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CICAN [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education (General)
OBS

The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), created December 20th, 1972, under the name of Canadian Commission for the Community College, is the national organization created by Canada's colleges and institutions to establish a representative, voluntary association and to be their national and international voice. The Association is governed by a board of directors consisting of students, faculty, support staff, administration, and community board appointees elected annually by the membership.

OBS

Known previously as the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), CICan continues to champion the innovations, applied research, international development, and the employment or entrepreneurial opportunities that are created by its member institutions and partners all over the world.

Key term(s)
  • Association of Community Colleges of Canada
  • Canadian Association of Community Colleges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
OBS

L'Association des collèges communautaires du Canada (ACCC), créée le 20 décembre 1972 sous le nom de Commission canadienne pour le collège communautaire, est l'organisation nationale regroupant sur une base volontaire les instituts et collèges canadiens dans le but de les représenter à l'échelle nationale et internationale. Elle est dirigée par un Conseil d'administration élu annuellement par ses membres. Il se compose de représentants d'étudiants, d'enseignants, du personnel de soutien, du personnel administratif et de membres de la communauté.

OBS

Connue jusqu’en 2014 comme l’Association des collèges communautaires du Canada (ACCC), CICan continue de promouvoir les innovations, la recherche appliquée, le développement international ainsi que les possibilités d’emploi ou d’entrepreneuriat créés par ses partenaires et ses établissements membres, et ce, autant au Canada qu’à l’étranger.

Key term(s)
  • Association des collèges communautaires

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Key term(s)
  • Asociación Canadiense de Centros de Educación Popular
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Record 2 2006-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Economics
  • Foreign Trade
OBS

To better serve Canadians, the former Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has been divided in two separate departments: Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) and International Trade Canada (ITCan). International Trade Canada (ITCan) supports the development of trade by providing services to exporters, developing policy, and by attracting investment in the Canadian economy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Économique
  • Commerce extérieur
OBS

Afin de mieux servir les Canadiens, l'ancien ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international a été scindé en deux ministères distincts : Affaires étrangères Canada (AEC) et Commerce international Canada (CICan). Commerce international Canada (CICan) appuie le développement du commerce en offrant des services aux exportateurs, en élaborant des politiques et en attirant des investissements au Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
  • Economía
  • Comercio exterior
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