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Record 1 2014-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
DEF

A service enabling addressees who are away from their home or business to have their mail held by Canada Post for a specific period of time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
DEF

Service qui permet aux destinataires qui sont absents de leur domicile ou de leur lieu d'affaires de faire retenir leur courrier par Postes Canada pour un temps déterminé.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
DEF

All mail matter, with the exception of COD items, held for a specified period upon instructions in writing from the addressee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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