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FUNDAMENTAL GUARANTEES [5 records]

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Record 1 2022-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Language Rights
  • Rights and Freedoms
CONT

In 1982, Canada adopted the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In addition to protecting the traditional fundamental rights, the Charter guarantees certain language rights to Canadian citizens...

Key term(s)
  • language right

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit linguistique
  • Droits et libertés
CONT

En 1982, le Canada adoptait la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés. En plus de protéger les droits fondamentaux traditionnels, la Charte garantit certains droits linguistiques aux citoyens canadiens [...]

OBS

Le droit linguistique est [un] nom collectif qui comprend les différents droits linguistiques dont une personne peut se prévaloir. Cela étant dit, les droits linguistiques ne sont qu'une partie de l'ensemble qui compose le droit linguistique.

OBS

droits linguistiques : désignation au pluriel (droits linguistiques) tirée du «Lexique sur les droits linguistiques et le droit criminel» et reproduite avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l’Université de Saint-Boniface.

Key term(s)
  • droit linguistique

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Constitutional Law
OBS

the system or body of fundamental rules and principles of a nation, state, or body politic that determines the powers and duties of the government and guarantees certain rights to the people.

OBS

Capitalized in the case of a particular constitution

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit constitutionnel
DEF

Ensemble des règles suprêmes fondant l'autorité étatique, organisant ses institutions, lui donnant ses pouvoirs, et souvent aussi lui imposant des limitations, en particulier en garantissant des libertés aux sujets ou citoyens.

OBS

constitution : Prend la majuscule quand il s'agit d'une constitution en particulier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho constitucional
DEF

Ley fundamental de la organización de un Estado.

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Record 3 2009-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
CONT

The NB OLA [New Brunswick Official Languages Act] comprises a fundamental component of the legislative response to constitutional guarantees of institutional bilingualism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
CONT

La LLO du NB [Loi sur les langues officielles du Nouveau-Brunswick] constitue un élément fondamental de la réponse législative aux garanties constitutionnelles en matière de bilinguisme institutionnel.

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
  • International Public Law
DEF

The return, voluntary or otherwise, of prisoners of war, refugees, etc. to their home country or country of habitual residence.

CONT

The UNHCR [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]... has outlined the proper conditions for an ideal repatriation :fundamental change of circumstances, removal of the causes of refugee movements; voluntary nature of the decision to return, freely expressed wish; tripartite agreements between origin, host, and UNHCR to provide formal guarantees for the safety of returning refugees, and return in dignity under conditions of absolute safety.

CONT

Convention III of 1949 (Prisoner of War) was agreed upon in Geneva in 1929. It reflected the problems of treatment and repatriation of war prisoners, which came to the fore in World War I.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
  • Droit international public
DEF

Retour, volontaire ou non, de prisonniers de guerre, de réfugiés, etc. dans leur pays d'origine ou leur pays de résidence habituelle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciudadanía e inmigración
  • Derecho internacional público
DEF

Regreso a la patria de quien reside en el exterior, por su propia voluntad o por imposición. En conflictos armados internacionales, obligación de las Partes de devolver a su patria a los prisioneros de guerra, garantizando su seguridad e integridad.

PHR

Mecanismo, movimiento, operación, programa de repatriación espontánea, voluntaria.

PHR

Derecho a la repatriación.

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Record 5 1991-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
  • Games and Toys (General)
DEF

A climbing structure made of 7 balance beams forming 3 triangles, parallel to the ground or having a slight inclination, the highest beam end being 1 foot above ground.

CONT

Balancing Web. Tight rope walkers are assured much practice and some real tests of skill on these 4 radiating 10 foot long balance beams at 4", 6", 8", and 12" above ground. The web guarantees that children's fundamental need to balance is not overlooked and doubles as a good seating area for group meetings. Space Required : 28" X 22".(Children's Playgrounds Inc.(1991?) catalogue, p. 62).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
DEF

Structure de jeu faite de 7 poutres d'équilibre formant 3 triangles; les poutres sont parallèles au sol ou légèrement inclinées, les extrémités élevées étant à 4, 6, 8 ou 12 pouces du sol.

Spanish

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