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CENSORSHIP [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Régie du cinéma
1, record 1, English, R%C3%A9gie%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RC 2, record 1, English, RC
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Bureau de surveillance du cinéma 3, record 1, English, Bureau%20de%20surveillance%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Cinema Supervisory Board 3, record 1, English, Cinema%20Supervisory%20Board
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Bureau of Censorship 3, record 1, English, Bureau%20of%20Censorship
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Bureau of Censorship was established in 1912. In 1967, the name changed to Cinema Supervisory Board. In 1974, the name changed again to Bureau de surveillance du cinéma although the name Cinema Supervisory Board may appear on documents after 1974. In December 14, 1983 the name changed for the last time to Régie du cinéma. 3, record 1, English, - R%C3%A9gie%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Régie du cinéma
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9gie%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RC 2, record 1, French, RC
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Bureau de surveillance du cinéma 3, record 1, French, Bureau%20de%20surveillance%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- Bureau de censure du cinéma 3, record 1, French, Bureau%20de%20censure%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de censure du cinéma a été établi en 1912. En 1967, le nom est changé à Bureau de surveillance du cinéma et le 14 décembre 1983 à Régie du cinéma. 3, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9gie%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aflutter with 1, record 2, English, aflutter%20with
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The official press still must contend with censorship(although Parliament is working on abolishing most restrictions), but the country is aflutter with a wide variety of unofficial newspapers, bulletins and leaflets. 2, record 2, English, - aflutter%20with
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inondé par 1, record 2, French, inond%C3%A9%20par
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Darknet
1, record 3, English, Darknet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- darknet 2, record 3, English, darknet
avoid, see observation
- dark net 2, record 3, English, dark%20net
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of overlay networks aiming to ensure the anonymity of its users through a decentralized architecture as well as particular access software and authorizations. 3, record 3, English, - Darknet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Darknet is popular among bloggers and journalists living in jurisdictions where censorship and political imprisonment are common... 1, record 3, English, - Darknet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Darknet; darknet; dark net: The designation "Darknet" should be used when referring to the group of darknets as a whole in order to avoid confusion with the individual nets that comprise it. 3, record 3, English, - Darknet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- internet clandestin
1, record 3, French, internet%20clandestin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Darknet 2, record 3, French, Darknet
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de réseaux conçus pour assurer l'anonymat des utilisateurs par la mise en œuvre d'une architecture décentralisée ainsi que de logiciels et d'autorisations d'accès spécifiques [...] 1, record 3, French, - internet%20clandestin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
internet clandestin : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 26 septembre 2017. 3, record 3, French, - internet%20clandestin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sensitivity reading
1, record 4, English, sensitivity%20reading
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sensitive reading 2, record 4, English, sensitive%20reading
correct
- diversity reading 3, record 4, English, diversity%20reading
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sensitivity readers are worth the investment because they can help eliminate stereotypes, bias, potentially harmful content, and false information or inaccuracy. Sensitivity reading isn’t about censorship or taking away freedom of expression... 3, record 4, English, - sensitivity%20reading
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lecture sensible
1, record 4, French, lecture%20sensible
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Relire un manuscrit avant sa publication pour y déceler des représentations offensantes, stéréotypées ou encore inexactes, c'est le but de la lecture sensible. 2, record 4, French, - lecture%20sensible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Edición y venta de libros
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- lectura de sensibilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, lectura%20de%20sensibilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Ideologies
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crypto-anarchism
1, record 5, English, crypto%2Danarchism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- crypto-anarchy 2, record 5, English, crypto%2Danarchy
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crypto-anarchism is a type of anarchism in which cryptographically protected anonymization technologies, digital pseudonyms, and digital money are used to circumvent state control-surveillance, censorship, and taxation. 3, record 5, English, - crypto%2Danarchism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des idéologies
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crypto-anarchisme
1, record 5, French, crypto%2Danarchisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- crypto-anarchie 1, record 5, French, crypto%2Danarchie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le crypto-anarchisme (ou la crypto-anarchie) est la réalisation dans le cyber-espace d'une forme d'anarchie par l'usage de la cryptographie. En assurant la confidentialité, l'authenticité et l'intégrité de leurs communications, les logiciels de cryptographie offrent en effet aux individus une totale liberté d'échange en garantissant leur anonymat et le respect de leur vie privée. 1, record 5, French, - crypto%2Danarchisme
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- The Press (News and Journalism)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- freedom of the press
1, record 6, English, freedom%20of%20the%20press
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The right to publish newspapers, magazines, books, etc. without government interference or prior censorship. 2, record 6, English, - freedom%20of%20the%20press
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Presse écrite
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- liberté de la presse
1, record 6, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20la%20presse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Droit] d'imprimer, de reproduire et de diffuser [sans] censure préalable [...] 2, record 6, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20la%20presse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-10-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Internet censorship
1, record 7, English, Internet%20censorship
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cybercensorship 2, record 7, English, cybercensorship
correct, less frequent
- cyber censorship 2, record 7, English, cyber%20censorship
correct, less frequent
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] practice of prohibiting or suppressing certain online content. 3, record 7, English, - Internet%20censorship
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internet censorship, like all censorship, can take multiple forms, from filtering and blocking content to monitoring and penalizing users who access certain content. Governments may both define what to block and implement the technological process of blocking, or they may create legislation, extra-legal incentives, or policy to compel "autonomous" technological firms to carry out the blocking and surveillance for them. 4, record 7, English, - Internet%20censorship
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- censure d'Internet
1, record 7, French, censure%20d%27Internet
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cybercensure 2, record 7, French, cybercensure
correct, feminine noun
- cyber-censure 2, record 7, French, cyber%2Dcensure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La censure d'Internet peut prendre différentes formes. Elle se traduit généralement par une surveillance importante, notamment des lanceurs d'alertes, des journalistes, des activistes et des défenseurs des droits humains. Elle se manifeste également par la censure de sites et d’applications [...] 3, record 7, French, - censure%20d%27Internet
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2020-05-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
- Electronics and Informatics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- technology journalism
1, record 8, English, technology%20journalism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tech journalism 2, record 8, English, tech%20journalism
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technology journalism covers a wide range of subjects, including : cutting-edge technology developments, like new kinds of battery or quantum computers; news about the tech business, such as companies merging; technology law and politics, such as censorship or Internet monitoring laws; reviews of new products; tech culture; [and] technology tips and advice. 2, record 8, English, - technology%20journalism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
- Électronique et informatique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- journalisme technologique
1, record 8, French, journalisme%20technologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2018-05-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- domain fronting
1, record 9, English, domain%20fronting
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some people may have come across the term "domain fronting" at one point during their online browsing sessions. This method is often used to bypass Internet censorship... 2, record 9, English, - domain%20fronting
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- emploi de domaine façade
1, record 9, French, emploi%20de%20domaine%20fa%C3%A7ade
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-10-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Central Committee for Comprehensive Social Management
1, record 10, English, Central%20Committee%20for%20Comprehensive%20Social%20Management
unofficial, see observation, Asia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Central Committee for Comprehensive Management of Public Security 1, record 10, English, Central%20Committee%20for%20Comprehensive%20Management%20of%20Public%20Security
former designation, unofficial, see observation, Asia
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The renaming of the Central Committee for Comprehensive Management of Public Security to the Central Committee for Comprehensive Social Management might [be] indicative of the "new" approach to social management, one toward better intelligence and control tactics. The [Chinese] government combined [its] recent social safety net and the policing/censorship apparatus in an effort to create a system for preventing and managing social unrest. This trend suggests a more permanent phenomenon in Chinese control tactics than a reactionary and more reversible policy shift. 1, record 10, English, - Central%20Committee%20for%20Comprehensive%20Social%20Management
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Central Committee for Comprehensive Social Management; Central Committee for Comprehensive Management of Public Security: The English language has no official status in China. However, the proposed titles are commonly used. 2, record 10, English, - Central%20Committee%20for%20Comprehensive%20Social%20Management
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Comité central pour le contrôle global de la gestion sociale
1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20central%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20global%20de%20la%20gestion%20sociale
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun, Asia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Comité central pour la gestion globale de la sécurité publique 1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20central%20pour%20la%20gestion%20globale%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique
former designation, unofficial, see observation, masculine noun, Asia
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fait que le Comité central pour la gestion globale de la sécurité publique a été renommé le Comité central pour le contrôle global de la gestion sociale peut révéler l’adoption d’une «nouvelle» approche pour ce qui est de la gestion sociale, approche qui vise le recours à des tactiques améliorées en matière de renseignement et de contrôle. Le gouvernement a combiné son filet de sûreté sociale récent et ses instances chargées du maintien de l’ordre et de la censure dans un effort pour créer un système permettant de prévenir et de gérer les troubles sociaux. Cette tendance suggère l’existence d’un phénomène plus permanent au sein des tactiques de contrôle chinois qu’un simple changement réactionnaire, et davantage réversible sur le plan des politiques. 1, record 10, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20central%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20global%20de%20la%20gestion%20sociale
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comité central pour le contrôle global de la gestion sociale; Comité central pour la gestion globale de la sécurité publique : le français n'a pas de statut officiel en Chine. Par contre, les titres proposés sont répandus dans l'usage. 2, record 10, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20central%20pour%20le%20contr%C3%B4le%20global%20de%20la%20gestion%20sociale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- media blackout
1, record 11, English, media%20blackout
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Media blackout refers to the censorship of news related to a certain topic, particularly in mass media, for any reason. A media blackout may be voluntary, or may in some countries be enforced by the government or state. The latter case is controversial in peacetime, as some regard it as a human rights violation and repression of free speech. 1, record 11, English, - media%20blackout
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- embargo médiatique
1, record 11, French, embargo%20m%C3%A9diatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par « embargo médiatique» une information que la presse détient, mais qu'elle ne peut, par entente tacite avec le fournisseur de cette information, diffuser avant une date précise. 2, record 11, French, - embargo%20m%C3%A9diatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les discussions entre l’équipe de négociation de la Division des employés de la régie des alcools du SEFPO[Syndicat des employé-e-s de la fonction publique de l’Ontario] et la LCBO [Liquor Control Board of Ontario]nse poursuivent aujourd’hui. À la demande du médiateur, l’embargo médiatique sur le contenu des pourparlers entre en vigueur ce matin. 3, record 11, French, - embargo%20m%C3%A9diatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
1, record 12, English, Fairness%20and%20Accuracy%20in%20Reporting
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- FAIR 1, record 12, English, FAIR
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting(FAIR), founded in 1986, is an American organization that works against and documents what it perceives as bias in the media, censorship, and erroneous reporting. FAIR describes itself on its website as "the national media watch group" and defines its mission as working to "invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. " 1, record 12, English, - Fairness%20and%20Accuracy%20in%20Reporting
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
1, record 12, French, Fairness%20and%20Accuracy%20in%20Reporting
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- FAIR 1, record 12, French, FAIR
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Justice et précision dans le reportage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Noticias y periodismo (Generalidades)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Justicia y Precisión en el Reportaje
1, record 12, Spanish, Justicia%20y%20Precisi%C3%B3n%20en%20el%20Reportaje
unofficial, feminine noun, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grupo para la vigilancia de los medios de comunicación estadounidenses. 2, record 12, Spanish, - Justicia%20y%20Precisi%C3%B3n%20en%20el%20Reportaje
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-11-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Informatics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Citizens at the Crossroads: Whose Information Society? 1, record 13, English, Citizens%20at%20the%20Crossroads%3A%20Whose%20Information%20Society%3F
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conference, Ottawa, May 26 to 28, 1999. Subthemes :"Ownership and control of electronic and other media networks, services and information", "Controversial content, censorship, propaganda and privacy", "Civic knowledge, education and participation", "Democracy and political action", "Human rights, diversity and marginalisation". 1, record 13, English, - Citizens%20at%20the%20Crossroads%3A%20Whose%20Information%20Society%3F
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Canadian Heritage, Strategic Research and Analysis. 1, record 13, English, - Citizens%20at%20the%20Crossroads%3A%20Whose%20Information%20Society%3F
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Citizens at the Crossroads
- Whose Information Society?
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Informatique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- La citoyenneté à la croisée des chemins : une société de l'information pour qui? 1, record 13, French, La%20citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20crois%C3%A9e%20des%20chemins%20%3A%20une%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20l%27information%20pour%20qui%3F
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conférence, à Ottawa, du 26 au 28 mai 1999. Sous-thèmes : «Possession et contrôle des réseaux, des services, de l'information», «Contenu controversé, censure, propagande, protection des renseignements personnels», «Sens civique, éducation et participation», «Démocratie et action politique», «Droits de la personne, diversité et marginalisation». 1, record 13, French, - La%20citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20crois%C3%A9e%20des%20chemins%20%3A%20une%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20l%27information%20pour%20qui%3F
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Patrimoine canadien, Recherche et analyse stratégiques. 1, record 13, French, - La%20citoyennet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20crois%C3%A9e%20des%20chemins%20%3A%20une%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20l%27information%20pour%20qui%3F
Record 13, Key term(s)
- La citoyenneté à la croisée des chemins
- Une société de l'information pour qui?
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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