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METROPOLITAN OFFICE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mail clerk
1, record 1, English, mail%20clerk
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once the guest is roomed, his chief contact with the front office will be through the mail and information clerk-a one-person position in medium-sized hotels. In some hotels the room clerk may also handle mail, messages, information, and keys. In large metropolitan hotels there is a higher degree of specialization, and often there may be room clerks, mail clerks, information clerks, and key clerks. 1, record 1, English, - mail%20clerk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- postier
1, record 1, French, postier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préposé au courrier 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20au%20courrier
Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Employé spécialisé chargé, entre autres tâches, de la distribution du courrier aux clients. Ce poste est généralement tenu par un chasseur ou un groom. 1, record 1, French, - postier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Environment
- Municipal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
1, record 2, English, Toronto%20and%20Region%20Conservation%20Authority
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TRCA 2, record 2, English, TRCA
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 3, record 2, English, Metropolitan%20Toronto%20and%20Region%20Conservation%20Authority
former designation, correct, Ontario
- MTRCA 4, record 2, English, MTRCA
former designation, correct, Ontario
- MTRCA 4, record 2, English, MTRCA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Section 5(1) of the Conservation Authorities Act :"The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is continued under the name Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in English and Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région in French, and has jurisdiction in all matters provided for in this Act over the area under its jurisdiction on December 31, 1990, as it may be altered under this Act. 1997, c. 26, Sched. " 5, record 2, English, - Toronto%20and%20Region%20Conservation%20Authority
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Environnement
- Administration municipale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région
1, record 2, French, Office%20de%20protection%20de%20la%20nature%20de%20Toronto%20et%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TRCA 2, record 2, French, TRCA
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Office de protection de la nature de la communauté urbaine de Toronto et de la région 3, record 2, French, Office%20de%20protection%20de%20la%20nature%20de%20la%20communaut%C3%A9%20urbaine%20de%20Toronto%20et%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- MTRCA 4, record 2, French, MTRCA
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Ontario
- MTRCA 4, record 2, French, MTRCA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les offices de protection de la nature, Alinéa 5(1) : «L'Office de protection de la nature de la communauté urbaine de Toronto et de la région est maintenu sous le nom d'Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région en français et sous le nom de Toronto and Region Conservation Authority en anglais. Il exerce sa compétence en toute matière prévue par la présente loi relativement à la zone qui relève de sa compétence le 31 décembre 1990, et qui peut être modifiée conformément à la présente loi. 1997, chap. 26, annexe». 5, record 2, French, - Office%20de%20protection%20de%20la%20nature%20de%20Toronto%20et%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de ses environs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités de los gobiernos regionales y municipales
- Medio ambiente
- Administración municipal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de protección de la naturaleza de Toronto y su región
1, record 2, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20naturaleza%20de%20Toronto%20y%20su%20regi%C3%B3n
feminine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Montreal Centre of Excellence for Environmental Site Remediation
1, record 3, English, Montreal%20Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Environmental%20Site%20Remediation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Federal Office of Regional Development(Quebec)(FORD-Q), the Biotechnology Research Institute(BRI) of the National Research Council(NRC), and the City of Montreal are today announcing a major investment, the first step toward the creation in Montreal of a research, development and demonstration centre, the first of its kind in Canada for the environmental technologies sector involved with industrial site remediation. This sector represents a market that is growing rapidly worldwide. The Montreal Centre of Excellence for Environmental Site Remediation fits perfectly into the concept of "technological platforms, "the approach favoured by Environment Canada to stimulate Metropolitan Montreal' s economy. Technological platforms make it possible to test environmental technologies and promote them to potential clients. This concept also contributes to furthering the economic growth of the environmental industry in the context of sustainable development. The Centre's mission will be to contribute to the development of effective and economical expertise in the area of restoring contaminated urban sites, which are a serious obstacle to economic development for cities in general and for Metropolitan Montreal in particular. It will also encourage the transfer of proven technologies to the private sector and the development of collaborative research projects and strategic alliances. 1, record 3, English, - Montreal%20Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Environmental%20Site%20Remediation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'excellence en réhabilitation de sites de Montréal
1, record 3, French, Centre%20d%27excellence%20en%20r%C3%A9habilitation%20de%20sites%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau fédéral de développement régional (Québec) (BFDR(Q)), l'institut de recherche en biotechnologie (IRB) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) et la Ville de Montréal annoncent aujourd'hui un investissement majeur, le premier pas vers la création à Montréal d'un centre de recherche-développement-démonstration, unique au Canada, dans le domaine des technologies environnementales reliées à la réhabilitation de sites urbains contaminés. Ce domaine représente un marché en croissance rapide à l'échelle mondiale. Le Centre d'excellence en réhabilitation de sites de Montréal cadre parfaitement avec le concept de «plateformes technologiques», une approche privilégiée par Environnement Canada pour la relance économique du Grand Montréal. Les plateformes technologiques permettent d'éprouver les technologies environnementales et d'en favoriser la promotion auprès de clients potentiels. Ce concept contribue aussi à stimuler l'essor économique de l'industrie de l'environnement dans un contexte de développement durable. Le Centre aura pour mission de contribuer au développement d'une expertise efficace et économique en matière de réhabilitation de sites urbains contaminés, lesquels constituent une sérieuse entrave au développement économique des villes en général et du Grand Montréal en particulier. Il vise également à favoriser le transfert de technologies éprouvées vers le secteur privé ainsi que l'éclosion de collaborations de recherche et d'alliances stratégiques. 1, record 3, French, - Centre%20d%27excellence%20en%20r%C3%A9habilitation%20de%20sites%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- The Executive (Public Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Home Office
1, record 4, English, Home%20Office
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In the British government], the Home Office is the main department of the secretary of state for the Home Department(or home secretary)... Its major continuing task is helping to ensure the maintenance of public order... It also deals with such matters as immigration and naturalization, civil defense, aliens, certain safety regulations, the care of children deprived of normal home life, election administration, control of dangerous drugs, inspection of local fire services, liquor licensing, etc. Prison administration [in 1963] became a direct responsibility of the Home Office. The Metropolitan Police is headed by a commissioner who is answerable to the home secretary. 2, record 4, English, - Home%20Office
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Structures du pouvoir exécutif (Admin. publ.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Home Office
1, record 4, French, Home%20Office
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Home Office, c'est le ministère de l'Intérieur dirigé par un secrétaire. 2, record 4, French, - Home%20Office
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Estructura del poder ejecutivo (Admón. pública)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio del Interior
1, record 4, Spanish, Ministerio%20del%20Interior
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-06-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- diseconomy
1, record 5, English, diseconomy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something that adds costs, as opposed to something that contributes to economy or efficiency. 2, record 5, English, - diseconomy
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
And growing diseconomies associated with very large metropolitan areas-congestion, soaring housing costs, crime, lack of office space, and the very high costs of office space that is available-may act as a stimulus to many businesses and workers to seek more attractive locations in smaller urban areas and in peripheral locations. 3, record 5, English, - diseconomy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économie de l'entreprise
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déséconomie
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise en compte des conséquences négatives du développement industriel dans les calculs d'investissement. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Et les déséconomies associées aux très grandes régions urbaines - la congestion, le coût du logement qui grimpe en flèche, le crime, le manque de locaux pour bureaux, ainsi que les coûts très élevés des locaux disponibles - pourraient agir comme stimulant auprès de plusieurs entreprises et travailleurs qui seront incités à chercher des emplacements plus attrayants dans des centres urbains de plus petite taille et dans les régions périphériques. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9s%C3%A9conomie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía empresarial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deseconomía
1, record 5, Spanish, deseconom%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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