PS
Public Safety Canada · Public servant
Most common meaning
Public Safety Canada
In plain English
The department coordinating national security, emergency management, policing and corrections.
Where you’ll see it
Named department.
Also means
Public servant
In plain English
A person employed in the public service.
Where you’ll see it
Informal usage in conversation.
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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