4: Policy and Regulation
Meet the needs of an evolving regulatory and policy environment Other Information:
Standardization, that is to say both standards development and conformity assessment, is used to meet a number of regulatory
and policy requirements. Various components of the NSS provide both economical and widely accepted approaches in many regulated
areas including product safety and the certification of qualified personnel. As new products and services, innovative certification
and testing procedures, environmental considerations, and changing regulatory requirements challenge all levels of Canadian
government as well as the citizenry more broadly, standardization will continue to be an important policy and regulatory tool.
The case for a wider (and in some cases deeper) application of standardization in a regulatory context must be supported with
sound research, empirical data, active support from governments and regulatory officials and a proven record of past successes.
The SCC and other NSS partners realize that the task is an incremental one, requiring confidence building and participation
in a host of policy venues and discussions. These efforts can result in benefits for all segments of Canadian society. From
implementing climate change policies, to facilitating the application of alternative energy technologies, to providing common
criteria for the recognition of professional credentials, to providing a variety of avenues to meet regulatory requirements,
the NSS continues to hold much potential as an effective instrument for the development and implementation of Canadian (federal,
provincial, territorial and municipal) public policy. Through existing and new partnerships, inter-jurisdictional and inter-departmental
cooperation, regulatory dialogue and engagement, and thorough research, the SCC and our NSS colleagues will continue to work
to meet the multi-faceted needs of our domestic regulatory and policy environments in an efficient and practical manner.
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