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FOOD SAFETY EMERGENCY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Customs and Excise
- National and International Security
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Border Services Agency
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Border%20Services%20Agency
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBSA 2, record 1, English, CBSA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A government agency that reports to the Minister of Public Safety, that provides integrated border services in support of national security and public safety priorities and that manages the movement of people and goods into and out of Canada. [Definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.] 3, record 1, English, - Canada%20Border%20Services%20Agency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On Friday, December 12, 2003, the Government announced the creation of the Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA), which is part of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. When the CBSA came into being, a number of employees from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency(CCRA), Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA) were transferred to the new agency. 4, record 1, English, - Canada%20Border%20Services%20Agency
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Border Services Agency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Douanes et accise
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Agence des services frontaliers du Canada
1, record 1, French, Agence%20des%20services%20frontaliers%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ASFC 2, record 1, French, ASFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agence du gouvernement qui relève du ministre de la Sécurité publique, dont le rôle est de fournir des services frontaliers intégrés à l'appui des priorités liées à la sécurité nationale et à la sécurité publique et de gérer les déplacements de personnes et de marchandises qui entrent au Canada ou qui en sortent. [Définition normalisée par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.] 3, record 1, French, - Agence%20des%20services%20frontaliers%20du%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement a créé le vendredi 12 décembre 2003 l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC), qui fait partie du ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile. À la création de l'ASFC, un certain nombre d'employés de l'Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada (ADRC), de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada (CIC) et de l'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA) ont été transférés à la nouvelle agence. 4, record 1, French, - Agence%20des%20services%20frontaliers%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Agence canadienne des services frontaliers
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Agencia de Servicios Fronterizos de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Agencia%20de%20Servicios%20Fronterizos%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ASFC 1, record 1, Spanish, ASFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Food Banks and the Welfare Crisis
1, record 2, English, Food%20Banks%20and%20the%20Welfare%20Crisis
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this prescient book first published in 1986, [the author] documents the proliferation of emergency food services in Canada, arguing that food banks represent the collapse of the social safety net. 1, record 2, English, - Food%20Banks%20and%20the%20Welfare%20Crisis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Food Banks and the Welfare Crisis
1, record 2, French, Food%20Banks%20and%20the%20Welfare%20Crisis
correct, Canada
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 2022-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- windshield survey
1, record 3, English, windshield%20survey
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... emergency responders are directed to conduct a windshield survey to gain situational awareness, allowing emergency managers to develop a common operating picture, develop incident priorities, and initiate a response and recovery plan.... The windshield survey... allows incident commanders(ICs) to determine how much damage has occurred; evaluate immediate needs to ensure the health, safety, and security of the community; and provide a basis for... needs such as mass-care shelters, food, and infrastructure restoration. 2, record 3, English, - windshield%20survey
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the term "évaluation superficielle" designates an assessment that can take place by other means than by driving. 3, record 3, English, - windshield%20survey
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- évaluation superficielle
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9valuation%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, le terme «windshield survey» désigne une évaluation à partir d'un véhicule. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20superficielle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office of Food Safety and Recall
1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20Food%20Safety%20and%20Recall
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OFSR 1, record 4, English, OFSR
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Food Safety and Recall(OFSR) was created to coordinate food emergency response with CFIA(Canadian Food Inspection Agency) staff across Canada and external partners. Timely and effective response to food safety emergencies is the priority of the OFSR. The OFSR established a 24 hour service standard to respond to all Class One recalls. 1, record 4, English, - Office%20of%20Food%20Safety%20and%20Recall
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Food Safety and Recall Office
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la salubrité et des rappels des aliments
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20rappels%20des%20aliments
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la salubrité et des rappels des aliments, organisme créé et chargé de coordonner l'intervention dans les situations d'urgence alimentaire avec le personnel de l'ACIA (Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments) de tout le Canada et avec les partenaires extérieurs. Le Bureau a pour priorité de procéder à une intervention opportune et efficace dans les situations d'urgence reliées à la salubrité des aliments. Il a établi une norme de service de 24 heures pour intervenir dans tous les cas de rappels d'aliments de classe 1. 1, record 4, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20rappels%20des%20aliments
Record 4, Key term(s)
- BSRA
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Seguridad Alimentaria y Retiro de Alimentos del Mercado
1, record 4, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Seguridad%20Alimentaria%20y%20Retiro%20de%20Alimentos%20del%20Mercado
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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