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Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub
Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub
Canada has launched the AI and Data Governance (AIDG) Standardization Hub to help businesses and regulators use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically, and effectively.
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers
Canada’s national standards body (SCC) has updated the rules used to accredit organizations that develop National Standards of Canada (NSCs).
Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas
Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas
The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.
How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award
How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award
For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,
Canada Launches Accreditation Program for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Canada Launches Accreditation Program for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Certification bodies in Canada can now offer trusted assurance for ethical AI use, thanks to a new accreditation program launched by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
Canada Invites Young Professionals to Apply for 2025 IEC Programme
Canada Invites Young Professionals to Apply for 2025 IEC Programme
Applications are now open for Canada’s spot in the 2025 IEC Young Professionals Programme, which offers one selected participant the chance to represent the country at the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) annual workshop and General Meeting in New Delhi, India, from September 15 to 19, 2025.
Canada Launches New Accreditation for Cyber Security Certification Program
Canada Launches New Accreditation for Cyber Security Certification Program
Canada has introduced a new accreditation for organizations that provide cyber security checks under the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).
Creaform Earns ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and TISAX, Reaching Five Certifications
Creaform Earns ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and TISAX, Reaching Five Certifications
Creaform, a global provider of 3D measurement solutions and an AMETEK Inc. company, has achieved ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and TISAX certifications, reinforcing its commitment to information security, environmental management, and industry-specific security standards.
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has published the Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap to support the deployment of hydrogen technologies.
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
Canada’s Communities Integrating Natural Assets into Financial Reporting with New Guide
A new guide titled Getting Nature into Financial Reporting has been released to help Canadian local governments include natural assets - such as wetlands, rivers, forests, and coastal dunes - in their financial reports.
BNQ Unveils New Certification for Recycled Plastic Products
BNQ Unveils New Certification for Recycled Plastic Products
The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers certification for companies in the plastics sector under the Canadian standard CAN/BNQ 3840-100.

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SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
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