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WATCHLIST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- TSB Watchlist
1, record 1, English, TSB%20Watchlist
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Watchlist 1, record 1, English, Watchlist
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A list of safety issues investigated by the Transportation Safety Board [of Canada] that pose the greatest risk to Canadians. 1, record 1, English, - TSB%20Watchlist
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Transportation Safety Board Watchlist
- TSB Watch List
- Watch List
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Transports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Liste de surveillance du BST
1, record 1, French, Liste%20de%20surveillance%20du%20BST
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Liste de surveillance 1, record 1, French, Liste%20de%20surveillance
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liste des enjeux de sécurité qui ont fait l'objet d'enquêtes du Bureau de la sécurité des transports [du Canada] et qui font courir les plus grands risques pour les Canadiens. 1, record 1, French, - Liste%20de%20surveillance%20du%20BST
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Liste de surveillance du Bureau de la sécurité des transports
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-08-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Customs and Excise
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- watch list
1, record 2, English, watch%20list
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- watch-list 2, record 2, English, watch%2Dlist
correct
- watchlist 3, record 2, English, watchlist
- lookout list 4, record 2, English, lookout%20list
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list of items or names which require close surveillance, especially for legal or political reasons. 2, record 2, English, - watch%20list
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Watch lists play a critical role in ensuring our national security. They are a key tool in combatting terrorism by stopping terrorists before they reach Canada or by intercepting them at our ports of entry. Since September 11, the number of names on watch lists has grown dramatically. At Canada's airports, Customs officers on the primary inspection line check the names of arriving passengers against the watch lists. Watch lists are also used as an essential check in issuing visas, of which nearly 900,000 were issued in 2003. 1, record 2, English, - watch%20list
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Douanes et accise
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liste de surveillance
1, record 2, French, liste%20de%20surveillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les listes de surveillance jouent un rôle essentiel en matière de sécurité nationale. Elles sont un outil crucial de lutte contre le terrorisme, car elles permettent d'intercepter les terroristes avant qu'ils ne gagnent le territoire canadien ou lorsqu'ils se présentent aux points d'entrée du Canada. Depuis le 11 septembre, le nombre d'inscriptions sur ces listes a grimpé de façon spectaculaire. Dans les aéroports canadiens, les douaniers de la ligne d'inspection primaire se servent de ces listes pour contrôler le nom des voyageurs qui arrivent. Ces listes sont aussi un moyen essentiel de vérification pour la délivrance de visas dont près de 900 000 ont été émis en 2003. 2, record 2, French, - liste%20de%20surveillance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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