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ACPA [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Beekeeping
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Professional%20Apiculturists
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CAPA 1, record 1, English, CAPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Association of Apiculturists 1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Apiculturists
former designation, correct
- CAA 1, record 1, English, CAA
former designation, correct
- CAA 1, record 1, English, CAA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Association of Apiculturists: The organization was originally founded as the Canadian Association of Apiculturists (CAA) in 1959 and has been known as the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) since 1975. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Professional%20Apiculturists
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Élevage des abeilles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des professionnels de l'apiculture
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20professionnels%20de%20l%27apiculture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 1, record 1, French, ACPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20the%20Chemical%20Profession%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACPA 2, record 2, English, ACPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the practice of chemistry is regulated by the Province of Alberta through the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta (ACPA). Only chemists who are registered members of the ACPA may use the title P.Chem. (Professional Chemist) or C.I.T. (Chemist in Training) as appropriate. These titles provide immediate assurance to government, industry and the public that specific levels of education and experience have been met. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20the%20Chemical%20Profession%20of%20Alberta
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The objectives of the ACPA. 1. To ensure that [the] members meet the high standards of professional competence and ethics needed for the protection of industry and the public. 2. To increase the knowledge, skills and proficiency of [the] members in all things relating to chemistry. 3. To foster greater general interest in chemistry and a better understanding of the chemical profession by industry and the public at large. 4. To provide a recognized voice for professional chemists in Alberta. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20the%20Chemical%20Profession%20of%20Alberta
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
1, record 2, French, Association%20of%20the%20Chemical%20Profession%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 2, record 2, French, ACPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Literature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association
1, record 3, English, Alberta%20Cowboy%20Poetry%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ACPA 2, record 3, English, ACPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission: Promoting the old tradition of writing and reciting poetry about life on the ranch and farm. 3, record 3, English, - Alberta%20Cowboy%20Poetry%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Alberta Cow-boy Poetry Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Littérature
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association
1, record 3, French, Alberta%20Cowboy%20Poetry%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 2, record 3, French, ACPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Alberta Cow-boy Poetry Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Steel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Steel Producers Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Steel%20Producers%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CSPA 1, record 4, English, CSPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Canadian Steel Producers Association] CSPA is the voice of Canada’s ... sales primary steel producing industry. ... The CSPA is committed to ensuring the sustainable success of a strong and internationally competitive Canadian steel sector. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Steel%20Producers%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Acier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'Association canadienne des producteurs d'acier
1, record 4, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20des%20producteurs%20d%27acier
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 1, record 4, French, ACPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’Association canadienne des producteurs d’acier (ACPA) est le porte-parole national de l'industrie sidérurgique canadienne, [...] L'ACPA s’est engagée à travailler à la réussite d'un secteur canadien de l'acier fort et concurrentiel à l'échelle internationale. 1, record 4, French, - L%27Association%20canadienne%20des%20producteurs%20d%27acier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Acero
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación de Productores de Acero de Canadá
1, record 4, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Productores%20de%20Acero%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skating
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Skate Canada
1, record 5, English, Skate%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Figure Skating Association 2, record 5, English, Canadian%20Figure%20Skating%20Association
former designation, correct
- CFSA 3, record 5, English, CFSA
correct
- CFSA 3, record 5, English, CFSA
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skate Canada is an Association dedicated to the principles of enabling every Canadian to participate in skating throughout their lifetime, for fun, fitness and/or achievement. Skate Canada is the largest figure skating governing body in the world. We provide standards and rules for the figure skating activities of our members. The Association qualifies and appoints judges, referees and other officials, conducts training seminars for skaters and coaches, provides financial support to national team athletes and disseminates information concerning figure skating to the general public. 4, record 5, English, - Skate%20Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patinage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Patinage Canada
1, record 5, French, Patinage%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- L'Association canadienne de patinage artistique 2, record 5, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20de%20patinage%20artistique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 5, French, ACPA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 5, French, ACPA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage Canada a pour mandat de permettre à tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes de patiner au cours de leur vie, que ce soit pour le plaisir, pour rester en forme ou pour réaliser des exploits. Patinage Canada est le plus important organisme directeur de sport au monde. Il fournit des normes et des règlements pour les activités de patinage artistique de ses membres. L'association qualifie et nomme des juges, des arbitres et d'autres officiels, organise des séminaires de formation pour les patineurs et les entraîneurs, offre un soutien financier aux athlètes des équipes nationales et diffuse de l'information au grand public à propos du patinage artistique. 4, record 5, French, - Patinage%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Access Canada for Seniors 1, record 6, English, Access%20Canada%20for%20Seniors
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Accès Canada pour personnes âgées
1, record 6, French, Acc%C3%A8s%20Canada%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 1, record 6, French, ACPA
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regroupement des services. 1, record 6, French, - Acc%C3%A8s%20Canada%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-04-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Association des collaboratrices et partenaires en affaires
1, record 7, English, Association%20des%20collaboratrices%20et%20partenaires%20en%20affaires
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ACPA 2, record 7, English, ACPA
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 7, English, - Association%20des%20collaboratrices%20et%20partenaires%20en%20affaires
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association des collaboratrices et partenaires en affaires
1, record 7, French, Association%20des%20collaboratrices%20et%20partenaires%20en%20affaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 2, record 7, French, ACPA
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- American Concrete Pumping Association
1, record 8, English, American%20Concrete%20Pumping%20Association
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ACPA 1, record 8, English, ACPA
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- American Concrete Pumping Association
1, record 8, French, American%20Concrete%20Pumping%20Association
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 1, record 8, French, ACPA
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- American Concrete Pavement Association
1, record 9, English, American%20Concrete%20Pavement%20Association
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ACPA 1, record 9, English, ACPA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- American Concrete Paving Association 1, record 9, English, American%20Concrete%20Paving%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- American Concrete Pavement Association
1, record 9, French, American%20Concrete%20Pavement%20Association
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACPA 1, record 9, French, ACPA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- American Concrete Paving Association 1, record 9, French, American%20Concrete%20Paving%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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