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historical context [2 records]

Record 1 2008-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • History (General)
  • Heritage
CONT

It is ... important to have regard to the historical and legislative context in which subsection 19(2) of the [Canadian] Charter [of Rights and Freedoms] was enacted. That provision cannot be analysed in the abstract, without regard for the historical context of the recognition thereof or for the concerns that the manner in which they are currently applied is meant to address.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Histoire (Généralités)
  • Patrimoine
CONT

Il importe [...] de tenir compte du contexte historique et législatif de l'adoption du paragraphe 19(2) de la Charte [canadienne des droits et libertés]. En effet, l'analyse de cette disposition ne saurait s'effectuer dans l'abstrait, sans égard au contexte qui a conduit à la reconnaissance de ces droits ou aux préoccupations auxquelles leurs modalités d'application actuelles sont censées répondre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Real Estate
  • History (General)
  • Heritage
CONT

It takes into consideration both the choice and handling of materials. Knowledge of the historical context may shed light on the quality of craftsmanship and materials.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immobilier
  • Histoire (Généralités)
  • Patrimoine
CONT

La connaissance du contexte historique permet de mieux apprécier la qualité de l'exécution et des matériaux.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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