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CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- CORCAN
1, record 1, English, CORCAN
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CORCAN means the part of the [Correctional Service of Canada] that is responsible for penitentiary industry. 2, record 1, English, - CORCAN
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- CORCAN
1, record 1, French, CORCAN
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CORCAN : Partie du [Service correctionnel du Canada] chargée du secteur productif pénitentiaire. 2, record 1, French, - CORCAN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Administración penitenciaria
- Criminología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- CORCAN
1, record 1, Spanish, CORCAN
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para mayor claridad, en español se puede escribir "CORCAN" (sector productivo penitenciario). 1, record 1, Spanish, - CORCAN
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Advisory Board of CORCAN
1, record 2, English, Advisory%20Board%20of%20CORCAN
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CORCAN means the part of the [Correctional Service of Canada] that is responsible for penitentiary industry. 1, record 2, English, - Advisory%20Board%20of%20CORCAN
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- comité consultatif de CORCAN
1, record 2, French, comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20de%20CORCAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CORCAN : Partie du [Service correctionnel du Canada] chargée du secteur productif pénitentiaire. 1, record 2, French, - comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20de%20CORCAN
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Governmental Provincial Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Corrections Exemplary Service Medal
1, record 3, English, Corrections%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal was established on June 11, 1984, to recognize employees of the Canadian correctional service. Exemplary Service is characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. The Chancellery then submits these nominations to the Governor General for approval. The Medal or a bar is then sent to the chairperson of the appropriate awards committee for formal presentation to the recipient. 1, record 3, English, - Corrections%20Exemplary%20Service%20Medal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations provinciaux non gouv.
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Médaille pour services distingués en milieu correctionnel
1, record 3, French, M%C3%A9daille%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s%20en%20milieu%20correctionnel
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Médaille pour services distingués en milieu correctionnel a été instituée le 11 juin 1984 afin de reconnaître les services distingués de la part d'employés du Service correctionnel du Canada dont la conduite a toujours été sans reproche et qui ont accompli leur travail avec zèle et efficacité. La Chancellerie transmet les candidatures reçues au Gouverneur général pour approbation. La Médaille ou la barrette est transmise, pour remise officielle au nom du Gouverneur général, au président du comité des décorations compétent. 1, record 3, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20pour%20services%20distingu%C3%A9s%20en%20milieu%20correctionnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Correctional Industries Association
1, record 4, English, Correctional%20Industries%20Association
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CIA 2, record 4, English, CIA
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Professional correctional industry managers, supervisors, superintendents, and others employed in the industry. Seeks to improve the effectiveness of industrial programs as they relate to the correctional process by providing a forum for the development and exchange of ideas and by providing professional reaction and guidance concerning projected ideas and programs related to correctional industry trends. 1, record 4, English, - Correctional%20Industries%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Correctional Industries Association
1, record 4, French, Correctional%20Industries%20Association
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CIA 2, record 4, French, CIA
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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