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CRISIS PLANNING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- NATO Crisis Management Process
1, record 1, English, NATO%20Crisis%20Management%20Process
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NCMP 2, record 1, English, NCMP
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the core components of the NCRS [NATO Crisis Response System] is the NATO Crisis Management Process(NCMP). The NCMP breaks down a crisis situation into different phases, providing a structure against which military and non-military crisis response planning processes should be designed. 3, record 1, English, - NATO%20Crisis%20Management%20Process
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NATO Crisis Management Process; NCMP: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - NATO%20Crisis%20Management%20Process
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Processus OTAN de gestion des crises
1, record 1, French, Processus%20OTAN%20de%20gestion%20des%20crises
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NCMP 2, record 1, French, NCMP
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'une des composantes essentielles du NCRS est le Processus OTAN de gestion de crise (NCMP). Le NCMP scinde une situation de crise en différentes phases et fournit une structure à partir de laquelle les processus militaires et non militaires de planification de la réponse aux crises devraient être conçus. 3, record 1, French, - Processus%20OTAN%20de%20gestion%20des%20crises
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Processus OTAN de gestion des crises; NCMP : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - Processus%20OTAN%20de%20gestion%20des%20crises
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- civil emergency planning questionnaire
1, record 2, English, civil%20emergency%20planning%20questionnaire
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CEPQ 2, record 2, English, CEPQ
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CEPQ looks for national responses on such aspects as :crisis management legislation, arrangements, plans, and procedures; experts to support [civil emergency planning] crisis management arrangements; communications in support of crisis management arrangements; cooperation between civil and military authorities; training and exercises; activities with partners; resources; and planning and review. 3, record 2, English, - civil%20emergency%20planning%20questionnaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
civil emergency planning questionnaire; CEPQ: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - civil%20emergency%20planning%20questionnaire
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- questionnaire des plans civils d'urgence
1, record 2, French, questionnaire%20des%20plans%20civils%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- QPCU 2, record 2, French, QPCU
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
questionnaire des plans civils d'urgence; QPCU : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - questionnaire%20des%20plans%20civils%20d%27urgence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Military Staff of the European Union
1, record 3, English, Military%20Staff%20of%20the%20European%20Union
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EUMS 2, record 3, English, EUMS
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- EU MS 3, record 3, English, EU%20MS
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Military Staff of the European Union is the source of the [European Union's] military expertise. It performs early warning, situation assessment and strategic planning for Petersberg tasks(humanitarian missions, peacekeeping and crisis management) and all [European Union-led] operations. 4, record 3, English, - Military%20Staff%20of%20the%20European%20Union
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Military Staff of the European Union; EUMS: designations to be used by NATO. 5, record 3, English, - Military%20Staff%20of%20the%20European%20Union
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- État-major militaire de l'Union européenne
1, record 3, French, %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20militaire%20de%20l%27Union%20europ%C3%A9enne
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EMUE 2, record 3, French, EMUE
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État-major militaire de l'Union européenne; EMUE : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20militaire%20de%20l%27Union%20europ%C3%A9enne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Internet and Telematics
- Military Training
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Partnership Cooperation Menu
1, record 4, English, Partnership%20Cooperation%20Menu
correct, NATO
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PCM 2, record 4, English, PCM
correct, NATO
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Partnership Cooperation Menu(PCM)... comprises more than 1 400 activities, ranging from training activities in maritime operational planning to exercises in preparation for operations, courses on arms control, non-proliferation and terrorism, crisis response operations, conferences, workshops, expert team visits and seminars. 3, record 4, English, - Partnership%20Cooperation%20Menu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Partnership Cooperation Menu; PCM: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - Partnership%20Cooperation%20Menu
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Partnership Co-operation Menu
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Internet et télématique
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Menu de coopération partenariale
1, record 4, French, Menu%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20partenariale
correct, NATO
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PCM 2, record 4, French, PCM
correct, NATO
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Menu de coopération partenariale; PCM : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 3, record 4, French, - Menu%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20partenariale
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Menu de coopération avec les partenaires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Sociology of Ideologies
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crisis
1, record 5, English, crisis
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation that threatens public safety and security, the public’s sense of tradition and values or the integrity of the government. 2, record 5, English, - crisis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "crisis" and "emergency" are not interchangeable. However, a crisis may become an emergency. For example, civil unrest over an unpopular government policy may spark widespread riots. 2, record 5, English, - crisis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crisis : term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau; term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 5, English, - crisis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
crisis: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 4, record 5, English, - crisis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sociologie des idéologies
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- crise
1, record 5, French, crise
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation qui menace la sécurité publique, le sens de la tradition et des valeurs de la population ou l'intégrité du gouvernement. 2, record 5, French, - crise
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «crise» et «urgence» ne sont pas interchangeables. Toutefois, une crise peut devenir une urgence. Ainsi, l'agitation civile résultant d'une politique gouvernementale impopulaire peut entraîner des émeutes générales. 2, record 5, French, - crise
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crise : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 5, French, - crise
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
crise : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 4, record 5, French, - crise
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Sociología de la ideología
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- crisis
1, record 5, Spanish, crisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier situación creada por una amenaza de la que pueden derivar graves daños o la pérdida de vidas, bienes, intereses o imagen. 1, record 5, Spanish, - crisis
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- force protection level
1, record 6, English, force%20protection%20level
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FPL 1, record 6, English, FPL
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of FPLs is to facilitate the rapid tailoring of military crisis response; they are implemented based upon the assessed threat or crisis. This takes into account the fact that the available planning time often precludes use of the full CF OPP [Canadian Forces operational planning process]. 1, record 6, English, - force%20protection%20level
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- niveau de protection des forces
1, record 6, French, niveau%20de%20protection%20des%20forces
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NPF 1, record 6, French, NPF
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les NPF ont pour but de faciliter l’adaptation rapide de la réaction aux crises militaires. Ils sont mis en œuvre d’après la menace ou la crise qui a été évaluée. On tient ainsi compte du fait que la planification dont on dispose empêche souvent l’utilisation de tout le PPO [processus de planification opérationnelle] des FC [Forces canadiennes]. 1, record 6, French, - niveau%20de%20protection%20des%20forces
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- defence crisis management process
1, record 7, English, defence%20crisis%20management%20process
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The defence crisis management process exists to manage the closely related policy, planning and operational problems of today's environment. National Defence Headquarters(NDHQ) provides strategic military direction for potential or actual operational commitments of the CF [Canadian Forces], supporting the role of the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) as the military advisor to government. 1, record 7, English, - defence%20crisis%20management%20process
Record 7, Key term(s)
- defense crisis management process
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- processus de gestion de crise de défense
1, record 7, French, processus%20de%20gestion%20de%20crise%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus de gestion de crise de défense sert à gérer les problèmes de politique, de planification et opérationnels de l’environnement d’aujourd’hui, qui sont étroitement liés. Le Quartier général de la Défense nationale (QGDN) offre une orientation militaire stratégique pour les engagements opérationnels réels ou éventuels des FC [Forces canadiennes], appuyant ainsi le rôle du chef d’état-major de la Défense (CEMD) en qualité de conseiller militaire du gouvernement. 1, record 7, French, - processus%20de%20gestion%20de%20crise%20de%20d%C3%A9fense
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Communication and Information Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- crisis and emergency risk communication
1, record 8, English, crisis%20and%20emergency%20risk%20communication
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CERC 1, record 8, English, CERC
correct, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emergency communication that incorporates the urgency of a disaster with the need to communicate risks and benefits to stakeholders and the public to influence theirbehaviour, actions and adherence to directives. 1, record 8, English, - crisis%20and%20emergency%20risk%20communication
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crisis and emergency risk communication; CERC : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 8, English, - crisis%20and%20emergency%20risk%20communication
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- communication du risque en cas de crise et d'urgence
1, record 8, French, communication%20du%20risque%20en%20cas%20de%20crise%20et%20d%27urgence
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Communication d'urgence qui intègre l’urgence de la catastrophe et le besoin decommuniquer les risques et les avantages auprès des parties prenantes et du public pour influencer leur comportement, leurs actions et les inciter à suivre les directives. 1, record 8, French, - communication%20du%20risque%20en%20cas%20de%20crise%20et%20d%27urgence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
communication du risque en cas de crise et d'urgence : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 8, French, - communication%20du%20risque%20en%20cas%20de%20crise%20et%20d%27urgence
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-01-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- poplar culture
1, record 9, English, poplar%20culture
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- poplar cultivation 2, record 9, English, poplar%20cultivation
correct
- poplar growing 3, record 9, English, poplar%20growing
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poplar cultivation in Italy and particularly in the Po valley, which is the example referred to for poplar cultivation in many other countries, is going through an economic and technical crisis as regards management planning and methods of cultivation, a crisis which may affect considerably its present structure. 2, record 9, English, - poplar%20culture
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poplar growing is of great importance for paper-making and in the timber industry. 4, record 9, English, - poplar%20culture
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- populiculture
1, record 9, French, populiculture
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Culture intensive des peupliers. 2, record 9, French, - populiculture
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La populiculture italienne - en particulier celle de la vallée du Pô - qui est considérée dans de nombreux autres pays comme un modèle, traverse une crise économique et technique dans laquelle tant les plans d'aménagement que les méthodes sylvicoles sont remis en question. 3, record 9, French, - populiculture
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Silvicultura
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- chopocultura
1, record 9, Spanish, chopocultura
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2007-03-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- emergency planning zone 1, record 10, English, emergency%20planning%20zone
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
McMaster University explained that the review will reflect the revised City of Hamilton Emergency Plan, the McMaster University Crisis Management Plan, changes to the MNR [McMaster Nuclear Reactor] Emergency Planning Zone, and any relevant information from the revised Safety Analysis Report... 1, record 10, English, - emergency%20planning%20zone
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- zone de planification d'urgence
1, record 10, French, zone%20de%20planification%20d%27urgence
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Université a expliqué que l'examen reflétera le plan d'urgence révisé de la Ville de Hamilton, le plan de gestion de crise de l'Université McMaster, les changements apportés à la zone de planification d'urgence du RNM [réacteur nucléaire McMaster] ainsi qu'à l'information pertinente provenant de la version révisée du rapport d'analyse de sûreté [...] 1, record 10, French, - zone%20de%20planification%20d%27urgence
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2004-02-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- McMaster University Crisis Management Plan 1, record 11, English, McMaster%20University%20Crisis%20Management%20Plan
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
McMaster University explained that the review will reflect the revised City of Hamilton Emergency Plan, the McMaster University Crisis Management Plan, changes to the MNR [McMaster Nuclear Reactor] Emergency Planning Zone, and any relevant information from the revised Safety Analysis Report... 1, record 11, English, - McMaster%20University%20Crisis%20Management%20Plan
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- plan de gestion de crise de l'Université McMaster
1, record 11, French, plan%20de%20gestion%20de%20crise%20de%20l%27Universit%C3%A9%20McMaster
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Université a expliqué que l'examen reflétera le plan d'urgence révisé de la Ville de Hamilton, le plan de gestion de crise de l'Université McMaster, les changements apportés à la zone de planification d'urgence du RNM [réacteur nucléaire McMaster] ainsi qu'à l'information pertinente provenant de la version révisée du rapport d'analyse de sûreté [...] 1, record 11, French, - plan%20de%20gestion%20de%20crise%20de%20l%27Universit%C3%A9%20McMaster
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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