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FOREIGN CONSULTANT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immigration consultant
1, record 1, English, immigration%20consultant
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An immigration consultant can offer advice for questions related to immigration. An immigration consultant must be recognized federally or provincially to represent a foreign national, for example at a detention review hearing. 2, record 1, English, - immigration%20consultant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consultant en immigration
1, record 1, French, consultant%20en%20immigration
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- consultante en immigration 2, record 1, French, consultante%20en%20immigration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le consultant ou la consultante en immigration peut donner des conseils en lien avec des questions d'immigration. Pour pouvoir représenter un étranger, par exemple pendant un contrôle des motifs de détention, il ou elle doit être reconnu à l'échelle fédérale ou provinciale. 2, record 1, French, - consultant%20en%20immigration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trade commissioner
1, record 2, English, trade%20commissioner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a trade commissioner has a variety of responsibilities : to act as an export marketing consultant; to bring foreign buyers into contact with Canadian sellers; to help organize trade fairs and trade missions; to recommend modes of distribution and suitable agents; to report on changes in tariffs, exchange controls and other matters affecting Canada's trade with the countries to which he or she is accredited; to assist in the identification and encouragement of potential investors in Canada; and to promote opportunities for technology transfer to Canada. A trade commissioner initiates programs to develop new markets for Canadian products, responds to inquiries from Canadian firms and provides advice to the visiting Canadian business persons. 2, record 2, English, - trade%20commissioner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- délégué commercial
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- déléguée commerciale 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
- conseiller commercial 3, record 2, French, conseiller%20commercial
correct, masculine noun, France
- conseillère commerciale 4, record 2, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le délégué commercial est-il appelé à remplir des fonctions diverses : agir à titre d'expert-conseil en matière de commercialisation des exportations; mettre les acheteurs étrangers en rapport avec les vendeurs canadiens; aider à organiser des foires et des missions commerciales; recommander des méthodes de distribution et des agents compétents; finalement, faire état des changements apportés en ce qui concerne le tarif douanier, la réglementation des échanges et d'autres questions qui influent sur le commerce du Canada avec les pays auprès desquels il est accrédité, ceci pour aider à trouver et à encourager d'éventuels investisseurs au Canada et pour accroître les transferts de technologie vers le Canada. Le délégué commercial lance des programmes destinés au développement de nouveaux marchés pour les produits canadiens, répond aux demandes de renseignements de la part des sociétés canadiennes et dispense des conseils aux gens d'affaires canadiens en visite. 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20commercial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado comercial
1, record 2, Spanish, delegado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- comisionado comercial 2, record 2, Spanish, comisionado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Venezuela
- agregado comercial 2, record 2, Spanish, agregado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Rehabilitation Research Foundation
1, record 3, English, Rehabilitation%20Research%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RRF 2, record 3, English, RRF
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plans, funds, and evaluates innovative programs in the areas of prison reform, offender re-socialization, and mental health. Acts as consultant to governments(national, state, local, and foreign) and private agencies and societies. 1, record 3, English, - Rehabilitation%20Research%20Foundation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Rehabilitation Research Foundation
1, record 3, French, Rehabilitation%20Research%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RRF 2, record 3, French, RRF
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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