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CARACTERISTIQUE GENETIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- genetic characteristic
1, record 1, English, genetic%20characteristic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Someone is denied a job because they shared the results of their genetic testing with a potential employer. This may be a case of discrimination based on the ground of genetic characteristics. 1, record 1, English, - genetic%20characteristic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prohibited ground of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. 2, record 1, English, - genetic%20characteristic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
genetic characteristic: designation usually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - genetic%20characteristic
Record 1, Key term(s)
- genetic characteristics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique génétique
1, record 1, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une personne se voit refuser un emploi après avoir partagé les résultats de leur dépistage génétique avec un employeur potentiel. La situation pourrait être un cas de discrimination en raison de caractéristiques génétiques. 1, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motif de distinction illicite au titre de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne. 2, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caractéristique génétique : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- caractéristiques génétiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- genetic trait
1, record 2, English, genetic%20trait
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- genetic characteristic 2, record 2, English, genetic%20characteristic
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The unique genetic characteristics of individuals in each species ultimately determine whether or not any species can invade and be present in a particular community. Genetic traits also determine the species abundance and the rate and timing of its return to and disappearance from communities disturbed by fire, storms, insect herbivory, and other sudden impacts. 3, record 2, English, - genetic%20trait
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caractère génétique
1, record 2, French, caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trait génétique caractéristique 2, record 2, French, trait%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%20caract%C3%A9ristique
correct, masculine noun
- caractéristique génétique 3, record 2, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces caractéristiques déterminent également l'abondance des espèces et la vitesse et le moment de l'apparition et de la disparition de chacune d'entre elles dans les communautés perturbées par le feu, les tempêtes, les insectes herbivores et d'autres phénomènes aux répercussions soudaines. 3, record 2, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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