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LAY GROUNDWORK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Astronautics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada's Space Policy Framework
1, record 1, English, Canada%27s%20Space%20Policy%20Framework
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada's Space Policy Framework is focused on delivering results. Building on Canada's strengths and historic achievements, Canada's Space Policy Framework will lay the groundwork to inspire the next generation to pursue studies and careers in science and engineering. It will provide a comprehensive approach to Canada's future in space to ensure our continued commitment to exploration, commercialization and development. 2, record 1, English, - Canada%27s%20Space%20Policy%20Framework
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Astronautique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Cadre de la politique spatiale du Canada
1, record 1, French, Cadre%20de%20la%20politique%20spatiale%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Cadre de la politique spatiale du Canada est axé sur les résultats. Il mise sur les points forts et les grandes réalisations historiques du Canada, et se veut inspirant afin de motiver les jeunes à poursuivre des études et à faire carrière en sciences et en génie. Le Cadre de la politique spatiale du Canada établit une approche globale pour l'avenir du Canada dans l'espace et réitère nos engagements en matière d'exploration, de commercialisation et de développement dans le domaine spatial. 2, record 1, French, - Cadre%20de%20la%20politique%20spatiale%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- targeted training
1, record 2, English, targeted%20training
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- focused training 2, record 2, English, focused%20training
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fund will lay the groundwork for a successor program to the AHRDS [Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy], and will focus on employer partnerships and the delivery of targeted training to improve employment outcomes. 1, record 2, English, - targeted%20training
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formation ciblée
1, record 2, French, formation%20cibl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce fonds permettra de préparer le terrain en vue de remplacer la SDRHA [Stratégie de développement des ressources humaines autochtones] et sera axé sur le partenariat avec les employeurs et sur la formation ciblée pour améliorer les résultats en matière d'emploi. 2, record 2, French, - formation%20cibl%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Partners Hearings 1, record 3, English, Partners%20Hearings
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non-State participants at the Habitat II Conference, i. e., local authorities, non-governmental organizations, unions, professionals, the private sector parliamentarians and foundations; aim to define priorities for action and lay groundwork for practical modalities of cooperation post-Habitat II Conference. 1, record 3, English, - Partners%20Hearings
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Commission des auditions des partenaires
1, record 3, French, Commission%20des%20auditions%20des%20partenaires
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Audiencia de los Asociados
1, record 3, Spanish, Audiencia%20de%20los%20Asociados
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-03-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- groundwork 1, record 4, English, groundwork
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To lay the groundwork for an understanding of the concept. 1, record 4, English, - groundwork
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- terrain
1, record 4, French, terrain
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
préparer le terrain pour comprendre le concept du [...] 1, record 4, French, - terrain
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-01-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- small-scale demonstration project
1, record 5, English, small%2Dscale%20demonstration%20project
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Early in 1984, the federal government also announced a seven-year "northern oil and gas action program" to lay the groundwork for the commercial production and transportation of oil and gas from Canada's far North. A preference was indicated for small-scale demonstration projects in the early stages. 1, record 5, English, - small%2Dscale%20demonstration%20project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- projet expérimental circonscrit
1, record 5, French, projet%20exp%C3%A9rimental%20circonscrit
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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