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GENERAL BURDEN [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- specific burden
1, record 1, English, specific%20burden
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Burden of proof :] The obligation of proving facts. Used in a number of senses, eg :general burden(proving a case) ;specific burden(proving an individual issue) ;....(Curzon, p. 43) 1, record 1, English, - specific%20burden
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charge spécifique
1, record 1, French, charge%20sp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fardeau spécifique 1, record 1, French, fardeau%20sp%C3%A9cifique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge spécifique; fardeau spécifique : 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 1, French, - charge%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- general burden
1, record 2, English, general%20burden
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Burden of proof :) The obligation of proving facts. Used in a number of senses, eg :general burden(proving a case) ;specific burden(proving an individual issue) ;....(Curzon, p. 43) 1, record 2, English, - general%20burden
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charge générale
1, record 2, French, charge%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fardeau général 1, record 2, French, fardeau%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge générale; fardeau général : 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 2, French, - charge%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- premeditated action
1, record 3, English, premeditated%20action
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- advised action 2, record 3, English, advised%20action
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fraudulent intent is a “proven” predetermined, premeditated action that contradicts a truth. The “burden of proof” rests entirely upon the party alleging fraud(plaintiff or attorney general). 3, record 3, English, - premeditated%20action
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- action préméditée
1, record 3, French, action%20pr%C3%A9m%C3%A9dit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- intake system
1, record 4, English, intake%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using the same intake system as for general DR [dispute resolution], the former student submits a brief written application outlining the allegations, and confirming that the applicant is aware of the burden on them to prove their claim and of the level of compensation available where claims are proven. 1, record 4, English, - intake%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- régime d'admission
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%27admission
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon le même régime d'admission que pour la RC [résolution des conflits] générale, le plaignant présente une brève demande écrite exposant les allégations et confirmant que le demandeur est au courant que le fardeau de prouver sa réclamation lui incombe et du niveau de compensation disponible si sa réclamation est attestée. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20d%27admission
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Environment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Secrétariat du Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable et du Comité ministériel à la décentralisation et aux régions
1, record 5, English, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20prosp%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20et%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9centralisation%20et%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In addition to supporting the work of the Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable and the Comité ministériel à la décentralisation et aux régions, this secretariat is in charge of regulatory simplification. In this capacity, it is responsible for advising the government on the orientations and the actions that should be taken with a view to lightening the regulatory and administrative burden on businesses. The Secretariat oversees the application of the government policy on regulatory activity and analyses the draft regulations of the departments. It is also responsible for ensuring the general planning of work and the coordination of the decentralization project and regionalization. Finally, it takes part in the carrying out of strategic mandates, such as the preparation of the government action plan and the reflection on the State's role in the economy. 1, record 5, English, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20prosp%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20et%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9centralisation%20et%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Environnement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat du Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable et du Comité ministériel à la décentralisation et aux régions
1, record 5, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20prosp%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20et%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9centralisation%20et%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce secrétariat, en plus du soutien des travaux du Comité ministériel de la prospérité économique et du développement durable et du Comité ministériel à la décentralisation et aux régions, est chargé du mandat de l'allégement réglementaire. À ce titre, il a pour responsabilité de conseiller le gouvernement sur les orientations et les actions à entreprendre en vue d'alléger le fardeau réglementaire et administratif des entreprises. Il s'assure de l'application de la politique gouvernementale sur l'activité réglementaire et procède à l'analyse des projets de réglementation des ministères. Il a également le mandat d'assurer la planification générale des travaux et la coordination du projet de décentralisation, et de régionalisation. Il participe enfin à la réalisation de mandats stratégiques, tels l'élaboration du plan d'action gouvernemental et la réflexion sur le rôle de l'État dans l'économie. 1, record 5, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20prosp%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20et%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20minist%C3%A9riel%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9centralisation%20et%20aux%20r%C3%A9gions
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Demography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Population Study
1, record 6, English, Population%20Study
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Health Agency of Canada. The Population Study focuses on the very base of the reporting pyramid-the community. It provides key information on the magnitude and burden of acute gastrointestinal illness in the general population. 1, record 6, English, - Population%20Study
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Démographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Étude sur la population
1, record 6, French, %C3%89tude%20sur%20la%20population
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence de santé publique du Canada. L'Étude sur la population examine la base de la pyramide de notification - la communauté. Elle fournit de l'information clé sur l'ampleur et le fardeau des maladies gastro-intestinales aiguës dans l'ensemble de la population. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89tude%20sur%20la%20population
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Respiratory Tract
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- European Influenza Surveillance Scheme
1, record 7, English, European%20Influenza%20Surveillance%20Scheme
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EISS 1, record 7, English, EISS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EISS helps reduce the burden of disease associated with influenza in Europe by collecting and exchanging timely information on influenza activity, providing relevant information on influenza activity, providing relevant information about influenza to health professionals and the general public, contributing to the annual determination of the influenza vaccine content and contributing to European influenza pandemic preparedness activities. 1, record 7, English, - European%20Influenza%20Surveillance%20Scheme
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Voies respiratoires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- European Influenza Surveillance Scheme
1, record 7, French, European%20Influenza%20Surveillance%20Scheme
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- EISS 2, record 7, French, EISS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 7, French, - European%20Influenza%20Surveillance%20Scheme
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- form-based information
1, record 8, English, form%2Dbased%20information
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whereas a number of independent initiatives are currently underway within Government to reduce the paper burden and to facilitate electronic commerce in general, this report is concerned only with the more restricted objective of illustrating the potential for Government to ensure effective and secure interchange, processing and archiving of forms-based information. 1, record 8, English, - form%2Dbased%20information
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- information issue des formulaires électroniques
1, record 8, French, information%20issue%20des%20formulaires%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si le gouvernement exécute certaines initiatives indépendantes pour réduire la paperasserie et faciliter le commerce électronique en général, le présent rapport se limite à un objectif plus restreint, c'est-à-dire prouver que le gouvernement peut échanger, traiter et archiver, de façon sûre et efficace, l'information issue des formulaires électroniques. 1, record 8, French, - information%20issue%20des%20formulaires%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et justifications) tirés du rapport sommaire intitulé : « Projet pilote d'échange d'information sur formulaires électroniques normalisés » publié Groupe de travail sur les normes des documents électroniques (GTNDE), Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor, Gouvernement du Canada. 2, record 8, French, - information%20issue%20des%20formulaires%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- financial burden
1, record 9, English, financial%20burden
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reliance on disaster relief rather than on insurance shifts the financial burden away from the people whose property is damaged and onto taxpayers in general. 2, record 9, English, - financial%20burden
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fardeau financier
1, record 9, French, fardeau%20financier
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-11-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Finance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- burden of cost
1, record 10, English, burden%20of%20cost
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transport Canada will continue to increase the amount of cost recovered from specific users of its services, so that the burden of cost on the general taxpayer for these services will be reduced. 2, record 10, English, - burden%20of%20cost
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Finances
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fardeau du coût
1, record 10, French, fardeau%20du%20co%C3%BBt
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transports Canada continuera à augmenter les sommes recouvrées auprès des usagers de ses services afin de réduire le fardeau du coût de ces services pour les contribuables en général. 2, record 10, French, - fardeau%20du%20co%C3%BBt
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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