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GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE [22 records]

Record 1 2026-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Plant and Crop Production
OBS

Founded in 1966 by potato farmers and industry reps, [the PGA] continually strives to enhance unity through member involvement and engagement. One of the many goals of the PGA is to foster effective relationships with Government and other agencies to advocate the best interest of the potato industry. Our industry is based on three sectors, Process, Seed and Table potatoes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
OBS

Organisme établi à Calgary (Alberta).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
  • Producción vegetal
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Record 2 2024-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Aeroindustry
  • Applications of Automation
OBS

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics.

OBS

AUVSI represents leaders from more than 60 countries across industry, government, and academia in the defense, civil and commercial sectors. [Its] strength is in [its] community, which gathers in-person and online to share new ideas, promote effective policy, advocate for the value of autonomous technology, and spark new partnerships.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Aeroindustry
OBS

The Commercial Drone Alliance(CDA) is an independent... non-profit organization founded in 2016... Led by key figures in the commercial drone sector, the CDA partners with federal agencies and industry leaders to enhance U. S. global leadership in advanced aviation. Our goal is to bridge the gap between industry and government by combining safety and security policies with cutting-edge innovation. We address policy challenges, promote the economic and humanitarian benefits of commercial drones, and advocate for their safe and responsible use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Contracts
  • Public Sector Budgeting
CONT

The World Health Organization(WHO) has reported that 80% of vaccine sales come from just five large multinational corporations, formed as a result of mergers and acquisitions in recent decades. It said :"Many of the individual vaccine markets are monopolies or oligopolies, either by product or presentation. "In this market environment, the balance between supply and demand needs to be closely monitored, leading the WHO to advocate for "constant management and communication between market actors" to guarantee sufficient supply of vaccines. Without an open procurement process, it's extremely difficult for the government and public to know if the procurement in these tight market conditions is being managed in their best interests as effectively as possible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Marchés publics
  • Budget des collectivités publiques

Spanish

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Record 5 2023-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Security
OBS

The Minister of Public Safety [...] announced the launch of consultations to guide the creation of a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry in Canada, to ensure transparency and accountability from people who advocate on behalf of a foreign government and ensure communities who are often targeted by attempts at foreign interference are protected.

OBS

Foreign Influence Transparency Registry; FITR: preferred designations at Public Safety Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Sécurité
OBS

Registre pour la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère; RTMIE : désignations privilégiées par Sécurité publique Canada.

Spanish

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Record 6 2022-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Movements
  • Political Science (General)
  • Corporate Management (General)
CONT

Corporate activism is distinct from corporate social responsibility and occurs when businesses advocate that the government change public policies on social or moral issues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mouvements sociaux
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
CONT

Une nouvelle tendance s'est développée depuis une vingtaine d'années dans le monde des affaires, celle de l'activisme d'entreprise. Cet acte consiste à prendre position publiquement en faveur de certaines causes sociétales bien connues, de la discrimination à la parité en passant par la cause écologique.

Spanish

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Record 7 2017-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Performing Arts
  • Indigenous Peoples
OBS

Mission : To advocate for film, television, & new media in Nunavut; to promote Nunavut's film, television, & new media industry; to act as a point of contact for outside organizations & the Government of Nunavut.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Arts du spectacle
  • Peuples Autochtones

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Games and Toys (General)
  • Software
OBS

ESAC represents major video game console makers, publishers, large and small independent developers as well as national distributors.

OBS

A small national organization. [Its mission is] to advocate on behalf of its members before government committees [and] to provide research services to its members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
  • Logiciels
OBS

L'ALD regroupe les principaux fabricants de consoles, des éditeurs, des développeurs, grands et petits, ainsi que des distributeurs canadiens, tous œuvrant dans le secteur du jeu vidéo.

OBS

L'ALD travaille avec les décideurs, à l'échelon fédéral et provincial, sur les questions d'ordre règlementaire qui touchent ses membres. L'Association effectue régulièrement des recherches exclusives sur l'impact économique et la perception du public de [son] secteur.

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Education (General)
OBS

The goals of the association are : to promote the interests and the welfare of all of its members and to uphold their dignity in the workplace; to represent its members in employer-employee relations, and, in particular, to bargain collectively on their behalf, including, but not limited to, negotiating policies and working conditions on matters such as hiring, firing, salaries, fringe benefits, pensions, promotion, tenure, leaves, grievances, and the uniformity and consistency of job classifications; to promote the professional development and career advancement of all of its members, and, in particular, to advocate for a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression; and to promote education, research, and creative and other activities within the University; to seek the fullest representation of all of its members in the operation of the University, to provide a means of communication among them, and to communicate on their behalf with other members of the University community and relevant groups external to the University, as appropriate; and to provide a democratic form of government within the Association which allows equal voice to all voting members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Association des Professeures de Bishop's University
  • Association des Professeurs de Bishop's University

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Food Industries
OBS

BCFT is a professional association of technologists and scientists in industry, government and academia committed to advancing food science and technology. [Its] mission is to advocate and promote the quality, safety and wholesomeness of the North American food supply through the application of science and technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Industrie de l'alimentation

Spanish

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Record 11 2017-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Nervous System
OBS

The Canadian Transverse Myelitis Association(CTMA) was incorporated on July 12, 2010 as an organization dedicated to advocate and support those who have these rare neuroimmunologic diseases. February 2011, the CTMA received the approval for its charitable status from the federal government.

OBS

The CTMA was created to support and create a networking infrastructure for patients and their families; to provide relevant information about the latest findings in research and treatments; and promote public awareness of the rare neuroimmunologic disorders of the central nervous system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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Record 12 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Trade
  • Sociology of Human Relations
OBS

Mandate. Enhance and support trade, investment and good relations between the countries of Canada, Eurasia and Russia. Advocate and lobby on behalf of CERBA members to the Canadian and Eurasian/Russian national governments on issues of importance to members. Serve as a forum for the exchange of information and views among business and government representatives in the countries of Canada, Eurasia and Russia. Facilitate business development through the provision of services including business assistance, dissemination of information and networking. Partner with relevant organizations in furthering the common interest of members and involved community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Commerce
  • Sociologie des relations humaines

Spanish

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Record 13 2016-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Trade
OBS

The mission of the Chamber is : to promote trade and commerce, improve local and regional economic conditions and to support organizations that encourage cultural and social welfare in the community of Inuvik. In addition the Chamber provides three vital functions to the business community :(1) bringing business together to ensure a strong Chamber,(2) support the business community and seek new ways to improve both local and regional economy [and](3) advocate for business to ensure the business community concerns are presented and addressed at all levels of government.

OBS

The Inuvik Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1971 ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Commerce

Spanish

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Record 14 2016-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Trade
OBS

The Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit advocate for businesses. It is managed by a volunteer board of directors, established to promote civic, commercial, industrial and agricultural progress within the community and to work diligently with community partners for the establishment of sound legislation and efficient administration at all levels of government.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Commerce

Spanish

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Record 15 2016-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Singing
  • Music (General)
OBS

Choir Alberta is a non-profit association of choral directors, teachers, choristers, and others with an interest in choral music. It was founded in 1972 to encourage and promote the understanding and appreciation of choral music by providing positive educational and artistic experiences.

OBS

Choir Alberta endeavors to foster the organization and development of choral groups of all types, promote significant research and composition in choral music and advocate for support of the arts by all levels of government, business and community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Chant
  • Musique (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 16 2015-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
CONT

Special advocates are top-secret, security-cleared, private lawyers who are independent of government. The special advocate protects the interests of a permanent resident or foreign national who is subject to a security certificate or other proceedings under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(IRPA) held in the absence of that person or their lawyer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
CONT

Les avocats spéciaux sont des avocats du secteur privé qui sont indépendants du gouvernement et qui sont autorisés à avoir accès à des documents très secrets. L’avocat spécial défend les intérêts du résident permanent ou de l’étranger qui fait l’objet d’un certificat de sécurité ou d’autres mesures sous le régime de la Loi sur l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés (la LIPR), lors de toute audience tenue en l’absence de cette personne ou de son avocat.

Spanish

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Record 17 2013-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Agricultural Economics
OBS

Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization.. The preliminary mandate of the Rural Issues Office(RIO) is to work with rural residents, and with provincial departments and agencies to focus programs and assisting rural residents to build on the economic opportunities in rural Saskatchewan; to develop new initiatives to contribute to rural economic development; to work to alleviate obstacles to rural opportunity; to assess government policy decisions for their impact on the rural economy; to advocate and communicate rural achievement and to consult regularly with rural residents and businesses about rural economic opportunities and challenges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Économie agricole
OBS

Officiellement, il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO).

Key term(s)
  • Bureau des affaires rurales

Spanish

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Record 18 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cattle Raising
OBS

WCABP is the voice of over 250 veterinarians specializing in the treatment of dairy and beef cattle in the four western provinces. WCABP provides continuing education for its members and encourages youth to consider a career in bovine practice. WCABP serves as an advocate on issues directly affecting members’ scope of practice and provides expert opinion to government, educational institutions, and other related industries on issues affecting the food animal industry. The Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners was established in 1992.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des bovins

Spanish

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Record 19 2005-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is an independent office of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador. This office has the authority to represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth who are entitled to receive services and access programs provided by the government of this province.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.

Spanish

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Record 20 2005-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • School and School-Related Administration
OBS

BCSTA was founded in 1905 by eight school boards seeking a strong, collaborative voice to advocate for the province's students. BCSTA is a nonprofit, voluntary organization dedicated to the Key Work of improving student achievement. Our members, boards of school trustees locally elected to represent their respective communities, work to : preserve and promote the fundamental principle of local autonomy and local control of public education at the public and governmental levels; influence government by representing the membership on matters affecting the course of public education.

OBS

Titles and abbreviation confirmed by the Association.

Key term(s)
  • BC School Trustees Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 21 2005-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Music (General)
OBS

1. To advocate music education. 2. To support the goals of a comprehensive quality education as defined by the BCTF. 3. To promote the concept that the arts, including music, are essential components of a basic education. 4. To promote exellence of music instruction in every BC school. 5. To advocate maintenance of existing music education programs in BC schools. 6. To provide leadership in and encouragement of professional development. 7. To encourage all teachers of music to become active members of the association. 8. To foster an understanding of and an appreciation of music. 9. To promote the concept of a balanced music curriculum. 10. To facilitate an exchange of information within the association, and between the membership and other music/arts organizations, relevant professional organizations, and government agencies.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association.

Key term(s)
  • BC Music Educators Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Musique (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 22 2001-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Positions
  • Commercial Fishing
OBS

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. "Stewardship coordinators work forcommunity partners such as stewardship groups, First Nations and government agencies. They will help advocate for fish and fish habitat protection, encourage community involvement, participate in watershed planning and coordinate training for community volunteers".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes gouvernementaux
  • Pêche commerciale
OBS

Pêches et Océans Canada. «Les coordonnateurs de la gérance, qui collaborent avec les partenaires communautaires tels que les groupes de gérance, les Premières nations et les organismes gouvernementaux. Leur rôle est de promouvoir la protection du poisson et de son habitat et la participation des citoyens, de participer à la planification des bassins hydrographique et de coordonner la formation des bénévoles au sein des communautés».

Spanish

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