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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton
1, record 1, English, The%20Jamaica%20Foundation%20Hamilton
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- The Jamaica Foundation (Hamilton) 2, record 1, English, The%20Jamaica%20Foundation%20%28Hamilton%29
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. The Jamaica Foundation(Hamilton), a non-profit, non–denominational organization, is committed to raise and maintain funds to support children's charities in Jamaica, assist victims of catastrophic disasters and promote awareness of Jamaican culture. 1, record 1, English, - The%20Jamaica%20Foundation%20Hamilton
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- The Jamaica Foundation Hamilton
1, record 1, French, The%20Jamaica%20Foundation%20Hamilton
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- The Jamaica Foundation (Hamilton) 2, record 1, French, The%20Jamaica%20Foundation%20%28Hamilton%29
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Mental Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- L'Arche Canada Foundation
1, record 2, English, L%27Arche%20Canada%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a not-for-profit charity that raises funds on behalf of L'Arche Canada and is committed to transforming the lives of intellectually disabled people in communities across Canada. 1, record 2, English, - L%27Arche%20Canada%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Troubles mentaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fondation L'Arche Canada
1, record 2, French, Fondation%20L%27Arche%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] organisme sans but lucratif dont la mission est de recueillir des fonds au bénéfice des 29 communautés de L'Arche Canada qui accueillent des personnes avec une déficience intellectuelle. 1, record 2, French, - Fondation%20L%27Arche%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Lupus Ontario
1, record 3, English, Lupus%20Ontario
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Lupus Association 1, record 3, English, Ontario%20Lupus%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lupus Ontario is a team of caring and enthusiastic volunteers and staff who are passionately committed to helping those with lupus live longer and better by raising funds that deliver vital support, education, awareness and research. 2, record 3, English, - Lupus%20Ontario
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lupus Ontario: official name since the Ontario Lupus Association amalgamated with the Lupus Society of Hamilton in 2004. 3, record 3, English, - Lupus%20Ontario
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Lupus Ontario
1, record 3, French, Lupus%20Ontario
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Ontario Lupus Association 1, record 3, French, Ontario%20Lupus%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- financial encumbrance
1, record 4, English, financial%20encumbrance
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FE 2, record 4, English, FE
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- encumbrance 2, record 4, English, encumbrance
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formal assignment of funds for a specific purpose. 3, record 4, English, - financial%20encumbrance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contracts, agreements or undertakings of any nature involving a charge to appropriations cannot be made until funds have been earmarked or encumbered within the particular allotment. 3, record 4, English, - financial%20encumbrance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the financial encumbrance process, funds are not committed as such, for the amounts encumbered may fluctuate with the evolution of plans and/or the financial situation. 3, record 4, English, - financial%20encumbrance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
financial encumbrance; encumbrance; FE: Officially approved by the Management Committee for the BCF (budgetary, accounting and finance) Glossary. Use of these terms is mandatory in Canadian government texts. 4, record 4, English, - financial%20encumbrance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- consignation de fonds
1, record 4, French, consignation%20de%20fonds
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- charge financière 2, record 4, French, charge%20financi%C3%A8re
avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affectation officielle de fonds à des fins précises. 1, record 4, French, - consignation%20de%20fonds
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aucun contrat, aucune convention ni entreprise quelconque comportant des frais imputables sur les affectations ne peut être autorisé tant que les fonds n'ont pas été expressément réservés dans les limites de l'affectation en cause. 1, record 4, French, - consignation%20de%20fonds
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
consignation de fonds : terme uniformisé par le Comité de gestion du Lexique BCF (budgétaire, comptable et financier) et d'usage obligatoire dans la fonction publique fédérale. 3, record 4, French, - consignation%20de%20fonds
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Rail Networks
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Grade Crossing Improvement Program
1, record 5, English, Grade%20Crossing%20Improvement%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GCIP 1, record 5, English, GCIP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada is committed to reducing the number of injuries and fatalities that occur every year at Canada's railway grade crossings. To this end, the department works closely with railway companies to identify grade crossings that require safety improvements. Through this program, the department funds up to 80% of safety enhancement costs at approximately 80-100 sites across the country, an annual investment of up to $7. 5 million. 1, record 5, English, - Grade%20Crossing%20Improvement%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réseaux ferroviaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'amélioration des passages à niveau
1, record 5, French, Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20passages%20%C3%A0%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PAPN 1, record 5, French, PAPN
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada tient à réduire le nombre de blessés et de tués que les passages à niveau font tous les ans au Canada. À cette fin, il travaille étroitement avec les compagnies de chemin de fer pour relever les passages à niveau dont il est nécessaire d'accroître la sécurité. Grâce à ce programme le ministère finance l'accroissement de la sécurité à quelque 80 à 100 endroits du pays dans une proportion allant jusqu'à 80 % des coûts, ce qui représente un investissement annuel de 7,5 millions $. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20passages%20%C3%A0%20niveau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Cornwallis Park Development Agency
1, record 6, English, Cornwallis%20Park%20Development%20Agency
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CPDA 1, record 6, English, CPDA
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In February 1994, the federal government announced the closure of several bases across Canada and established development funds to mitigate the impact of base closures on local economies. $7. 5 million was committed to the creation of an economic development fund for the area affected by the Cornwallis military complex. In July 1994, the Cornwallis Park Development Agency(CPDA) was incorporated. 1, record 6, English, - Cornwallis%20Park%20Development%20Agency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Cornwallis Park Development Agency
1, record 6, French, Cornwallis%20Park%20Development%20Agency
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CPDA 1, record 6, French, CPDA
correct, feminine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En février 1994, le gouvernement fédéral annonçait la fermeture de plusieurs bases militaires, un peu partout au Canada, et créait un fonds de développement visant à atténuer les répercussions de ces fermetures de bases sur les économies locales. Une somme de 7,5 millions de dollars a été consacrée à la création d'un fonds de développement économique pour la région touchée par la fermeture du complexe militaire de Cornwallis. En juillet 1994, la Cornwallis Park Development Agency (CPDA) a été constituée en corporation. 1, record 6, French, - Cornwallis%20Park%20Development%20Agency
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Agence de développement de Cornwallis Park
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-04-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Award Management Information System
1, record 7, English, Award%20Management%20Information%20System
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AMIS 2, record 7, English, AMIS
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. 3, record 7, English, - Award%20Management%20Information%20System
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This system is used to control and monitor the Council' s disbursements to, and accounts receivable from, individual and institutional grant holders. The award holder is identified by the basic personal information and file number from the SSHRC Corporate database(SHR PPU 035). The information also includes the award holder's social insurance number, bank account number and payment requisition for funds committed. 4, record 7, English, - Award%20Management%20Information%20System
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Science and Engineering Research Council Award Management Information System
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système informatisé de gestion des subventions et bourses
1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20des%20subventions%20et%20bourses
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AMIS 2, record 7, French, AMIS
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines. 3, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20des%20subventions%20et%20bourses
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce système est utilisé pour retenir et classifier les déboursés et les comptes recevables de tous les bénéficiaires individuels et institutionnels. Chaque bénéficiaire est identifié par les renseignements personnels de base et par le numéro de dossier de la Base de données de gestion intégrée des dossiers de demande du CRSH (RSH PPU 035). L'information comprend aussi le numéro d'assurance sociale, le numéro du compte de banque et les réquisitions de paiement pour les fonds engagés. 1, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20des%20subventions%20et%20bourses
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Système informatisé de gestion des subventions et bourses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- committed
1, record 8, English, committed
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
committed assets, funds 2, record 8, English, - committed
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- engagé
1, record 8, French, engag%C3%A9
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
actifs, fonds engagés 2, record 8, French, - engag%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
- Contabilidad pública
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- comprometido
1, record 8, Spanish, comprometido
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Climate Change Action Fund - Public Education and Outreach Program
1, record 9, English, Climate%20Change%20Action%20Fund%20%2D%20Public%20Education%20and%20Outreach%20Program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CCAF-PEO 2, record 9, English, CCAF%2DPEO
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Climate Change Action Fund-Public Education and Outreach Program(CCAF-PEO) funds a variety of initiatives, including Internet sites, museum displays, classroom materials, etc., to raise Canadians’ awareness of climate change and promote action in each province and territory. The CCAF-PEO program establishes a solid base for climate change awareness and action. The Fund establishes an integrated investment approach that focuses on partnerships and government leadership for action. The program contributes to the Achievement of the Government of Canada's overall objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by ensuring that the Canadian public understands the issue of climate change, has the knowledge to support policy measures that will be put in place, and is committed to action. 3, record 9, English, - Climate%20Change%20Action%20Fund%20%2D%20Public%20Education%20and%20Outreach%20Program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'action pour le changement climatique - Programme de sensibilisation du public
1, record 9, French, Fonds%20d%27action%20pour%20le%20changement%20climatique%20%2D%20Programme%20de%20sensibilisation%20du%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FACC-SP 2, record 9, French, FACC%2DSP
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds d'action pour le changement climatique - Programme de sensibilisation du public (FACC-SP) finance diverses initiatives, y compris des sites Internet, des éléments d'exposition dans des musées, du matériel pédagogique, etc. pour sensibiliser davantage les Canadiens au changement climatique et inciter les gens à agir dans chaque province et territoire. Le FACC-SP met en place de solides assises pour la sensibilisation et l'action en matière de changement climatique. Le Fonds établit une approche intégrée de l'investissement qui met l'accent sur les partenariats et le leadership du gouvernement afin de susciter des actions. Le programme contribue à la poursuite de l'objectif global du gouvernement du Canada, à savoir la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, en veillant à ce que la population canadienne comprenne la question du changement climatique, qu'elle possède les connaissances nécessaires pour appuyer les mesures stratégiques qui seront adoptées, et qu'elle soit mobilisée pour l'action. 3, record 9, French, - Fonds%20d%27action%20pour%20le%20changement%20climatique%20%2D%20Programme%20de%20sensibilisation%20du%20public
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-04-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- roll-over certificate of deposit
1, record 10, English, roll%2Dover%20certificate%20of%20deposit
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- roly-poly certificate of deposit 1, record 10, English, roly%2Dpoly%20certificate%20of%20deposit
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A package of certificates of deposit(CD) with maturity of, for example, three years, divided into six six-month periods. An investor buys the package as a whole but he may sell any of the six-month CDs on the secondary market. He is nevertheless committed to rolling over the CD by redepositing funds to the amount of the next six-month CD. 2, record 10, English, - roll%2Dover%20certificate%20of%20deposit
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- certificat de dépôt à taux révisable
1, record 10, French, certificat%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20%C3%A0%20taux%20r%C3%A9visable
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- certificat de dépôt à taux renouvelé 2, record 10, French, certificat%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20%C3%A0%20taux%20renouvel%C3%A9
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificado de depósito con tasa de interés renovable
1, record 10, Spanish, certificado%20de%20dep%C3%B3sito%20con%20tasa%20de%20inter%C3%A9s%20renovable
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- certificado de depósito con tipo de interés 1, record 10, Spanish, certificado%20de%20dep%C3%B3sito%20con%20tipo%20de%20inter%C3%A9s
- renovable 1, record 10, Spanish, renovable
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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