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FUNCTIONAL COUNCIL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Social Problems
- Demography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Population and Development
1, record 1, English, Commission%20on%20Population%20and%20Development
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CPD 1, record 1, English, CPD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- UN Commission on Population and Development 1, record 1, English, UN%20Commission%20on%20Population%20and%20Development
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commission on Population and Development(CPD) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC). It is responsible for monitoring the implementation of key commitments made by 179 countries within the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development(ICPD) Programme of Action with respect to poverty reduction and inequality, population dynamics, nutrition and food security, and sustainable development. 1, record 1, English, - Commission%20on%20Population%20and%20Development
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
UN: United Nations. 2, record 1, English, - Commission%20on%20Population%20and%20Development
Record 1, Key term(s)
- United Nations Commission on Population and Development
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Problèmes sociaux
- Démographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission de la population et du développement
1, record 1, French, Commission%20de%20la%20population%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CPD 1, record 1, French, CPD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Commission de la population et du développement des Nations Unies 1, record 1, French, Commission%20de%20la%20population%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20Nations%20Unies
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission de la population et du développement est une commission fonctionnelle du Conseil économique et social des Nations Unies (ECOSOC). Elle est chargée de suivre la mise en œuvre des principaux engagements pris par 179 pays dans le cadre du Programme d'action de la Conférence internationale sur la population et le développement (CIPD) de 1994 en ce qui concerne la réduction de la pauvreté et les inégalités, la dynamique des populations, la nutrition et la sécurité alimentaire, et le développement durable. 1, record 1, French, - Commission%20de%20la%20population%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Problemas sociales
- Demografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión de Población y Desarrollo
1, record 1, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Poblaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Desarrollo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CPD 1, record 1, Spanish, CPD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Naciones Unidas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Comisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Poblaci%C3%B3n%20y%20Desarrollo
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Comisión de Población y Desarrollo de las Naciones Unidas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CBDC 2, record 2, English, CBDC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Board Diversity Council(CBDC) is the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada's boards through research, network building, board training and best practice education. The Council' s definition [of diversity] expands the traditional board definition of industry experience, management experience, functional area of expertise, education, geography and age to also include women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexualities] community. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The CBDC’s mandate is] to conduct research on the progress of diversity on Canada’s corporate boards; to provide excellence in governance education programming to build a greater pipeline of highly-skilled diverse board candidates; to educate CBDC members and the governance community on board diversity best practices and principles [and] to build a robust network of business leaders committed to diversity including top professionals who reflect Canada’s diversity. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CBDC 2, record 2, French, CBDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien pour la diversité administrative 3, record 2, French, Conseil%20canadien%20pour%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20administrative
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 2, French, CCDA
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 2, French, CCDA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Conseil pour la diversité administrative du Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Canadiense para la Diversidad Administrativa
1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20Canadiense%20para%20la%20Diversidad%20Administrativa
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- EMF Implementation Council
1, record 3, English, EMF%20Implementation%20Council
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EMF : Enhanced Management Framework. 2, record 3, English, - EMF%20Implementation%20Council
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The EMF Implementation Council is a government wide partnership that includes representatives from 21 major departments and key supporting participants from the Office of the Auditor General, the Institute for Government Information Professionals and central agency representatives from functional areas like policy, risk audit and procurement. The council provides advice and support to the deployment of the EMF across government. 2, record 3, English, - EMF%20Implementation%20Council
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Enhanced Management Framework Implementation Council
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de mise en œuvre du CAG
1, record 3, French, Conseil%20de%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20CAG
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAG : Cadre amélioré de la gestion. 2, record 3, French, - Conseil%20de%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20CAG
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Conseil de mise en œuvre du CAG a été mis sur pied dans le cadre d'un partenariat pangouvernemental et réunit des représentants de 21 grands ministères, des participants clé du Bureau du vérificateur général et de l'Institut des informaticiens du gouvernement et de représentants d'organismes centraux dans des secteurs fonctionnels comme les politiques, les risques, la vérification et l'approvisionnement. Le conseil fournit des conseils et un soutien devant aider à la mise en œuvre du CAG partout au gouvernement. 2, record 3, French, - Conseil%20de%20mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20CAG
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Conseil de mise en œuvre du Cadre amélioré de la gestion
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Recorded Information Program
1, record 4, English, Recorded%20Information%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Recorded Information Program is developed and implemented throughout the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. A manager is in charge of the recorded information program. Staff is assigned to work on recorded information. Staff provides training or functional guidance to Council employees. Financial and material resources are allocated to the program. Recorded information directives and procedures exist and are in accordance with government requirements. Applicable directives and procedures are distributed through the Council. 1, record 4, English, - Recorded%20Information%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'information consignée
1, record 4, French, Programme%20d%27information%20consign%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un Programme d'information consignée a été conçu et mis en œuvre dans tout le Conseil de recherches en science naturelle et en génie du Canada. Un gestionnaire est en charge du Programme d'information consignée. Des employés ont pour mandat de s'occuper de l'information consignée. Le personnel offre une formation ou des directives fonctionnelles aux employés du Conseil. Des ressources financières et matérielles sont assignées au programme. Des directives et procédures relatives à l'information consignée existent et satisfont aux exigences du gouvernement. Les directives et procédures applicables sont diffusées dans tout le Conseil. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27information%20consign%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Sustainable Development
1, record 5, English, Commission%20on%20Sustainable%20Development
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSD 2, record 5, English, CSD
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- UN Commission on Sustainable Development 3, record 5, English, UN%20Commission%20on%20Sustainable%20Development
correct, international
- UNCSD 4, record 5, English, UNCSD
correct, international
- UNCSD 4, record 5, English, UNCSD
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commission on Sustainable Development(CSD) was created in December 1992 to ensure effective follow-up of UNCED; to monitor and report on implementation of the Earth Summit agreements at the local, national, regional and international levels. The CSD is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) with 53 members. It was agreed that a five-year review of Earth Summit progress would be made in 1997 by the United Nations General Assembly meeting in special session. 5, record 5, English, - Commission%20on%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 5, Key term(s)
- United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Commission du développement durable
1, record 5, French, Commission%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CDD 2, record 5, French, CDD
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission du Développement Durable (CDD) a été créée en décembre 1992 pour assurer un suivi efficace de la Conférence de Nations Unies sur l'environnement et le développement (UNCED), contrôler et faire le suivi de la mise en œuvre des accords du Sommet de la Terre tant au niveau local, national, régional qu'international. La CDD est une commission technique du Conseil Économique et Social (ECOSOC) qui comprend 54 membres. Il a été reconnu qu'un examen quinquennal des avancées concernant le Sommet de la Terre aurait lieu en 1997 lors de l'Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies réunie session extraordinaire. En juin 1997, l'Assemblée Général des Nations Unies a adopté un programme de mise en œuvre de l'Agenda 21 dont le suivi sera effectué par la CDD ainsi que le plan de travail de la Commission pour 1998 - 2002. L'objectif de la CDD est également de renforcer les relations entre les gouvernements et les ONG afin de promouvoir le développement durable tout autour du globe. 3, record 5, French, - Commission%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Commission du développement durable des Nations Unies
- Commission du développement durable de l'ONU
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible
1, record 5, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20Desarrollo%20Sostenible
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CDS 2, record 5, Spanish, CDS
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- Comisión de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible 3, record 5, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Naciones%20Unidas%20sobre%20el%20Desarrollo%20Sostenible
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-08-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Stock Exchange
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ring dealer
1, record 6, English, ring%20dealer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In October 1985, the London Metal Exchange(LME) was thrown into crisis when the International Tin Council(ITC) informed the LME that it could not pay its debt. The crisis, the largest in LME's history, was part structural and part functional and caused large losses to be sustained by LME members, a decline in trading volume of 50%, and a drop in the number of ring-dealers from 29 to 23. 1, record 6, English, - ring%20dealer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Bourse
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- courtier à la Bourse des métaux de Londres
1, record 6, French, courtier%20%C3%A0%20la%20Bourse%20des%20m%C3%A9taux%20de%20Londres
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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