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FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Dietetics
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National School Food Program
1, record 1, English, National%20School%20Food%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National School Food Program is part of an integrated system of programs, benefits and services supporting children and families... 1, record 1, English, - National%20School%20Food%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- National School Food Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Diététique
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme national d'alimentation scolaire
1, record 1, French, Programme%20national%20d%27alimentation%20scolaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme national d'alimentation scolaire fait partie d'un ensemble intégré de programmes, de prestations et de services visant à aider les enfants et les familles [...] 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20national%20d%27alimentation%20scolaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Management and Program Services
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Program%20Services
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OMPS 1, record 2, English, OMPS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Office of Management and Program Services(OMPS) develops frameworks, strategies, guidelines and management solutions to support Health Products and Food Branch(HPFB) Managers in carrying out their programs and activities. OMPS also delivers programs such as Continuing Education, Information Technology, Information and Records Management and provides planning and management services to all HPFB managers and employees. 1, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Program%20Services
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Office of Management and Programme Services
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20des%20programmes%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BPSG 1, record 2, French, BPSG
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion (BPSG) élabore des cadres d'activité, des stratégies, des lignes directrices et des solutions de gestion pour assister les gestionnaires de l'Inspectorat du Bureau des programmes et des services de gestion (DGPSA) dans la mise en œuvre de leurs programmes et activités. Le BPSG s'occupe également de la technologie de l'information, éducation continue, de la gestion de l'information des dossiers et offre des services de planification et de gestion à tous les gestionnaires et employés de la DGSPA. 1, record 2, French, - Bureau%20des%20programmes%20et%20des%20services%20de%20gestion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Contractor Augmentation Program
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Contractor%20Augmentation%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CANCAP 1, record 3, English, CANCAP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chief Review Services conducted an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the Canadian Forces Contractor Augmentation Program(CANCAP) in meeting its stated objectives, and to identify opportunities to improve program flexibility, responsiveness and performance. CANCAP is a pre-facilitated contract with a single commercial contractor to provide a broad range of support services(e. g., supply, transportation, food services, engineering, communications and information systems) on demand to Canadian Forces(CF) units deployed overseas. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Contractor%20Augmentation%20Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de soutien contractuel des Forces canadiennes
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20soutien%20contractuel%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CANCAP 1, record 3, French, CANCAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Chef – Service d’examen (CS Ex) a évalué le Programme de soutien contractuel des Forces canadiennes (CANCAP) pour déterminer dans quelle mesure ce dernier atteint ses objectifs et comment en accroître la souplesse, l’adaptabilité et le rendement. Le CANCAP est un contrat préétabli qui fait appel à un seul entrepreneur commercial et qui vise à fournir, sur demande, une vaste gamme de services de soutien (p. ex., approvisionnement, transport, services d’alimentation, génie et systèmes de communication et d’information) aux unités des Forces canadiennes (FC) déployées à l’étranger. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20de%20soutien%20contractuel%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Vulnerability Financing Facility
1, record 4, English, Vulnerability%20Financing%20Facility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VFF 2, record 4, English, VFF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Vulnerability Financing Facility is a dedicated facility to streamline crisis support to the poor and vulnerable. The VFF organizes under one umbrella the existing Global Food Crisis Response Program(GFRP) and the new Rapid Social Response(RSR) Program focused on social interventions. The VFF programs address two specific areas of vulnerability to crisis :(i) agriculture, the main livelihood of over 75 percent of the world's poor, and(ii) employment, safety nets and protection of basic social services to help the poor and vulnerable groups cope with crisis. 2, record 4, English, - Vulnerability%20Financing%20Facility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Facilité de financement de la lutte contre la vulnérabilité
1, record 4, French, Facilit%C3%A9%20de%20financement%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- facilité de financement contre les vulnérabilités 2, record 4, French, facilit%C3%A9%20de%20financement%20contre%20les%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- manufacturers' agent
1, record 5, English, manufacturers%27%20agent
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- manufacturer's agent 2, record 5, English, manufacturer%27s%20agent
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sells single, allied, diversified or multi-line products, on commission basis, to wholesale, retail and other establishments for one or more foreign or domestic manufacturers : Performs duties described in the definition for Unit Group 5133, COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. Specializes in selling products as agent for manufacturing companies. Visits manufacturers to persuade them to sell their products through his services. Co-ordinates sales program for products handled. May prepare advertising brochures and other literature. May be designated according to type of products sold; for example, Food Broker 3, record 5, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Official title no. 5133-110 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations. 2, record 5, English, - manufacturers%27%20agent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
- Vente
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- agent commercial
1, record 5, French, agent%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- agente commerciale 2, record 5, French, agente%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vend, à la commission, un produit particulier, des produits apparentés ou variés à des magasins de gros, de détail ou à d'autres établissements, pour un ou plusieurs fabricants étrangers ou nationaux : Exécute des tâches analogues à celles qui sont énoncées dans la définition du groupe de base 5133, VOYAGEURS DE COMMERCE. Se spécialise dans la vente de produits en tant que représentant de compagnies manufacturières. Visite des fabricants afin de les convaincre de faire appel à ses services. Organise un programme de vente pour les produits dont il a la représentation. Peut rédiger des brochures publicitaires et d'autres documents. Peut être désigné d'après le type de produits vendus, par exemple : Courtier en denrées alimentaires 3, record 5, French, - agent%20commercial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation officielle no 5133-110 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions. 2, record 5, French, - agent%20commercial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
- Ventas (Comercialización)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente del fabricante
1, record 5, Spanish, agente%20del%20fabricante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente que trabaja a base de contrato a largo plazo, vende dentro de un territorio exclusivo, maneja líneas de productos similares, pero que no compiten entre sí, y posee facultades limitadas en cuanto a variar los precios y condiciones de venta. 1, record 5, Spanish, - agente%20del%20fabricante
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Supports for Independence
1, record 6, English, Supports%20for%20Independence
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SFI 1, record 6, English, SFI
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SFI is Alberta's welfare program. It includes temporary income support to ensure people with no other resources have access to food, clothing, shelter, and health services. SFI generally provides a standard allowance, a shelter allowance, and health coverage. In some cases, additional special benefits may be available for training and job search, emergencies, or medical and children's needs. Rates vary by the number of adults and children in a household, and by how soon the client is expected to return to the workforce. 1, record 6, English, - Supports%20for%20Independence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Supports for Independence
1, record 6, French, Supports%20for%20Independence
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SFI 1, record 6, French, SFI
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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