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GOVERNMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Department of Supply and Services
1, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Supply%20and%20Services
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Supply and Services Canada 2, record 1, English, Supply%20and%20Services%20Canada
correct
- SSC 2, record 1, English, SSC
correct
- SSC 2, record 1, English, SSC
- Department of Public Printing 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Public%20Printing
former designation, correct
- Department of Defence Production 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Defence%20Production
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1996, Supply and Services Canada, Public Works Canada, the Translation Bureau and the Government Telecommunications Agency were combined and formed Public Works and Government Services Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Supply%20and%20Services
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Established April 1, 1969 by the amalgamation of the Department of Public Printing and the Department of Defence Production. 3, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Supply%20and%20Services
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
For the purposes of the Federal Identity Program (FIP), legal name: Department of Supply and Services, applied title: Supply and Services Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Supply%20and%20Services
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Approvisionnements et Services
1, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Approvisionnements%20et%20Services
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Approvisionnements et Services Canada 2, record 1, French, Approvisionnements%20et%20Services%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- ASC 2, record 1, French, ASC
correct, masculine noun
- ASC 2, record 1, French, ASC
- département des Impressions et de la Papeterie publiques 3, record 1, French, d%C3%A9partement%20des%20Impressions%20et%20de%20la%20Papeterie%20publiques
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- ministère de la Production de la défense 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Production%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1996, la fusion d'Approvisionnements et Services Canada, Travaux publics Canada, le Bureau de la traduction et l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales a formé le nouveau ministère des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux. 4, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Approvisionnements%20et%20Services
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Établi le 1er avril 1969 par la fusion du département des Impressions et de la Papeterie publiques et le Ministère de la production de la défense. 3, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Approvisionnements%20et%20Services
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Aux fins du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque, appellation légale : ministère des Approvisionnement et Services, titre d'usage : Approvisionnements et Services Canada. 3, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Approvisionnements%20et%20Services
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Civil Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Department of Public Works
1, record 2, English, Department%20of%20Public%20Works
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DPW 1, record 2, English, DPW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Public Works Canada 1, record 2, English, Public%20Works%20Canada
correct
- PWC 1, record 2, English, PWC
correct
- PWC 1, record 2, English, PWC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1996, Supply and Services Canada, Public Works Canada, the Translation Bureau and the Government Telecommunications Agency were combined and formed Public Works and Government Services Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Department%20of%20Public%20Works
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For the purpose of the Federal Identity Program (FIP), legal name: Department of Public Works, applied title: Public Works Canada. 3, record 2, English, - Department%20of%20Public%20Works
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Génie civil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Travaux publics
1, record 2, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MTP 1, record 2, French, MTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Travaux publics Canada 1, record 2, French, Travaux%20publics%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- TPC 1, record 2, French, TPC
correct, masculine noun
- TPC 1, record 2, French, TPC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1996, la fusion d'Approvisionnements et Services Canada, Travaux publics Canada, le Bureau de la traduction et l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales a formé le nouveau ministère des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux. 2, record 2, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aux fins du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque, appellation légale : ministère des Travaux publics, titre d'usage : Travaux publics Canada. 3, record 2, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Travaux%20publics
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shared data network
1, record 3, English, shared%20data%20network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SDN 1, record 3, English, SDN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Network planned by Government Telecommunications Agency(GTA) to replace customized systems offered to date to federal departments and agencies, in order to satisfy common needs. 2, record 3, English, - shared%20data%20network
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noted in a Treasury Board presentation. 2, record 3, English, - shared%20data%20network
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réseau partagé de transmission de données
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20partag%C3%A9%20de%20transmission%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RPTD 1, record 3, French, RPTD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau dont l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales (ATG) prévoit de se doter pour remplacer les systèmes personnalisés qu'elle offre aux ministères et organismes fédéraux, afin de répondre aux besoins communs. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20partag%C3%A9%20de%20transmission%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- red compartida de transmisión de datos
1, record 3, Spanish, red%20compartida%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20de%20datos
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Public Service Learning and Communications Network
1, record 4, English, Public%20Service%20Learning%20and%20Communications%20Network
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PSLCN 1, record 4, English, PSLCN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Training and Development Canada(TDC) develops the Public Service Learning and Communications Network with the Government Telecommunications Agency and CCMD, Initial funding coming from the Human Resources Development Council. 1, record 4, English, - Public%20Service%20Learning%20and%20Communications%20Network
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Réseau de formation et de communications de la fonction publique
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9seau%20de%20formation%20et%20de%20communications%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- RFCFP 1, record 4, French, RFCFP
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formation et perfectionnement Canada (FPC) élabore le Réseau de formation et de communications de la fonction publique en collaboration avec l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales et le CCG; le financement initial est assuré par le Conseil de perfectionnement des ressources humaines. 2, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20de%20formation%20et%20de%20communications%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-10-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Cybernetic Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mandatory standard
1, record 5, English, mandatory%20standard
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology(SSADM), a systematic set of guidelines for systems analysis and design originally developed by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency for use by UK central government bodies, became the central government mandatory standard for systems analysis and design in 1983. 2, record 5, English, - mandatory%20standard
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Systèmes cybernétiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- norme obligatoire
1, record 5, French, norme%20obligatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organisation du rayon appareils téléphoniques et répondeurs chez NasaElectronique (assortiment de 20 appareils et 8 répondeurs), à la FNAC chez un grand distributeur (50 références d'appareils, 5 à 6 de répondeurs), chez Conforama (quelques références dans certains magasins). Normes obligatoires auxquelles doivent répondre les appareils pour obtenir l'agrément des PTT. 1, record 5, French, - norme%20obligatoire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Government Message Handling Service
1, record 6, English, Government%20Message%20Handling%20Service
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GMHS 2, record 6, English, GMHS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GMHS answers the need to send electronic mail between various proprietary E-Mail systems already in use, or in the planning stage in the federal government. 1, record 6, English, - Government%20Message%20Handling%20Service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Government Telecommunications Agency. 1, record 6, English, - Government%20Message%20Handling%20Service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Service gouvernemental de traitement des messages
1, record 6, French, Service%20gouvernemental%20de%20traitement%20des%20messages
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SGTM 2, record 6, French, SGTM
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Service gouvernemental d'acheminement de messagerie 1, record 6, French, Service%20gouvernemental%20d%27acheminement%20de%20messagerie
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SGAM 2, record 6, French, SGAM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SGAM 2, record 6, French, SGAM
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Government Intercity Network Calling Guide
1, record 7, English, Government%20Intercity%20Network%20Calling%20Guide
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Government Intercity Network Calling Card 2, record 7, English, Government%20Intercity%20Network%20Calling%20Card
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of Government Telecommunications Agency(GTA). 1, record 7, English, - Government%20Intercity%20Network%20Calling%20Guide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See .6.3.2(d) in T.B. Administrative Policy Manual, Ch. 436. Formerly was called: Government Intercity Network Calling Card. Information confirmed by the GTA at the Voice Operations Section. 2, record 7, English, - Government%20Intercity%20Network%20Calling%20Guide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Information reconfirmed with GTA in June 1989. 3, record 7, English, - Government%20Intercity%20Network%20Calling%20Guide
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Call Code Access Guide
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Guide d'utilisation du réseau interurbain de l'État
1, record 7, French, Guide%20d%27utilisation%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20interurbain%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Carte d'utilisation du réseau interurbain de l'État 2, record 7, French, Carte%20d%27utilisation%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20interurbain%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'Agence des télécommunications gouvernementales (ATG). 1, record 7, French, - Guide%20d%27utilisation%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20interurbain%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir article .6.3.2(d) dans le Manuel de la politique administrative du C.T., Ch. 436. Anciennement était appelée : Carte d'utilisation du réseau interurbain de l'État. Informations obtenues de la section Opération des systèmes téléphoniques de l'ATG. 2, record 7, French, - Guide%20d%27utilisation%20du%20r%C3%A9seau%20interurbain%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-03-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Telecommunications Order Processing and Circuitry Inventory System
1, record 8, English, Telecommunications%20Order%20Processing%20and%20Circuitry%20Inventory%20System
Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Government Telecommunications Agency. 1, record 8, English, - Telecommunications%20Order%20Processing%20and%20Circuitry%20Inventory%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système de traitement des commandes des services de télécommunications et de répertoriage des circuits
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20commandes%20des%20services%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9pertoriage%20des%20circuits
Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence des Télécommunications gouvernementales. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20commandes%20des%20services%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communications%20et%20de%20r%C3%A9pertoriage%20des%20circuits
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- consolidation station
1, record 9, English, consolidation%20station
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the introduction of digital data communications in the switches of Government-of-Canada consolidation stations, the Government Telecommunications Agency should investigate the possibility of subchannel multiplexing. 1, record 9, English, - consolidation%20station
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Refers to a switching point in a multidepartmental telecommunication system. 2, record 9, English, - consolidation%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poste de système unifié
1, record 9, French, poste%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20unifi%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source du terme : M. A. Bernier, Télécommunications gouvernementales, gouv. du Canada. 1, record 9, French, - poste%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20unifi%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Système unifié" désigne les installations et (ou) services acquis par l'ATG conformément à la spécification GT.1- Système unifié, pour fournir un service commun local à ses clients ou l'accès aux autres services communs de télécommunications gouvernementales, Folio 2, Spécifications : GT.2- Glossaire, 1985, sans pagination). 1, record 9, French, - poste%20de%20syst%C3%A8me%20unifi%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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