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FREEDOM SPEECH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Laws and Regulations
- International Public Law
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
1, record 1, English, International%20Covenant%20on%20Civil%20and%20Political%20Rights
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ICCPR 1, record 1, English, ICCPR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights(ICCPR) is part of the International Bill of Human Rights, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UDHR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights(ICESCR). It is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 16, 1966, and in force from March 23, 1976. It commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial. 2, record 1, English, - International%20Covenant%20on%20Civil%20and%20Political%20Rights
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
- Droit international public
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques
1, record 1, French, Pacte%20international%20relatif%20aux%20droits%20civils%20et%20politiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PIRDCP 2, record 1, French, PIRDCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques a été élaboré dès 1952, mais il fut adopté le 16 décembre 1966 par l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies dans sa résolution 2200 A (XXI). Le Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques est une convention revêtant un caractère obligatoire pour les États qui l'ont ratifié, dont le Canada (avec entrée en vigueur le 19 août 1976). Toutefois, la jouissance des droits énoncés à l'article 27 ne doit pas porter atteinte à la souveraineté et à l'intégrité territoriale d'un État partie. Le Pacte est entré en vigueur le 23 mars 1976, conformément aux dispositions de l'article 49. Le Canada l'a ratifié le 19 août 1976. 3, record 1, French, - Pacte%20international%20relatif%20aux%20droits%20civils%20et%20politiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos internacionales
- Derecho internacional público
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Pacto Internacional de Derechos Civiles y Políticos
1, record 1, Spanish, Pacto%20Internacional%20de%20Derechos%20Civiles%20y%20Pol%C3%ADticos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 1, Key term(s)
- PIRDCP
- PIDCP
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- privilege of freedom of speech
1, record 2, English, privilege%20of%20freedom%20of%20speech
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The privilege of freedom of speech [comprise] the right, confirmed to each House... of exclusive control over its own proceedings.(May, 19th ed., 1976, p. 67) 1, record 2, English, - privilege%20of%20freedom%20of%20speech
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The courts ... have held that members cannot be compelled to give evidence regarding proceedings in the House of Commons without the permission of the House. (May, p.89) 1, record 2, English, - privilege%20of%20freedom%20of%20speech
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liberté de parole
1, record 2, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20parole
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est ce «privilège» qu'invoquent les parlementaires pour ne pas témoigner en justice sur certaines questions. 1, record 2, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20parole
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
liberté de parole : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 2, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20parole
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- journalist's privilege
1, record 3, English, journalist%27s%20privilege
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- newsman's privilege 1, record 3, English, newsman%27s%20privilege
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The alleged constitutional right(freedom of speech and press) of a newsman to refuse to disclose the sources of his information.(Black's, p. 940) 1, record 3, English, - journalist%27s%20privilege
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- secret du journaliste
1, record 3, French, secret%20du%20journaliste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- privilège professionnel du journaliste 1, record 3, French, privil%C3%A8ge%20professionnel%20du%20journaliste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
secret du journaliste; privilège professionnel du journalistes : termes normalisés par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l’administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 3, French, - secret%20du%20journaliste
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- witness
1, record 4, English, witness
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person invited to appear before a committee to present an opinion on a particular topic or to provide technical advice with respect to a bill. 1, record 4, English, - witness
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While testifying, witnesses enjoy the same privilege of freedom of speech as Members. 1, record 4, English, - witness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- témoin
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne invitée à comparaître devant un comité de la Chambre afin de présenter son opinion sur une question à l'étude ou de donner des conseils d'ordre technique sur un projet de loi. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout comme les députés, les témoins jouissent du privilège de la liberté de parole lorsqu'ils témoignent devant le comité. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9moin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- testigo
1, record 4, Spanish, testigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona invitada a comparecer ante una comisión de la Cámara a fin de presentar su opinión sobre una cuestión en estudio o dar consejos de orden técnico sobre un proyecto de ley. 1, record 4, Spanish, - testigo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Del mismo modo que los diputados, los testigos disfrutan del privilegio de la libertad de palabra en sus declaraciones ante la Comisión. 1, record 4, Spanish, - testigo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- social inequality
1, record 5, English, social%20inequality
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social inequality refers to a situation in which individuals in a society do not have equal social status. Areas of potential social inequality include voting rights, freedom of speech and assembly, the extent of property rights and access to education, health care and other social goods. 2, record 5, English, - social%20inequality
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- inégalité sociale
1, record 5, French, in%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains sociologues suggèrent d'ailleurs que les sociétés contemporaines et individualistes sont marquées par un double processus de diminution des inégalités sociales et de recherche de différenciation entre les individus. 2, record 5, French, - in%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- desigualdad social
1, record 5, Spanish, desigualdad%20social
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Decisions (Practice and Procedural Law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- necessity test
1, record 6, English, necessity%20test
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "necessity test" is the means by which the Supreme Court of Canada has identified four traditional inherent parliamentary privileges transmitted via the Constitution Act, 1867, namely :freedom of speech in debate; exclusive control over parliamentary proceedings; the right to exclude strangers; and control over publication of debates and proceedings. 1, record 6, English, - necessity%20test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Décisions (Droit judiciaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- critère de nécessité
1, record 6, French, crit%C3%A8re%20de%20n%C3%A9cessit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le «critère de nécessité» permet à la Cour suprême du Canada d'identifier quatre privilèges parlementaires inhérents traditionnels transmis par la Loi constitutionnelle de 1867 : la liberté de parole des membres de la Chambre au cours des débats; le contrôle exclusif des débats parlementaires; le droit d'expulser des étrangers de la Chambre et de ses environs; le droit de contrôler la publication des débats parlementaires. 1, record 6, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20de%20n%C3%A9cessit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- freedom of choice 1, record 7, English, freedom%20of%20choice
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The principle of freedom of choice includes the principle of freedom of speech. 1, record 7, English, - freedom%20of%20choice
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- liberté de choix
1, record 7, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20choix
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous ne pourrions peut-être plus jouir de la liberté de choix, d'expression et de religion, sans laquelle le Canada ne pourrait être ce qu'il est. 2, record 7, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20choix
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- background noise
1, record 8, English, background%20noise
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- background din 2, record 8, English, background%20din
correct, see observation
- background sound 3, record 8, English, background%20sound
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Normal sound always present in a space, created either by outdoor sounds, such as street traffic, or indoor sounds, such as ventilating noise, or appliances. 4, record 8, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
din (n.): a loud continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar. 5, record 8, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Background noise should be bland, unnoticeable, and continuous. Steady traffic noise of the city or the characteristic sounds of many types of air diffusers are the kinds of background noise that people expect in a typical modern building. 6, record 8, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Background noise that can be useful in providing privacy and freedom from distraction in the office or apartment has no place in the room in which there is serious listening to speech or music. 6, record 8, English, - background%20noise
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bruit de fond
1, record 8, French, bruit%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bruits de fond. C'est le brouhaha confus de l'ensemble de l'activité qui nous environne. Il se caractérise par son niveau sensiblement constant, ou du moins par la lenteur de son évolution. Étant presque toujours identique à lui-même, il n'apporte que peu d'informations et, en conséquence, il cesse d'être véritablement perçu. 2, record 8, French, - bruit%20de%20fond
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación acústica
- Acústica (Física)
- Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruido de fondo
1, record 8, Spanish, ruido%20de%20fondo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruido que se percibe de modo permanente. 1, record 8, Spanish, - ruido%20de%20fondo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- first generation human rights
1, record 9, English, first%20generation%20human%20rights
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Provide for civil and political liberties, for example, the right to freedom of speech, freedom to vote and freedom to choose and practice ones own religion. 2, record 9, English, - first%20generation%20human%20rights
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- droits de première génération
1, record 9, French, droits%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première génération de droits comprend les libertés fondamentales, comme la liberté de pensée et d'opinion, et les droits civils et politiques, tels le droit de vote et le droit à la sécurité de sa personne, d'où découlent notamment les garanties se rapportant au processus pénal, comme le droit à l'assistance d'un avocat. 2, record 9, French, - droits%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- derechos humanos de primera generación
1, record 9, Spanish, derechos%20humanos%20de%20primera%20generaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constituidos por los derechos civiles y políticos; entre ellos, el derecho a la vida, a la libertad y a la seguridad; el derecho a la protección contra la tortura, las penas y tratos crueles, inhumanos o degradantes. 2, record 9, Spanish, - derechos%20humanos%20de%20primera%20generaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Oath of Citizenship
1, record 10, English, Oath%20of%20Citizenship
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: House of Commons. Bill C-203. 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. First reading, October 2, 2002. 1, record 10, English, - Oath%20of%20Citizenship
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"In pledging allegiance to Canada, I take my place among Canadians, a people united by God whose sacred trust is to uphold these five principles : equality of opportunity, freedom of speech, democracy, basic human rights, and the rule of law. " 1, record 10, English, - Oath%20of%20Citizenship
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Serment de citoyenneté
1, record 10, French, Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-203. 2e session, 37e législature. Première lecture le 2 octobre 2002. 1, record 10, French, - Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«En prêtant allégeance au Canada, je me range parmi les Canadiens, un peuple uni devant Dieu qui a pour mission sacrée de faire respecter cinq grands principes : égalité des chances, liberté d'expression, valeurs démocratiques, droits de la personne et primauté du droit». 1, record 10, French, - Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Affirmation of Citizenship
1, record 11, English, Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: House of Commons. Bill C-203. 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. First reading, October 2, 2002. 1, record 11, English, - Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"In pledging allegiance to Canada, I take my place among Canadians, a people united by their solemn trust to uphold these five principles : equality of opportunity, freedom of speech, democracy, basic human rights and the rule of law". 1, record 11, English, - Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Affirmation de citoyenneté
1, record 11, French, Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-203. 2e session, 37e législature. Première lecture le 2 octobre 2002. 1, record 11, French, - Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«En prêtant allégeance au Canada, je me range parmi les Canadiens, un peuple uni par la mission solennelle de faire respecter cinq grands principes : égalité des chances, liberté d'expression, valeurs démocratiques, droits de la personne et primauté du droit». 1, record 11, French, - Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-10-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies (Intl. Law)
- International Relations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- freedom from fear and want
1, record 12, English, freedom%20from%20fear%20and%20want
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people. 1, record 12, English, - freedom%20from%20fear%20and%20want
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations. 2, record 12, English, - freedom%20from%20fear%20and%20want
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes internationaux (Droit)
- Relations internationales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- libérés de la terreur et de la misère
1, record 12, French, lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20terreur%20et%20de%20la%20mis%C3%A8re
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Considérant que la méconnaissance et le mépris des droits de l'homme ont conduit à des actes de barbarie qui révoltent la conscience de l'humanité et que l'avènement d'un monde où les êtres humains seront libres de parler et de croire, libérés de la terreur et de la misère, a été proclamé comme la plus haute aspiration de l'homme. 1, record 12, French, - lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20terreur%20et%20de%20la%20mis%C3%A8re
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Préambule de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme, Nations Unies. 2, record 12, French, - lib%C3%A9r%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20terreur%20et%20de%20la%20mis%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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