About CCIL

Who we are... What we do... Our history... Code of ethics

Who we are...

The Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) is a professional association of independent consulting, inspection and testing firms that fosters high standards, ethics and good business practices among its members and the industry.

CCIL members are tax-paying business entities, unaffiliated with any academic or governmental institution or with any outside industrial company or trade group which in any manner might affect the firm's ability to conduct investigations, render reports or give professional counsel objectively and without bias.

What We Do...

CCIL and its member firms share a commitment to protect the public through education, adhering to a code of ethics, encouraging good performance and reliability among members, and establishing fair and just fee guidelines. The association participates with standards-writing bodies, conducts surveys for the benefits of its member firms, and lobbies against government-controlled testing facilities where adequate independent facilities exist. The CCIL promotes certification by standards bodies or through special programs to meet specific needs.

By supporting top skill and talent in the fields of engineering and natural and applied science, CCIL aims to meet the growing needs of the professions and enhance the viability of member business operations.

The CCIL has three (3) divisions that direct technical, management and policy issues:

	Conformity Assessment/Building Sciences (CA/BS)
	Geotechnical/Construction Materials (G/CM)
	Environmental

Our history...

The CCIL is a new association representing independent consulting, testing and inspection companies across Canada. Former members of the Canadian Testing Association founded the CCIL in 1993. Their goal is to provide an active association with broader interests across the country.

The CCIL is a federally incorporated non-profit organization that represents independent, tax-paying professional firms engaged in testing and analysis, inspection, consulting engineering, quality control and applied research.

Code of ethics

Officials of each member firm of the association must agree to abide by the CCIL Code of Ethics, as summarized here, to:

	Act in the public interest at all times.
	Adhere to the highest standards of honesty, accuracy and trust.
	Protect the confidence of clients.
	Safeguard against representing conflicting or competing interests.
	Sign or seal only those plans, specifications and reports made by principals and staff.
	Act with courtesy and good faith towards other members.
	Deal fairly and equitably with employees.
	Make provisions for the safety and health of employees.
	Avoid advertising in a false or misleading manner.
	Undertake only such work that a firm is competent to perform.
	Uphold the Code of Ethics.

As a condition of CCIL membership, all member firms must signify that they are willing to further the aims and objectives of the association. Copies of By-Laws and Regulations are provided to member firms.

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