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Acronyms and Abbreviations
This section provides a list of acronyms and abbreviations used by Industry Canada sectors, branches, products, programs and services.
Please note that some acronyms and abbreviations may have more than one meaning.
The corresponding French equivalent is provided in brackets after each entry.
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A
A&D — aerospace and defence (A-D)
AAC — Allowable Annual Cut (CAP)
AAE — average annual earnings (RAM)
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)
ACRs — Alternative Case Resolutions (AIR)
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)
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (SIDA)
AIT — Agreement on Internal Trade (ACI)
ALS — Assignment and Licensing System (SGAL)
AM — Amplitude Modulation (AM)
AMEC — Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada (AMEC)
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)
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)
AUCC — Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
AWS — Advanced Wireless Services (SSFE)
B
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)
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)
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)
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)
C
CAs — certification authorities (AC)
CAB — Conformity Assessment Bodies (OÉC)
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)
CBCA — Canada Business Corporations Act (LCSA)
CBDC — Community Business Development Corporations (CLDE)
CBSC — Canada Business Service Centre (CSEC)
CBT — computer based training (FAO)
CCA — Capital Cost Allowance (DPA)
CCAA — Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (LACC)
CCC — Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
CCC — Canadian Company Capabilities (REC)
CCG — Country Commercial Guides (CCG)
CCV — Canadian Content Value (VCC)
CDIA — Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (IDCE)
CDMA — code division multiple access (AMRC)
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)
CES — Canadian Environmental Solutions (SEC)
CFCs — chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
CFDCs — Community Futures Development Corporations (SADC)
CFI — Canada Foundation for Innovation (FCI)
CFIB — Canadian Federation of Independent Business (FCEI)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
CTC — Canadian Tourism Commission (CCT)
CTCP — Canadian Telecommunications Cyber Protection (PCTC)
CTN — Canadian Technology Network (RCT)
D
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)
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)
DNS — Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS)
DOT Force — Digital Opportunity Task Force (GEANT)
DPR — Departmental Performance Report (RMR)
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)
E
EBIT — earnings before interest and taxes (BAII)
EBM — e-business model (MAÉ)
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)
EOI — Expression of interest (EOI)
EPO — European Patent Office (OEB)
EPS — Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
ERDA — Economic and Regional Development Agreement (EDER)
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)
F
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 Ontario (FedNor)
FEEEP — food, energy, environment, economy, population (FEEEP)
FIP — Federal Identity Program (PCIM)
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
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)
GCI — Guides to Canadian Industry (GIC)
GDP — gross domestic product (PIB)
GE — genetically engineered (GM)
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)
H
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)
I
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)
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)
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)
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)
ITO — Industrial Technologies Office (OTI)
ITSC — IT Standards Committee (CNTI)
ITU — International Telecommunication Union (UIT)
J
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)
K
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)
L
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)
M
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)
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)
MFN — most-favoured nation (NPF)
MFP — multi-factor productivity (PMF)
MFPB — Marketplace Framework Policy Branch (DGPCM)
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)
N
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)
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)
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)
NTI — National Technology Index (INT)
O
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)
OCR — Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
OCRI — Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI)
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)
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)
OSB — Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (BSF)
P
P2P — peer-to-peer (P2P)
PAD — Priority Access for Dialing (APC)
PAN — personal area network (RP)
PBRI — Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative (IAFP)
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)
PERD — Program of Energy Research and Development (PRDE)
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)
POPs — persistent organic pollutants (POP)
POR — Public Opinion Research (ROP)
PPF — Public Policy Forum (FPP)
PPI — public-private infrastructures (IPP)
PPP — purchasing-power parity (PPA)
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)
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)
Q
QMS — quality management systems (SMQ)
QP — Question Period (PQ)
R
RA — Radiocommunication Act (LR)
RABC — Radio Advisory Board of Canada (CCCR)
RAC — Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)
R&D — research and development (R-D)
REL — Radio Equipment List (NMR)
REXD — Regional Executive Director (DER)
RFP — request for proposal (DP)
RIAS — Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RÉIR)
RIC — Radiocommunication Information Circular (CIR)
RMAF — Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework (CGRR)
ROI — return on investment (RCI)
RPP — Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP)
RSA — Related Scientific Activity (ASC)
RSS — Radio Standards Specifications (CNR)
S
SADI — Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (ISAD)
SAGE — Science Advice for Government Effectiveness (ASEG)
SAM — Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (SFP)
SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAS)
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)
SFF — Structured Financing Facility (MFS)
SFT — Speech from the Throne (DDT)
SIC — Standard Industrial Classification (CTI)
SICEAI — Softwood Industry and Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (SICEAI)
SIMAC — Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine Advisory Committee (CCCNMI)
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)
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)
SPP — Security and Prosperity Partnership (PSP)
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)
T
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)
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)
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)
TSACC — Telecommunications Standards Advisory Council of Canada (CCCNT)
TSR — Trade Sector Review (ESC)
TTY — teletypewriter (ATS)
U
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)
V
VNRIs — voluntary non-regulatory initiatives (IVNR)
VOC — volatile organic compounds (COV)
VPN — Virtual Private Network (RPV)
W
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)
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)
WTO — World Trade Organization (OMC)
X
XDOs — External Delivery Organizations (OSE)
Y
YEI — Youth Employment Initiative (PEJ)
YES — Youth Employment Strategy (SEJ)
YI — CAP Youth Initiative (IJ)
