
Regulators, exporters talk harmonizing standards in Canada, US
One novel idea: keep red tape from sprouting in the first place.

Self-driving cars won’t be mainstream until standards set: Blackberry CEO
Some countries drive on the right side of the road, some on the left; some grids use 110- and others use 220-volts.
EPA to ease back emissions standards for vehicles
Timeline too challenging for automakers, will work with NHTSA on new standards.
Canada wins union kudos for pushing better labour standards in NAFTA
Pushes for higher wages in Mexico and an end to tactics aimed at starving unions of cash.
Alberta seeking input from business, public on changes to labour rules
Wants advice on mat, paternal and compassionate leaves, employment insurance and collective bargaining.
Want a say about the development of standards?
New Standards Council of Canada service gives you access to the review process.
CSA opens new testing lab in Hannover, Germany
Facility expands European hazardous locations testing and certification services.

New e-course prepares workers for WHMIS changes
Canada is aligning with the Globally Harmonized System of classifying and labelling chemicals.
BNQ to manage SCC mirror committee on additive manufacturing
Quickly changing technology has shown a need for standards governing terms, definitions and process chains.

From PLANT’s print edition: Power play
3M raises the energy efficiency ante.
Standards for carbon capture and storage in development
MISSISSAUGA, Ont.: CSA Standards and IPAC-CO2 Research Inc. are…