developing a fast-track standards-based tool to help industry, government and innovators address pressing problems. The new... -
2021/07/07
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is proud to announce that Tony Capel received the 2021 Lord Kelvin Award from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Lord Kelvin Award is the highest honour given by the IEC. It recognizes exceptional and long-term...