About Web Standards Centre of Expertise (WS CoE)

Web Standards Centre of Expertise (WS CoE) is Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) authoritative source on Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), Web Standards as it pertains to the Department's public facing web assets. WS CoE monitors and identifies conformance issues and works with the Department's content authorities and application developers, in addition to TBS, to develop practical solutions that have Government of Canada wide application.

WS CoE performs official assessments for web assets on all current Web Standards and prepares various internal progress reports. Request an assessment.

The team also plays a pro-active role in keeping abreast of trends in Web Standards and ensuring that the Department is prepared for any possible impacts to public facing web assets.

You can reach us by email at NC-NW-WS-GD.