Abbreviations and Acronyms

This section provides a list of acronyms and abbreviations used by Correctional Service Canada, 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.

A

• A&DO
  Admission and Discharge Officer (AAL)
• A/P
  Account payable (C/C)
• A4D
  Assessment for Decision (ED)
• AACCCE
  Associate Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Citizen Engagement (CAACEC)
• AACCS
  Associate Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Services (CAASC)
• AAW
  Aboriginal Awareness Week (SSCA)
• ABE
  Adult Basic Education (FBA)
• AC
  Activity Centre (CA)
• AC
  Assistant Commissioner (CA)
• ACA
  American Correctional Association
• ACCD
  Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Development (CADO)
• ACCS
  Assistant Commissioner, Corporate Services (CASC)
• ACG-MSS
  Maintenance Management System (ACG-SGE)
• ACHS
  Assistant Commissioner, Health Services (CASS)
• ACLO
  Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ALAC)
• ACLS
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• ACM
  Activity Centre Manager (GCA)
• ACOCSS
  Advisory Committee on Community Staff Safety (CCSPC)
• ACPA
  Assistant Commissioner, Performance Assurance (CAER)
• ACTIMS
  Assistant Commissioner, Technical and Information Management Services (CASTGI)
• ADC
  Assistant Deputy Commissioner (SCA)
• ADCAMS
  Automated Data Collection, Analysis and Modelling System (SACAMD)
• ADCIO
  Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Institutional Operations (SCAOE)
• ADCO
  Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Operations (SCAO)
• ADP
  Automated Data Processing (TAD)
• ADS
  Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS)
• ADTS
  Appeal Decision Tracking System (ADTS)
• AECB
  Atomic Energy Control Board (CCEA)
• AIM
  Achieving Improved Measurement (MIRE)
• AIT
  Agreement on Internal Trade (ACI)
• AMIS
  Asset Management Information System (SIGB)
• AMS
  Application Management Services (SGA)
• AOSAP
  Aboriginal Offender Substance Abuse Program (PTTDA)
• AP
  For Assessment Purposes (FE)
• APAC
  Assessment and Program Assignment Committee (CEAP)
• APEPU
  Accounts payable enter payment unit
• APEX
  Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX)
• APR
  Accelerated Parole Review (PEE)
• APS
  Aboriginal People's Survey (EAPA)
• APSFA
  Association of Public Service Financial Administrators (AGFFP)
• ARAUM
  Assistant Regional Administrator, Unit Management (ARAGU)
• ARC
  Addictions Research Centre (CRT)
• ARD
  Addictions Research Division (DRT)
• ARI
  Fleet Management Information System (ARI)
• ARLU
  Annual Reference Level Update (MJANR)
• ARMS
  Automated Records Management System (SAGD)
• AS
  Admission Status (NEA)
• ATIP
  Access to Information and Privacy (AIPRP)
• ATL
  Assistant Team Leader (ACE)
• AWCP
  Assistant Warden, Correctional Programs (DAPC)
• AWMS
  Assistant Warden, Management Services (DASG)

B

• BCA
  Behaviour Chain Analysis (ACC)
• BCCW
  Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women (CCFB)
• BFOR
  Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (EPJ)
• BIA
  Business Impact Analysis (ARA)
• BIDR
  Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding (QRS)
• BM
  Business Manager (GE)
• BP
  Business Plan (PE)
• BP
  Business Plan (PA)
• BSEI
  Business Systems Engineering and Integration (CISI)
• BSS
  Business Solutions Services (SSA)

C

• CA
  Community Assessment (EC)
• CAAT
  Canadian Adult Achievement Test (ÉCRA)
• CAB
  CORCAN Advisory Board (CCC)
• CAC
  Citizen Advisory Committee (CCC)
• CAC
  Consulting and Audit Canada (CVC)
• CAC
  Corporate Advisor Chaplaincy (CNA)
• CADC
  Crown Assets Distribution Centre (CDBC)
• CAEFS
  Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (ACSEF)
• CAHR
  Corporate Advisor of Human Resources (CNRH)
• CAIS
  Central Accounting Information System (SICC)
• CAL
  Computer Assisted Learning (FAO)
• CAMS
  Corporate Acquisition Management System (SGAS)
• CAN
  Cons AIDS Network (PAS)
• CAP
  Career Assignment Program (CAP)
• CAPA
  Canadian Association of Paroling Authorities (ACCLC)
• CAPB
  Canadian Association of Police Boards (ACCP)
• CAPS
  Capital Allotment Planning System (SPAC)
• CAPS
  Community Assessment and Parole Supervision (ECSLC)
• CAPS
  Computer Assisted Pardon System (SRAO)
• CAPS
  Construction Allotment Planning System (SPAC)
• CAR
  Council for Administrative Renewal (CRA)
• CAS
  Central Accounting System (SCC)
• CAS
  Children Aid Society
• CAS
  Contract Administration System (SAM)
• CASA
  Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (QIT)
• CASE
  Computer-aided systems engineering (ISAO)
• CAT
  Computer Assisted Teaching (EAO)
• CBRF
  Community-Based Residential Facilities (ERC)
• CC
  Cost Centre (CC)
• CCC
  Community Correctional Centre (CCC)
• CCD
  Council of Canadians with disabilities
• CCG
  Canada Communication Group (GCC)
• CCIC
  Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCCI)
• CCJA
  Canadian Criminal Justice Association (ACJP)
• CCJS
  Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCSJ)
• CCJS
  Canadian Criminal Justice System (SCJP)
• CCM
  Co-ordinator Case Management (CGC)
• CCMD
  Canada Centre for Management Development (CCG)
• CCO
  Coordinator, Correctional Operations (COC)
• CCRA
  Corrections and Conditional Release Act (LSCMLC)
• CCRR
  Corrections and Conditional Release Regulations (RSCMLC)
• CCS
  Cell Call System (SAPC)
• CCTV
  Close Circuit Television (TVCF)
• CD
  Commissioner's Directive (DC)
• CDFS
  Common Departmental Financial System (SFMC)
• CDO
  Community Development Officer (ADC)
• CEBP
  Contribution to Employees Benefit Plans (CRASE)
• CED
  Common Enterprise Desktop (PTCE)
• CEDAW
  Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
• CEO
  Chief Executive Officer (CORCAN) (DE)
• CES
  Communications and Executive Services (CSHD)
• CET
  Cell Extraction Team (EEC)
• CFCN
  Canadian Families and Corrections Network (RCAFD)
• CFMRS
  Central Financial Management and Reports System (SCGRF)
• CFS
  Chief Food Services (CSA)
• CFSMS
  Computerized Food Service Management System (SIGSA)
• CGSB
  Canadian General Standards Board (ONGC)
• CHIPS
  Choosing Health in Prisons (CSP)
• CHR
  Custodian Holdings Report (RADG)
• CHRA
  Canadian Human Rights Act (LCOP)
• CHRC
  Canadian Human Rights Commission (CCDP)
• CHS
  Chief, Health Services (CSS)
• CIA
  Correctional Industries Association
• CIC
  Crisis Information Centre (CISU)
• CISC
  Criminal Intelligence Service of Canada (SCRC)
• CISD
  Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
• CISM
  Critical Incident Stress Management (GSIC)
• CJDMN
  Criminal Justice Diversity Management Network (RGDSJP)
• CJIL
  Criminal Justice Information Library (CIJP)
• CLAI
  Computerized Lifestyle Assessment Instrument (QIMV)
• CLC
  Canada Labour Code (CCT)
• CLC
  Comprehensive Land Claims (RTG)
• CLEMS
  Casual Labour Electronic Management System (SGET)
• CLF
  Common Look and Feel (NSI)
• CLTS
  Casual Labour Tracking System (SSET)
• CMIS
  Community Management Information System (SIGC)
• CMLC
  Correctional Management Learning Centre (CAGC)
• CMO
  Case Management Officer (AGC)
• CMT
  Case Management Team (EGC)
• CMT
  Commissioner Management Team (EGC)
• CMT
  Corporate Monitoring Tool (OSC)
• CO
  Correctional Officer (AC)
• COE
  Centre of Expertise (CE)
• COMS
  Community Offender Management Scale (EGDC)
• CON
  Condition other than normal
• COP
  Corporate Operational Plan (POI)
• COP
  Correctional Operations and Programs (OPC)
• COPAT
  Correctional Officer Physical Ability Test (TAPAC)
• COTP
  Correctional Officer Training Program (PFAC)
• CP
  Crisis Planner (PU)
• CPAI
  Correctional Programs Assessment Inventory (REPC)
• CPCP
  Correctional Policy and Corporate Planning (PCPO)
• CPIC
  Canadian Police Information Centre (CIPC)
• CPIS
  Computerised Photo Imaging System (SII)
• CPIS
  Computerized Photo Identification System (SIICID)
• CPO
  Correctional Programs Officer (APC)
• CPPR
  Correctional Plan Progress Report (SPC)
• CPS
  Clemency and Pardons System
• CPSIN
  Canadian Public Safety Information Network (RCISP)
• CQI
  Continuous Quality Improvement (ACQ)
• CRB
  Contract Review Board (CEM)
• CRC
  Community Residential Centre (CRC)
• CRD
  Correctional Research and Development (RDC)
• CRF
  Community Residential Facility (ERC)
• CRF
  Consolidated Revenue Fund
• CRF
  Corporate Reserve Fund (FRM)
• CRMS
  Community Reintegration Management Strategy (SGRSC)
• CRS
  Corporate Reporting System (SIR)
• CRS
  Custody Rating Scale (ECNS)
• CS
  Canteen System (SPV)
• CS
  Community Strategy (SC)
• CSC
  Correctional Service Canada (SCC)
• CSC
  Correctional Staff College (CPC)
• CSCMTS
  Correctional Service Canada - Methadone Tracking System
• CSE
  Communications Security Establishment (CST)
• CSIS
  Canadian Security Intelligence Service (SCRS)
• CSMS
  Claims Settlement Management System (SGRR)
• CSTP
  Correctional Supervisor Training Program (PFSC)
• CTP
  Correctional Training Program (PFC)
• CTS
  Casual Tracking System (SSO)
• CTSC
  Correctional Technology Sub-Committee (SCTSC)
• CV
  Code vote (CC)

D

• DAC
  Development Assistance Committee (CAD)
• DAST
  Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
• DBA
  Departmental Bank Accounts (CBM)
• DBMS
  Database Management System (SGBD)
• DBT
  Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (TCD)
• DC
  Deputy Commissioner (SC)
• DCA
  Director Corporate Affairs (DSG)
• DCP
  Departmental Classification Plan (PCM)
• DCS
  Door Control System (SCP)
• DCW
  Deputy Commissioner for Women (SCF)
• DD
  District Director (DD)
• DFIA
  Dynamic Factor Identification and Analysis (IAFD)
• DGL
  Document Generation Language (LGD)
• DGOR
  Director General, Offender Reintegration (DGRS)
• DMQ
  DEC Message Queue (DMQ)
• DOB
  Date of Birth (DDN)
• DOB
  Date of Birth (DN)
• DPMS
  Departmental Personnel Management System (SMGP)
• DPO
  District Parole Office (BD)
• DPR
  Departmental Performance Report (RRM)
• DRS
  Departmental Reporting System (SRM)
• DTC
  Designated Travel Card (CVD)
• DTI
  Developmental Training Initiative (IFP)

E

• EAA
  Electronic Authorization and Authentification (AAE)
• EAP
  Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
• EAS
  Employee Assistance Services (SAE)
• EASH
  Employee Assistance Safety and Health (AESS)
• EBP
  Employee Benefit Plans (RASE)
• ECAP
  Expert Committee on Aids and Prisons (CESP)
• ECOTS
  Electronic Catalogue Order Taking System (SECC)
• ECT
  Electroconvulsive Therapy
• EDI
  Early Departure Incentive (PDA)
• EDPS
  Extra-Duty Processing System (STSS)
• EDT
  Eastern Daylight Time (HAE)
• EE
  Employment Equity (EME)
• EEP
  Employment and Employability Program (PEE)
• EEPMP
  Employment Equity Positive Measures Program (PMPEE)
• EGADS
  Exam Generation, Analysis & Documentation System (SAGE)
• EIFW
  Edmonton Institution for Women (ÉEF)
• EIS
  Executive Information System (SIC)
• EOS
  Executive Operational Support (SEO)
• EPA
  Effective Project Approval (ADP)
• EPS
  Electronic Publishing Services (SPE)
• ER
  Equitable Resourcing (RER)
• ERB
  Evaluation and Review Branch (DEE)
• ERD
  Early Release Date (DMLA)
• ERIP
  Early Retirement Incentive Plan (PERA)
• ERIS
  Electronic Real Property Information System (ERIS)
• ERPS
  Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SPRE)
• ERS
  Electronic Records System (SDE)
• ERT
  Emergency Response Team (GIT)
• ESA
  Exchange of Service Agreement (AES)
• ESTATEC
  Enabling Staff Through Advanced Technology (ESTATEC)
• ETA
  Escorted Temporary Absence (PSAE)
• EXCOM
  Executive Committee

F

• FAA
  Financial Administration Act (LGFP)
• FAM
  Financial Administration Manual (GAF)
• FAS
  Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (SAF)
• FASD
  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (TSAF)
• FASO
  Federal Association of Security Officials (AFRS)
• FBP
  Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBP)
• FEAI
  Federal Environmental Assessment Index (IFEE)
• FF
  Formula Funding (MFP)
• FFA
  Financial Administrative Act (LGFP)
• FIS
  Financial Information Strategy (SIF)
• FLEUR
  Federal Law Enforcement Under Review (EALF)
• FLIP
  Family Life Improvement Program (PAVF)
• FMAF
  Financial Management Accountability Framework (CRGF)
• FMIS
  Fleet Management Information System (SIGPA)
• FORD
  Financial Officers Recruitment and Development (RPAF)
• FPS
  Finger Print System (SED)
• FSA
  Financial Signing Authority (PSDF)
• FSD
  Federal Service Division (DSF)
• FSMR
  Food Services Monthly Report (RMSA)
• FSS
  Food Services System (SSA)
• FSSEP
  Federal Summer Student Employment Program (PFEEE)
• FSW
  Federally Sentenced Women (FPPF)
• FTE
  Full Time Equivalent (ETP)
• FTP
  File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• FVRA
  Family Violence Risk Assessment (ERVF)
• FY
  Fiscal Year (AF)

G

• GCWCC
  Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (CCMTGC)
• GED
  General Education Development (FG)
• GEDS
  Government Electronic Directory Services (SAGE)
• GEMS
  Government's Expenditure Management System (SGDG)
• GHSP
  Guaranteed Home Sales Plan (PVHG)
• GIS
  Guaranteed Income Supplement (SRG)
• GJV
  General Journal Voucher (PJG)
• GLDI
  General Ledger Desktop Interface (IBGL)
• GOL
  Government on Line (GED)
• GPPM
  Generic Program Performance Measure (MGRP)
• GRO
  General Read Only
• GSIR
  General Statistical Information on Recidivism (ISGR)
• GSP
  Government Security Policy (PGS)
• GST
  Goods and Services Tax (TPS)
• GTIS
  Government Telecommunications and Informatics Services (SGTI)
• GTS
  Government Travel Service (SVG)
• GVMS
  Government Voice Messaging Service (SFAM)

H

• HAS
  Head, Accounting Services (CSC)
• HCV
  Hepatitis C virus (VHC)
• HIFVPP
  High Intensity Family Violence Prevention Program (PTIVF)
• HIS
  Health Information System (SIS)
• HR
  Human Resources (RH)
• HRMIS
  Human Resources Management Information System (SIGRH)
• HRMS
  Human Resource Management Sector (SGRH)
• HRMS
  Human Resources Management System (SGRH)
• HVAC
  heating, ventilating and air conditioning (CVC)

I

• IAJV
  International Association of Justice Volunteerism (IAJV)
• IAPRC
  Issues Analysis and Policy Review Committee (CAQEP)
• IAS
  Inmate Accounting System (SCD)
• IBWB
  Inventory of Beliefs About Wife Beating (ROVC)
• ICA
  International corrections association (ACI)
• ICB
  Index of Controlling Behaviour (ICD)
• ICIS
  Integrated Correctional Intervention Strategies (SICI)
• ICMS
  Informal Conflict Management System (SGIC)
• ICOGB
  Cognitive Skills Booster - Instructor (CPRI)
• ICP
  Independent Chairperson (PI)
• ICPA
  International Corrections and Prisons Association (AIACP)
• ICPAAPC
  International Corrections and Prisons Association for the Advancement of Professional Corrections (AISCP)
• ICW
  International Council of Women (CIF)
• IDRIS
  Inmate Documentation Retrieval Information System (SEDD)
• IERT
  Institutional Emergency Response Team (ÉPIU)
• IFC
  Interfaith Committee on Chaplaincy (CIA)
• IFMMS
  Integrated Financial & Material Management System (SIGFM)
• IFS
  Institutional Functioning Scale (EFE)
• IM/ITSS
  Information Management/Information Technology Strategic Support (SSGI/TI)
• IMC
  Information Management Committee (CGI)
• IMP
  Information Management Plan (PGI)
• IMRS
  Integrated Management Reporting System (SIRG)
• IMS
  Information Management Services (SGI)
• IMS
  Inmate Movement System (SDD)
• IMSP
  Information Management Strategic Paper (ESGI)
• IMTC
  Information Management and Technology Committee (CGIT)
• IMTRB
  Information Management and Technology Review Board (CEGIT)
• INC
  Information Network Canada (RIC)
• IPCA
  International Prison Chaplains' Association (AIAP)
• IPHIS
  Integrated Public Health Information System (SIISP)
• IPIRS
  Integrated Police Incident Reporting System (SIRIP)
• IPS
  Inmate Pay System (SRD)
• IPSO
  Institutional Preventive Security Officer (ASPE)
• IRC
  Inmate Related Costs (CLD)
• IRO
  Institutional Reintegration Operations (ORSE)
• ISC
  Information Sharing Checklist (LVRC)
• ISM
  Infrastructure and Service Management (GIS)
• ISMD
  Infrastructure and Service Management Division (DGIS)
• IST
  Interpersonal Skills Training (CARI)
• ISU
  Intensive Support Unit (USI)
• IT
  Information Technology (TI)
• ITC
  Individual Travel Card (CIV)
• ITLS
  International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• ITS
  Inmate Telephone System (STD)
• ITSC
  Information Technology Security Coordinator (CSTI)
• ITSWG
  Information Technology Standards Working Group (GTNI)

J

• JAC
  Joint Action Committee (CAC)
• JAC
  Joint Action Committee (CCM)
• JOSH
  Joint Occupational Safety and Health Committee (CMSST)
• JPEG
  Joint Photographic Experts Group (GMEP)

K

• K
  Thousands (M)
• KEDC
  King Edward Data Centre (CDKE)
• KM
  Knowledge Management (GS)
• KMPD
  Knowledge Management and Policy Development (GESP)
• KSC
  Kekunwemkonawuk Sub-Committee (SCK)

L

• L&D
  Learning and Development (AP)
• LAN
  Local Area Network (RL)
• LC 50
  Lethal concentration 50 (CL50)
• LCT-50
  Lethal concentration 50 (CL50)
• LLMC
  Local Labour-Management Committee (CLCPS)
• LOBJ
  line object
• LPO
  Local Purchase Order (BAL)
• LRAP
  Long Range Accommodation Plan (PALT)
• LRAP
  Long Range Accommodation Plan (PLTL)
• LSCP
  Learning Strategy Classroom Program (PECSA)
• LSLS
  Legal Services Litigation System (LSLS)
• LTCP
  Long Term Capital Plan (PILT)
• LTMS
  Long Term Management Strategy (SGLT)
• LTOP
  Long Term Organization Plan (POLT)
• LTS
  Long Term Supervision (SLD)
• LTSO
  Long Term Supervision Order (OSLD)

M

• M
  Millions (M)
• MAI
  Multi-Dimensional Anger Inventory (RMC)
• MAOR
  Management, Administration and Operations Review (EGAO)
• MAU
  Millhaven Assessment Unit (UEM)
• MBIS
  Motivation-Based Intervention Strategy (SIBM)
• MCCP
  Main Communications and Control Post (PPCC)
• MCCPO
  Main Communications and Control Post Operator (PCPC)
• MCES
  Manager, Communications and Executive Services (GCSHD)
• MCF
  Management Control Framework (CCG)
• MCS
  Mission Critical Systems (SEM)
• ME
  Main Estimates (BP)
• MHU
  Mental Health Unit (USM)
• MIC
  Management Information Component (ÉIG)
• MIDA
  Multi-Institutional Disposition Authorities (APD)
• MIFVPP
  Moderate Intensity Family Violence Prevention Program (PIMPVF)
• MIS
  Management Information System (SIG)
• MM
  Management Trainee (MM)
• MMS
  Maintenance Management System (SGE)
• MMT
  Methadone Maintenance Treatment (TEM)
• MOA
  Manual for Occupancy of Accommodation (GOL)
• MOA
  Master Occupancy Agreement (CDO)
• MOBJ
  management object
• MOU
  Memorandum of Understanding (PE)
• MOW
  Managing Offenders in the Workplace (GDMT)
• MPG
  Managing Personal Growth (GDP)
• MPP
  Meat Processing Plant
• MRM
  Management Reporting Module (MRG)
• MRS
  Machine Registry System (MRS)
• MSAT
  Mobile Communications Satellite (MSAT)
• MSS
  Management Support Services (SSG)
• MSU
  Maximum Security Unit (USM)
• MTP
  Management Training Program (PSG)
• MTS
  Methadone Tracking System
• MUH
  Mental Handling Unit (USM)
• MYERS
  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Training (ITPMB)
• MYOP
  Multi Year Operational Plan (POP)

N

• NAAC
  National Aboriginal Advisory Committee (CCNQA)
• NAACJ
  National Associations Active in Criminal Justice (ANIJC)
• NAAW
  National Access Awareness Week (SNIPH)
• NACPD
  National Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (CCNPH)
• NAFTA
  North American Free Trade Agreement (ALENA)
• NATO
  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (OTAN)
• NAV
  National Volunteer Association (ANB)
• NAWG
  National Aboriginal Working Group on Corrections (GTNACA)
• NCAFE
  National Council of Aboriginal Federal Employees (CNEFA)
• NCAOP
  National Capital, Accommodation and Operations Plan (PNILO)
• NCAP
  National Capital Accommodation Plan (PNIL)
• NCARC
  National Capital Accommodation Review Committee (CEPNIL)
• NCCC
  National Council on Community Corrections (CNSCC)
• NCJRS
  National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
• NCPC
  National Crime Prevention Council (CNPC)
• NCPF
  National Contribution Program Fund (FPNC)
• NCPG
  National Contingency Plan Group (CNPMU)
• NDISS
  National Depot / Institutional Stores System (NDISS)
• NEAC
  National Ethnocultural Advisory Committee (CCNME)
• NEADS
  National Educational Association of Disabled Students
• NEC/RC
  National Executive Committee/ Regional Coordinators (CND-CR)
• NEOP
  New Employee Orientation Program (PONE)
• NEP
  Needle Exchange Program (PEA)
• NGO
  non-governmental organization (ONG)
• NHQ
  National Headquarters (AC)
• NHQMC
  National Headquarters Management Committee (CGAC)
• NHRMC
  National Human Resource Management Committee (CNGRH)
• NHSC
  National Health Services Council (CNSS)
• NIDA
  National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• NJOHSPC
  National Joint Occupational Health and Safety Policy Committee (CNMOSST)
• NLDC
  National Learning and Development Committee (CNAP)
• NLMC
  National Labour-Management Committee (CNCPS)
• NPB
  National Parole Board (CNLC)
• NRG
  National Resource Group (GRN)
• NVIC
  Non violent crisis intervention (ISCSV)
• NYC
  Not yet classified (PEC)

O

• O&M
  Operations and Maintenance (F&E)
• O/S
  outstanding
• OAETS
  Office Automation Engineering and Technology Service (SGBT)
• OAG
  Office of the Auditor General (BVG)
• OASIS
  Office Automation Systems and Information Services (SSIB)
• OATS
  Offender Assessment Tutoring System (SISED)
• OBS
  Open Bidding Service (SIOS)
• OC
  Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)
• ODT
  Operational Development Team (EDO)
• OIA
  Offender Intake Assessment (EID)
• OIAS
  Offender Intake Assessment System (SEID)
• OLDE
  Off-line Data Entry (OLDE)
• OMC
  Operations Management Committee (CGO)
• OMDW
  Offender Management Data Warehouse (EDGD)
• OMS
  Offender Management System (SGD)
• OMSR
  Offender Management System Renewal (RSGD)
• OOC
  Other Operating Costs (AFF)
• OPI
  Office of Primary Interest (BPR)
• OPR
  Office of Primary Responsibility (BPR)
• ORMS
  Offender Reintegration Management System (SGRSD)
• OSAPP
  Offender Substance Abuse Pre-release Program (PPT)
• OSH
  Occupational Safety and Health (SST)
• OSSC
  Operations and Services Sub-Committee (SCOS)

P

• P4W
  Prison for Women
• PAA
  Privileged Administrative Arrangement (AAP)
• PAL
  Purchase Authority Limit (LAA)
• PALS
  Portable Alarm Locating System (SRAP)
• PASS
  Procurement and Acquisition Support System (SSA)
• PAYE
  Payables at Year-End (CAFE)
• PBDA
  Pension Benefits Division Act (LPPR)
• PC
  Protective Custody (IP)
• PCO
  Privy Council Office (BCP)
• PCP
  phencyclidine, angel dust (PCP)
• PDF
  Portable Document Format (PDF)
• PDP
  Personal Development Plan (PPP)
• PEC
  Peer Education and Counselling (CEP)
• PED
  parole eligibility date (DALC)
• PER
  Parole Eligibility Report (RALC)
• PER
  Performance Evaluation Report (RER)
• PER
  Personnel Evaluation Report (REP)
• PERT
  Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• PFA
  Penological Factor Allowance (IFP)
• PFTS
  Personnel Form Tracking System (PFTS)
• PFV
  Private Family Visit (VFP)
• PIDS
  Perimetric Intrusion Detection System (SPDI)
• PIF
  Program Integrity Funds (FIIP)
• PIN
  Personal Identification Number (NIP)
• PIPSC
  The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (IPFPC)
• PIR
  Protected Information Report (RRP)
• PISC
  Primary Information Sharing Checklist (LIVRC)
• PM
  Preventive Maintenance (EP)
• PM
  Product Manager (GP)
• PMIS
  Program Management Information System (SIGP)
• PMP
  Performance Management Plan (PGR)
• PO
  Parole Officer (ALC)
• PO
  Purchase Order (BC)
• PODD
  Payment on Due Date (PADE)
• POIP
  Parole Officer Induction Program (POALC)
• POTP
  Parole Officer Training Program (PFALC)
• PPA
  Preliminary Project Approval (APP)
• PPAS
  Personal Portable Alarm System (DAPP)
• PPC
  Policy, Planning and Coordination (PPC)
• PPM
  Program Performance Measure
• PPM
  Program Performance Module (ERP)
• PPRS
  Program Priority Rating System (SIPOP)
• PRAS
  Planning, Reporting and Accountability Structure (CPRR)
• PRET
  Process Reengineering and Environmental Technologies
• PRI
  Personal Record Identifier (CIDP)
• PSAC
  Public Service Alliance Canada (AFPC)
• PSC
  Public Service Commission (CFP)
• PSCS
  Public Service Compensation System (SRFP)
• PSDPA
  Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (LPFDAR)
• PSEPC
  Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (SPPCC)
• PSHCP
  Public Service Health Care Plan (RSSFP)
• PSHRMAC
  Public Service Human Resources Management of Canada (AGRHFPC)
• PSLCN
  Public Service Learning and Communications Network (RFCFP)
• PSMA
  Public Service Modernization Act (LMFP)
• PSR
  Progress Summary Report (RREC)
• PSR
  Psychosocial Rehabilitation (RPS)
• PSS
  Personnel Security System (SSP)
• PSSRB
  Public Service Staff Relations Board (CRTFP)
• PST
  Peer Support Team (EE)
• PTSD
  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (TSPT)
• PVO
  Persistently Violent Offenders (DCVC)
• PWGSC
  Public Works and Government Services Canada (TPSGC)

Q

• QA
  Quality Assurance (AQ)

R

• RACIO
  Regional Administrator, Community and Institutional Operations (AROCE)
• RACO
  Regional Administrator, Correctional Operations (AROC)
• RADAR
  Reports of Automated Data Applied to Reintegration (RADAR)
• RAP
  Reception Awareness Program (PSR)
• RAP
  Reintegration Assessment Profile (PERS)
• RAP
  Risk Assessment Profile (PER)
• RAPAI
  Regional Administrator, Planning, Administration and Informatics (ARPAI)
• RAPS
  Regional Administrator, Personnel Services (ARSP)
• RATS
  Regional Administrator, Technical Services (ARST)
• RCC
  Regional Chief Classification (CRC)
• RCCC
  Regional Community Correctional Council (CRSCC)
• RCMP
  Royal Canadian Mounted Police (GRC)
• RCS
  Regional Chief of Staffing (CRD)
• RCSP
  Records Classification and Scheduling Plan (PDCD)
• RCWE
  Regional Chief, Works and Engineering (CREI)
• RDBMS
  Relational Database Management System (SGBDR)
• RDC
  Regional Deputy Commissioner (SCR)
• REAC
  Regional Ethnocultural Advisory Committee (CCRME)
• READ
  Re-Engineering and Alternative Delivery (RSR)
• REMAPP
  Re-Engineering Manager's Acquisition and Payment Process (RPAMP)
• REMO
  Regional Engineering Maintenance Officer (AREI)
• RFP
  Request for Proposals (DP)
• RFPO
  Regional Facilities Planning Officers (ARPI)
• RHQ
  Regional Headquarters (AR)
• RIDC
  Regional Infectious Disease Coordinator (CRMI)
• RITM
  Regional Implementation Team Member (MERMO)
• RJO
  Reasonable Job Offer (OER)
• RLMC
  Regional Labour-Management Committee (CRCPS)
• RMC
  Regional Management Committee (CRG)
• RMS
  Risk Management Strategy (SGR)
• ROPS
  Role, Objectives, Priorities, Strategies (ROPS)
• ROSTR
  Rostering System (SEH)
• RPC
  Regional Psychiatric Centre (CPR)
• RPIS
  Regional Pay Interface System (SRIP)
• RPM
  Regional Program Manager (GRP)
• RPP
  Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP)
• RTC
  Regional Treatment Centre (CRT)
• RTEO
  Regional Telecommunications and Electrical Officer (CRET)
• RVC
  Regional Volunteer Coordinator (CRB)
• RVSM
  Regional Victim Services Manager (GRSV)

S

• s/b
  should be
• SADP
  Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines (SADP)
• SAFE
  Skills and Assets for Emergencies (CBCU)
• SAL
  Shared Accommodation Leadership (LPL)
• SAPP
  Special Assignment Pay Plan (PRAS)
• SARA
  Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (ÉRVC)
• SAS
  Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
• SCJLA
  Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (CPJQJ)
• SDC
  Senior Deputy Commissioner (SCP)
• SDCPS
  Senior Director, Construction Policy and Services (DPPSC)
• SDLC
  Systems Development Life Cycle (CDS)
• SDO
  Social Development Officer (ADS)
• SDS
  Sustainable Development Strategy (SDD)
• SEA
  Senior Environmental Advisor (CPE)
• SEI
  Systems Engineering and Integration (CIS)
• SEMC
  Senior Executive Management Committee (CHD)
• SEN
  Senior Executive Network (RICS)
• SFO
  Senior Financial Officer (APF)
• SGC
  Senior General Counsel (AGP)
• SGMP
  Small Group Meal Preparation (PRPG)
• SHU
  Special Handling Unit (USD)
• SICDS
  Sudden In-custody Death Syndrome (SMSSG)
• SIMS
  Salary Information Management System (SIGS)
• SIN
  Strategic Information Network (RIS)
• SINet
  Secure Intelligence Network (RPRS)
• SIO
  Security Intelligence Officer (ARS)
• SIR
  Security Information Report (RRS)
• SIR
  Statistical Information on Recidivism (ISR)
• SIS
  Stock Item Supply (AAS)
• SIS
  Store Institutional Supervisor (SME)
• SIS
  Supervisor, Institutional Services (SSÉ)
• SITREP
  Situation Report (RAPSIT)
• SLE
  Structured Living Environment (MVS)
• SM
  Scheduled Maintenance (EP)
• SMA
  Shared Management Agenda (PGC)
• SMHU
  Specialized Mental Health Unit (USSM)
• SMM
  Situation Management Model (MGS)
• SMO
  Security Maintenance Officer (PEES)
• SMO
  Sentence Management Officer (AGP)
• SMS
  System Management Server
• SO
  Sales Order (OAC)
• SOA
  Special Operating Agency (OSS)
• SOAAR
  Society of Aboriginal Addiction & Recovery
• SOIRA
  Sex Offender Information Registration Act (LERDS)
• SOP
  Standard Operating Practices (IP)
• SOS
  Struck-off Strength (RDE)
• SPC
  Senior Personnel Committee (CSP)
• SPO
  Social Programs Officer (APS)
• SPS
  Standard Payment System (SNP)
• SQL
  Structure Query Language (SQL)
• SR
  Security Reclassification (RCS)
• SRD
  Statutory Release Date (DLO)
• SRS
  Security Reclassification Scale (ÉRCS)
• SRSW
  Security Reclassification Scale for Women (PRNSD)
• SSP
  Self Service Purchasing (ALS)
• STAP
  Short Term Accommodation Plan (PLCT)
• STSI
  Shared Travel Services Initiative (ISVP)

T

• TA
  Temporary Absence (PS)
• TAN
  Travel Authority Number (NAV)
• TB
  Treasury Board (CT)
• TBA
  to be announced (AA)
• TBA
  to be announced (AC)
• TBA
  Treasury Board Authority (DCT)
• TBS
  Treasury Board Secretariat (SCT)
• TCP/IP
  Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• TD
  Temporary Detention (DP)/li>
• TDA
  Training and Development Application (AFP)
• TDC
  Training and Development Canada (FPC)
• TELECOM
  Telecommunications, phone (TELECOM)
• TEPS
  Technology Engineering and Production Services (GTSP)
• TES
  Travel Expert System
• TIES
  Technical Investigations and Engineering Support (RAT)
• TIMS
  Technical and Information Management Services (STGI)
• TRA
  Threat and Risk Assessment (EMR)
• TRNS4
  Translation Registry (TRNS4)
• TSD
  Target Start Date (DDV)
• TSU
  Team Supervision Unit (USE)

U

• UAL
  Unlawfully at Large (IL)
• UCCO
  Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (SACC)
• UCS
  Universal Classification Standard (NGC)
• UM
  Unit Manager (GU)
• UPC
  Urinalysis Program Coordinator (CPAU)
• USGE
  Union of the Solicitor General Employees (SESG)
• USM
  Unscheduled Maintenance (EI)
• UTA
  Unescorted Temporary Absence (PSSE)

V

• V&C
  Visits and Correspondence (V et C)
• VCLAS
  Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (SALCV)
• VCO
  Visit and Correspondence Officer (AVC)
• VIP
  Visual Identification Processor (PIV)
• VMS
  Digital System (VMS)
• VOR
  Vehicle Operating Reporting (VOR)
• VRB
  Visit Review Board (CAV)
• VRS
  Violence Risk Scale (ÉÉRV)
• VSO
  Victim Services Officer (ASV)
• VT
  Voluntary Transfer (TS)

W

• WAC
  Women Advisory Committee (CCF)
• WAN
  Wide Area Network (GR)
• WCT
  Women Centred Training (FAF)
• WDAC
  Work Descriptions Approval Committee (CADT)
• WED
  Warrant Expiry Date (DEM)
• WHMIS
  Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (SIMDUT)
• WILPF
  Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (LIFPL)
• WOS
  Women Offenders Sector (SD)
• WOSAP
  Women Offender Substance Abuse Program (PIDT)
• WR
  Work Release (PE)
• WSIB
  Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (CSPAAT)
• WTO-AGP
  World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (AMP-OMC)

X

Y

• YCJA
  Youth Criminal Justice Act (LSJPA)

Z