Documents/CSS/1: Standards Bodies/1.1: Coordination and Oversight

1.1: Coordination and Oversight

Enhance the strategic coordination and oversight capacities of the Canadian National Committee on the International Organization for Standardization (CNC/ISO) and the Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CNC/IEC).

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Activities: a) Research and make recommendations regarding alternative methods to ensure Canadian input into, and influence in, regional and international standardization organizations (e.g. COPANT, PASC, CANENA, etc.) including the creation of national mirror committees for regional groups. Lead: CNC/IEC & CNC/ISO with input from ACS, ACCA, ACT & CPIC b) Develop a mechanism to identify “essential Canadian requirements” to support the implementation of IEC’s “Global Relevance” approach. Lead: CNC/IEC with input from CNC/ISO, ACS, ACCA & CPIC c) Develop and/or adapt a mechanism to identify and prioritize new areas for Canadian standards development activity. Lead: CNC/ISO & CNC/IEC with input from all SCC Advisory Committees d) Research and make recommendations on the creation of a web-based forum to facilitate strategic coordination and cooperation amongst North American IEC National Committees (i.e. Canada, US & Mexico). Lead: CNC/IEC with input from CNC/ISO, ACS, ACCA, ACT & CPIC

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