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GENERAL COMMITMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Arms Control
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
1, record 1, English, Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
correct, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NPT 2, record 1, English, NPT
correct, international
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 3, record 1, English, Nuclear%20Non%2DProliferation%20Treaty
unofficial, international
- NPT 4, record 1, English, NPT
unofficial, international
- NPT 4, record 1, English, NPT
- Non-Proliferation Treaty 5, record 1, English, Non%2DProliferation%20Treaty
unofficial, international, NATO
- NPT 6, record 1, English, NPT
unofficial, international, NATO
- NPT 6, record 1, English, NPT
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NPT is [an] international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament. The treaty represents the only binding commitment in a multilateral treaty to the goal of disarmament by... nuclear-weapon states. Opened for signature in 1968, the treaty entered into force in 1970. On [May 11, 1995], the treaty was extended indefinitely. 7, record 1, English, - Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Non-Proliferation Treaty; NPT: designations to be used by NATO. 8, record 1, English, - Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Contrôle des armements
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires
1, record 1, French, Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TNP 2, record 1, French, TNP
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Traité sur la non-prolifération 3, record 1, French, Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration
unofficial, masculine noun, international, NATO
- TNP 4, record 1, French, TNP
unofficial, masculine noun, international, NATO
- TNP 4, record 1, French, TNP
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires (TNP) [vise] à prévenir la prolifération des armes nucléaires, à promouvoir la coopération aux fins de l'utilisation pacifique de l'énergie nucléaire, à faire progresser l'objectif du désarmement nucléaire et du désarmement général et complet. Le [traité] a été ouvert à la signature en 1968 et est entré en vigueur [en] 1970. Le 11 mai 1995, le traité a été prorogé indéfiniment. 5, record 1, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traité sur la non-prolifération; TNP : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 6, record 1, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Museums and Heritage (General)
- Fine Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Volunteer's Circle of the National Gallery of Canada
1, record 2, English, Volunteer%27s%20Circle%20of%20the%20National%20Gallery%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- National Gallery of Canada Association 2, record 2, English, National%20Gallery%20of%20Canada%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Volunteer's Circle of the National Gallery of Canada was founded in 1958. The group is dedicated to stimulating interest in the National Gallery of Canada and providing opportunities for the general public, as well as members of the Gallery, to participate as volunteers in Gallery activities. Through their time, talent and commitment to the institution, the Volunteer's Circle assists the Gallery in fulfilling its mandate and objectives. 3, record 2, English, - Volunteer%27s%20Circle%20of%20the%20National%20Gallery%20of%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
- Beaux-arts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Cercle des bénévoles du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
1, record 2, French, Cercle%20des%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9voles%20du%20Mus%C3%A9e%20des%20beaux%2Darts%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association de la Galerie nationale du Canada 2, record 2, French, Association%20de%20la%20Galerie%20nationale%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Cercle des bénévoles du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada, établi en 1958, s'applique à susciter l'intérêt pour le Musée et à encourager les membres du grand public et du Musée à participer à titre de bénévoles aux activités de celui-ci. En donnant ainsi de leur temps et grâce à leurs talents et à leur engagement envers l'institution, les membres du Cercle des bénévoles contribuent à la réalisation du mandat du Musée. 3, record 2, French, - Cercle%20des%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9voles%20du%20Mus%C3%A9e%20des%20beaux%2Darts%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- independent monitoring
1, record 3, English, independent%20monitoring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A government's commitment to integrity must of course include rules and policies for the spending of public monies, controls on spending, independent monitoring such as through an auditor general, and transparency. 2, record 3, English, - independent%20monitoring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- surveillance indépendante
1, record 3, French, surveillance%20ind%C3%A9pendante
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 2013-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence integral support 1, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence IS 2, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20IS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence IS consists of functions that enable a unit or sub-unit to : survive in a CBRN environment; and maintain operational tempo. CBRN defence IS resources are limited in scope. Units and sub-units shall have sufficient CBRN defence IS resources to survive and maintain operational tempo, while awaiting CBRN defence CS [close support] or CBRN defence GS [general support]. The commitment of CBRN defence IS resources is planned and executed at the lowest possible tactical level. 2, record 4, English, - CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 4, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense integral support
- CBRN defense IS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appui intégral en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 4, French, appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- AI en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 4, French, AI%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AI en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui permettent à une unité ou sous-unité de : survivre dans un environnement CBRN; maintenir le rythme des opérations. Les ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN ont une portée limitée. Les unités et sous-unités doivent avoir suffisamment de ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN pour survivre et maintenir le rythme opérationnel dans l’attente d’AR [appui rapproché] ou d’AG [appui général] en matière de défense CBRN. L’engagement des ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN est prévu et exécuté au niveau tactique le plus bas possible. 2, record 4, French, - appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- teleological approach
1, record 5, English, teleological%20approach
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In his memorandum the Attorney General argued that Part VII gives rise to no right or obligation. Specifically, the Attorney General maintained that a [TRANSLATION] “teleological approach by the OLA [Official Languages Act] makes it possible to conclude that Part VII sets out a commitment of a political nature” and that “Parliament did not intend to make Part VII of the OLA a source of obligations for the Government. ” 1, record 5, English, - teleological%20approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche téléologique
1, record 5, French, approche%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son mémoire, le Procureur général soutient que la Partie VII ne génère aucun droit ou obligation. Plus précisément, le Procureur général prétend qu'une «approche téléologique de la LLO [Loi sur les langues officielles] permet de conclure que la Partie VII énonce un engagement de nature politique» et que le «Parlement n'a pas voulu faire de la Partie VII de la LLO une source d'obligations pour le gouvernement». 1, record 5, French, - approche%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ologique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Industries - General
- National and International Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Africa Industrialization Day
1, record 6, English, Africa%20Industrialization%20Day
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Within the framework of the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa(1991-2000), the General Assembly proclaimed 20 November as Africa Industrialization Day(resolution 44/237 of 22 December 1989). The Day is intended to mobilize the commitment of the international community to the industrialization of Africa. 1, record 6, English, - Africa%20Industrialization%20Day
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Industries - Généralités
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Journée de l'industrialisation de l'Afrique
1, record 6, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27industrialisation%20de%20l%27Afrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tous les 20 novembre, la communauté internationale et plus particulièrement les pays africains célèbrent la Journée de l'industrialisation de l'Afrique. Une journée pour inciter les pays à s'engager davantage dans le processus industriel, pour susciter une prise de conscience au niveau mondial et mobiliser l'appui international en faveur du développement industriel de l'Afrique. La Journée de l'industrialisation décrétée par les Nations Unies permet chaque année d'aborder des problèmes liés au développement industriel durable et d'évaluer les stratégies d'atteinte des objectifs visant à faire des Africains des partenaires égaux dans ce nouveau monde. 1, record 6, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27industrialisation%20de%20l%27Afrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Industrias - Generalidades
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día de la Industrialización de África
1, record 6, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20Industrializaci%C3%B3n%20de%20%C3%81frica
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El 20 de noviembre. 1, record 6, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20Industrializaci%C3%B3n%20de%20%C3%81frica
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organización de la Naciones Unidas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20de%20la%20Industrializaci%C3%B3n%20de%20%C3%81frica
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- general ledger file
1, record 7, English, general%20ledger%20file
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Allotment Commitment Control module accesses a number of files for information :... General Ledger file-actual expenditures are fed from the General Ledger on a monthly basis to post all expenditures to the commitment accounts excluding those that originated from the Accounts Payable system. 2, record 7, English, - general%20ledger%20file
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fichier du grand livre général
1, record 7, French, fichier%20du%20grand%20livre%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
du Système de gestion financière du ministère des Approvisionnements et Services Canada. 2, record 7, French, - fichier%20du%20grand%20livre%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- commitment account
1, record 8, English, commitment%20account
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Actual expenditures are fed from the General Ledger on a monthly basis to post all expenditures to the commitment accounts... 2, record 8, English, - commitment%20account
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- compte des engagements
1, record 8, French, compte%20des%20engagements
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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