A

A&D — aerospace and defence (A-D)
ABM — automated banking machine (GAB)
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)
ADMB — Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch (DGADM)
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)
AIF — Automotive Innovation Fund (FISA)
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)
APC — Automotive Partnership Canada (PAC)
APEC — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
APT — Accessible Procurement Toolkit (BOAA)
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)
ATIB — Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch (DGIAT)
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)
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)
BIT — Business Impact Test (BIT)
BN — Business Number (NE)
BOP — Balance of Payments (BDP)
BOTA — Boards of Trade Act (LCH)
BPI — Business Planning Initiative (IPE)
BPR — Broadcast Procedures and Rules (RPR)
BPS — Bits-Per-Second (b/s)
BRAND — Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program (BRAND)
BSE — bovine spongiform encephalopathy (ESB)
BSS — broadcasting-satellite service (SRS)
B-TAC — Broadcasting Technical Advisory Committee (CCTR)

C

CAs — certification authorities (AC)
CAB — Conformity Assessment Bodies (OÉC)
CAD — computer-aided design (CAO)
CAE — computer-aided engineering (IAO)
CAF — Community Adjustment Fund (FAC)
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)
CAS — Comptrollership and Administration Sector (SFCA)
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 — Canada Cooperatives Act (LCC)
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)
CeBI — Canadian e-Business Initiative (ICCE)
CEE — Central and Eastern Europe (ECE)
CEIS — Canadian Environmental Industry Strategy (SCIE)
CEO — Chief Executive Officer (PDG)
CePRC — Canadian e-Policy Resource Centre (CCRcP)
CERC — Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC)
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)
cGMP — current Good Manufacturing Practices (BPFa)
CIAR — Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (ICRA)
CIBS — Canadian International Business Strategy (SCCI)
CID — Canadian Importers Database (BDIC)
CIHR — Canadian Institutes of Health Research (IRSC)
CILPD — Corporate and Insolvency Law Policy Directorate (DPDCI)
CIO — Chief Information Office (SAPI)
CIP — critical infrastructure protection (PIE)
CIPO — Canadian Intellectual Property Office (OPIC)
CIRA — Canadian Internet Registration Authority (ACEI)
CIS — Canadian Industry Statistics (SIC)
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)
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)
COIP — Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (PICO)
COMRIF — Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (FIMRCO)
CORP — Corporations Canada (CORP)
COTS — commercial "off-the-shelf" (COTS)
CPC — Client Procedures Circulars (CPC)
CPE — Customer Premises Equipment (MTA)
CPI — Consumer Price Index (IPC)
CPO — Corporate and Portfolio Office (BSGP)
CPOR — Canadian Patent Office Record (GBB)
CPR — Canadian Patent Rules (RBC)
CPU — Central Processing Unit (UCT)
CR — Copyright Regulations (RDA)
CRC — Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)
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)
CSIF — Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (FCIS)
CSL — Calibration Services Laboratory (LSÉ)
CSR — corporate social responsibility (RSE)
CTC — Canadian Tourism Commission (CCT)
CTCP — Canadian Telecommunications Cyber Protection (PCTC)
CYBF — Canadian Youth Business Foundation (FCJE)

D

DBS — Direct Broadcast Satellite (SRD)
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)
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 — Depository Services Program (PSD)
DSP — Digital Signal Processing (TSN)
DTH — direct-to-home (satellite) (SRD)
DTV — digital television (TVN)
DVD — Digital Versatile Disc / Digital Video Disc (DVD)

E

EBIT — earnings before interest and taxes (BAII)
EC — European Commission (CE)
EC — European Community (CE)
EDC — Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDGE — Employees Driving Government Excellence (EPAE)
EDI — Economic Development Initiative (IDE)
EDI — electronic data interchange (EDI)
EDP — Enterprise Development Program (PEE)
EEC — European Economic Community (CEE)
EFTA — European Free Trade Association (AELE)
E-MAP — Electricity Measurement Accuracy Program (PEME)
EMC — electromagnetic compatibility (CEM)
EMCAB — Electromagnetic Compatibility Advisory Bulletin (ACEM)
EMS — Environmental Management Systems (SGE)
EODP — Eastern Ontario Development Program (PDEO)
EOI — Expression of interest (EOI)
EPO — European Patent Office (OEB)
EPS — Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
ERPA — Economic Research and Policy Analysis Branch (REAP)
ESMR — Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (RMSA)
ETAG — Ethical Trading Action Group (ETAG)
EU — European Union (UE)
EV — Electric vehicle (VE)

F

FAA — Financial Administration Act (LGFP)
FACT — Fraud Awareness for Commercial Targets (SCCF)
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)
FIP — Federal Identity Program (PCIM)
FITT — Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
FM — Facilities Management (FM)
FM — Frequency Modulation (FM)
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)
GDP — gross domestic product (PIB)
GE — genetically engineered (GM)
GERD — gross expenditures on R&D (DIRD)
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)
GVCs — global value chains (CVM)

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)
IBC — International Business Centre (CCI)
IBD — international business development (PCI)
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)
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)
IHAC — Information Highway Advisory Council (CCAI)
ILO — International Labour Organization (OIT)
ILU — Individual Labour Unit (UTI)
IM — information management (GI)
IM/IT — Information Management and Information Technology (GI/TI)
Inc. — Incorporated (inc.)
IOTA — Initiative for the Orderly and Timely Administration of Insolvency Estates (IAPO)
IP — intellectual property (PI)
IP — Internet Protocol (IP)
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)
IRM — integrated risk management (GIR)
IRR — Internal Rate of Return (TRI)
IRS — Interest Rate Support (STI)
IS — Industry Sector (SI)
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)
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)
LEAP — Longitudinal Employment Analysis Program (PALE)
LEO — low Earth orbit (LEO)
LMCS — Local Multipoint Communication Systems (LMCS)
LOF — Leaders Opportunity Fund (FL)
LPTV — Low Power Television (TVFP)
LSeTT — Life Sciences e-technology Transfer (eTTSV)
LSIB — Life Science Industries Branch (DGISV)
Ltd. — Limited (ltée)

M

MAF — Management Accountability Framework (CRG)
MAI — Multilateral Agreement on Investment (AMI)
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)
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)
MMSIs — Maritime Mobile Service Identities (ISMM)
MNEs — multinational enterprises (EMN)
MOPOP — Manual of Patent Office Practice (RPBB)
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)
MSS — mobile satellite service (SMS)
MTEP — Marquee Tourism Events Program (PMTR)
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)
NGL — Natural Gas Liquids (LGN)
NGO — non-governmental organization (ONG)
NGV — natural gas vehicles (VGN)
NMID — National Maritime Information Database (BDNIM)
NODP — Northern Ontario Development Program (PDNO)
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)
OPEC — Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEP)
OPWP — Ontario Potable Water Program (PEPO)
OSB — Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (BSF)

P

P2P — peer-to-peer (P2P)
PAA — Program Activity Architecture (AAP)
PAB — Patent Appeal Board (CAB)
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)
PDD — Product Design and Development (CDP)
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)
PKI — Public Key Infrastructure (ICP)
PLT — Patent Law Treaty (TDB)
PMA — Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence (PPM)
PMF — Performance Measurement Framework (CMR)
PMO — Prime Minister's Office (CPM)
PMP — People Management Plan (PGP)
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)
PR — Patent Rules (RB)
PRECARN — Pre-Competitive Applied Research Network (now called Precarn) (PRECARN)
PRI — Personal Record Identifier (CIDP)
PS/HRMS — PeopleSoft/Human Resource Management System (SGRH/PS)
PSIP — Program for Strategic Industrial Projects (PPSI)
PSSB — Policy and Sector Services Branch (DGPSS)
PSTN — public switched telephone network (RPCT)
PVC — polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
PWGSC — Public Works and Government Services Canada (TPSGC)

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)
RInC — Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Ontario (ILC)
RMAF — Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework (CGRR)
RO — Regional Operations (OR)
ROC(M) — Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) (CRO(M))
ROI — return on investment (RCI)
RPIB — Resource Processing Industries Branch (DGITRN)
RPP — Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP)
RSP — Radio Standards Procedures (PNR)
RSS — Radio Standards Specifications (CNR)
RSS — Really Simple Syndication (RSS)

S

SADI — Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (ISAD)
SAGE — Science Advice for Government Effectiveness (ASEG)
SAM — Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (SFP)
SARA — Spectrum Auctions Results and Analysis (ARES)
SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SRAS)
SBIP — Small Business Internship Program (PSPE)
SBLA — Small Business Loans Act (LPPE)
SBP — Small Business Profiles (PPE)
SBTMS — Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services (SMTPE)
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)
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)
SICP — Service Industries and Consumer Products Branch (ISPC)
SIMAC — Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine Advisory Committee (CCCNMI)
SIS — Science and Innovation Sector (SIS)
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)
SPOB — Sector Programs and Operations Branch (DGOPS)
SP&P — Strategic Planning and Policy Branch (PS&P)
SPP — Security and Prosperity Partnership (PSP)
SPS — Strategic Policy Sector (SPS)
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)
SSTRM — Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap (CRTSS)
S&T — science and technology (S-T)
STEPS — Science and Technology Excellence in the Public Service (ESTFP)
STIC — Science, Technology and Innovation Council (CSTI)
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)
TDO — Trade Data Online (DCD)
TEAM — Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)
TEL — Terminal Equipment List (NMT)
TFP — Total Factor Productivity (PTF)
TMOB — Trade-marks Opposition Board (COMC)
TQM — Total Quality Management (GQT)
TR — Trade-marks Regulations (RMC)
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)
TWEP — Technical Work Experience Program (PAEP)

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)
UPC — Universal Product Code (CUP)
UPS — uninterruptible power supply (ASI)
URL — Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
UWB — ultra-wideband (UWB)

V

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)

Z