Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Forward sortation area (FSA)©

Release date: November 16, 2016
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Definition

The forward sortation area© is the first three characters of the postal codeOM, designating a postal delivery area within Canada. See the definition of postal codeOM.

© : This data includes information copied with permission from Canada Post Corporation.
OM : Postal code is an official mark of Canada Post Corporation.

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