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GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICES [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Department of Justice
1, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Justice
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Saskatchewan Justice 2, record 1, English, Saskatchewan%20Justice
correct, Saskatchewan
- Department of the Attorney General 2, record 1, English, Department%20of%20the%20Attorney%20General
former designation, correct, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established May 1, 1983 by the amalgamation of Department of the Attorney General with some functions of Saskatchewan Social Services and the former Saskatchewan Intergovernmental Affairs. 2, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Justice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Department of Justice
1, record 1, French, Department%20of%20Justice
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Saskatchewan Justice 2, record 1, French, Saskatchewan%20Justice
correct, Saskatchewan
- Department of the Attorney General 2, record 1, French, Department%20of%20the%20Attorney%20General
former designation, correct, Saskatchewan
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- victimization survey
1, record 2, English, victimization%20survey
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crime victim survey 2, record 2, English, crime%20victim%20survey
correct
- victim survey 2, record 2, English, victim%20survey
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Victimization surveys have repeatedly shown that the risk of victimization decreases with age. In Canada, the General Social Survey, which measures victimization in the general population, does not include youth under 15 years of age. The information available regarding the victimization of children and youth comes from official sources such as Youth Protection Services and the police. We know that these official statistics are incomplete and just the tip of the iceberg and that the dark number regarding the victimization of children and youth is significant. 3, record 2, English, - victimization%20survey
Record 2, Key term(s)
- victimisation survey
- crime-victim survey
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enquête de victimisation
1, record 2, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20de%20victimisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enquête de victimation 2, record 2, French, enqu%C3%AAte%20de%20victimation
correct, feminine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enquête de victimologie menée auprès [de la population]. 3, record 2, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20de%20victimisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreuses différences ont été constatées entre les questions des deux enquêtes de victimisation[, l'Enquête sociale générale et le Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire. Il] est possible de conclure que les deux questionnaires donnent des taux similaires concernant la victimisation des 12 derniers mois. Les taux de victimisation à vie sont beaucoup moins similaires. 1, record 2, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20de%20victimisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[L'échantillon] signale avoir été victime d'autres délits – notamment de petites arnaques dans des restaurants, taxis ou commerces[;] nos résultats confirment la tendance des enquêtes de victimation à surestimer la délinquance. 4, record 2, French, - enqu%C3%AAte%20de%20victimisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Fibromyalgia Association of the Montréal Region
1, record 3, English, Fibromyalgia%20Association%20of%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20Region
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AFIM 1, record 3, English, AFIM
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of AFIM is defined as follows : defend and promote the interests of people with fibromyalgia in the Île-de-Montréal region; support its members in their quest for a better quality of life, including information on available resources; break the isolation of people with fibromyalgia; inform the community about the physiological, psychological and social aspects of fibromyalgia syndrome; raise the awareness of those affected, health professionals and social services, as well as the general public to the needs of people with fibromyalgia; to encourage and promote medical research that helps to better understand and treat fibromyalgia. 1, record 3, English, - Fibromyalgia%20Association%20of%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20Region
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association de la Fibromyalgie région Île-De-Montréal
1, record 3, French, Association%20de%20la%20Fibromyalgie%20r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%8Ele%2DDe%2DMontr%C3%A9al
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AFIM 1, record 3, French, AFIM
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat de l'AFIM se définit comme suit : défendre et promouvoir les intérêts des personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie dans la région de l'Île-de-Montréal; soutenir ses membres dans leur recherche d'une meilleure qualité de vie, notamment en les renseignant sur les ressources disponibles; briser l'isolement des personnes souffrant de fibromyalgie; informer la communauté sur les aspects physiologiques, psychologiques et sociaux du syndrome de la fibromyalgie; sensibiliser l'entourage des personnes atteintes, les professionnels de la santé et des services sociaux, ainsi que le grand public aux besoins des personnes atteintes de fibromyalgie; susciter et favoriser les recherches médicales qui permettent de mieux comprendre et traiter la fibromyalgie. 1, record 3, French, - Association%20de%20la%20Fibromyalgie%20r%C3%A9gion%20%C3%8Ele%2DDe%2DMontr%C3%A9al
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- senior citizen center
1, record 4, English, senior%20citizen%20center
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- senior center 2, record 4, English, senior%20center
- senior citizen centre 2, record 4, English, senior%20citizen%20centre
- senior activity centre 2, record 4, English, senior%20activity%20centre
- senior activity center 2, record 4, English, senior%20activity%20center
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term used to describe centres senior citizens attend for recreational and social purposes; such centres may open all day, part day, all week or part week, and operate under a variety of auspices; senior citizens’ organizations often run the centres; some centres provide a more extensive range of services including medical services, information services and possibly also various forms of day care services. 2, record 4, English, - senior%20citizen%20center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centre pour personnes âgées
1, record 4, French, centre%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- centre pour citoyens âgés 2, record 4, French, centre%20pour%20citoyens%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- club pour personnes âgées 3, record 4, French, club%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
masculine noun
- club du troisième âge 3, record 4, French, club%20du%20troisi%C3%A8me%20%C3%A2ge
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre pour personnes âgées : Équivalent de l'anglais "senior citizen center", c'est une structure d'accueil ayant pour but de regrouper les personnes âgées, en vue de leur assurer un éventail complet de services : services de loisir, d'éducation, de transport, d'orientation, de consultation. 2, record 4, French, - centre%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«club du troisième âge» : Les expressions "club pour personnes âgées" et "club du troisième âge" sont employées surtout en France. Ce dernier terme est aussi synonyme de "club de l'âge d'or". 3, record 4, French, - centre%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-11-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adequacy of consideration
1, record 5, English, adequacy%20of%20consideration
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This state of the law sometimes causes dissatisfaction, particularly when it is alleged that "excessive" profits have been made out of government contracts; or, when, in times of scarcity, it is said that "excessive" prices are charged for goods or services or accommodation. But the courts are not well equipped to deal with the social and economic questions involved in determining whether a bargain is fair; and it seems that their refusal in general to judge the adequacy of consideration is correct. 2, record 5, English, - adequacy%20of%20consideration
Record 5, Key term(s)
- consideration adequacy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adéquation de la contrepartie
1, record 5, French, ad%C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20contrepartie
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adéquation de la contrepartie : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - ad%C3%A9quation%20de%20la%20contrepartie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Legal Actions
- Administrative Law
- Health Law
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- action for forfeiture of office
1, record 6, English, action%20for%20forfeiture%20of%20office
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- proceedings for forfeiture of office 2, record 6, English, proceedings%20for%20forfeiture%20of%20office
correct, plural
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The board of directors of a regional council must, on becoming aware that its director general is contravening any of the rules prescribed in this section [of the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons], suspend him without remuneration or take measures with the view of instituting proceedings for forfeiture of office against him, according to the seriousness of the contravention. 2, record 6, English, - action%20for%20forfeiture%20of%20office
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Actions en justice
- Droit administratif
- Droit de la santé
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- recours en déchéance de charge
1, record 6, French, recours%20en%20d%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance%20de%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le conseil d'administration d'un conseil régional doit, dès qu'il constate que son directeur général contrevient à l'une des règles prévues au présent article [de la Loi sur les Services de santé et les services sociaux pour les autochtones cris], le suspendre sans traitement ou prendre des mesures afin d'intenter un recours en déchéance de charge contre lui, selon la gravité de la contravention. 2, record 6, French, - recours%20en%20d%C3%A9ch%C3%A9ance%20de%20charge
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-10-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Health Sciences Association of British Columbia
1, record 7, English, Health%20Sciences%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Health Sciences Association of British Columbia is a dynamic union representing more that 13, 000 health care and social services professionals at over 250 facilities and agencies in acute care, long-term care, and community health, including workers at child development centres and transition houses. HSA is actively involved in the fight against breast cancer. HSA members play an important role in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. In addition, since 1997 HSA has been an official sponsor of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's annual Run for the Cure. Formed in 1971, HSA is governed by a constitution, and is made up of local chapters that are grouped into ten regions. Each region is represented by a Regional director, who together with the President form HSA's Board of Directors. HSA is a component of the National Union of Public and General Employees(NUPGE), and is affiliated to both the Canadian Labour Congress(CLC) and the BC Federation of Labour. 2, record 7, English, - Health%20Sciences%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation syndicale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Health Sciences Association of British Columbia
1, record 7, French, Health%20Sciences%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement vérifié auprès de l'organisme dont les bureaux sont situés à Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique). 2, record 7, French, - Health%20Sciences%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction proposée : Association des sciences de la santé de la Colombie-Britannique. 3, record 7, French, - Health%20Sciences%20Association%20of%20British%20Columbia
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-01-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Accounting
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- government final consumption expenditure
1, record 8, English, government%20final%20consumption%20expenditure
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GFCE 1, record 8, English, GFCE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- final consumption expenditure by government 2, record 8, English, final%20consumption%20expenditure%20by%20government
correct
- final consumption expenditure 3, record 8, English, final%20consumption%20expenditure
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Final consumption expenditure by government comprises two main categories with respect to who has produced the consumption goods and services.(a) Expenditure on individual services(e. g. education and health) and collective services(e. g. general administration and defense) produced by government itself that are supplied free or at prices that are not economically significant(other non-market output). By convention, such output is recorded as final consumption expenditure by government.(b) Expenditure on consumption goods and services purchased by government from market producers and supplied directly to households without further processing i. e. as social benefits in kind. 2, record 8, English, - government%20final%20consumption%20expenditure
Record 8, Key term(s)
- government final consumption
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité nationale
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dépense de consommation finale
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9pense%20de%20consommation%20finale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dépense de consommation finale recouvre les dépenses consacrées par les unités institutionnelles résidentes à l'acquisition de biens ou de services qui ont été utilisés pour la satisfaction directe des besoins individuels ou collectifs des membres de la communauté. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9pense%20de%20consommation%20finale
Record 8, Key term(s)
- consommation finale du gouvernement
- dépense de consommation finale du gouvernement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Chaplaincy Services Ontario
1, record 9, English, Chaplaincy%20Services%20Ontario
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CSO 2, record 9, English, CSO
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaplaincy Services Ontario(CSO) ensures the practice of religious rights and spiritual care of the Ontario government's human services(in the ministries of Community and Social Services, Health and the Solicitor General and Correctional Services) in partnership with the Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care(OMCSRC) and the Faith Communities of the province. 2, record 9, English, - Chaplaincy%20Services%20Ontario
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Philosophie et religion
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Services d'aumônerie de l'Ontario
1, record 9, French, Services%20d%27aum%C3%B4nerie%20de%20l%27Ontario
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 1996-03-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Protocols for the Interministerial Coordination of Services for Persons with a Mental Disorder or Mental Handicap Involved in the Criminal Justice System
1, record 10, English, Protocols%20for%20the%20Interministerial%20Coordination%20of%20Services%20for%20Persons%20with%20a%20Mental%20Disorder%20or%20Mental%20Handicap%20Involved%20in%20the%20Criminal%20Justice%20System
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes seven protocols : Investigation of Offence in Community/Arrest; Coordination of Roles for a public Interest Assessment; Persons Held in Custody who have a Mental Disorder; First Court Appearance; Coordination of Community Case Management; Trial(Adjudication and Sentencing) ;Incarceration and Release Planning; and Community Supervision. In 1993, the Deputy Ministers of Health, Social Services, and the Attorney General approved a formal set of protocols regarding the management of mentally disordered individuals in conflict with the law. 1, record 10, English, - Protocols%20for%20the%20Interministerial%20Coordination%20of%20Services%20for%20Persons%20with%20a%20Mental%20Disorder%20or%20Mental%20Handicap%20Involved%20in%20the%20Criminal%20Justice%20System
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Protocols for the Interministerial Coordination of Services for Persons with a Mental Disorder or Mental Handicap Involved in the Criminal Justice System
1, record 10, French, Protocols%20for%20the%20Interministerial%20Coordination%20of%20Services%20for%20Persons%20with%20a%20Mental%20Disorder%20or%20Mental%20Handicap%20Involved%20in%20the%20Criminal%20Justice%20System
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-01-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- service brokerage
1, record 11, English, service%20brokerage
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of providing an inventory of services through a broker or an agency. 2, record 11, English, - service%20brokerage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, IBM or General Motors may want to offer child care services to its employees. The company then hires a broker to develop a listing of day care centres or child-care providers. Another example is service brokerage for disabled persons. These people and their families require health facilities, educational support systems, transportation, in-home nursing care, etc. Social services will then call upon a brokerage agency to prepare an inventory of services available. 2, record 11, English, - service%20brokerage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information given by Welfare Canada. 2, record 11, English, - service%20brokerage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- courtage de services
1, record 11, French, courtage%20de%20services
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courtage : Profession, activité de celui qui fait le courtier. Courtier : Agent servant d'intermédiaire, moyennant rétribution, pour des opérations commerciales. Courtage de tableaux. Courtier de pierres précieuses. 2, record 11, French, - courtage%20de%20services
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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