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FOREIGN EXCHANGE COMPONENT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Government Accounting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Exchange Fund Account
1, record 1, English, Exchange%20Fund%20Account
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EFA 2, record 1, English, EFA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special account established in the name of the Minister of Finance to aid in the control and protection of the external value of the [Canadian dollar]. 3, record 1, English, - Exchange%20Fund%20Account
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Exchange Fund Account(EFA), managed by the Minister of Finance on behalf of the Government of Canada, represents the largest component of Canada's official international reserves. It is a portfolio of Canada's liquid foreign exchange reserves and special drawing rights available to aid in the control and protection of the external value of the Canadian dollar and as a source of liquidity to the government, if needed. 2, record 1, English, - Exchange%20Fund%20Account
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exchange Fund Account: designation extracted from the "Glossaire de l’économie" and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 4, record 1, English, - Exchange%20Fund%20Account
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Comptabilité publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Compte du fonds des changes
1, record 1, French, Compte%20du%20fonds%20des%20changes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CFC 2, record 1, French, CFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compte spécial ouvert au nom du ministre des Finances en vue d'aider à contrôler et à préserver la valeur externe du dollar canadien sur les marchés internationaux. 3, record 1, French, - Compte%20du%20fonds%20des%20changes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Compte du fonds des changes (CFC), géré par le ministre des Finances au nom du gouvernement du Canada, représente la plus importante composante des réserves officielles de liquidités internationales du Canada. Il s'agit d'un portefeuille des réserves officielles de liquidités internationales du Canada et des droits de tirage spéciaux pouvant servir à favoriser le contrôle et la protection de la valeur externe du dollar canadien et à fournir une source de liquidités au gouvernement, au besoin. 2, record 1, French, - Compte%20du%20fonds%20des%20changes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compte du fonds des changes : désignation extraite du «Glossaire de l'économie» et reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 4, record 1, French, - Compte%20du%20fonds%20des%20changes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Presupuestación del sector público
- Contabilidad pública
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cuenta del fondo de cambio
1, record 1, Spanish, Cuenta%20del%20fondo%20de%20cambio
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Japan Working Holiday Program
1, record 2, English, Japan%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
correct, intergovernmental
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program, component of the Working Holiday Programs of the International Youth Exchange Programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade gives Canadian participants the chance to obtain a Japanese Working Holiday visa from the Japan Embassy, or from one of its consulates throughout Canada for an initial period of six months that can be extended in Japan for an additional period of six months. 1, record 2, English, - Japan%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de vacances-travail au Japon
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20vacances%2Dtravail%20au%20Japon
correct, intergovernmental
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme vacances-travail Canada-Japon 2, record 2, French, Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20Canada%2DJapon
correct, intergovernmental
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme qui fait partie de la catégorie Programmes vacances-travail des Programmes d'échanges internationaux visant la jeunesse du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. Les participants canadiens peuvent obtenir un visa de vacances-travail de six mois, renouvelable pour six mois. 2, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20vacances%2Dtravail%20au%20Japon
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada-France Young Workers Exchange Program
1, record 3, English, Canada%2DFrance%20Young%20Workers%20Exchange%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program, component of the category "A"-Exchanges for Students and Young Workers of the International Youth Exchange Programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, is designed for candidates who wish to gain professional expertise in their field of study, in France. The durageion of training is from 6 to 18 months. 1, record 3, English, - Canada%2DFrance%20Young%20Workers%20Exchange%20Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'échanges de jeunes travailleurs Canada-France
1, record 3, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9changes%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs%20Canada%2DFrance
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme qui fait partie de la catégorie "A" - Échanges pour étudiants ou jeunes travailleurs des Programmes d'échanges internationaux visant la jeunesse du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. Ce programme s'adresse aux personnes qui veulent acquérir en France de l'expérience professionnelle dans leur domaine d'études. La formation dure de six à dix-huit mois. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20d%27%C3%A9changes%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs%20Canada%2DFrance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Federal Republic of Germany Young Workers Exchange Program
1, record 4, English, Canada%2DFederal%20Republic%20of%20Germany%20Young%20Workers%20Exchange%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program, component of the category "A"-Exchanges for Students and Young Workers of the International Youth Exchange Programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, is designed for candidates who have graduated in disciplines related to one of the following fields : industry; commerce; science and technology. The duration of training is from 6 to 18 months. 1, record 4, English, - Canada%2DFederal%20Republic%20of%20Germany%20Young%20Workers%20Exchange%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'échanges de jeunes travailleurs Canada-République fédérale d'Allemagne
1, record 4, French, Programme%20d%27%C3%A9changes%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs%20Canada%2DR%C3%A9publique%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20d%27Allemagne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme qui fait partie de la catégorie «A» - Échanges pour étudiants ou jeunes travailleurs des Programmes d'échanges internationaux visant la jeunesse du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. Ce programme s'adresse aux diplômés des domaines suivants : industrie, commerce, sciences et technologie. La formation dure de six à dix-huit mois. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27%C3%A9changes%20de%20jeunes%20travailleurs%20Canada%2DR%C3%A9publique%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20d%27Allemagne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Great Britain Working Holiday Program
1, record 5, English, Great%20Britain%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program, component of the category "B"-Working Holiday Programs of the International Youth Exchange Programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International rade gives Canadian participants between the ages of 18 and 27 the chance to obtain a British Working Holidaymaker visa, valid for a period of up to two years, from the British High Commission, or one of its consulates throughout Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Great%20Britain%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme vacances-travail Canada-Grande-Bretagne
1, record 5, French, Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20Canada%2DGrande%2DBretagne
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme qui fait partie de la catégorie "B" - Programmes vacances-travail des Programmes d'échanges internationaux visant la jeunesse du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. Les participants canadiens peuvent obtenir un visa de vacances-travail pour une période pouvant aller jusqu'à deux ans. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20Canada%2DGrande%2DBretagne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-10-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Sweden Working Holiday Program
1, record 6, English, Canada%2DSweden%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program, component of the category "B"-Working Holiday Programs of the International Youth Exchange Programs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade provide Canadian students and non-students, between 18 and 30 years of age, with the opportunity to expand and enhance their overseas travel experience by living and working in Sweden. The training lasts up to three months from May 15 to October 15 in any one year, or up to 12 months in the applicant's professional career. 1, record 6, English, - Canada%2DSweden%20Working%20Holiday%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme vacances-travail Canada-Suède
1, record 6, French, Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20Canada%2DSu%C3%A8de
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme qui fait partie de la catégorie "B" - Programmes vacances-travail des Programmes d'échanges internationaux visant la jeunesse du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. Ce programme a pour but d'offrir à des étudiants et à des non-étudiants canadiens âgés de 18 à 30 ans l'occasion d'accroître leur expérience des voyages outre-mer en vivant et en travaillant en Suède. Le stage peut durer jusqu'à trois mois ou jusqu'à douze mois s'il est lié à la profession du postulant. 1, record 6, French, - Programme%20vacances%2Dtravail%20Canada%2DSu%C3%A8de
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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