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suburban service [1 record]

Record 1 2014-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
  • Postal Service Operation
DEF

Delivery by contractor to group mailboxes usually near or on the perimeters of urban areas.

OBS

suburban service; SS: term and abbreviation used at Canada Post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
  • Exploitation postale
DEF

Service de livraison par un entrepreneur à des boîtes postales multiples généralement situées à proximité ou dans le périmètre d’une zone urbaine.

CONT

service suburbain; SS : terme et abréviation en usage à Postes Canada.

Spanish

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