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sandbagging [3 records]

Record 1 1989-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
  • Investment
DEF

A delaying tactic in which the target tries to draw out talks with the bidder in the hope that a white knight will appear.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
  • Investissements et placements

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
OBS

Pour lutter contre les inondations.

Spanish

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Record 3 1988-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Security
CONT

A flood warning system allows officials time to take alleviating measures, such as sandbagging riverbanks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Sécurité
OBS

Sources : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations.

Spanish

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