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CCMA [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- Road Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- safe backing course
1, record 1, English, safe%20backing%20course
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SBC 1, record 1, English, SBC
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
safe backing course; SBC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 1, English, - safe%20backing%20course
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Sécurité routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cours de conduite en marche arrière
1, record 1, French, cours%20de%20conduite%20en%20marche%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCMA 1, record 1, French, CCMA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cours de conduite en marche arrière; CCMA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - cours%20de%20conduite%20en%20marche%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Service Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Courier & Logistics Association
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CCLA 2, record 2, English, CCLA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Courier & Messenger Association 3, record 2, English, Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Messenger%20Association
former designation, correct
- CCMA 4, record 2, English, CCMA
former designation, correct
- CCMA 4, record 2, English, CCMA
- Canadian Courier Association 5, record 2, English, Canadian%20Courier%20Association
former designation, correct
- CCA 6, record 2, English, CCA
former designation
- CCA 6, record 2, English, CCA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Courier & Logistics Association (CCLA) is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to represent and advance the interests of couriers and time sensitive logistics service providers operating in Canada. The CCLA undertakes advocacy, research and education on matters impacting [the] industry and its contribution to the global competitiveness of the Canadian economy. 7, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Courier Association: title in effect from 1986 to 2004. 8, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Canadian Courier & Messenger Association: title in effect from 2004 to 2006. 8, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Canadian Courier & Logistics Association: title in effect since 2006. 8, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Entreprises de services
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Courier & Logistics Association
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CCLA 2, record 2, French, CCLA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Courier & Messenger Association 3, record 2, French, Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Messenger%20Association
former designation, correct
- CCMA 4, record 2, French, CCMA
former designation, correct
- CCMA 4, record 2, French, CCMA
- Canadian Courier Association 5, record 2, French, Canadian%20Courier%20Association
former designation, correct
- CCA 6, record 2, French, CCA
former designation
- CCA 6, record 2, French, CCA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Courier Association : nom en vigueur de 1986 à 2004. 7, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Courier & Messenger Association : nom en vigueur de 2004 à 2006. 7, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Canadian Courier & Logistics Association : nom en vigueur depuis 2006. 7, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Courier%20%26%20Logistics%20Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Arctic Marine Advisory Board
1, record 3, English, Arctic%20Marine%20Advisory%20Board
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif maritime de l'Arctique
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20maritime%20de%20l%27Arctique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCMA 1, record 3, French, CCMA
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Circulation Management Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Circulation%20Management%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 2, record 4, English, CCMA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of this Association is to provide our membership with valuable networking opportunities and give them the ability to learn and share best practices, always with a view to serving the best interests of the newspapers at which they are employed. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Circulation%20Management%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association Canadienne de Gérance de Tirage
1, record 4, French, Association%20Canadienne%20de%20G%C3%A9rance%20de%20Tirage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Religion (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Friends World Committee for Consultation
1, record 5, English, Friends%20World%20Committee%20for%20Consultation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FWCC 2, record 5, English, FWCC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Friends World Committee 1, record 5, English, Friends%20World%20Committee
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Friends World Committee for Consultation is to encourage fellowship among all the branches of the Religious Society of Friends. The Quaker community circles the globe, spanning a rich diversity of regional cultures, beliefs and styles of worship. FWCC programs unite Friends around the world through Spirit-led fellowship. Our association with the Quaker United Nations Offices offers a means to monitor and present Quaker contributions to world affairs. 3, record 5, English, - Friends%20World%20Committee%20for%20Consultation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif mondial de la société des Amis
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20mondial%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20Amis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CCMA 2, record 5, French, CCMA
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Comité Mondial des Amis 1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20Mondial%20des%20Amis
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Comité consultatif Mondial de la société des Amis 1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20Mondial%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20Amis
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Investment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Capital Markets Association
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Capital%20Markets%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 1, record 6, English, CCMA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Capital Markets Association (CCMA) is a federally incorporated, non-for-profit organization, launched to identify, analyse and recommend ways to meet the challenges and opportunities facing Canadians and international capital markets. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Capital%20Markets%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Investissements et placements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des marchés des capitaux
1, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20march%C3%A9s%20des%20capitaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACMC 1, record 6, French, ACMC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des marchés des capitaux (ACMC) est un organisme à but non lucratif constitué sous le régime de la loi fédéral créé dans le but de définir et d'analyser les défis auxquels se mesurent les marchés des capitaux, tant canadiens qu'internationaux, pour ensuite recommander des moyens de relever ces défis et de tirer avantage des occasions qui se présentent. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20march%C3%A9s%20des%20capitaux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- The Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators
1, record 7, English, The%20Canadian%20Council%20of%20Montessori%20Administrators
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 1, record 7, English, CCMA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators is a legally registred Canadian not-for-profit corporation committed to supporting Canadian Montessori administrators. Our Mission Statement. To promote standards of excellence for Canadian montessori programmes and educators to help children reach their full potential. 1, record 7, English, - The%20Canadian%20Council%20of%20Montessori%20Administrators
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Le Conseil canadien des administrateurs des écoles Montessori
1, record 7, French, Le%20Conseil%20canadien%20des%20administrateurs%20des%20%C3%A9coles%20Montessori
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Chicken Farmers of Canada
1, record 8, English, Chicken%20Farmers%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CFC 1, record 8, English, CFC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Chicken Marketing Agency 2, record 8, English, Canadian%20Chicken%20Marketing%20Agency
former designation, correct
- CCMA 3, record 8, English, CCMA
former designation, correct
- CCMA 3, record 8, English, CCMA
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is a national organization, funded completely through farmer levies paid according to the amount of chicken marketed. We were established in 1978 under the Farm Products Agencies Act. CFC operates within a regulatory environment pursuant to the Federal-Provincial Agreement for Chicken signed by federal and provincial governments and the provincial chicken boards in July 2001. The mission is to build an evidence-based, consumer-driven Canadian chicken industry that provides opportunities for profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Canadian Chicken Marketing Agency (CCMA) is established by a federal-provincial agreement signed by the federal government, provincial agriculture ministers and chicken farmers in member provinces. (In March 1998, the CCMA officially changed its name to Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) to better reflect its membership.) 1, record 8, English, - Chicken%20Farmers%20of%20Canada
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Élevage des animaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada
1, record 8, French, Les%20Producteurs%20de%20poulet%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PPC 1, record 8, French, PPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Office canadien de commercialisation du poulet 2, record 8, French, Office%20canadien%20de%20commercialisation%20du%20poulet
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- OCCP 3, record 8, French, OCCP
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- OCCP 3, record 8, French, OCCP
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada (PPC) sont une organisation nationale entièrement financée par les prélèvements perçus auprès des producteurs selon le volume de poulet qu'ils commercialisent. L'organisation a été créée en 1978, en vertu de la Loi sur les offices des produits agricoles. Les activités des PPC se déroulent dans l'environnement réglementaire prévu par l'Accord fédéral-provincial sur le poulet signé en juillet 2001 par les gouvernements fédéral et provinciaux et les offices provinciaux de commercialisation du poulet. La mission est de créer une industrie canadienne du poulet fondée sur des faits vérifiables, capable de répondre aux besoins des consommateurs et qui offre à tous les intervenants une occasion de croissance rentable. Mise sur pied de l'Office canadien de commercialisation des poulets (OCCP) à la suite de la ratification d'un accord fédéral-provincial par le gouvernement fédéral, les ministres provinciaux de l'Agriculture et les producteurs de poulet des provinces signataires. En mars 1998, afin de mieux refléter la diversité de ses membres, l'Office canadien de commercialisation des poulets change officiellement son nom et devient Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada (PPC). 1, record 8, French, - Les%20Producteurs%20de%20poulet%20du%20Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Complementary Medical Association
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Complementary%20Medical%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 2, record 9, English, CCMA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Victoria, British Columbia. 3, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Complementary%20Medical%20Association
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Complementary Medical Association was founded in 1996 as a non-profit medical society dedicated to the educational and political support of physicians interested in and practising complementary medicine-wide. 2, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Complementary%20Medical%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Complementary Medical Association
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Complementary%20Medical%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Victoria, Colombie-Britannique. 2, record 9, French, - Canadian%20Complementary%20Medical%20Association
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-09-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Crafts Federation
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Crafts%20Federation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CCF 2, record 10, English, CCF
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Crafts Council 3, record 10, English, Canadian%20Crafts%20Council
former designation, correct
- CCC 4, record 10, English, CCC
former designation, correct, Canada
- CCC 4, record 10, English, CCC
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 5, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Crafts%20Federation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Fédération canadienne des métiers d'art
1, record 10, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20des%20m%C3%A9tiers%20d%27art
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FCMA 2, record 10, French, FCMA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien des métiers d'art 3, record 10, French, Conseil%20canadien%20des%20m%C3%A9tiers%20d%27art
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCMA 4, record 10, French, CCMA
former designation, correct, Canada
- CCMA 4, record 10, French, CCMA
- Conseil canadien de l'artisanat 5, record 10, French, Conseil%20canadien%20de%20l%27artisanat
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme. 6, record 10, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20des%20m%C3%A9tiers%20d%27art
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Crane Manufacturers Association
1, record 11, English, Canadian%20Crane%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 11, English, - Canadian%20Crane%20Manufacturers%20Association
Record 11, Key term(s)
- CCMA
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Crane Manufacturers Association
1, record 11, French, Canadian%20Crane%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 11, French, - Canadian%20Crane%20Manufacturers%20Association
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Country Music Association
1, record 12, English, Canadian%20Country%20Music%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 2, record 12, English, CCMA
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 12, English, - Canadian%20Country%20Music%20Association
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Association de la musique country canadienne
1, record 12, French, Association%20de%20la%20musique%20country%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 12, French, - Association%20de%20la%20musique%20country%20canadienne
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Conveyor Manufacturers' Association
1, record 13, English, Canadian%20Conveyor%20Manufacturers%27%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 13, English, - Canadian%20Conveyor%20Manufacturers%27%20Association
Record 13, Key term(s)
- CCMA
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Conveyor Manufacturers' Association
1, record 13, French, Canadian%20Conveyor%20Manufacturers%27%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 13, French, - Canadian%20Conveyor%20Manufacturers%27%20Association
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-04-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Certified Color Manufacturers Association
1, record 14, English, Certified%20Color%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- CCMA 1, record 14, English, CCMA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Certified Color Manufacturers Association
1, record 14, French, Certified%20Color%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- CCMA 1, record 14, French, CCMA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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