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GOL INITIATIVE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic election
1, record 1, English, electronic%20election
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- e-enabled election 2, record 1, English, e%2Denabled%20election
correct, see observation
- e-election 3, record 1, English, e%2Delection
correct, see observation
- cyber-election 4, record 1, English, cyber%2Delection
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the Canadian State of Ontario, from November 5 to November 10, 2003, 12 municipalities from the Prescott Russell and Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Counties held the first full municipal and school board electronic elections in North America using either the Internet or the phone but no paper ballots. 5, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Finnish citizens might be able to vote electronically through the Internet or via mobile phone in 2007. This is the goal of a new project to develop a smart card-based solution for e-enabled elections. 2, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In fact, our current GOL [Government On-Line] initiative has the potential to morph into several avenues of e-democracy, such as e-information, e-consultation, e-purchasing, e-accountability, e-decision-making and e-elections. 6, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
For example, in France, there is a pending bill that would legalize cyber-elections. 4, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms often used in the plural. 7, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An electronic election may be held in several different ways: online voting (via a network or, more specifically, the Internet), telephone voting, using electronic ballot boxes or voting machines, etc. It may or may not make use of paper ballots, but has to include the use of at least one electronic system in the process. 7, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "cyber-election" refers to "electronic election", although it is often seen as "Internet-only election". 7, record 1, English, - electronic%20election
Record 1, Key term(s)
- electronic elections
- e-enabled elections
- e-elections
- cyberelection
- cyber-elections
- cyberelections
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élection électronique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- e-élection 2, record 1, French, e%2D%C3%A9lection
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- cyber-élection 3, record 1, French, cyber%2D%C3%A9lection
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Peut-on imaginer à l'avenir la tenue d'élections électroniques qui favoriseraient la consultation de la population tout en préservant nos principes démocratiques? 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quiconque avait une adresse e-mail et une adresse physique vérifiable pouvait devenir membre élargi de l'ICANN et participer aux e-élections qui se tenaient du 1er au 10 octobre 2000. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La gauche parlementaire canadienne tente cette semaine de se redonner un air de jeunesse. Mais quel que soit leur nouveau chef, les néo-démocrates auront réussi la première «cyber-élection» de l'histoire canadienne. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes souvent utilisés au pluriel. 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'élection électronique peut se présenter sous plusieurs formes : le vote en ligne (par le biais de réseaux informatiques ou, plus spécifiquement, par Internet) ou par téléphone, l'utilisation d'urnes électroniques ou de machines à voter, etc. Elle peut ou non comprendre l'utilisation de bulletins de vote en papier, mais elle doit inclure l'utilisation d'un système électronique dans au moins une des étapes du processus. 7, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le vote électronique, connu plus précisément sous le terme cybervote, se rapporte à l'utilisation des ordinateurs ou d'instruments automatisés de vote lors d'une élection. Selon les chercheurs dans ce domaine, le vote électronique ne se limite pas au vote à distance, malgré le fait que ce terme est employé plus souvent pour se rapporter au vote via Internet. [Cette observation s'applique aussi au terme «cyber-élection»]. 8, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lection%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- élections électroniques
- e-élections
- cyber-élections
- cyberélection
- cyberélections
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Service Improvement Initiative
1, record 2, English, Service%20Improvement%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SII 2, record 2, English, SII
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In May 2000, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat(TBS) approved the Service Improvement Initiative(SII), under Government On-line(GOL) governance, committing departments and agencies to improving client satisfaction with their direct service delivery to Canadians. The SII is designed to achieve significant, measurable, and sustainable improvement in client satisfaction with services provided by federal departments and agencies. 3, record 2, English, - Service%20Improvement%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'amélioration des services
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20services
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IAS 2, record 2, French, IAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En mai 2000, le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada (SCT) a approuvé l'Initiative d'amélioration des services (IAS), gérée par le Gouvernement en direct (GeD). En vertu de cette initiative, les ministères et les organismes fédéraux s'engagent à accroître le degré de satisfaction des clients en matière d'activités directes de prestation de services aux Canadiens. L'IAS est conçue en vue d'apporter des améliorations considérables, mesurables et durables sur le plan de la satisfaction des clients envers les services assurés par les ministères et les organismes fédéraux. 3, record 2, French, - Initiative%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20des%20services
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Government On-line
1, record 3, English, Government%20On%2Dline
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GOL 2, record 3, English, GOL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Government On-Line: Serving Canadians in a Digital World 3, record 3, English, Government%20On%2DLine%3A%20Serving%20Canadians%20in%20a%20Digital%20World
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Government On-Line(GOL) is a government-wide service transformation initiative. Its principal goal is to use information and communications technology to provide Canadians with enhanced access to improved, citizen-centred, integrated services, anytime, anywhere and in the official language of their choice. 4, record 3, English, - Government%20On%2Dline
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The GOL initiative has a complex governance structure which includes a 15-member deputy minister level committee and a 16-member assistant deputy minister level committee. In addition, three interdepartmental committees have mandates covering information technology, information management and service delivery practices. 4, record 3, English, - Government%20On%2Dline
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Gouvernement en direct
1, record 3, French, Gouvernement%20en%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GED 2, record 3, French, GED
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Gouvernement en direct : Au service des Canadiennes et des Canadiens dans un monde numérique 3, record 3, French, Gouvernement%20en%20direct%20%3A%20Au%20service%20des%20Canadiennes%20et%20des%20Canadiens%20dans%20un%20monde%20num%C3%A9rique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gouvernement en direct (GED) est une initiative de transformation des services à l'échelle du gouvernement qui a pour principal objectif d'exploiter les technologies de l'information et des télécommunications afin d'offrir aux Canadiens un accès amélioré à des services de qualité, intégrés et axés sur les citoyens, en tout temps, en tout lieu et dans la langue de leur choix. 4, record 3, French, - Gouvernement%20en%20direct
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'initiative GED a une structure de gouvernance complexe, constituée d'un comité de 15 sous-ministres et d'un autre comité de 16 sous-ministres adjoints. En outre, trois comités interministériels se penchent sur les questions touchant la technologie et la gestion de l'information, ainsi que les méthodes de prestation des services. 4, record 3, French, - Gouvernement%20en%20direct
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Internet y telemática
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Gobierno en Línea
1, record 3, Spanish, Gobierno%20en%20L%C3%ADnea
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-11-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- IT Security
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Secure Channel Network
1, record 4, English, Secure%20Channel%20Network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SCNet 2, record 4, English, SCNet
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Secure Channel 3, record 4, English, Secure%20Channel
correct
- Government Enterprise Network 4, record 4, English, Government%20Enterprise%20Network
former designation, correct
- GENet 5, record 4, English, GENet
former designation, correct
- GENet 5, record 4, English, GENet
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government Enterprise Network (or GENet) is a router based network which provides connectivity between those networks that [are] connected to it. Connected networks will include the networks of various government organizations (e.g. departments, agencies, boards and commissions), external networks (e.g. the global Internet, Europanet), and service providers (e.g. GTIS [Government Telecommunications and Informatics Services]). The implementation of the GENet is an initiative of the Government Telecommunications Architect Program. 6, record 4, English, - Secure%20Channel%20Network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
By spring 2003, the Government of Canada will have a more secure electronic network. PWGSC’s Secure Channel Network (SCNet) is replacing the Government Enterprise Network (GENet) as the federal government’s Internet provider. 2, record 4, English, - Secure%20Channel%20Network
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Secure Channel is a portfolio of services that forms the foundation of the Government of Canada's(GoC) Government On-Line(GOL) initiative. Secure Channel' s primary goals are to provide citizens and businesses with secure, private and high-speed access to all federal government's on-line services, and to provide an environment that enables and encourages departments to integrate with federated common services. 7, record 4, English, - Secure%20Channel%20Network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité des TI
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Réseau de la Voie de communication protégée
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20de%20la%20Voie%20de%20communication%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- VCP 2, record 4, French, VCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Voie de communication protégée 3, record 4, French, Voie%20de%20communication%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- VCP 3, record 4, French, VCP
correct, feminine noun
- VCP 3, record 4, French, VCP
- Réseau d'entreprise du gouvernement 4, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20d%27entreprise%20du%20gouvernement
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- REG 4, record 4, French, REG
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- REG 4, record 4, French, REG
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau d'entreprise du gouvernement (ou REG) est un réseau à routeurs qui assure la connectivité entre les réseaux qui lui sont raccordés : des réseaux de divers organismes gouvernementaux (p. ex. ministères, agences, conseils et commissions), des réseaux externes (p. ex. Internet mondial et Europanet) et des réseaux de fournisseurs de services (p. ex. SGTI [Services gouvernementaux de télécommunications et d'informatique]). L'implantation du REG est une initiative dans le cadre du Programme d'architecte de télécommunications du gouvernement. 5, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20de%20la%20Voie%20de%20communication%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D'ici au printemps 2003, le gouvernement du Canada disposera d'un réseau électronique plus sûr. En effet, le Réseau de la Voie de communication protégée (VCP) de TPSGC remplacera le Réseau d'entreprise du gouvernement (GENet) en tant que fournisseur de services Internet du gouvernement fédéral. 2, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20de%20la%20Voie%20de%20communication%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Voie de communication protégée (VCP) est un portefeuille de services qui constitue le fondement de l'initiative Gouvernement en direct (GeD) du gouvernement du Canada. Les objectifs principaux de la VCP sont de fournir aux citoyens et aux entreprises un accès protégé, privé et rapide à tous les services en direct du gouvernement fédéral et d'offrir un environnement qui permet aux ministères de s'intégrer aux services communs fédéraux et qui les incite à le faire. 6, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20de%20la%20Voie%20de%20communication%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative
1, record 5, English, Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SII 1, record 5, English, SII
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Role of the Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative : Serves as the project tracking and monitoring office on common and shared IM/IT infrastructure initiatives, monitors all work performed. Provides the IM/IT Management Board with information needed to set priorities and make trade-offs. Maintains an architecture assurance function at the project level. Assists in implementing IM/IT best practices, reports the effectiveness of best practices and injects new disciplines(e. g. Enhanced Management Framework for IM/IT projects). Prepares the Common Requirements Vision document. Manages the process surrounding the IM/IT investment portfolio. Other specific functions include : risk monitoring, budgets, business analysis and requirements(including liaison to pathfinders), change management, document repository, contribute to GOL communication strategy, procurement strategy. 1, record 5, English, - Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI
1, record 5, French, Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 5, French, IIS
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le rôle de l'Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI : Agit à titre de bureau de suivi et de contrôle du projet pour les initiatives d'infrastructure de GI/TI communes et partagées; contrôle tous les travaux exécutés. Fournit au Conseil de gestion de l'information de GI/TI l'information requise pour établir les priorités et trouver des compromis. Maintient une fonction d'assurance de l'architecture au niveau du projet. Aide à la mise en œuvre des meilleures pratiques en matière de GI/TI, présente des rapports sur l'efficacité des meilleures pratiques et incorpore de nouvelles disciplines (p. ex., Cadre amélioré de gestion, projets de GI/TI). Prépare le document sur la vision des exigences communes. Gère le processus relatif au portefeuille des investissements en GI/TI. Les autres fonctions du Bureau comprennent ce qui suit : le contrôle des risques; les budgets; les exigences et les analyses opérationnelles (y compris les liens avec les projets exploratoires); la gestion du changement; les dépôts des documents; la contribution à la stratégie de communication pour l'initiative Gouvernement en direct; la stratégie d'approvisionnement. 1, record 5, French, - Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-03-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Sociology of Old Age
- Taxation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Seniors Partnership
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Seniors%20Partnership
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CSP 1, record 6, English, CSP
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In November 2001, the Canadian Seniors Partnership(CSP) was formed as a natural evolution of the Assistant Deputy Minister Seniors Cluster Steering Committee that had been established in the fall of 2000 to guide the development and launch of the Seniors Canada On-line(SCOL) Web site-a multi-jurisdictional, Government On-line(GOL) initiative. The Canadian Seniors Partnership is a new means of collaboration among government and non-government jurisdictions in Canada that has been established to implement service improvements for Canadian seniors. The partnership serves as a forum for information sharing and collaboration that does not interfere with traditional reporting relationships and accountability. The Partnership responds to emerging federal, provincial, territorial and municipal government goals to enable easier access to, and improved delivery of programs and services to Canadians. 2, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Seniors%20Partnership
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Fiscalité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Partenariat canadien des aînés
1, record 6, French, Partenariat%20canadien%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PCA 1, record 6, French, PCA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Partenariat canadien des aînés (PCA) a été créé en novembre 2001 comme suite naturelle du comité directeur du sous-ministre adjoint sur le Comité consultatif de services aux aînés, qui a été mis sur pied à l'automne de 2002 pour guider l'élaboration et le lancement du site Web Info-aînés Canada, une mesure multipartite de Gouvernement en direct (GED). Le Partenariat canadien des aînés est un nouveau mécanisme de collaboration d'organismes gouvernementaux et non gouvernementaux au Canada. Il a été mis sur pied pour améliorer les services offerts aux aînés canadiens. Le PCA est une tribune permettant l'échange d'information et la collaboration sans porter atteinte aux obligations de rendre des comptes ni aux rapports hiérarchiques déjà prévus. Le PCA s'aligne sur les nouveaux objectifs des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux et des municipalités, qui souhaitent rendre les services et les programmes plus accessibles aux Canadiens et en assurer l'exécution de façon plus efficace. 2, record 6, French, - Partenariat%20canadien%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- core technology element
1, record 7, English, core%20technology%20element
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To support these key business drivers and multi-faceted stakeholder interactions, the SC [Service Channel] vision identifies the need to create three core technology elements critical to the advancement of the GoL [Government On-Line] initiative. 2, record 7, English, - core%20technology%20element
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- élément technologique de base
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20technologique%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin d'appuyer ces facteurs opérationnels clés et ces interactions à plusieurs aspects entre les intervenants, la vision de la VCP [voie de communication protégée] comporte la nécessité de créer trois éléments technologiques de base qui sont critiques pour l'avancement de l'initiative du GeD [Gouvernement en direct. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20technologique%20de%20base
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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