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Acronym translator
Government runs on initials. Look one up and get the expansion, what it means in practice, and when it means something else.
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OIC
Information Management2 meanings, so check the contextOffice of the Information Commissioner
In plain English
The independent office that investigates complaints about access to information requests.
Common context
Access to information.
Most common meaning. Others follow below.
Order in Council
In plain English
A formal instrument made by the Governor in Council, used for appointments and certain decisions.
Common context
Governance. Completely different meaning; read the sentence.
Example
“That's an OIC appointment.”
Means
The appointment is made by formal government instrument.
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