CRA

CRA is an acronym used to refer to multiple organizations, laws, and professional roles in different countries. The most common meanings include the Canada Revenue Agency, the Community Reinvestment Act, references to Civil Rights Acts in legal contexts, and the professional role of a Clinical Research Associate.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is the Canadian federal agency responsible for administering tax laws, collecting taxes, processing tax returns, delivering benefit programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, and enforcing compliance. It operates under the Department of Finance and the CRA Act and conducts audits and enforcement actions as part of tax administration.

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a United States federal law enacted in 1977 to encourage banks and other depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. It is implemented by federal banking regulators and informs regulatory evaluations of a financial institution’s lending, investment, and service records.

Civil Rights Acts are sometimes abbreviated as CRA in legal contexts, particularly with regard to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. These laws prohibit discrimination on bases such as race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, and they establish protections for equal treatment under the law.

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a professional role in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. A CRA monitors and manages clinical trials, ensures adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements, and coordinates with trial sites, sponsors, and regulators.

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