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OPI [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- office of primary interest
1, record 1, English, office%20of%20primary%20interest
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 2, record 1, English, OPI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An office in a department or federal agency that holds the records requested under the "Access to Information Act" or the "Privacy Act." 3, record 1, English, - office%20of%20primary%20interest
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bureau de première responsabilité
1, record 1, French, bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BPR 2, record 1, French, BPR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bureau au sein d'un ministère ou d'une organisation fédérale qui détient les documents ayant fait l'objet d'une demande en vertu de la «Loi sur l'accès à l'information» ou de la «Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels». 3, record 1, French, - bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surveys (Public Relations)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- on-premises investigation
1, record 2, English, on%2Dpremises%20investigation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 1, record 2, English, OPI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Enquêtes et sondages (Relations publiques)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enquête sur place
1, record 2, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20place
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ESP 1, record 2, French, ESP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'assurance-chômage, Emploi et Immigration Canada. 2, record 2, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20place
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- office of primary interest
1, record 3, English, office%20of%20primary%20interest
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 2, record 3, English, OPI
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- office of primary responsibility 3, record 3, English, office%20of%20primary%20responsibility
NATO, standardized
- OPR 4, record 3, English, OPR
NATO, standardized
- OPR 4, record 3, English, OPR
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The individual or organization named to exercise primary management or leadership responsibility in the execution of an assigned task. 5, record 3, English, - office%20of%20primary%20interest
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
office of primary interest; OPI: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 3, English, - office%20of%20primary%20interest
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
office of primary interest; OPI; office of primary responsibility; OPR: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - office%20of%20primary%20interest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bureau de première responsabilité
1, record 3, French, bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BPR 2, record 3, French, BPR
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- service principalement intéressé 3, record 3, French, service%20principalement%20int%C3%A9ress%C3%A9
masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- OPI 4, record 3, French, OPI
masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- OPI 4, record 3, French, OPI
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individu ou organisme désigné pour exercer les principales responsabilités de gestion ou de direction dans l’exécution d’une tâche assignée. 5, record 3, French, - bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bureau de première responsabilité; BPR : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignations et définition uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 6, record 3, French, - bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bureau de première responsabilité; BPR; service principalement intéressé; OPI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 3, French, - bureau%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20responsabilit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- armour-piercing incendiary shell
1, record 4, English, armour%2Dpiercing%20incendiary%20shell
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- APIS 1, record 4, English, APIS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- armour piercing incendiary shell 2, record 4, English, armour%20piercing%20incendiary%20shell
correct, officially approved
- APIS 2, record 4, English, APIS
correct, officially approved
- APIS 2, record 4, English, APIS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shell designed to pierce armoured vehicles and capable of igniting their content. 1, record 4, English, - armour%2Dpiercing%20incendiary%20shell
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
armour piercing incendiary shell; APIS: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - armour%2Dpiercing%20incendiary%20shell
Record 4, Key term(s)
- armor-piercing incendiary shell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- obus perforant incendiaire
1, record 4, French, obus%20perforant%20incendiaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 1, record 4, French, OPI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obus conçu pour percer le blindage des véhicules et en incendier l'intérieur. 2, record 4, French, - obus%20perforant%20incendiaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obus perforant incendiaire; OPI : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - obus%20perforant%20incendiaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obus perforant incendiaire; OPI : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 4, French, - obus%20perforant%20incendiaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- integrated publishing toolkit
1, record 5, English, integrated%20publishing%20toolkit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IPT 1, record 5, English, IPT
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A free and open source web application for publishing biodiversity data. 1, record 5, English, - integrated%20publishing%20toolkit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- outil de publication intégrée
1, record 5, French, outil%20de%20publication%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 1, record 5, French, OPI
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application web gratuite et libre permettant la publication de données sur la biodiversité. 1, record 5, French, - outil%20de%20publication%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
- Stock Exchange
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- exchange offer 1, record 6, English, exchange%20offer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
- Bourse
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- offre publique d'échange
1, record 6, French, offre%20publique%20d%27%C3%A9change
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération par laquelle une personne morale (ou physique) fait connaître publiquement aux actionnaires d'une société qu'elle se propose d'acquérir à un prix fixé (supérieur au cours de bourse) une quantité déterminée des actions d'une société qu'elle réglera par la remise d'autres titres. 1, record 6, French, - offre%20publique%20d%27%C3%A9change
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Consolidación y asociaciones (Finanzas)
- Bolsa de valores
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- oferta pública de intercambio
1, record 6, Spanish, oferta%20p%C3%BAblica%20de%20intercambio
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OPI 2, record 6, Spanish, OPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oferta pública de adquisición en la que se ofrecen otros títulos valores como pago de las acciones. 3, record 6, Spanish, - oferta%20p%C3%BAblica%20de%20intercambio
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- initial public offering
1, record 7, English, initial%20public%20offering
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- IPO 2, record 7, English, IPO
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The original distribution of corporate securities to the public. 3, record 7, English, - initial%20public%20offering
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Initial Public Offering or IPO is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public. IPOs are often smaller, younger companies seeking capital to expand their business. 4, record 7, English, - initial%20public%20offering
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- premier appel public à l'épargne
1, record 7, French, premier%20appel%20public%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9pargne
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PAPE 1, record 7, French, PAPE
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait pour un émetteur d'offrir pour la première fois ses titres au grand public. 2, record 7, French, - premier%20appel%20public%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9pargne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appel public à l'épargne se fait par une opération de placement des titres sur le marché primaire. Une fois l'appel public à l'épargne réalisé, les titres placés se négocient généralement sur le marché secondaire. 2, record 7, French, - premier%20appel%20public%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9pargne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- oferta pública inicial
1, record 7, Spanish, oferta%20p%C3%BAblica%20inicial
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OPI 1, record 7, Spanish, OPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oferta de acciones al público antes de empezar a cotizar en bolsa o después de un período de suspensión. A diferencia de la colocación privada hay unos requisitos de información y de reparto objetivo por prorrateo o subasta. 2, record 7, Spanish, - oferta%20p%C3%BAblica%20inicial
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oferta pública inicial; OPI: términos extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 7, Spanish, - oferta%20p%C3%BAblica%20inicial
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-09-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Petroleum Institute
1, record 8, English, Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- O.P.I. 1, record 8, English, O%2EP%2EI%2E
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
O.P.I. is a non-profit industry association which represents explorationists, producers, contractors, geologists, petroleum engineers and other professionals, individuals or companies directly related to the oil and gas, hydrocarbon storage and solution mining industries of Ontario. Fundamental objectives of the Institute are: to encourage responsible exploration and development of oil, gas, hydrocarbon storage and solution-mining industries in Ontario; to maintain close liaison with government agencies which regulate the industry; to disseminate information relevant to member needs; to promote the legislative goals of the membership and to inform and educate the general public on the significance of the industry to the province of Ontario. 1, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Petroleum Institute
1, record 8, French, Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 1, record 8, French, OPI
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-07-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- open prepress interface
1, record 9, English, open%20prepress%20interface
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 1, record 9, English, OPI
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system where a high-resolution image is scanned and placed on a server computer, which automatically creates a low-resolution stamp of that image. 2, record 9, English, - open%20prepress%20interface
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The created] stamp can be placed in a page layout application easily and quickly. When the page is ready for final output, it is printed through a spooler on the same server computer, and the server computer automatically switches the stamp with the high-resolution image. 2, record 9, English, - open%20prepress%20interface
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- interface OPI
1, record 9, French, interface%20OPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 2, record 9, French, OPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui crée à partir d'images haute définition des images basse définition pour la mise en page afin d'alléger le poids des fichiers. 3, record 9, French, - interface%20OPI
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un remplacement automatique inverse s'opère en sortie. 3, record 9, French, - interface%20OPI
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-12-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- open control item 1, record 10, English, open%20control%20item
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- article dont la réparation est jugée facultative
1, record 10, French, article%20dont%20la%20r%C3%A9paration%20est%20jug%C3%A9e%20facultative
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Operational Performance Indicator
1, record 11, English, Operational%20Performance%20Indicator
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 1, record 11, English, OPI
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de performance opérationnelle
1, record 11, French, indicateur%20de%20performance%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- IPO 1, record 11, French, IPO
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Opera Pia International for Active Aging 1, record 12, English, Opera%20Pia%20International%20for%20Active%20Aging
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Opera Pia International sur le vieillissement 1, record 12, French, Opera%20Pia%20International%20sur%20le%20vieillissement
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Sociología de la ancianidad
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Opera Pia International sobre el envejecimiento 1, record 12, Spanish, Opera%20Pia%20International%20sobre%20el%20envejecimiento
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-09-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Real Estate
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- operational performance indicator 1, record 13, English, operational%20performance%20indicator
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Immobilier
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de performance opérationnelle
1, record 13, French, indicateur%20de%20performance%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- IPO 1, record 13, French, IPO
masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En gestion des immeubles et des installations. 1, record 13, French, - indicateur%20de%20performance%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Gestion des immeubles et des installations, Services immobiliers, TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada]. 1, record 13, French, - indicateur%20de%20performance%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Office of Public Information
1, record 14, English, Office%20of%20Public%20Information
correct, international
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- OPI 1, record 14, English, OPI
correct, international
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNESCO 1, record 14, English, - Office%20of%20Public%20Information
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Office de l'information du public
1, record 14, French, Office%20de%20l%27information%20du%20public
correct, international
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 1, record 14, French, OPI
correct, international
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNESCO 1, record 14, French, - Office%20de%20l%27information%20du%20public
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Información Pública
1, record 14, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20P%C3%BAblica
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OPI 1, record 14, Spanish, OPI
correct, international
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNESCO. 1, record 14, Spanish, - Oficina%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20P%C3%BAblica
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