TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
SICA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Agriculture - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- seed import conformity assessor
1, record 1, English, seed%20import%20conformity%20assessor
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 1, record 1, English, SICA
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A seed import conformity assessor(SICA) is accredited to assess whether imported seed... meets minimum import standards and is in conformance with the [Seeds] Regulations based on their review of reports of analysis and other documentation. 1, record 1, English, - seed%20import%20conformity%20assessor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluateur de la conformité des semences importées
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuateur%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9%20des%20semences%20import%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECSI 1, record 1, French, ECSI
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- évaluatrice de la conformité des semences importées 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuatrice%20de%20la%20conformit%C3%A9%20des%20semences%20import%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ECSI 2, record 1, French, ECSI
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ECSI 2, record 1, French, ECSI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Kamloops & District Building Exchange
1, record 2, English, Kamloops%20%26%20District%20Building%20Exchange
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1962, the Kamloops & District Building Exchange merged with the South Okanagan Contractors Association to form the Southern Interior Construction Association(SICA). 2, record 2, English, - Kamloops%20%26%20District%20Building%20Exchange
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Kamloops & District Building Exchange
1, record 2, French, Kamloops%20%26%20District%20Building%20Exchange
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, la Kamloops & District Building Exchange a fusionné avec la South Okanagan Contractors Association pour former la Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA). 2, record 2, French, - Kamloops%20%26%20District%20Building%20Exchange
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- South Okanagan Contractors Association
1, record 3, English, South%20Okanagan%20Contractors%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1962, the South Okanagan Contractors Association merged with the Kamloops & District Building Exchange to form the Southern Interior Construction Association(SICA). 2, record 3, English, - South%20Okanagan%20Contractors%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Contractors Association of South Okanagan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- South Okanagan Contractors Association
1, record 3, French, South%20Okanagan%20Contractors%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, la South Okanagan Contractors Association a fusionné avec la Kamloops & District Building Exchange pour former la Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA). 2, record 3, French, - South%20Okanagan%20Contractors%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Contractors Association of South Okanagan
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Construction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Southern Interior Construction Association
1, record 4, English, Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SICA 2, record 4, English, SICA
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SICA supports members to local buyers of construction with respect to transparent and equitable procurement. [It acts as] a collective voice on behalf of the industry promoting fair tendering practices [and] believes in educating the industry on construction best practices. 3, record 4, English, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SICA was formed in 1962 after the Kamloops & District Building Exchange and the South Okanagan Contractors Association merged. 4, record 4, English, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Southern Interior Construction Association
1, record 4, French, Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SICA 2, record 4, French, SICA
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1962, SICA a été formée à la suite d'une fusion entre la Kamloops & District Building Exchange et la South Okanagan Contractors Association. 3, record 4, French, - Southern%20Interior%20Construction%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
- Diplomacy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Central American Court of Justice
1, record 5, English, Central%20American%20Court%20of%20Justice
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Central American Court of Justice was first established in 1907 to maintain peace and resolve disagreements among Central American states, and operated for 10 years in Costa Rica. In 1991, the Statute of the Court was reconfigured under the newly created Central American Integration System(Sistema de Integración Centroamericana(SICA)). 2, record 5, English, - Central%20American%20Court%20of%20Justice
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
- Diplomatie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Cour de justice centre-américaine
1, record 5, French, Cour%20de%20justice%20centre%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Cour de justice centraméricaine 2, record 5, French, Cour%20de%20justice%20centram%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Organismos internacionales (Derecho internacional)
- Diplomacia
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Corte Centroamericana de Justicia
1, record 5, Spanish, Corte%20Centroamericana%20de%20Justicia
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


