CSA
Canadian Space Agency · Canadian Standards Association
Most common meaning
Canadian Space Agency
In plain English
The federal agency responsible for Canada's space program.
Where you’ll see it
Science files. Reports through ISED.
Also means
Canadian Standards Association
In plain English
A standards development organization. Its standards are referenced in safety and procurement requirements.
Where you’ll see it
Facilities, equipment and occupational health and safety. Context separates the two cleanly.
Check which one is meant
This acronym has 2meanings in common use. Guessing wrong here is the kind of mistake that survives several emails before anyone notices — if the context doesn’t make it obvious, ask.
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