Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

At the Standards Council of Canada, we put the full power of standardization to work for all people in Canada.

We help ensure Canada has the capacity to drive the creation of innovative standards, conformity assessment and accreditation programs that reflect Canada’s values and priorities. We open a world of possibilities. 

Our Mandate

As a federal Crown corporation, we take our mandate from the Standards Council of Canada Act which is to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada, where standardization is not expressly provided for by law and, in particular, to:

• promote the participation of Canadians in voluntary standards activities
• promote public–private sector cooperation in relation to voluntary standardization in Canada
• coordinate and oversee the efforts of the persons and organizations involved in the National Standards System
• foster quality, performance and technological innovation in Canadian goods and services through standards-related activities

• develop standards-related strategies and long-term objectives

…in order to advance the national economy, support sustainable development, benefit the health, safety and welfare of workers and the public, assist and protect consumers, facilitate domestic and international trade and further international cooperation in relation to standardization.