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GENERAL POLICY ISSUES [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Committees
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Operational Energy Committee
1, record 1, English, Operational%20Energy%20Committee
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OEC 2, record 1, English, OEC
correct, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Petroleum Committee 3, record 1, English, Petroleum%20Committee
former designation, correct, NATO
- PC 4, record 1, English, PC
former designation, correct, NATO
- PC 4, record 1, English, PC
- NATO Petroleum Committee 3, record 1, English, NATO%20Petroleum%20Committee
former designation, correct, NATO
- NPC 4, record 1, English, NPC
former designation, correct, NATO
- NPC 4, record 1, English, NPC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OEC is responsible for the strategic and policy direction, planning guidance and general coordination of activities covering the full spectrum of operational energy issues, including related efforts to address the global energy transition. 5, record 1, English, - Operational%20Energy%20Committee
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Operational Energy Committee; OEC: designations to be used by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - Operational%20Energy%20Committee
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres des comités de l'OTAN
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Comité de l'énergie opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Comité des produits pétroliers 2, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20produits%20p%C3%A9troliers
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
- Comité OTAN des produits pétroliers 1, record 1, French, Comit%C3%A9%20OTAN%20des%20produits%20p%C3%A9troliers
former designation, correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité de l'énergie opérationnelle [...] est responsable des orientations générales et stratégiques, des directives de planification et de la coordination générale des activités relatives aux aspects énergétiques des opérations, notamment dans le contexte de la transition énergétique mondiale. 3, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comité de l'énergie opérationnelle : désignation d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Movements
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peaceful protest
1, record 2, English, peaceful%20protest
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] act of expressing disapproval through a statement or action without the use of violence. 2, record 2, English, - peaceful%20protest
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of protest has been used to advocate for a number of different causes, including human rights issues, anti-war campaigns, and expressing disapproval of various political/governmental policy issues. Some general methods include boycotting certain products, participating in a march or a sit-in, displaying a particular symbol, and handing out flyers. 2, record 2, English, - peaceful%20protest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements sociaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protestation pacifique
1, record 2, French, protestation%20pacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant la période de transition entre la saison des pluies et la saison sèche de 1930, le Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi a mené une protestation pacifique contre la loi britannique imposant qu'aucun Indien ne puisse collecter ou vendre du sel dans le pays. 2, record 2, French, - protestation%20pacifique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Law of Evidence
- Rules of Court
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- adjudicative fact
1, record 3, English, adjudicative%20fact
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adjudicative facts: factual matters concerning the parties to an administrative proceeding as contrasted with legislative facts which are general and usually do not touch individual questions of particular parties to a proceeding. 2, record 3, English, - adjudicative%20fact
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facts which concern a person's intent, as contrasted with general policy issues. 2, record 3, English, - adjudicative%20fact
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... adjudicative facts are so named because they pertain to the factual basis of the case ... legislative facts concern matters of law and policy. 3, record 3, English, - adjudicative%20fact
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la preuve
- Règles de procédure
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fait d'intérêt privé
1, record 3, French, fait%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20priv%C3%A9
correct, masculine 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 2011-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Language (General)
- National Policies
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Délégation générale à la langue française et aux langues de France
1, record 4, English, D%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%C3%A0%20la%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20et%20aux%20langues%20de%20France
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DGLFLF 1, record 4, English, DGLFLF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- General Delegation for the French language and the languages of France 1, record 4, English, General%20Delegation%20for%20the%20French%20language%20and%20the%20languages%20of%20France
unofficial
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since the Villers-Cotterêts Edict in 1539, the French language has officially been a component of national identity. Today, the Constitution(article 2) specifies that the language of the Republic is French, while remaining open to the use of other languages. La Délégation générale à la langue française et aux langues de France(DGLFLF) is a government department whose role is to guide national language policy at inter-ministerial level. Attached to the Ministry of Culture and Communication, the department's role is to examine, pilot and co-ordinate issues, and to track the application of legislative and statutory mechanisms(Law of 4th August 1994 on the use of the French language). It is supported by a network of partner organisations including the Senior Council for the French Language and the General Commission for Terminology and Neologisms. 1, record 4, English, - D%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%C3%A0%20la%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20et%20aux%20langues%20de%20France
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Linguistique (Généralités)
- Politiques nationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Délégation générale à la langue française et aux langues de France
1, record 4, French, D%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%C3%A0%20la%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20et%20aux%20langues%20de%20France
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DGLFLF 1, record 4, French, DGLFLF
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis l’Édit de Villers-Cotterêts (1539), la langue française est un élément constitutif de l’identité nationale. Aujourd’hui, l’usage du français, langue de la République, est garanti sur notre territoire, en vertu de la Constitution (article 2), dans une perspective d’ouverture aux autres langues. Les pouvoirs publics disposent d’un service chargé d’animer, au plan interministériel, la politique linguistique de l’État : la Délégation générale à la langue française et aux langues de France (DGLFLF). Rattachée au ministère de la culture et de la communication, elle joue un rôle de réflexion, d’impulsion et de coordination, assure le suivi des dispositifs législatifs et réglementaires (loi du 4 août 1994 relative à l’emploi de la langue française) et s’appuie sur un réseau d’organismes partenaires (Conseil supérieur de la langue française, Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie). 1, record 4, French, - D%C3%A9l%C3%A9gation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%C3%A0%20la%20langue%20fran%C3%A7aise%20et%20aux%20langues%20de%20France
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sciences - General
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Science and Technology for Development
1, record 5, English, Commission%20on%20Science%20and%20Technology%20for%20Development
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSTD 1, record 5, English, CSTD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Advisory Committee on the Application of Science and Technology to Development 2, record 5, English, Advisory%20Committee%20on%20the%20Application%20of%20Science%20and%20Technology%20to%20Development
former designation, correct
- ACAST 3, record 5, English, ACAST
former designation, correct
- ACASTD 2, record 5, English, ACASTD
former designation, correct
- ACAST 3, record 5, English, ACAST
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commission on Science and Technology for Development(CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC). It was established in 1992 as a result of the restructuring and revitalisation of the United Nations in the economic, social and related fields. The Commission was established to provide the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council with high-level advice on relevant issues through analysis and appropriate policy recommendations or options in order to enable those organs to guide the future work of the United Nations, develop common policies and agree on appropriate actions. 4, record 5, English, - Commission%20on%20Science%20and%20Technology%20for%20Development
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sciences - Généralités
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Commission de la science et de la technique au service du développement
1, record 5, French, Commission%20de%20la%20science%20et%20de%20la%20technique%20au%20service%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Comité consultatif sur l'application de la science et de la technique au développement 2, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20l%27application%20de%20la%20science%20et%20de%20la%20technique%20au%20d%C3%A9veloppement
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCAST 3, record 5, French, CCAST
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCASTD 2, record 5, French, CCASTD
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CCAST 3, record 5, French, CCAST
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Ciencias - Generalidades
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo
1, record 5, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Ciencia%20y%20Tecnolog%C3%ADa%20para%20el%20Desarrollo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- Comité Asesor sobre la Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología al Desarrollo 2, record 5, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Asesor%20sobre%20la%20Aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Ciencia%20y%20la%20Tecnolog%C3%ADa%20al%20Desarrollo
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CAACTD 3, record 5, Spanish, CAACTD
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CAACTD 3, record 5, Spanish, CAACTD
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-03-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- General Management Committee
1, record 6, English, General%20Management%20Committee
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GMC 2, record 6, English, GMC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Director General is a member of the Policy Group's General Management Committee(GMC) and contributes actively to formulation of corporate policies, initiatives and deliberations on issues affecting the management of the Policy Group. 3, record 6, English, - General%20Management%20Committee
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité de gestion collective
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20collective
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CGC 1, record 6, French, CGC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Black Caucus of State Legislators
1, record 7, English, National%20Black%20Caucus%20of%20State%20Legislators
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1977 to develop, conduct and promote educational, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly upon "the general welfare" of African-American constituents within their respective jurisdictions. 2, record 7, English, - National%20Black%20Caucus%20of%20State%20Legislators
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NGO [non-governmental organization]. 3, record 7, English, - National%20Black%20Caucus%20of%20State%20Legislators
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- National Black Caucus of State Legislators
1, record 7, French, National%20Black%20Caucus%20of%20State%20Legislators
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Comité national noir des législateurs d'État 2, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20national%20noir%20des%20l%C3%A9gislateurs%20d%27%C3%89tat
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo Nacional de Legisladores Estatales Negros
1, record 7, Spanish, Grupo%20Nacional%20de%20Legisladores%20Estatales%20Negros
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- International Relations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- European Union Monitoring Mission in Former Yugoslavia
1, record 8, English, European%20Union%20Monitoring%20Mission%20in%20Former%20Yugoslavia
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EUMM 1, record 8, English, EUMM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary objective of the EUMM is to contribute by its activities(information gathering and analysis), in line with directions from the Secretary General/High Representative and the Council, to the effective formulation of the European Union policy towards the Western Balkans. The particular focus of the EUMM is to monitor political and security developments as well as border monitoring, inter-ethnic issues and refugee returns. 1, record 8, English, - European%20Union%20Monitoring%20Mission%20in%20Former%20Yugoslavia
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Relations internationales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Mission de surveillance en ex-Yougoslavie
1, record 8, French, Mission%20de%20surveillance%20en%20ex%2DYougoslavie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- EUMM 1, record 8, French, EUMM
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'objectif premier de l'EUMM est de contribuer par ses activités (collecte et analyse d'informations), conformément aux directives du Secrétaire général/Haut Représentant et du Conseil, à une formulation efficace de la politique de l'Union européenne à l'égard des Balkans occidentaux. L'EUMM est chargée spécifiquement de suivre l'évolution de la situation politique et en matière de sécurité, et d'accorder une attention particulière à la surveillance des frontières, aux questions interethniques et au retour des réfugiés. 2, record 8, French, - Mission%20de%20surveillance%20en%20ex%2DYougoslavie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Misión de Observación en la Antigua Yugoslavia
1, record 8, Spanish, Misi%C3%B3n%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20en%20la%20Antigua%20Yugoslavia
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MOUE 1, record 8, Spanish, MOUE
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El primer objetivo de la MOUE es contribuir mediante sus actividades (recopilación de información de análisis), de conformidad con las orientaciones del Secretario General/Alto Representante y del Consejo, a la efectiva formulación de la política de la Unión Europea para los Balcanes occidentales. La atención de la MOUE se centrará en el seguimiento de los acontecimientos políticos y de seguridad así como en el control de fronteras, las cuestiones interétnicas y el retorno de los refugiados. 1, record 8, Spanish, - Misi%C3%B3n%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20en%20la%20Antigua%20Yugoslavia
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-09-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Military Logistics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Logistics Association
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Logistics%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CFLA 1, record 9, English, CFLA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Forces Logistics Association(CFLA) is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to further the interest of and to attain the greatest possible efficiency in the Logistics Branch in particular and the Canadian Forces in general. The CFLA is a member of the Conference of Defence Associations(CDA) and in this capacity works with CDA and member associations in shaping defence policy. The Association seeks to achieve its mission through the efforts of its members by disseminating relevant information, developing positions on key issues, and implementing change initiatives through contacts and campaigns with the decision makers within the Canadian Forces, the Department of National Defence and Parliament. Membership in the Association is open to all ranks, who are serving or retired members of the regular and reserve force who have served in or with logistics units in the Navy, Army or Air Force. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Logistics%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Logistique militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association des services logistiques des Forces canadiennes
1, record 9, French, Association%20des%20services%20logistiques%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ALFC 1, record 9, French, ALFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association des services logistiques des Forces canadiennes (ALFC) est une organisation nationale à but non lucratif, dont la mission est explicitement de promouvoir les intérêts et d'atteindre la plus grande efficacité du service de la logistique et, de façon générale, des Forces canadiennes. L'ALFC est membre attitré de la Conférence des associations de la défense (CAD) et elle travaille conjointement avec la CAD et les associations membres à l'élaboration de la politique en matière de défense. L'Association projette [de] réaliser son mandat grâce à l'appui de ses membres en communiquant des renseignements importants, en définissant ses positions aux questions d'intérêt majeur et en implantant des programmes de changement par le biais de contacts personnels et de campagnes de sensibilisation avec les décideurs des Forces canadiennes, du ministère de la Défense nationale et du Parlement. Les militaires de tous les grades peuvent y adhérer, qu'il s'agisse de membres en service ou à la retraite de la Force régulière et de la Réserve, de membres du service de la logistique ou d'anciennes organisations équivalentes de la Marine, de la Force terrestre ou aérienne. 1, record 9, French, - Association%20des%20services%20logistiques%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-07-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- non-public funds directive
1, record 10, English, non%2Dpublic%20funds%20directive
former designation, correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An authorized Canadian Forces directive by means of which the Director General Personnel Support Programs, under the authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff, issues interim instruction or advance notification of instruction, concerning approved non-public fund policy and procedure to commands/Bases/Stations/Units pending formal inclusion in a Canadian Forces Publication. 1, record 10, English, - non%2Dpublic%20funds%20directive
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- instruction concernant les fonds non publics
1, record 10, French, instruction%20concernant%20les%20fonds%20non%20publics
former designation, correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directive réglementaire des Forces canadiennes en vertu de laquelle le Directeur général des programmes de soutien du personnel, sous la responsabilité du Chef d'état-major de la Défense, établit des instructions provisoires ou une notification préalable d'instructions concernant la politique approuvée des fonds non publics, et transmet les règles à suivre à l'intention des commandements, des bases, des stations et des unités en attendant leur intégration officielle dans les publications des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 10, French, - instruction%20concernant%20les%20fonds%20non%20publics
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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