CBSA Acronyms - Part 2
Customs and acronyms – A match made in heaven?
Every industry has its jargon and insider-speak. Shipping and logistics is no different. Thankfully, when you get bogged down in letters that just don’t add up, help is at hand – your friendly Cole customs broker will gladly field your questions; CBSA’s “frequently used” acronym list is online, and our own blog pages have some answers, too.
CBSA Acronym List
We’re putting out a series of blogs that clarify some of the hundreds of acronyms used by the CBSA. Don’t worry – we’ll keep them short and sweet. And if you still have questions, call us.
Instalment 2: Acts and more acts – CBSA legislation
A number of pieces of federal legislation are of interest to CBSA - whether under CBSA's purview or because they factor indirectly into its responsibilities at the border. Have a look at these and click on the link for even more information on each one.
- CA – Customs Act
- CEAA – Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- CEPA – Canadian Environmental Protection Act
- EIPA – Export and Import Permits Act
- FAI – Financial Administration Act
- FRPA – Federal Real Property Act
- IRPA – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- OLA – Official Languages Act
- PSEA – Public Service Employment Act
- SIMA – Special Import Measures Act
Don't forget about our post, CBSA Acronyms - Part 3.
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Do you have the acronym uncertainty? We're happy to help. Get in touch with us to get help understanding what all these letters mean!
Information provided by: Canadian Customs Dept. - Cole International
