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CCMS [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Economics
- Mineralogy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCMS 2, record 1, English, CCMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy 3, record 1, English, Canada%27s%20Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
correct
- Critical Minerals Strategy 4, record 1, English, Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy (CCMS) is a horizontal initiative established to deliver select activities to increase the supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals to grow domestic and global value chains for the green and digital economy. 5, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Natural Resources Canada is the lead department for the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy (CCMS), supported by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the National Research Council Canada, and Transport Canada. The CCMS was launched in 2022. 6, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Not to be confused with the Major Project Office's Critical Minerals Strategy, which was announced in the 2025 federal budget. 6, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Critical%20Minerals%20Strategy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canada Critical Minerals Strategy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie environnementale
- Minéralogie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie canadienne sur les minéraux critiques
1, record 1, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCMC 2, record 1, French, SCMC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie sur les minéraux critiques 3, record 1, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Stratégie canadienne sur les minéraux critiques (SCMC) est une initiative horizontale mise en place pour mener des activités ciblées visant à stimuler l'offre en minéraux critiques provenant de sources responsables et appuyer le développement de chaînes de valeur tant au Canada que sur le plan international pour parvenir à une économie verte et numérique. 4, record 1, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le ministère des Ressources naturelles est responsable de la Stratégie canadienne sur les minéraux critiques (SCMC). Il est soutenu par Relations Couronne-Autochtones et Affaires du Nord Canada, Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, le Conseil national de recherches Canada et Transports Canada. La SCMC a été lancée en 2022. 5, record 1, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la Stratégie sur les minéraux critiques du Bureau des grands projets qui a été annoncée dans le budget fédéral de 2025. 5, record 1, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%20critiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Labour Relations
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Junior Member Advisory Council
1, record 2, English, Junior%20Member%20Advisory%20Council
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- JMAC 1, record 2, English, JMAC
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a body of junior members that meets quarterly ... to discuss any issues that are impacting the members of the [436 Transport Squadron]. 1, record 2, English, - Junior%20Member%20Advisory%20Council
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Relations du travail
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif des militaires subalternes
1, record 2, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20des%20militaires%20subalternes
proposal, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CCMS 1, record 2, French, CCMS
proposal, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Committees
- Social Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society
1, record 3, English, Committee%20on%20the%20Challenges%20of%20Modern%20Society
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCMS 2, record 3, English, CCMS
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society; CCMS: designations to be used by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - Committee%20on%20the%20Challenges%20of%20Modern%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres des comités de l'OTAN
- Organisation sociale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité sur les défis de la société moderne
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9fis%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20moderne
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CDSM 2, record 3, French, CDSM
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comité sur les défis de la société moderne; CDSM : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20d%C3%A9fis%20de%20la%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20moderne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- system maintenance control centre
1, record 4, English, system%20maintenance%20control%20centre
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SMCC 1, record 4, English, SMCC
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
system maintenance control centre; SMCC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 4, English, - system%20maintenance%20control%20centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- system maintenance control center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Défense aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centre de contrôle de la maintenance des systèmes
1, record 4, French, centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20maintenance%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCMS 1, record 4, French, CCMS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de contrôle de la maintenance des systèmes; CCMS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 4, French, - centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20maintenance%20des%20syst%C3%A8mes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Research Laboratories and Centres
- Meteorology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Space%20Weather%20Forecast%20Centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSWFC 1, record 5, English, CSWFC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre (CSWFC) in Ottawa is operated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), with support from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). It is a Regional Warning Centre (RWC) of the International Space Environment Service (ISES) and contributes to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). 1, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Space%20Weather%20Forecast%20Centre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Canadian Space Weather Forecast Center
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Laboratoires et centres de recherche
- Météorologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien de météo spatiale
1, record 5, French, Centre%20canadien%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20spatiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CCMS 1, record 5, French, CCMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre canadien de météo spatiale (CCMS) d'Ottawa est administré par Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan), avec l'appui de l'Agence spatiale canadienne (ASC). Il constitue un Centre régional d'avertissement (CRA) de l'International Space Environment Service (ISES) et fait partie de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM). 1, record 5, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9o%20spatiale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Personnel Management (General)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Conflict Management System
1, record 6, English, Cadet%20Conflict%20Management%20System
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CCMS 1, record 6, English, CCMS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système de gestion des conflits des cadets
1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20conflits%20des%20cadets
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SGCC 1, record 6, French, SGCC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Sport Medicine & Science Council of Canada
1, record 7, English, Sport%20Medicine%20%26%20Science%20Council%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SMSCC 2, record 7, English, SMSCC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Sport Medicine Council of Canada 3, record 7, English, Sport%20Medicine%20Council%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- SMCC 4, record 7, English, SMCC
former designation, correct
- SMCC 4, record 7, English, SMCC
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Conseil canadien des sciences et de la médecine du sport
1, record 7, French, Conseil%20canadien%20des%20sciences%20et%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9decine%20du%20sport
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CCSMS 2, record 7, French, CCSMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien de la médecine sportive 3, record 7, French, Conseil%20canadien%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9decine%20sportive
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCMS 4, record 7, French, CCMS
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCMS 4, record 7, French, CCMS
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- commander corps medical services
1, record 8, English, commander%20corps%20medical%20services
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CCMS 1, record 8, English, CCMS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commandant du service de santé du corps d'armée
1, record 8, French, commandant%20du%20service%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20corps%20d%27arm%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CSSC 1, record 8, French, CSSC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant du service de santé du corps d'armée; CSSC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - commandant%20du%20service%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20du%20corps%20d%27arm%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Medical Staff
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- color, warmth, motion and sensation
1, record 9, English, color%2C%20warmth%2C%20motion%20and%20sensation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- colour, warmth, movement and sensation 2, record 9, English, colour%2C%20warmth%2C%20movement%20and%20sensation
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes found on a validation sheet under perioperative care. 4, record 9, English, - color%2C%20warmth%2C%20motion%20and%20sensation
Record 9, Key term(s)
- colour, warmth, motion and sensation
- color, warmth, movement and sensation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Personnel médical
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couleur, chaleur des membres, motricité et sensibilité
1, record 9, French, couleur%2C%20chaleur%20des%20membres%2C%20motricit%C3%A9%20et%20sensibilit%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CWMS 1, record 9, French, CWMS
proposal, feminine noun
- CCMS 1, record 9, French, CCMS
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-08-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Calgary Co-Operative Memorial Society Ltd
1, record 10, English, Calgary%20Co%2DOperative%20Memorial%20Society%20Ltd
correct, Alberta
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 10, English, - Calgary%20Co%2DOperative%20Memorial%20Society%20Ltd
Record 10, Key term(s)
- CCMS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society Ltd
1, record 10, French, Calgary%20Co%2Doperative%20Memorial%20Society%20Ltd
correct, Alberta
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 10, French, - Calgary%20Co%2Doperative%20Memorial%20Society%20Ltd
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Blood
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee 1, record 11, English, Medical%20and%20Scientific%20Advisory%20Committee
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sang
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif médical et scientifique
1, record 11, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20m%C3%A9dical%20et%20scientifique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- CCMS 1, record 11, French, CCMS
masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'Agence canadienne du sang. 1, record 11, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20m%C3%A9dical%20et%20scientifique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : textes de la Commission Krever. 1, record 11, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20m%C3%A9dical%20et%20scientifique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-02-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Heritage
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Computerized Collections Management Service 1, record 12, English, Computerized%20Collections%20Management%20Service
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Patrimoine
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Service informatisé de gestion des collections
1, record 12, French, Service%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20des%20collections
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- SIGC 1, record 12, French, SIGC
proposal
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service offert aux musées du Canada par le Réseau canadien d'information sur le patrimoine 1, record 12, French, - Service%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20des%20collections
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-12-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Civilian Career Management System
1, record 13, English, Civilian%20Career%20Management%20System
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- CCMS 2, record 13, English, CCMS
correct, Canada
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Système de gestion des carrières du personnel civil
1, record 13, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20carri%C3%A8res%20du%20personnel%20civil
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-07-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Centre for Management Studies 1, record 14, English, Canadian%20Centre%20for%20Management%20Studies
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien d'études en gestion 1, record 14, French, Centre%20canadien%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20en%20gestion
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue de la section de traduction du Conseil du Trésor. 1, record 14, French, - Centre%20canadien%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20en%20gestion
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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