Canadian General Standards Board

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centered, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of our stakeholders—government, industry and consumers.

The Canadian General Standards Board will end all operations on April 1, 2026. This change is part of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s review of spending, as announced in Budget 2025.

If you have questions about this closure, please contact tpsgc.dgrgpongc-rgpbcgsb.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Services and information

Overview 

Organization, mandate, mission, vision, values, businesses and stakeholders

Standards development and services

Find out about the range of standards development services the CGSB offers, as well as the international standardization work

Certification services

Find out about the certification and qualification programs for many products and services based on established and industry-recognized standards

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