TERMIUM Plus®

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COMMON IDENTIFIER [2 records]

Record 1 2023-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Security
OBS

Birth dates and last names are examples of common identifiers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Sécurité
OBS

Les dates de naissance et les noms de famille sont des exemples d'identifiants communs.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Public Administration
  • Management Operations
  • Taxation
CONT

Introduced in 1994 to simplify business interaction with the CRA [Canada Revenue Agency] for its core tax programs, the business number (BN) is now voluntarily used as the common business identifier for multiple levels of government. A common business identifier is a critical enabler for tailored service access, a single electronic account and enhanced service delivery for business.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration publique
  • Opérations de la gestion
  • Fiscalité
CONT

Instauré en 1994 afin de simplifier l'interaction des entreprises avec l'ARC [Agence du revenu du Canada] pour les programmes fiscaux de base de cette dernière, le numéro d'entreprise est maintenant utilisé volontairement à titre d'identificateur d'entreprise commun pour divers ordres de gouvernement. Un identificateur d'entreprise commun représente un outil habilitant essentiel pour un service sur mesure, un compte électronique unique et une prestation améliorée de services aux entreprises.

Spanish

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