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FRENCH-LANGUAGE SERVICES [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Language (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- French-language Services Act
1, record 1, English, French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Act
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- An Act Respecting the Delivery of French-language Services by the Public Service 2, record 1, English, An%20Act%20Respecting%20the%20Delivery%20of%20French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20by%20the%20Public%20Service
correct, Nova Scotia
- An Act Respecting the Office of Acadian Affairs and the Delivery of French-language Services by the Public Service 3, record 1, English, An%20Act%20Respecting%20the%20Office%20of%20Acadian%20Affairs%20and%20the%20Delivery%20of%20French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20by%20the%20Public%20Service
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
French-language Services Act : short title. 4, record 1, English, - French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act Respecting the Delivery of French-language Services by the Public Service : long title. 4, record 1, English, - French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
An Act Respecting the Office of Acadian Affairs and the Delivery of French-language Services by the Public Service : original long title, amended in 2011. 4, record 1, English, - French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Act
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur les services en français
1, record 1, French, Loi%20sur%20les%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant la prestation par la fonction publique de services en français 2, record 1, French, Loi%20concernant%20la%20prestation%20par%20la%20fonction%20publique%20de%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
- Loi concernant l'Office des affaires acadiennes et la prestation par la fonction publique de services en français 3, record 1, French, Loi%20concernant%20l%27Office%20des%20affaires%20acadiennes%20et%20la%20prestation%20par%20la%20fonction%20publique%20de%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les services en français : titre abrégé. 4, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20les%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant la prestation par la fonction publique de services en français : titre intégral. 4, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20les%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Loi concernant l'Office des affaires acadiennes et la prestation par la fonction publique de services en français : titre intégral original, modifé en 2011. 4, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20les%20services%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Culture (General)
- Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Acadian%20Affairs%20and%20Francophonie
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Acadian Affairs and Francophonie 2, record 2, English, Acadian%20Affairs%20and%20Francophonie
Nova Scotia
- Office of Acadian Affairs 3, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Acadian%20Affairs
Nova Scotia
- Acadian Affairs 4, record 2, English, Acadian%20Affairs
Nova Scotia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the Office of Acadian Affairs is to offer advice and support to departments, agencies, and Crown corporations so they can develop and adapt policies, programs, and services that reflect the needs of the Acadian and Francophone community of Nova Scotia. 5, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Acadian%20Affairs%20and%20Francophonie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Acadian Affairs, a division of the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, serves as a central support agency for the Nova Scotia government, providing tools and resources for the delivery of services in French by public institutions. Acadian Affairs oversees the implementation of the French-language Services Act and helps to ensure that the Acadian and francophone community's needs are met by building relationships between government and the community. 6, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Acadian%20Affairs%20and%20Francophonie
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Culture (Généralités)
- Linguistique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Office des affaires acadiennes et de la francophonie
1, record 2, French, Office%20des%20affaires%20acadiennes%20et%20de%20la%20francophonie
correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Affaires acadiennes et Francophonie 2, record 2, French, Affaires%20acadiennes%20et%20Francophonie
Nova Scotia
- Office des affaires acadiennes 3, record 2, French, Office%20des%20affaires%20acadiennes
masculine noun, Nova Scotia
- Affaires acadiennes 4, record 2, French, Affaires%20acadiennes
Nova Scotia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Office des affaires acadiennes a comme mission d'offrir des conseils et de l'appui aux ministères, aux organismes et aux sociétés de la Couronne pour leur permettre de créer et d'adapter des politiques, des programmes et des services reflétant les besoins de la communauté acadienne et francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse. 5, record 2, French, - Office%20des%20affaires%20acadiennes%20et%20de%20la%20francophonie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les Affaires acadiennes sont une division du ministère des Communautés, de la Culture et du Patrimoine et l'organisme de soutien central du gouvernement pour les services en français. Elles fournissent aux institutions publiques les outils et les ressources pour la prestation de ces services. Les Affaires acadiennes veillent à ce que soit appliquée la Loi sur les services en français et à ce que le gouvernement réponde aux besoins de la communauté acadienne et francophone en établissant des liens entre le gouvernement et la communauté. 6, record 2, French, - Office%20des%20affaires%20acadiennes%20et%20de%20la%20francophonie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver
1, record 3, English, Le%20Centre%20culturel%20francophone%20de%20Vancouver
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCVF 2, record 3, English, CCVF
British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incorporated in 1975, Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver has [as] mandate : Organize shows in French and exhibitions of the work of Francophone and Francophile artists to cultivate an appreciation for the arts among the Vancouverites. Promote education by offering French-language educational services and programs to residents of the Vancouver metropolitan area(library, video library, language courses, summer camp, etc.). Promote public participation in the Centre's activities. Acquire and manage the property required for the Centre's activities. 3, record 3, English, - Le%20Centre%20culturel%20francophone%20de%20Vancouver
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver
1, record 3, French, Le%20Centre%20culturel%20francophone%20de%20Vancouver
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCFV 2, record 3, French, CCFV
masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incorporé en 1975, Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver a pour mandat [...] : Présenter des spectacles en langue française et expositions d'artistes francophones et francophiles, dans le but de rehausser l'appréciation artistique de l'ensemble de la population du Vancouver métropolitain. Promouvoir l'éducation au moyen des services et de programmes éducatifs en langue française à l'ensemble de la population du Vancouver métropolitain (bibliothèque, vidéothèque, cours de langues, camp d'été, etc.). Promouvoir la participation de l'ensemble de la population aux activités du Centre. Acquérir et administrer les biens immobiliers nécessaires aux activités du Centre. 3, record 3, French, - Le%20Centre%20culturel%20francophone%20de%20Vancouver
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Government of Saskatchewan French-language Services Policy
1, record 4, English, Government%20of%20Saskatchewan%20French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Policy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office of French-language Co-ordination(OFLC), February 2004. The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to enhancing the services offered to Saskatchewan's Francophone community in support of the development and vitality of this community. This policy applies to the provincial government, its departments, crown corporations and other agencies. 1, record 4, English, - Government%20of%20Saskatchewan%20French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Policy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Policy adopted in 2003. 2, record 4, English, - Government%20of%20Saskatchewan%20French%2Dlanguage%20Services%20Policy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Politique de services en langue française du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan
1, record 4, French, Politique%20de%20services%20en%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20du%20gouvernement%20de%20la%20Saskatchewan
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF), février 2004. Le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan s'engage à améliorer les services offerts à la communauté francophone de la Saskatchewan afin d'appuyer le développement et la vitalité de cette communauté. Cette politique s'applique au gouvernement, aux ministères, aux sociétés d'État et aux autres organismes gouvernementaux de la province. 1, record 4, French, - Politique%20de%20services%20en%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20du%20gouvernement%20de%20la%20Saskatchewan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Politique adoptée en 2003. 2, record 4, French, - Politique%20de%20services%20en%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20du%20gouvernement%20de%20la%20Saskatchewan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Provincial Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Secretary
1, record 5, English, Provincial%20Secretary
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Provincial Secretary provides services related to protocol, honours, ceremony and celebratory special events, Government House Heritage Property, the Office of French-language Co-ordination, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. 2, record 5, English, - Provincial%20Secretary
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration provinciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Provincial Secretary
1, record 5, French, Provincial%20Secretary
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 2, record 5, French, - Provincial%20Secretary
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Secrétaire provincial
- Secrétaire provinciale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- French-language television services
1, record 6, English, French%2Dlanguage%20television%20services
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Commissioner proposed that the number or percentage of speakers of French, as opposed to native speakers of French, be used to determine the entire pool of potential consumers of French-language television services. 1, record 6, English, - French%2Dlanguage%20television%20services
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme usually used in the plural. 2, record 6, English, - French%2Dlanguage%20television%20services
Record 6, Key term(s)
- French-language television service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- services télévisuels de langue française
1, record 6, French, services%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9visuels%20de%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise
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 gouvernement du Canada a par ailleurs demandé au Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (CRTC) de déposer, avant le 31 décembre 2000, un rapport sur l'offre de services télévisuels de langue française hors Québec. 1, record 6, French, - services%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9visuels%20de%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 6, French, - services%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9visuels%20de%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record 6, Key term(s)
- service télévisuel de langue française
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Francommunautés virtuelles
1, record 7, English, Francommunaut%C3%A9s%20virtuelles
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. Francommunautés virtuelles is expanding French-language content, applications and services on the Internet. 1, record 7, English, - Francommunaut%C3%A9s%20virtuelles
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Francommunautés virtuelles
1, record 7, French, Francommunaut%C3%A9s%20virtuelles
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Le programme Francommunautés virtuelles permet d'augmenter le contenu, les applications et les services en langue française offerts sur Internet. 1, record 7, French, - Francommunaut%C3%A9s%20virtuelles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Advisory Committee on Francophone Affairs
1, record 8, English, Provincial%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Francophone%20Affairs
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mandate. To provide advice to the Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs on the development of strategies, priorities and programs which affect Ontario's Francophone community, and on the planning and delivery of government French-language services. The committee will comprise individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to the preservation and promotion of the French language and culture. Regional and gender representation will be ensured, and cultural diversity of the francophone community will be reflected. 1, record 8, English, - Provincial%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Francophone%20Affairs
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif provincial sur les affaires francophones
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20provincial%20sur%20les%20affaires%20francophones
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mandat. Conseiller la ministre déléguée aux Affaires francophones sur l'élaboration des stratégies, l'établissement des priorités et la création des programmes qui touchent la communauté francophone ainsi que sur la planification et la prestation des services gouvernementaux en français. Le Comité sera composé de personnes qui ont démontré leur engagement à l'égard de la préservation et de la promotion de la langue et de la culture françaises. Nous veillerons à ce qu'on y retrouve représentants de toutes les régions de même que des femmes et nous nous assurerons que la diversité culturelle de la communauté francophone y soit reflétée. 2, record 8, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20provincial%20sur%20les%20affaires%20francophones
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Language
- Constitutional Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Office of French-language Co-ordination
1, record 9, English, Office%20of%20French%2Dlanguage%20Co%2Dordination
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- OFLC 1, record 9, English, OFLC
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of French-language Co-ordination(OFLC) serves as a liaison between the provincial government and the province's French-speaking population. Our role is to facilitate communication between the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan's Francophone community. The ultimate goal is to improve French-language services being offered in the province. 1, record 9, English, - Office%20of%20French%2Dlanguage%20Co%2Dordination
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Linguistique
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Office de coordination des affaires francophones
1, record 9, French, Office%20de%20coordination%20des%20affaires%20francophones
correct, masculine noun, Saskatchewan
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OCAF 1, record 9, French, OCAF
correct, masculine noun, Saskatchewan
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Office de coordination des affaires francophones sert de liaison entre le gouvernement provincial et la population francophone de la province. Notre rôle consiste à faciliter la communication entre le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan et la communauté francophone de la province. Le but ultime de ce service est d'améliorer les services en langue française qui sont présentement offerts dans la province. 1, record 9, French, - Office%20de%20coordination%20des%20affaires%20francophones
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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