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COMMISSION MERCHANT [4 records]

Record 1 2002-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Trade
DEF

A person who negotiates the sale of goods she handles ... enjoys broader powers as to prices, methods, and terms of sale [but] must obey instructions issued by the principal ... Arranges delivery, extends necessary credits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Commerce
DEF

Personne qui agit sous son nom [...] ou sous un nom social pour le compte d'un commettant. [...] Use de son crédit personnel pour placer, acheter ou vendre des marchandises [...] soigne [...] l'expédition et la livraison.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Comercio
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Record 2 2000-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
  • Sales (Marketing)
CONT

The 1971 Canada Grain Act maintained the principal objectives of earlier acts but some elements were rewritten to meet changing conditions. ... Sections relating to grain handling, grain dealers and commission merchants were revised to conform to practices established by the Canadian Wheat Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Minoterie et céréales
  • Vente
CONT

La loi sur les grains du Canada de 1971 conservait les objectifs des lois précédentes mais certaines parties étaient révisées pour tenir compte de l'évolution de la situation. Les articles portant sur la manutention du grain, les négociants en grains et les marchands à commission ont été révisés en fonction des pratiques établies par la Commission canadienne du blé.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Law

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit commercial

Spanish

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Record 4 1980-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Transport of Goods
OBS

An agent, broker, or factor employed to sell "goods, wares, and merchandise", consigned or delivered to him by his principal, for a compensation called a commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Transport de marchandises
OBS

Agent, courtier ou mandataire employé pour vendre, moyennant une rétribution appelée commission, des "produits, articles et marchandises" qui lui sont expédiés ou livrés par son commettant.

Spanish

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