The Acronyms section shows many of the acronyms used for Industry Canada sectors, branches, products, programs and services. Also included are many acronyms for spectrum and telecommunications, intellectual property, the internet, industry, trade, economic and business terms, international organizations, other government departments, and other terms commonly used throughout various Industry Canada websites.
Please note that some acronyms may have more than one meaning.
The corresponding equivalent French acronym is presented in brackets after each entry.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
A&D aerospace and defence (A-D)
AAC – Allowable Annual Cut (CAP)
AAE – average annual earnings (RAM)
AAFC Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAC)
ABM activity-based management (GPA)
ABM automated banking machine (GAB)
ACAD Advisory Committee on Assistive Devices (ACAD)
ACCA Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (DAA)
ACCC Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
ACCM Alternative Consumer Credit Market (MPCC)
ACOL Advisory Committee for Online Learning (CCAEL)
ACRs Alternative Case Resolutions (AIR)
ACST Advisory Council on Science and Technology (CCST)
ACTP – Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (PITCA)
ADIO Assistive Devices Industry Office (BIAAF)
ADM – Assistant Deputy Minister (SMA)
ADM Associate Deputy Minister (SMD)
ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ARC)
ADSL – Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (LNPA)
AEB Audit and Evaluation Branch (DGVE)
AHR – assisted human reproduction (TPA)
AI – artificial intelligence (IA)
AIAC Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)
AIAMC – Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AFIAC)
AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (SIDA)
AIF – Atlantic Innovation Fund (FIA)
AIT Agreement on Internal Trade (ACI)
ALS Assignment and Licensing System (SGAL)
AM – Amplitude Modulation (AM)
AMEC Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada (AMEC)
AMIS Application Management and Innovation Services Directorate (GASI)
AMT Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (TFP)
AMVs – accredited meter verifiers (VCA)
ANSI – American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
AO – Accredited Organizations (OA)
AOs Advisory Opinions (AC)
APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
ARC Advanced Ruling Certificate (CDP)
ARET Accelerated Reduction/Elimination of Toxics (ARET)
ARPU – Average Monthly Revenue per Unit (RMMU)
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)
ASD Alternative service delivery (DMPS)
ASL – Approval Services Laboratory (LSA)
AT assistive technology (TA)
ATAG Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG)
ATIP Access to Information and Privacy (AIPRP)
ATM asynchronous transfer mode (MTA)
ATV Advanced television (TVP)
AUCC Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
AWS – Advanced Wireless Services (SSFE)
B2B Business-to-business (B2B)
B2C Business-to-consumer (B2C)
B2G business-to-government (B2G)
BADLAB Broadband Applications and Demonstrations Laboratory (BADLAB)
BAFO – Best and Final Offer (MOF)
BBO – Buy-Build-Operate (ACE)
BBS – Bulletin Board System (BAB)
BCP Business Continuity Plan (PCO)
BDC Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
BEPO Business Environmental Performance Office (BPEEC)
BESP Broadcasting Equipment Standards Procedures (PMNR)
BEST Building Excellence in Science and Technology (VEST)
BETS Broadcasting Equipment Technical Standards (NTMR)
BIA Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (LFI)
BIF Border Infrastructure Fund (FIF)
BIS Business Information System (SIE)
BIT Business Impact Test (BIT)
BLOT – Build-Lease-Operate-Transfer (BLOT)
BMIE Building a More Innovative Economy (BMIE)
BN Business Number (NE)
BOO – Build-Own-Operate (BOO)
BOOT – Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT)
BOP Balance of Payments (BDP)
BOT Build Own Transfer (CPT)
BOTA Boards of Trade Act (LCH)
BPI Business Planning Initiative (IPE)
BPS – Bits-Per-Second (b/s)
BRAND Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program (BRAND)
BRAVO Biotechnology Regulatory Assistance Virtual Office (BRAVO)
BRI Biotechnology Research Institute (IRB)
BSA Business Start-Up Assistant (SADE)
BSE bovine spongiform encephalopathy (ESB)
BSS – broadcasting-satellite service (SRS)
B-TAC Broadcasting Technical Advisory Committee (CCTR)
BTO – Build Transfer Operate (BTO)
CAs certification authorities (AC)
CAB – Conformity Assessment Bodies (OÉC)
CAB – Country Analysis Briefs (CAB)
CAD computer-aided design (CAO)
CAE computer-aided engineering (IAO)
CAM computer-aided manufacturing (FAO)
CANARIE Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education (CANARIE)
CANtex – Canadian Textiles Program (CANtex)
CAP Community Access Program (PAC)
CAPC Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CPSCA)
CARAB – Canadian Amateur Radio Advisory Board (CCRAC)
CATA Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
CATIP Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (PICTV)
CB – Certification Body (OC)
CB Competition Bureau (BC)
CBAC Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CCCB)
CBCA Canada Business Corporations Act (LCSA)
CBDC Community Business Development Corporations (CLDE)
CBN – Country Background Notes (CBN)
CBS Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (SCB)
CBSA – Canada Border Services Agency (ASFC)
CBSC Canada Business Service Centre (CSEC)
CBSec – Canadian Biotechnology Secretariat (SecCB)
CBT – computer based training (FAO)
CCA Capital Cost Allowance (DPA)
CCAA – Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (LACC)
CCAF – Climate Change Action Fund (FACC)
CCC – Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
CCC Canadian Company Capabilities (REC)
CCCDF – Canada Climate Change Development Fund (FCCC)
CCG Country Commercial Guides (CCG)
CCME – Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME)
CCV – Canadian Content Value (VCC)
CDIA Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (IDCE)
CDMA – code division multiple access (AMRC)
CDM/JI – Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation (MDP/AC)
CD-ROM Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM)
CEE – Central and Eastern Europe (ECE)
CEIS – Canadian Environmental Industry Strategy (SCIE)
CEO Chief Executive Officer (PDG)
CERTs – computer emergency response capabilities (CERT)
CES Canadian Environmental Solutions (SEC)
CESN Canadian Electronic Scholarly Network (RCIS)
CFCs – chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
CFDCs Community Futures Development Corporations (SADC)
CFI Canada Foundation for Innovation (FCI)
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency (ACIA)
CFIB – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (FCEI)
CFN Canada's Forest Network (IFC)
CFS Computers for Schools (OPE)
CFTM Canadian Forum on Trade Measurement (FCMC)
CGAT – Canadian Genome Analysis and Technology Program (CTAG)
CGDI – Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (ICDG)
cGMP current Good Manufacturing Practices (BPFa)
CIAR Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (ICRA)
CIBS Canadian International Business Strategy (SCCI)
CIDA Canadian International Development Agency (ACDI)
CIHR Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IRSC)
CIITT – Canadian Initiative for International Technology Transfer (ICTTI)
CIO – Chief Information Office (SAPI)
CIP – critical infrastructure protection (PIE)
CIPO Canadian Intellectual Property Office (OPIC)
CIRA Canadian Internet Registration Authority (ACEI)
CIRCLE Computer Industry Resources Committed to the Leading Edge (CERCLE)
CISTI – Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (ICIST)
CITI Centre for Information Technologies Innovation (CITI)
CITT Canadian International Trade Tribunal (TCCE)
CLF Common Look and Feel (NSI)
CMB Communications and Marketing Branch (DGCM)
CMC Consumer Measures Committee (CMC)
CN Company Number (NC)
CNBSC Canada-Nunavut Business Service Centre (CSECN)
CNC computer numerical control (CNC)
CNO/ITU-T Canadian National Organization for the International Telecommunication Union (ONC/UIT-T)
COACH – Canadian Organization for the Advancement of Computers in Health (COACH)
COBSC Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (CSECO)
CoE – Centre of Excellence (CE)
COEF Canada-Ontario Export Forum (FCOE)
COINS Consumer On-Line Information Network Service (RESIC)
COIP Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (PICO)
COIW Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works (TICO)
COMET Commercial Education and Training (COMET)
COMRIF – Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (FIMRCO)
CORP Corporations Canada (CORP)
COTS – commercial "off-the-shelf" (COTS)
CPE – Customer Premises Equipment (MTA)
CPI – Consumer Price Index (IPC)
CPR Canadian Patent Rules (RBC)
CPU – Central Processing Unit (UCT)
CR – Copyright Regulations (RDA)
CRA – Canada Revenue Agency (ARC)
CRC Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)
CRIN Consumer Research Information Network (RRIC)
CRM – Customer Relationship Management (GRC)
CRO – contract research organization (ORC)
CRTC Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
CSA Canadian Space Agency (ASC)
CSA Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
CSBFA Canada Small Business Financing Act (LFPEC)
CSL – Calibration Services Laboratory (LSÉ)
CSR – corporate social responsibility (RSE)
CSTA Council of Science and Technology Advisors (CEST)
CTC Canadian Tourism Commission (CCT)
CTCP – Canadian Telecommunications Cyber Protection (PCTC)
CTN Canadian Technology Network (RCT)
DB – Design-Build (DB)
DBFO – Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO)
DBO – Design-Build-Operate (CCE)
DBOT – Design-Build-Operate-Transfer (DBOT)
DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite (SRD)
DCMF – Design-Construct-Manage-Finance (DCMF)
DDSA – Defence Development Sharing Arrangement (DDSA)
DfE – Design for Environment (CE)
DFO Department of Fisheries and Oceans (MPO)
DG – Director General (DG)
DGPC – Directors General Policy Committee (CPDG)
DGRB Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulatory Branch (DGRB)
DGSE Spectrum Engineering Branch (DGSE)
DGTP Telecommunications Policy Branch (DGTP)
DIA – Department of Industry Act (LMI)
DIP – Debtor in Possession (DIP)
DIS – Draft International Standard (DIS)
DM Deputy Minister (SM)
DMB – Departmental Management Board (CGM)
DMDB – Deputy Minister's Departmental Briefing Committee (SBMSM)
DND Department of National Defence (MDN)
DNS Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS)
DOT Force Digital Opportunity Task Force (GEANT)
DPR – Departmental Performance Report (RMR)
DPSA – Defence Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA)
DRB Digital Radio Broadcasting (RAN)
DSB – Dispute Settlement Body (ORD)
DSIR Space and International Regulatory Activities (DSIR)
DSL Digital Subscriber Line (LAN)
DSP Digital Signal Processing (TSN)
DTH direct-to-home (satellite) (SRD)
DTV digital television (TVN)
DVC – digital video compression (CVN)
DVD Digital Versatile Disc / Digital Video Disc (DVD)
EBIT – earnings before interest and taxes (BAII)
EBM – e-business model (MAÉ)
EC Environment Canada (EC)
EC European Commission (CE)
EC – European Community (CE)
ECAs – Export Credit Agencies (OCE)
EDC Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDGE Employees Driving Government Excellence (EPAE)
EDI electronic data interchange (EDI)
EDP – Enterprise Development Program (PEE)
EEC – European Economic Community (CEE)
EFTA European Free Trade Association (AELE)
EHR – Electronic Health Record (DSE)
e-MAP – Electricity Metering Accuracy Program (PPCÉ)
EMC electromagnetic compatibility (CEM)
EMCAB Electromagnetic Compatibility Advisory Bulletin (ACEM)
EMS – Environmental Management Systems (SGE)
ENGO – Environmental Non-governmental Organizations (ONGE)
EOI – Expression of interest (EOI)
EPO European Patent Office (OEB)
EPS – Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
ERDA Economic and Regional Development Agreement (EDER)
ESBO Entrepreneurship and Small Business Office (BEPE)
ESMR – Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (RMSA)
ETAG – Ethical Trading Action Group (ETAG)
EU European Union (UE)
EV – Electric vehicle (VE)
EVA – Economic Value Added (VEA)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
FAA – Financial Administration Act (LGFP)
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FBPB Fair Business Practices Branch (DPLA)
FCC Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
FCM – Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
FDI foreign direct investment (IDE)
FedNor Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern and rural Ontario (FedNor)
FEEEP – food, energy, environment, economy, population (FEEEP)
FIP Federal Identity Program (PCIM)
FIPA Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (APIE)
FITT Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
FM – Facilities Management (FM)
FM – Frequency Modulation (FM)
FOB – free on board (FAB)
FPT federal-provincial-territorial (FPT)
FPTT Federal Partners in Technology Transfer (PFTT)
FRS – Family Radio Service (FRS)
FSS – fixed satellite service (SFS)
FTA – Free Trade Agreement (ALE)
FTAA Free Trade Area of the Americas (ZLEA)
FTE Full Time Equivalent (ETP)
FTP – File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
FWA Fixed Wireless Access (AFSF)
FY fiscal year (AF)
G-7 Group of Seven (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States) (G-7)
G8 – Group of Eight (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) (G8)
GAAP – generally accepted accounting principles (PCGR)
GAAS – generally accepted auditing standards (PVGR)
GATS General Agreement on Trade in Services (AGCS)
GATT – General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
Gs&Cs – grants and contributions (S et C)
GCC Generations CanConnect (CAG)
GCI Guides to Canadian Industry (GIC)
GDP gross domestic product (PIB)
GE – genetically engineered (GM)
GEF – Global Environmental Facility (FEM)
GERD gross expenditures on R&D (DIRD)
GFE – government furnished equipment (EFG)
GHGs – greenhouse gases (GES)
GHz gigahertz (GHz)
GIF – Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)
GIS – geographic information systems (SIG)
GM – genetically modified (GM)
GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices (BPF)
GMRS – General Mobile Radio Service (SRMG)
GoC Government of Canada (GC)
GOL Government On-Line (GED)
GPRS – General Packet Radio Services (GPRS)
GPS Global Positioning System (GPS)
GST Goods and Services Tax (TPS)
GTIS Government Telecommunications and Informatics Services (SGTI)
h2EA – h2 Early Adopters Program (APh2)
HDTV high-definition television (TVDH)
HIV – human immunodeficiency virus (VIH)
HPC – High Probability of Completion (FPE)
HQP Highly Qualified Personnel (PHQ)
HRB Human Resources Branch (DGRH)
HRMS – Human Resources Management System (SGRH)
HS Harmonized System (SH)
HST Harmonized Sales Tax (TVH)
HTML HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
IAC – Industrial Analysis Centre (CAI)
IARP – International Amateur Radio Permit (PIRA)
IBD international business development (PCI)
IBIN International Business Information Network (RIIA)
IBP Interactive Business Planner (PAI)
IBP International Business Practices (IBP)
IC Industry Canada (IC)
ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
ICES Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (NMB)
ICMC – Industry Canada Management Committee (CGIC)
ICN International Competition Network (RIC)
ICP Infrastructure Canada Program (PIC)
ICSC – International Centre for Sustainable Cities (CIDDV)
ICT information and communications technology (TIC)
ICTSO Information and Communications Technologies Statistical Overview (PSTIC)
IDR – Industrial Design Regulations (RDI)
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IFIs – International Financial Institutions (IFI)
IFMS Integrated Financial and Material System (SIFM)
IHAB Information Highway Applications Branch (DGAAI)
IHAC Information Highway Advisory Council (CCAI)
IIT – International Institute of Telecommunications (IIT)
ILO – International Labour Organization (OIT)
ILU – Individual Labour Unit (UTI)
IMI – International Market Insight (IMI)
IM/IT Information Management and Information Technology (GI/TI)
INAC Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (AINC)
Inc. – Incorporated (inc.)
INTREPID Integrated Trademark Electronic Processing of Information and Designs (INTREPID)
IOTA Initiative for the Orderly and Timely Administration of Insolvency Estates (IAPO)
IP intellectual property (PI)
IP Internet Protocol (IP)
IPB Innovation Policy Branch (PI)
IPC Investment Partnerships Canada (PIC)
IPDR International Project Development Roadmap (FRDPI)
IPO Industry Portfolio Office (BPI)
IPO – initial public offering (PAPE)
IPOLC Interdepartmental Partnership with the Official-Language Communities (PICLO)
IPPD Intellectual Property Policy Directorate (DPPI)
IPRs Intellectual Property Rights (DPI)
IPRA Information and Privacy Rights Administration (ADIPRP)
IRAP Industrial Research Assistance Program (PARI)
IRB – Industrial and Regional Benefits (RIR)
IRB – interest rate buy-down (ARI)
IRCs – Industrial Research Chairs (PCI)
IRDP Industrial and Regional Development Program (PDIR)
IRIS Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS)
IRR – Internal Rate of Return (TRI)
IRS Interest Rate Support (STI)
IS Industry Sector (SI)
ISA – Industry Sector Analysis (ISA)
ISBN International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
ISDN – Integrated Services Digital Network (RNIS)
ISDP Industry and Science Development Program (PDIS)
ISO International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISP Internet Service Provider (FSI)
ISS International Space Station (SSI)
ISSN – International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
IT information technology (TI)
ITA – Industrial Technology Advisors (CTI)
ITAC Information Technology Association of Canada (ACTI)
ITC International Trade Centre (CCI)
ITSC – IT Standards Committee (CNTI)
ITU International Telecommunication Union (UIT)
JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
JI – Joint Implementation (AC)
JIT – Just-in-Time (JAT)
JPEG – Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
JSF Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
KBE knowledge-based economy (EAS)
KBIs – knowledge-based industries (IFS)
kbps – kilobit per second (kbps)
KRC – Key Results Commitment (PEMR)
KSBS – Key Small Business Statistics (PSRPE)
LAN Local Area Network (RLE)
LCA – Life Cycle Assessment (ECV)
LDCs least-developed countries (PMA)
LDO – Lease-Develop-Operate (LDE)
LEAP – Longitudinal Employment Analysis Program (PALE)
LEO – low Earth orbit (LEO)
LIBOR – London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR)
LIP Language Industry Program (PIL)
LMCS Local Multipoint Communication Systems (LMCS)
LPTV Low Power Television (TVFP)
LSeTT – Life Sciences e-technology Transfer (eTTSV)
Ltd. – Limited (ltée)
LTS – List of Toxic Substances (LST)
MAF – Management Accountability Framework (CRG)
MAI Multilateral Agreement on Investment (AMI)
MAL – Modification Approval Letter (LAM)
MaRS Medical and Related Sciences (MaRS)
MC Measurement Canada (MC)
MC – Memorandum to Cabinet (MC)
MCC Management Consulting Centre (CCG)
MCI Modern Comptrollership Initiative (IMFC)
MCP Major Crown Project (GPE)
MCS multipoint communications system (STM)
MDS-TV Multipoint Distribution Television Systems (SDM-TV)
MEAs – Multilateral Environmental Agreements (AME)
MEI Monthly Economic Indicators (IEM)
MEPA Micro-Economic Policy Analysis Branch (APME)
MERIT Mandate for Export and Research and Development in Information Technology (MERIT)
MFN most-favoured nation (NPF)
MFP multi-factor productivity (PMF)
MFPB Marketplace Framework Policy Branch (DGPCM)
MIB Manufacturing Industries Branch (DGIF)
MIF – Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF)
MLG Multimedia Learning Group (GAM)
MMSIs Maritime Mobile Service Identities (ISMM)
MNEs multinational enterprises (EMN)
MOU Memorandum of Understanding (PE)
MPC – major power consumer (GCÉ)
MRA Mutual Recognition Agreement (ARM)
MRO Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRR)
MRR Market Research Reports (MRR)
MSAT Mobile Satellite (MSAT)
MSO Marketplace Services Organization (OSM)
MSPs – meter service providers (FSC)
MSS – mobile satellite service (SMS)
MUSH – Municipalities, Universities, Schools and Hospitals (MUSH)
MW – Megawatts (MW)
NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement (ALENA)
NAICS North American Industry Classification System (SCIAN)
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization (OTAN)
NBS National Biotechnology Strategy (SNB)
NCE Networks of Centres of Excellence (RCE)
NCPG – National Contingency Planning Group (GPNC)
NEB – National Energy Board (ONE)
NEBS New Exporters to Border States (NEEF)
NEC New-to-Exporting Companies (ENE)
NEI National Expertise Index (RCC)
NEXOS New Exporters to Overseas Markets (NEXOS)
NEXPRO New Exporters Training and Counselling Program (NEXPRO)
NEXSA New Exporters to South America (NEXAS)
NGL – Natural Gas Liquids (LGN)
NGO non-governmental organization (ONG)
NGV – natural gas vehicles (VGN)
NIS – National Implementation Strategy (SNM)
NMID National Maritime Information Database (BDNIM)
NOEDF Northern Ontario Economic Development Fund (FDENO)
NOx – nitrogen oxide (NOx)
NPV – Net Present Value (VAN)
NRC National Research Council Canada (CNRC)
NRCan Natural Resources Canada (RNCan)
NRTEE National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy (TRNEE)
NSERC Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (CRSNG)
NSI National Satellite Initiative (INS)
NSS – National Standards System (SNN)
NST National Sector Teams (ESN)
NTI National Technology Index (INT)
NUANS Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search (NUANS)
OAG – Office of the Auditor General of Canada (BVG)
OAS – Organization of American States (OEA)
OATS open area test site (EEE)
OCA Office of Consumer Affairs (BC)
OCC – Operation Command Centre (CCO)
OCR – Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
OCRI Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
OCS Office of the Corporate Secretary (BSG)
OCTD Office of Collaborative Technology Development (BDTC)
ODI Office for Disability Issues (BCPH)
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCDE)
OEE – Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
OEM – original equipment manufacturer (FEO)
OGD other government departments (AMG)
OIP Office of International Partnerships (BPI)
OLA Official Languages Act (LLO)
OLMCs official language minority community (CLOSM)
O&M – Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
OntCFDC Community Futures Development Corporations In Ontario (SADC de l'Ontario)
OPEC – Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEP)
OPS Operations Sector (OPS)
OSB Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (BSF)
P2P – peer-to-peer (P2P)
PAD – Priority Access for Dialing (APC)
PAN – personal area network (RP)
PCBs – Polychlorinated Biphenyls (BPC)
PCH Canadian Heritage (PCH)
PCO Privy Council Office (BCP)
PCS personal communications service (SCP)
PCT Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
PDA – Personal Digital Assistant (ANP)
PDF portable document format (PDF)
PEMD Program for Export Market Development (PDME)
PEMD-I Program for Export Market Development Investment (PDME-I)
PERD – Program of Energy Research and Development (PRDE)
PIM – Prior Information memorandum (DIP)
PIN – Personal Identification Number (NIP)
PIPEDA Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (LPRPDE)
PITF Personal Insolvency Task Force (GTIP)
PKI Public Key Infrastructure (ICP)
PLT Patent Law Treaty (TDB)
PMA Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence (PPM)
PMO – Prime Minister's Office (CPM)
PMPRB – Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (CEPMB)
PNG – Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
POL Policy Sector (PIS)
POPs – persistent organic pollutants (POP)
POR Public Opinion Research (ROP)
PPD – Patent Policy Directorate (DPB)
PPF – Public Policy Forum (FPP)
PPI public-private infrastructures (IPP)
PPP purchasing-power parity (PPA)
PQQ – Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (QSP)
PR – Patent Rules (RB)
PRAS Planning, Reporting and Accountability Structure (SPRR)
PRECARN Pre-Competitive Applied Research Network (now called Precarn) (PRECARN)
PRI – Personal Record Identifier (CIDP)
PSC – Public Sector Comparator (CSP)
PS/HRMS PeopleSoft/Human Resource Management System (SGRH/PS)
PSTN – public switched telephone network (RPCT)
PVC – polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
PWGSC Public Works and Government Services Canada (TPSGC)
PWD Persons with Disabilities (PH)
QMS – quality management systems (SMQ)
QP Question Period (PQ)
RA – Radiocommunication Act (LR)
RABC Radio Advisory Board of Canada (CCCR)
RAC – Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)
RBAF – Risk-Based Audit Framework (CVAR)
R&D research and development (R-D)
REL Radio Equipment List (NMR)
REXD – Regional Executive Director (DER)
RFEOI – Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI)
RFP request for proposal (DP)
RFQ – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
RIAS – Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RÉIR)
RIC Radiocommunication Information Circular (CIR)
RMAF – Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework (CGRR)
ROI – return on investment (RCI)
R&P – Right and Privilege (D et P)
RPP Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP)
RSA Related Scientific Activity (ASC)
RSS Radio Standards Specifications (CNR)
RTN Regional Trade Network (RCR)
SAGE Science Advice for Government Effectiveness (ASEG)
SAGIT – Sectoral Advisory Group on International Trade (GCSCE)
SAM Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (SFP)
SARS – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAS)
SAW surface acoustic wave (SAW)
SBDAs – science-based departments and agencies (MOVS)
SBLA Small Business Loans Act (LPPE)
SBP – Small Business Profiles (PPE)
SBPB Small Business Policy Branch (DGPPE)
SC Student Connections (EBB)
SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
SCC Standards Council of Canada (CCN)
SCFs Sector Competitiveness Frameworks (CCS)
SCMO Subsidiary Communication Multiplex Operation (EMCS)
SCP Student Connection Program (EBB)
SD sustainable development (DD)
SDCC – Sustainable Development Coordinating Committee (CCDD)
SDI – Supplier Development Initiative (IDRF)
SDinfo Sustainable Development Information System (SDinfo)
SDR – software-defined radio (RRL)
SDS – Sustainable Development Strategy (SDD)
SDTF Sustainable Development Technology Fund (FATDD)
SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment (EES)
SEED – Spectrum E-Services E-Commerce Delivery (SEED)
SFF Structured Financing Facility (MFS)
SFT Speech from the Throne (DDT)
SIB Service Industries Branch (DGIS)
SIC Standard Industrial Classification (CTI)
SICEAI Softwood Industry and Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (SICEAI)
SIMAC Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine Advisory Committee (CCCNMI)
SIT Satellite Interactive Terminal (TSI)
SITT Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications (STIT)
SKU Stock Keeping Unit (UGS)
SMEs small and medium-sized enterprises (PME)
SME-FDI – SME Financing Data Initiative (PRF-PME)
SMS – short message service (SMS)
SMTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
SNAB SchoolNet National Advisory Board (CCNR)
SNN SchoolNet News Network (RDR)
SOA Special Operating Agency (OSS)
SOA – standing offer agreement (COC)
SOW – statement of work (DDP)
SPC – Senior Policy Committee (CSP)
SPC – Statistical Process Control (CSP)
SP&P Strategic Planning and Policy Branch (PS&P)
SQC – Statistical Quality Control (CSQ)
SR&ED scientific research and experimental development (RS&DE)
SRSP Standard Radio System Plan (PNRH)
SSHRC Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (CRSH)
SSL – Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
S&T science and technology (S-T)
STEPS Science and Technology Excellence in the Public Service (ESTFP)
SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (FFPM)
SYAB SchoolNet Youth Advisory Board (CCJR)
TAC Technical Acceptance Certificates (CAT)
TAFL Technical and Administrative Frequency Lists (LTAF)
TAPAC Terminal Attachment Program Advisory Committee (CCPRT)
TB – Technical Bulletins (BT)
TBS Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (SCT)
TBT – Technical Barriers to Trade (OTC)
TCI Team Canada Inc (ÉCI)
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
TDD telecommunication device for the deaf (ATM)
TEAM – Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
TEL Terminal Equipment List (NMT)
TEMIC Telecommunications Executive Management Institute of Canada (TEMIC)
TFP Total Factor Productivity (PTF)
TPC Technology Partnerships Canada (PTC)
TQM Total Quality Management (GQT)
TR – Trade-marks Regulations (RMC)
TRAMS Agreement Agreement on trade-related aspects of anti-competitive measures (Accord sur les MAC)
TRC Telecommunications Regulation Circulars (CRT)
TRIUMF TRI-University Meson Facility (TRIUMF)
TRIPS Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (ADPIC)
TRM Technology Roadmap (CRT)
TSA Tourism Satellite Account (CST)
TSACC Telecommunications Standards Advisory Council of Canada (CCCNT)
TSR – Trade Sector Review (ESC)
TTCAD Trade Team Canada Aerospace and Defence (ÉCCAD)
TTCE Trade Team Canada Environment (ÉCCE)
TTCS Trade Team Canada Sectors (ESCC)
TTY teletypewriter (ATS)
UAAG User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG)
UD universal design (CU)
UN United Nations (ONU)
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (CNUCED)
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
ULCC Uniform Law Conference of Canada (CHLC)
UNFCCC – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (CCNUCC)
UPC Universal Product Code (CUP)
UPS – uninterruptible power supply (ASI)
URL Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
USRA Undergraduate Student Research Awards (BRPC)
UWB – ultra-wideband (UWB)
VFM – Value for Money (OR)
VNRIs – voluntary non-regulatory initiatives (IVNR)
VOC – volatile organic compounds (COV)
VPN Virtual Private Network (RPV)
VTC Virtual Trade Commissioner (DCV)
W3C World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
WAI Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAN – Wide Area Network (RE)
WAP Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
WARC – World Administrative Radio Conference (CAMR)
WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
WCS Wireless Communication Service (STSF)
WEF – World Economic Forum (FEM)
WG – Working Group (GT)
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (SIMDUT)
WHO – World Health Organization (OMS)
WIN Exports World Information Network for Exports (Exportations WIN)
WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization (OMPI)
WISELAB Wireless and Inter-networking Systems Experimentation Laboratory (WISELAB)
WMA – Weights and Measures Act (LPM)
WPS wireless priority service (SPSF)
WSIS – World Summit on the Information Society (SMSI)
WSSD – World Summit on Sustainable Development (SMDD)
WTO World Trade Organization (OMC)
XDOs External Delivery Organizations (OSE)
Y2K Year 2000 (A2K)
YEI Youth Employment Initiative (PEJ)
YES Youth Employment Strategy (SEJ)
YI CAP Youth Initiative (IJ)
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