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PROTECTEUR CITOYEN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman
1, record 1, English, ombudsman
correct, see observation, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ombudswoman 1, record 1, English, ombudswoman
correct, see observation, generic
- ombudsperson 1, record 1, English, ombudsperson
correct, see observation, generic
- ombud 1, record 1, English, ombud
correct, see observation, generic
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
… an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively. 1, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, the terms "protecteur du citoyen," "protectrice du citoyen," "médiateur du citoyen" and "médiatrice du citoyen" refer to a person whose duty is to defend the rights of citizens. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen." 1, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ombudsperson; ombud: designations sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms. 2, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- protecteur du citoyen
1, record 1, French, protecteur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- protectrice du citoyen 2, record 1, French, protectrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, specific
- médiateur du citoyen 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9diateur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, France, specific
- médiatrice du citoyen 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9diatrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, France, specific
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne dont le rôle est] neutre et indépendant [et qui défend] les droits des citoyens en enquêtant sur les plaintes dans les secteurs public et privé. 1, record 1, French, - protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, les termes «ombudsman», «ombudswoman», «ombudsperson» et «ombud» désignent une personne qui peut assumer différentes responsabilités (par exemple, défendre les droits des citoyens, écouter et appuyer les employés, fournir des conseils et des mécanismes pour régler les différends). 4, record 1, French, - protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Administración pública (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor del pueblo
1, record 1, Spanish, defensor%20del%20pueblo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora del pueblo 2, record 1, Spanish, defensora%20del%20pueblo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario público encargado de proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos ante los poderes públicos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - defensor%20del%20pueblo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defensor del pueblo; defensora del pueblo: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, cuando "defensor del pueblo" se refiera a la persona que desempeña el cargo, se escribe con minúscula y en masculino o femenino atendiendo al sexo de su titular. 4, record 1, Spanish, - defensor%20del%20pueblo
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman officer
1, record 2, English, ombudsman%20officer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protecteur du citoyen
1, record 2, French, protecteur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- protectrice du citoyen 1, record 2, French, protectrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Provincial Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ombudsman
1, record 3, English, Ombudsman
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Québec Ombudsman is independent[, is] not under the jurisdiction of the Government of Québec [and] reports to the National Assembly. 2, record 3, English, - Ombudsman
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Administration provinciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Protecteur du citoyen
1, record 3, French, Protecteur%20du%20citoyen
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Protectrice du citoyen 2, record 3, French, Protectrice%20du%20citoyen
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Protecteur du citoyen est indépendant. Il ne relève pas du gouvernement du Québec. Il fait rapport à l'Assemblée nationale. 3, record 3, French, - Protecteur%20du%20citoyen
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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