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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Statistical Surveys
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Survey on Drinking and Driving
1, record 1, English, National%20Survey%20on%20Drinking%20and%20Driving
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The survey's main objectives were to collect etiological, attitudinal, cognitive and behavioural information regarding drinking and driving; to collect information that is representative and useful at both the provincial and national levels; and to collect baseline data which can be used to assess trends and changes in variables over time. 1, record 1, English, - National%20Survey%20on%20Drinking%20and%20Driving
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Enquête nationale sur la conduite automobile et la consommation d'alcool
1, record 1, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20nationale%20sur%20la%20conduite%20automobile%20et%20la%20consommation%20d%27alcool
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principaux objectifs de l'enquête consistent à recueillir des renseignements sur l'étiologie, l'attitude, la connaissance et le comportement relativement à la conduite d'automobile et la consommation d'alcool; recueillir des renseignements qui sont représentatifs et utiles aux échelons tant provincial que national; et recueillir des données de base qui peuvent servir à évaluer les tendances et les changements qui se produisent dans les variables au fil des ans. 1, record 1, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20nationale%20sur%20la%20conduite%20automobile%20et%20la%20consommation%20d%27alcool
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Job Bank
1, record 2, English, Job%20Bank
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Job Bank is the Government of Canada's leading source for jobs and labour market information. It offers users free occupational and career information such as job opportunities, educational requirements, main duties, wage rates and salaries, current employment trends, and outlooks. 2, record 2, English, - Job%20Bank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Guichet-Emplois
1, record 2, French, Guichet%2DEmplois
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Guichet emplois 2, record 2, French, Guichet%20emplois
former designation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Guichet-Emplois est la principale source d'information sur l'emploi et le marché du travail du gouvernement du Canada. Le site offre des informations gratuites sur les professions et les carrières, telles les offres d'emploi, les exigences en matière d'études, les fonctions principales, les niveaux de salaire, les tendances actuelles et les perspectives d'emploi. 1, record 2, French, - Guichet%2DEmplois
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Slovenian Chamber of Commerce
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Slovenian%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSCC 2, record 3, English, CSCC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Chamber's main objectives are as follows : To serve as a voice of the Canadian Slovenian business community; to foster and promote trade, commerce, industry and investment among business people, firms and corporations, with specific emphasis on the Canadian Slovenian aspect; to study and analyze trends and developments affecting the Canadian Slovenian business community; to conduct group seminars and discussions on trade and commerce and issues of interest to Canadian Slovenian business community; to provide a forum for the Canadian Slovenian business community to develop options and programs which contribute to the social, economic and physical quality of life in Canada; to facilitate business and social contacts among its members; [and] to foster and promote trade, industry and investment among business people, firms and corporations from Slovenia and Canada and to develop and improve economic, commercial and industrial relations between Slovenia and Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Slovenian%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Commerce
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Slovenian Chamber of Commerce
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Slovenian%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CSCC 2, record 3, French, CSCC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Commission d'étude sur les universités
1, record 4, English, Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CEU 2, record 4, English, CEU
Quebec
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No official English title is used. [Information: general secretary of the Secrétariat de la Commission d’étude sur les universités]. 3, record 4, English, - Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Commission d’étude sur les universités [was] created July 20, 1977 .... 4, record 4, English, - Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The terms of reference of the Commission cover four main areas which are to be examined by the commissioners and the public... : the university and Québec society, the organization of the university system, the preservice and inservice training of teachers, and indicators of trends of the future. 4, record 4, English, - Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pédagogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Commission d'étude sur les universités
1, record 4, French, Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
see observation, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CEU 2, record 4, French, CEU
Quebec
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Commission d'étude sur l'avenir des universités 3, record 4, French, Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20l%27avenir%20des%20universit%C3%A9s
unofficial, Quebec
- Comité de coordination et des trois groupes de travail chargés de l'étude sur l'avenir de l'enseignement supérieur et des universités 4, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination%20et%20des%20trois%20groupes%20de%20travail%20charg%C3%A9s%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20l%27avenir%20de%20l%27enseignement%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20et%20des%20universit%C3%A9s
see observation, Quebec
- Commission d'étude des universités 5, record 4, French, Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20des%20universit%C3%A9s
see observation, Quebec
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat de la Commission d'étude comprend quatre grands axes de réflection, quatre champs soumis à l'examen des commissaires et du public. Ils sont ainsi désignés dans le texte du mandat: l'université et la société québécoise, l'organisation du système universitaire, la formation et le perfectionnement des maîtres, les indicateurs de l'avenir. 3, record 4, French, - Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le sigle employé est «CEU». Le titre «Commission d'étude des universités» n'est pas correct. Le nom légal de cette commission créée par l'arrêté en conseil numéro 2374-77 est «Comité de coordination et des trois groupes de travail chargés de l'étude sur l'avenir de l'enseignement supérieur et des universités». [Renseignements obtenus de secrétaire général du secrétariat de la Commission d'étude sur les universités]. 6, record 4, French, - Commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20universit%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Centre for the Study of Living Standards
1, record 5, English, Centre%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Living%20Standards
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSLS 2, record 5, English, CSLS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Centre for the Study of Living Standards(CSLS) was established in August 1995 to undertake research in the area of living standards. The two main objectives of the Centre are to : contribute to a better understanding of trends in living standards and factors determining trends through research; contribute to public debate on living standards by developing and advocating specific policies through expert consensus. 3, record 5, English, - Centre%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Living%20Standards
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'étude des niveaux de vie
1, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20des%20niveaux%20de%20vie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Centre d'étude de niveau de vie 2, record 5, French, Centre%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20de%20niveau%20de%20vie
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre d’étude des niveaux de vie est un organisme de recherche national, autonome et sans but lucratif qui a été mis sur pied en août 1995. Il a deux objectifs : d’abord, améliorer par la recherche la compréhension des tendances et des facteurs déterminants du niveau de vie au Canada. Ensuite, contribuer aux échanges publics sur le niveau de vie par l’élaboration et le soutien de politiques précises basées sur le consensus de spécialistes. 3, record 5, French, - Centre%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20des%20niveaux%20de%20vie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Marketing
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Association québécoise de commercialisation de poissons et fruits de mer
1, record 6, English, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20commercialisation%20de%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AQCMER 1, record 6, English, AQCMER
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quebec Fish and Seafood Marketing Association has been in existence for more then four decades, to promote the interests of all Quebecers involved in the promotion of fish and seafood. The main objectives are : Favour communication between members in order to identify and solve issues that may restrain the marketing of fish and seafood products in regional markets; Expose to the members the needs of the market, new technologies and trends in the seafood consumption; Develop business contacts with groups, companies and various associations, which may be strategic to the association and its members; Encourage positive marketing development of fish and seafood products in Quebec' s marketplace. To act as an active participant in Le Réseau Pêches et Aquaculture du Québec(RPAQ). Association québécoise de commercialisation de poissons et fruits de mer is the official name, but "Quebec Fish and Seafood Marketing Association" has been used and is not official. 1, record 6, English, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20commercialisation%20de%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Quebec Fish and Seafood Marketing Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Commercialisation
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association québécoise de commercialisation de poissons et fruits de mer
1, record 6, French, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20commercialisation%20de%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AQCMER 1, record 6, French, AQCMER
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association québécoise de commercialisation de poissons et fruits de mer est le seul regroupement autonome spécialisé dans la commercialisation des produits de la mer au Québec et en service depuis quarante ans. À ce titre, elle a le mandat d'intervenir à tous les niveaux publics et privés pour : Augmenter la consommation des produits aquatiques au Québec; Améliorer par tous les moyens de communication, la perception de ces produits chez des consommateurs de plus en plus exigeants; Encourager la promotion des produits de la pêche et de l'aquaculture auprès des institutions (HRI) et du commerce de détail; Faciliter l'implantation d'outils de formation; Intervenir auprès des décideurs afin de protéger les intérêts et les droits des membres et de la société; Réunir tous les secteurs reliés au commerce des produits de la pêche et de l'aquaculture au Québec; Être un partenaire actif du Réseau pêche et aquaculture Québec (RPAQ). 1, record 6, French, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20commercialisation%20de%20poissons%20et%20fruits%20de%20mer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- liquid line of descent
1, record 7, English, liquid%20line%20of%20descent
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- liquid descent line 2, record 7, English, liquid%20descent%20line
correct, less frequent
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line on a chemical variation diagram, that is the compositional path defined by the evolving liquids (as crystallisation removes (fractionates) some minerals.) 3, record 7, English, - liquid%20line%20of%20descent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two trends of inferred liquids are distinguished : the main liquid line of descent which passes from jotunites through two-pyroxene quartz mangerites to amphibole charnockites, the second one which encompasses olivine-bearing quartz mangerites and charnockites and is rooted into mangeritic liquids. 4, record 7, English, - liquid%20line%20of%20descent
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liquid line of descent: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 7, English, - liquid%20line%20of%20descent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- courbe de cristallisation fractionnée
1, record 7, French, courbe%20de%20cristallisation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cheminement de cristallisation des liquides 2, record 7, French, cheminement%20de%20cristallisation%20des%20liquides
see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La courbe de cristallisation fractionnée (ligne en tirets FC), partant du liquide 3, est aussi obtenue par l'équation de Hart et Davis [1978]. [...] Le pourcentage d'olivine cristallisant est indiqué sur les courbes. La courbe d'accumulation d'olivine est tracée à partir du liquide 1; chaque petite barre transversale représente l'ajout de 10 % d'olivine ayant une composition en équilibre avec le liquide initial. 1, record 7, French, - courbe%20de%20cristallisation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cheminement de cristallisation des liquides : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 7, French, - courbe%20de%20cristallisation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-07-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- International Materials Assessment and Application Centre
1, record 8, English, International%20Materials%20Assessment%20and%20Application%20Centre
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IMACC 1, record 8, English, IMACC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The three main IMAAC missions are : provide an international forum to serve the materials community for more effective management and utilization of traditional as well as new materials taking into account their techno-economic aspects and impact on sustainable industrial development. Function as a proactive institution in building up awareness in industries and governments in the face of technology trends impacting on development of national materials and human resources within the rapidly changing global economic environment. Assist developing economies to absorb and apply the rapidly emerging knowledge in materials and to enable them to cope with the demands of competitive global markets as well as meeting quality and environmental standards. It will also help entrepreneurs and investors to look for new businesses and partnerships. 1, record 8, English, - International%20Materials%20Assessment%20and%20Application%20Centre
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Centre international d'évaluation et d'application des matériaux
1, record 8, French, Centre%20international%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20et%20d%27application%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CIEAM 1, record 8, French, CIEAM
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Global Ozone Monitoring by Occultation of Stars
1, record 9, English, Global%20Ozone%20Monitoring%20by%20Occultation%20of%20Stars
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- GOMOS 1, record 9, English, GOMOS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GOMOS is an atmospheric sensor to be flown on the European satellite ENVISAT(Environmental Satellite) in 2002 as a joint project of Finland and France. The main scientific objective is to monitor ozone and ozone trends in the stratosphere and mesosphere. This task is achieved by measuring stellar spectra in the ultraviolet to near infrared range while stars are being eclipsed by the Earth. 2, record 9, English, - Global%20Ozone%20Monitoring%20by%20Occultation%20of%20Stars
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Global Ozone Monitoring by Occultation of Stars
1, record 9, French, Global%20Ozone%20Monitoring%20by%20Occultation%20of%20Stars
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- GOMOS 1, record 9, French, GOMOS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 9, French, - Global%20Ozone%20Monitoring%20by%20Occultation%20of%20Stars
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Surveillance de l'ozone à l'échelle du globe par occultation d'étoiles
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-12-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diplomacy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- attaché
1, record 10, English, attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A category of officers in a diplomatic establishment. 2, record 10, English, - attach%C3%A9
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They are the military, naval, air, commercial, agricultural, labor, science, customs and the like attachés. They assist the Chief of Mission in his duties and are administratively under him; but their main function is to observe, analyze and interpret trends and developments in their respective fields in the host country and submit reports to their own departments in the home government. They may also have diplomatic rank. 2, record 10, English, - attach%C3%A9
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- attaché
1, record 10, French, attach%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- attachée 2, record 10, French, attach%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chefs de chaque délégation diplomatique sont entourés de collaborateurs dont le nombre est fonction de l'importance de l'ambassade. Ces collaborateurs sont des spécialistes de toute nature : attachés militaires, navals, aériens, financiers, commerciaux, culturels, de presse, du travail, etc. C'est l'État accréditaire qui décide de la réduction ou de l'augmentation de cet effectif. 3, record 10, French, - attach%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-06-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- main trends 1, record 11, English, main%20trends
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and equivalent used in the publication: The Estates General on Education, Quebec, 1995-1996. 2, record 11, English, - main%20trends
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... from our own analysis of the social context, which has allowed us to identify the main trends that, in the present day context, shape the educational demand. 1, record 11, English, - main%20trends
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- mouvements de fond
1, record 11, French, mouvements%20de%20fond
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent relevés dans Les États généraux sur l'éducation, Québec, 1995-1996. 2, record 11, French, - mouvements%20de%20fond
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude que nous avons faite du contexte social en vue de dégager les mouvements de fond, les appels de la conjoncture qui structurent, en quelque sorte, la demande éducative. 1, record 11, French, - mouvements%20de%20fond
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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