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MMPR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medicinal Plants
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Medical Cannabis Association
1, record 1, English, International%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IMCA 2, record 1, English, IMCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
… a global body that represents the majority of cannabis product developers, distributers, practitioners, medical institutions and universities [and] producers licensed under Health Canada's Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations(MMPR). 3, record 1, English, - International%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Association
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The IMCA’s] mission is to act as the international voice for [its] members in their promotion of medical cannabis standards, and support the development, growth and integrity of the regulated cannabis industry. 4, record 1, English, - International%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Association
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Association focuses on both user care and improved public health, and is committed to product safety and quality, secure and reliable access and the promotion of the safe and effective use of cannabis. 5, record 1, English, - International%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- International Association for Medical Cannabis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Culture des plantes médicinales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Medical Cannabis Association
1, record 1, French, International%20Medical%20Cannabis%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMCA 2, record 1, French, IMCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- International Association for Medical Cannabis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exploratory drilling
1, record 2, English, exploratory%20drilling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- exploration drilling 2, record 2, English, exploration%20drilling
correct
- exploratory boring 3, record 2, English, exploratory%20boring
- exploration boring 4, record 2, English, exploration%20boring
- test boring 5, record 2, English, test%20boring
- testing drilling 6, record 2, English, testing%20drilling
- exploratory well drilling 7, record 2, English, exploratory%20well%20drilling
- test drilling 8, record 2, English, test%20drilling
- test drill 9, record 2, English, test%20drill
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The putting down of boreholes from the surface or from underground workings, to seek and locate coal or mineral deposits and to establish geological structure. 10, record 2, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best information on the character of sub-surface formations is obtained by exploratory drilling for accurate samples from which a common well log can be prepared. 11, record 2, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Among other things, the MMPR [Mines and Mining Plants Regulation, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act] will be amended to clarify that employers must notify an inspector before a test drill is operated at the surface of a mine to prove mineral bearing substances, rock, earth, clay, sand or gravel. 9, record 2, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sondage de recherche
1, record 2, French, sondage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sondage d'exploration 2, record 2, French, sondage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage d'exploration 3, record 2, French, forage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage exploratoire 4, record 2, French, forage%20exploratoire
correct, masculine noun
- forage de recherche 5, record 2, French, forage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
- sondage 6, record 2, French, sondage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forages exploratoires donnent les meilleurs renseignements sur la nature des formations souterraines; ils permettent d'obtenir des échantillons représentatifs à partir desquels on peut préparer le carottage du puits. 7, record 2, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La Consolidated Vauze Mines Limited a fait d'importants sondages d'exploration à partir d'étages récemment mis en valeur sur sa propriété minéralisée en cuivre-zinc située au nord de Noranda. 8, record 2, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les données sur le forage d'exploration et de mise en valeur sont regroupées dans le Relevé fédéral-provincial de façon à établir une comparaison juste avec les deux autres ensembles de données statistiques. Le forage de mise en valeur au chantier (surtout souterrain) vise principalement à délimiter des réserves de remplacement dans les mines productrices. [...] Forage d'exploration. En 1996, on a foré au Canada 3 193 617 mètres (m) à partir de la surface à des fins d'exploration [...] 9, record 2, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Forage d'exploration par percussion. 10, record 2, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- perforación de exploración
1, record 2, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- sondeo de reconocimiento 2, record 2, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20reconocimiento
correct, masculine noun
- sondeo de exploración 2, record 2, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- perforación de reconocimiento 3, record 2, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20reconocimiento
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sondeo. Taladro o pozo de pequeño diámetro que se hacen para reconocer el terreno (sondeos de reconocimiento o de exploración); para beneficiar minerales al estado líquido o gaseoso, como, por ejemplo, el petróleo y el gas natural [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-08-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- overhead protective device 1, record 3, English, overhead%20protective%20device
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regulation 84/07 will update vehicle safety standards in the MMPR [Mines and Mining Plants Regulation, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act], including those pertaining to falling object protection and braking systems. For example, it will expressly require that an overhead protective device required on a motorized trackless vehicle be maintained in good condition. 1, record 3, English, - overhead%20protective%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- structure de protection contre les chutes d'objets
1, record 3, French, structure%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20chutes%20d%27objets
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de protection contre les chutes d'objets 1, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20chutes%20d%27objets
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La seconde exigence a conduit à imposer, par modification du paragraphe 2 de l'article 19 du titre : Véhicules sur pistes, le port de la ceinture de sécurité dans les véhicules destinés au transport des matériaux extraits, équipés d'une benne dont l'avancée au-dessus de la cabine constitue une structure de protection contre les chutes d'objets ou de blocs, cette structure possédant également la capacité de protéger l'habitacle du véhicule en cas de retournement. 2, record 3, French, - structure%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20chutes%20d%27objets
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dispositions visant la sécurité des véhicules. Les nouvelles exigences régissant les véhicules à moteur utilisés dans les mines souterraines reprennent la norme d'utilisation de dispositifs de protection contre les chutes d'objets. 3, record 3, French, - structure%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20chutes%20d%27objets
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Véhicule sur piste ou véhicule : matériel automobile ou remorqué soit sur roues non guidées par un chemin de roulement ferré, à l'exclusion du matériel dit «à bras», soit à chenilles ; [...] Arrêté du 12 mars 1984 relatif aux structures de protection au [sic : contre le] retournement et contre les chutes d'objets ou de blocs des véhicules sur pistes dans les exploitations à ciel ouvert. [...] Si les véhicules circulent dans des zones de dangers spécifiques, front de taille, verses à stériles... ils devront être munis de dispositifs spéciaux : cabines protégeant des chutes de pierres, du retournement. 4, record 3, French, - structure%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20chutes%20d%27objets
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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