Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) Accreditation Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Certification bodies and conformity assessment bodies operating in Canada - Organizations already accredited or seeking accreditation as third-party certifiers - Bodies with existing infrastructure and competency in management systems certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.) - Organizations capable of meeting Standards Council of Canada (SCC) requirements for AIMS assessors and auditors - Both private and public sector certification organizations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (certification program support, not a loan) - Funding Structure: Direct support for accreditation pathway development and implementation - Financial Terms: Specific amounts not detailed in program description; funding covers program participation and accreditation costs - Matching Requirements: Varies by certification body capacity; consult SCC for contribution expectations - Cost Recovery: After accreditation, certification bodies generate revenue through AIMS audits and certifications offered to client organizations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of AIMS-specific audit protocols and procedures - Training and qualification of internal assessors and auditors in AI management systems - Documentation and system development aligned with AIMS standards - Accreditation application and assessment fees to Standards Council of Canada - Competency building in responsible AI assurance frameworks - Infrastructure updates to support third-party AI certification services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - SCC Governance: All accreditation must comply with Standards Council of Canada requirements and oversight - Assessor Competency: Organizations must demonstrate or develop qualified personnel to conduct AIMS audits - Timeline: Accreditation is processed through SCC's standard conformity assessment body approval pathway - Scope Limitations: Accreditation granted only for AI management systems certifications (not broader AI services) - Ongoing Compliance: Maintain SCC accreditation standards and participate in surveillance audits - Service Launch: Commitment to offer AIMS certifications to industry upon accreditation completion - Standards Alignment: Full adherence to emerging Canadian and international AI management standards