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MEMBER SENATE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- senator
1, record 1, English, senator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a senate. 1, record 1, English, - senator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sénateur
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9nateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sénatrice 1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9natrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'un sénat. 1, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9nateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- within the bar
1, record 2, English, within%20the%20bar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- inside the bar 2, record 2, English, inside%20the%20bar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At no time ought Members [of the House of Commons] to take a seat inside the bar [of the Senate]. 2, record 2, English, - within%20the%20bar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In the matter of the MP [member of Parliament] who took a seat within the bar, this was clearly a violation of tradition and also the Rules of the Senate. 2, record 2, English, - within%20the%20bar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- à l'intérieur de la barre
1, record 2, French, %C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%20de%20la%20barre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un sénateur ne peut voter que si, à une mise aux voix, il se trouve à l'intérieur de la barre du Sénat. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%20de%20la%20barre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Au cours d'une séance du Sénat, [...] personne, ni aucun sénateur, n'apporte dans la salle du Sénat, que ce soit sur le parquet, à l'intérieur de la barre, hors de la barre ou dans les tribunes, de dispositif électronique produisant des sons, que ce soit pour des communications personnelles ou d'autres fins [...] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27int%C3%A9rieur%20de%20la%20barre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dentro de la barra
1, record 2, Spanish, dentro%20de%20la%20barra
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- point of order
1, record 3, English, point%20of%20order
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- question of order 2, record 3, English, question%20of%20order
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complaint or question raised by a Member or a Senator who believes that the rules, practices or procedures of the House of Commons or of the Senate have been incorrectly applied or overlooked during the proceedings, either in the Chamber or in committee. 3, record 3, English, - point%20of%20order
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Points of order respecting procedure must be raised promptly, before proceedings have reached a point where the objection would be out of place. 4, record 3, English, - point%20of%20order
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Points of order are decided by the Speaker. In the House of Commons, the Speaker’s decisions are final, but in the Senate, any Senator may appeal a Speaker’s ruling at the time it is given, except one relating to the expiry of speaking times. In committee, points of order are decided by the Chair, whose decision may be appealed to the committee. 3, record 3, English, - point%20of%20order
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rappel au Règlement
1, record 3, French, rappel%20au%20R%C3%A8glement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- recours au Règlement 2, record 3, French, recours%20au%20R%C3%A8glement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plainte ou question formulée par un député ou un sénateur qui estime que les règles, les pratiques ou les procédures de la Chambre des communes ou du Sénat n’ont pas été appliquées correctement ou ont été passées sous silence au cours des travaux, que ce soit au cours des débats ou des délibérations de la Chambre, du Sénat ou des comités. 3, record 3, French, - rappel%20au%20R%C3%A8glement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rappels au Règlement relatifs à la procédure doivent être faits rapidement, avant que le débat ait dépassé la limite au-delà de laquelle l'objection ne serait plus de mise. 4, record 3, French, - rappel%20au%20R%C3%A8glement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les rappels au Règlement font l'objet d'une décision du Président; à la Chambre des communes, ces décisions sont sans appel, mais au Sénat, tout sénateur peut faire appel d’une décision au moment où le Président la rend, sauf si elle porte sur l’expiration du temps de parole. En comité, il est permis d'en appeler d'une décision d'un président de comité. 3, record 3, French, - rappel%20au%20R%C3%A8glement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuestión de orden
1, record 3, Spanish, cuesti%C3%B3n%20de%20orden
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de orden 2, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20orden
correct, masculine noun
- moción de orden 2, record 3, Spanish, moci%C3%B3n%20de%20orden
correct, feminine noun
- cuestión de procedimiento 2, record 3, Spanish, cuesti%C3%B3n%20de%20procedimiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuestión planteada por un diputado a raíz de cualquier desviación del Reglamento o del procedimiento corriente, ya sea en el curso de los debates o de las deliberaciones de la Cámara o de las comisiones. 2, record 3, Spanish, - cuesti%C3%B3n%20de%20orden
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las cuestiones de orden son objeto de una decisión del Presidente de la Cámara, que es definitiva. En las comisiones, está permitido apelar una decisión de su presidente. 2, record 3, Spanish, - cuesti%C3%B3n%20de%20orden
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-05-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Senator
1, record 4, English, Senator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- member of the Senate 2, record 4, English, member%20of%20the%20Senate
correct
- Senate member 3, record 4, English, Senate%20member
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Typically, a Senator participates in sessions in the Senate Chamber, works on committees, holds business meetings, manages an office and travels regularly to the specific region of Canada the Senate member represents. 4, record 4, English, - Senator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sénateur
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9nateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- sénatrice 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A9natrice
correct, feminine noun
- membre du Sénat 3, record 4, French, membre%20du%20S%C3%A9nat
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il y a beaucoup de variété et de déplacements dans le travail exigeant mais très intéressant d’un sénateur. En général, il siège au Sénat et à des comités, participe à des réunions, dirige un bureau et se rend régulièrement dans la région qu’il représente. 4, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9nateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Acting Speaker
1, record 5, English, Acting%20Speaker
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the House of Commons, a Member, other than the Deputy Speaker, who is called upon to take the Chair during the unavoidable absence of the Speaker. In the Senate, a Senator chosen by the Senate to preside as Speaker until the Speaker or the Speaker pro tempore resumes the chair. 2, record 5, English, - Acting%20Speaker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- président suppléant
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sident%20suppl%C3%A9ant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- présidente suppléante 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9sidente%20suppl%C3%A9ante
correct, feminine noun
- Orateur suppléant 3, record 5, French, Orateur%20suppl%C3%A9ant
former designation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la Chambre des communes, député autre que le vice-président de la Chambre, appelé à prendre le fauteuil dans les cas d'absence inévitable du Président. Au Sénat, sénateur choisi par le Sénat pour remplacer le Président et le Président intérimaire pendant leur absence. 2, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9sident%20suppl%C3%A9ant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Presidente Interino
1, record 5, Spanish, Presidente%20Interino
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diputado, diferente al Vicepresidente de la Cámara, a quien se solicita que asuma la presidencia en los casos de ausencia inevitable del Presidente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Presidente%20Interino
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-06-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Account
1, record 6, English, Members%20of%20Parliament%20Retiring%20Allowances%20Account
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- MPRA Account 2, record 6, English, MPRA%20Account
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MPRA Account records the transactions related to the benefits payable under the plan when these benefits accord with income tax rules for registered pension plans. 3, record 6, English, - Members%20of%20Parliament%20Retiring%20Allowances%20Account
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This account was established by the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, to provide pension benefits to eligible Members of Parliament who contributed to the plan. 4, record 6, English, - Members%20of%20Parliament%20Retiring%20Allowances%20Account
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Member" means a Member of the House of Commons or of the Senate. 4, record 6, English, - Members%20of%20Parliament%20Retiring%20Allowances%20Account
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Retiring Allowances Account
- RA Account
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Pensions et rentes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Compte d'allocations de retraite des parlementaires
1, record 6, French, Compte%20d%27allocations%20de%20retraite%20des%20parlementaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CARP 2, record 6, French, CARP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CARP consigne les opérations liées aux prestations prévues au régime qui sont conformes aux règles de l’impôt sur le revenu visant les régimes de pension agréés. 3, record 6, French, - Compte%20d%27allocations%20de%20retraite%20des%20parlementaires
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce compte a été établi par la Loi sur les allocations de retraite des parlementaires, afin de fournir des prestations de retraite aux parlementaires admissibles qui ont versé des cotisations au régime de pension. Par «parlementaires» on entend un sénateur ou un député. Des prestations sont également prévues pour le conjoint survivant et/ou les enfants à la charge des parlementaires ayant servi à partir d’une certaine date et qui ont versé des cotisations en vertu de la Loi. 4, record 6, French, - Compte%20d%27allocations%20de%20retraite%20des%20parlementaires
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Compte d'allocations de retraite
- Compte AR
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Usher of the Black Rod
1, record 7, English, Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Black Rod 2, record 7, English, Black%20Rod
Canada
- Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod 3, record 7, English, Gentleman%20Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
former designation, see observation, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer of the Senate whose responsibilities include delivering messages to the Commons when its Members’ attendance is required in the Senate Chamber by the Governor General or a deputy of the Governor General. 4, record 7, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In keeping with the Westminsterian Parliamentary tradition, the Usher of the Black Rod discharges his or her role as personal attendant and messenger of Her Majesty the Queen or her representative(Governor General or his or her Deputy). The Usher of the Black Rod is the most senior protocol officer in the Parliament of Canada and as such, is responsible for an important ceremonial side of the Senate's work, including the daily Speaker's Parade, royal assent, the Speech from the Throne, the installation of a Governor General and state funerals. In addition, The Usher of the Black Rod is responsible for security in the Senate Chamber, manages the Senate Page Program and is a member of the Welcoming Party for all visiting foreign dignitaries. 5, record 7, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Upon the appointment of the first woman [Mary McLaren] to the position of "Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod" on October 20, 1997, the Senate proposed that the title be changed to "Usher of the Black Rod." 6, record 7, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The title of the position comes from the ebony stick carried by the Black Rod, which is used to knock on the doors of the House of Commons Chamber to gain admission into that Chamber. 6, record 7, English, - Usher%20of%20the%20Black%20Rod
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- huissier du bâton noir
1, record 7, French, huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- huissière du bâton noir 2, record 7, French, huissi%C3%A8re%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- huissier de la verge noire 3, record 7, French, huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
masculine noun, Canada
- gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire 4, record 7, French, gentilhomme%20huissier%20de%20la%20verge%20noire
former designation, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Haut fonctionnaire du Sénat dont les responsabilités comprennent la transmission des messages aux Communes lorsque les députés sont convoqués au Sénat par le gouverneur général ou son [suppléant]. 5, record 7, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’inscrivant dans la tradition parlementaire de Westminster, l’huissier du bâton noir fait office de serviteur personnel et de messager de Sa Majesté la reine ou de son représentant (le gouverneur général ou son suppléant). Il est le plus haut fonctionnaire protocolaire du Parlement du Canada. Il est responsable de l’aspect cérémoniel des travaux du Sénat, ce qui inclut le défilé quotidien du Président, la sanction royale des projets de loi, le discours du Trône, la cérémonie d’installation d’un gouverneur général et les funérailles nationales. En outre, il est responsable de la sécurité de la Chambre haute, gère le Programme des pages du Sénat et fait partie du comité d’accueil qui reçoit les dignitaires étrangers. 6, record 7, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[En 1997,] Mary McLaren est la première femme à occuper le poste de gentilhomme huissier de la verge noire au Sénat canadien. Sa nomination entraîne la création immédiate du titre féminin de huissière du bâton noir. 2, record 7, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le titre de ce poste provient du bâton d’ébène dont se sert l’huissier pour frapper aux portes de la Chambre des communes et obtenir la permission d’y entrer. 7, record 7, French, - huissier%20du%20b%C3%A2ton%20noir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ujier del Bastón Negro
1, record 7, Spanish, Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alto funcionario del Senado, cuyas responsabilidades comprenden la transmisión de mensajes a los Comunes cuando el Gobernador General (o su representante) convoca a los diputados al Senado. 1, record 7, Spanish, - Ujier%20del%20Bast%C3%B3n%20Negro
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-03-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- retirement month
1, record 8, English, retirement%20month
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the purposes of this section,(a) the retirement year or retirement month of a person to or in respect of whom or in respect of whose service a pension is payable, other than a person referred to in paragraph(b), is the year or month, as the case may be, in which, for the purposes of the enactment pursuant to which the pension is payable, that person most recently ceased to be employed, to hold office, to be a member of the Senate or House of Commons or to be a member of the regular force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as the case may be; and(b) the retirement year or retirement month of a person who is in receipt of a pension by virtue of being a survivor or a child, is the retirement year or retirement month, as the case may be, of the person in respect of whom or in respect of whose service the pension is payable. 1, record 8, English, - retirement%20month
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mois de la retraite
1, record 8, French, mois%20de%20la%20retraite
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour l'application du présent article : a) l'année ou le mois de retraite d'une personne à laquelle, relativement à laquelle, ou relativement au service de laquelle, une pension est payable, à l'exclusion d'une personne visée à l'alinéa b), est l'année au cours de laquelle, ou le mois au cours duquel, selon le cas, pour l'application du texte législatif en conformité avec lequel la pension est payable, cette personne a, en dernier lieu, cessé d'être employée, de remplir ses fonctions, d'être sénateur ou député de la Chambre des communes ou d'être membre de la force régulière ou de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, selon le cas; b) l'année ou le mois de retraite d'une personne qui reçoit une pension à titre de survivant ou d'enfant est l'année ou le mois de retraite, selon le cas, de la personne relativement à laquelle ou relativement au service de laquelle la pension est payable. 1, record 8, French, - mois%20de%20la%20retraite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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