1. Engage Governments – to Demonstrate the Benefits of Standards for Regulators
John Walter
Vice President, Standards Development
Canadian Standards Association
April 26th, 2007

2. CSA – Key Facts
CSA is a non-government independent standards developer accredited by SCC
We have over 9,000 members
In excess of 2,600 published codes, standards and guidelines
To serve business, industry, consumers and governments

3. Regulations and Standards Relationship
Complementary roles
Over 40% of CSA standards are referenced in federal, provincial and municipal laws
Why have we been successful?
All stakeholders are involved
Governments recognize us as being neutral
Ease of updating – time, cost
Uniformity of implementation and compliance
Authority still remains with government

4. Standards… Making a Difference
Standards Solutions to a National Crisis
Z902, “Blood & Blood Components”
Z900.1 & Subsets, “Cells, Tissues, & Organs for Transplantation & Assisted Reproduction”
Standards Solutions to Global Terrorism
Z1600 “National Emergency Management & Business Continuity Standard”
Personal Protective Equipment Standards for 1st Responders

5. Challenges
Education – Standards AND Legislation
Value Proposition of Standards
Continued Regulatory Participation
Responsiveness AND Rigour
Harmonization

6. Advice Think beyond a Standards Developer Build upon your reputation
Engage the media at all levels
Develop National Partnerships – both industry and government
Provide solutions that leverage AND go beyond your normal codes and standards
Analyze Government’s priorities AND propose solutions that realize those strategies
Deliver – Deliver – Deliver!

7. Benefits of Standards to Regulators… A Canadian Perspective
Thank You