Governing Council

The governing Council is appointed by the federal government, and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry.

Composition

• Chair
• Vice-chair
• One member from the federal government
• One member from the Standards Development Organizations Advisory Committee
• Two members from the Provincial-Territorial Advisory Committee
• Nine others from the private sector, including non-governmental organizations

Profile of Council Members

• Executive level experience in a national or regional industry or an organization that serves public interests (i.e.: consumer, labour, environmental academic, operations of a commercial business in a key economic sector)
• Experience in global trends and international relations that affect standardization
• Financial literacy
• An understanding of corporate governance and its processes
• An awareness of federal-provincial activities with standards and regulations
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals and effectively communicate views to Council
• Respected leader in his or her field
• Proven level of commitment, discretion and trust

Council Members

There are currently two (2) vacant positions on the governing Council.