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GCAC [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- General Contractors Alliance of Canada
1, record 1, English, General%20Contractors%20Alliance%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GCAC 1, record 1, English, GCAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Alliance des entrepreneurs généraux du Canada
1, record 1, French, Alliance%20des%20entrepreneurs%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raux%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AEGC 1, record 1, French, AEGC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA 1, record 2, English, CCGA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Marine Rescue Auxiliary 1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Marine%20Rescue%20Auxiliary
former designation, correct
- CMAS 1, record 2, English, CMAS
former designation, correct
- CMAS 1, record 2, English, CMAS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne
1, record 2, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC 1, record 2, French, GCAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Service auxiliaire canadian de sauvetage maritime 1, record 2, French, Service%20auxiliaire%20canadian%20de%20sauvetage%20maritime
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SACSM 1, record 2, French, SACSM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SACSM 1, record 2, French, SACSM
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne (GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne (GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d'accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage (SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif : 1.GCAC - Terre-Neuve Inc.; 2.GCAC - Maritimes Inc.; 3.GCAC - Laurentienne Inc.; 4.GCAC - Centrale et Arctique Inc.; 5.GCAC - Pacifique Inc.; et 6.un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 2, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Commercial Fishing
- Crustaceans
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Gulf Crab Advisory Committee
1, record 3, English, Gulf%20Crab%20Advisory%20Committee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GCAC 2, record 3, English, GCAC
unofficial
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pêche commerciale
- Crustacés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif du crabe du Golfe
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20du%20crabe%20du%20Golfe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCCRAG 2, record 3, French, CCCRAG
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme provenant du Glossaire des Pêches et des Océans, 1991. 3, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20du%20crabe%20du%20Golfe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par la Direction de la Région du Golfe. 2, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20du%20crabe%20du%20Golfe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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