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NUCLEAR TERRORISM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- man-made disaster
1, record 1, English, man%2Dmade%20disaster
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anthropogenic disaster 2, record 1, English, anthropogenic%20disaster
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intentional or unintentional disaster that is the direct result of a human act or the failure of a man-made system. 2, record 1, English, - man%2Dmade%20disaster
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Man-made disasters can be caused by sociological and criminal hazards(arson, civil disorder, act of terrorism, war) or technological hazards(industrial hazards, structural collapse, power outages, fire, hazardous materials) or stem from a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident. 2, record 1, English, - man%2Dmade%20disaster
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
man-made disaster; anthropogenic disaster: Not to be confused with "technological disaster." The latter term refers to a type of man-made disaster. 3, record 1, English, - man%2Dmade%20disaster
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
man-made disaster: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - man%2Dmade%20disaster
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
man-made disaster; anthropogenic disaster: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 1, English, - man%2Dmade%20disaster
Record 1, Key term(s)
- manmade disaster
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- catastrophe causée par l'homme
1, record 1, French, catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- catastrophe anthropique 2, record 1, French, catastrophe%20anthropique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- catastrophe de cause humaine 2, record 1, French, catastrophe%20de%20cause%20humaine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- catastrophe d'origine humaine 3, record 1, French, catastrophe%20d%27origine%20humaine
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catastrophe intentionnelle ou non intentionnelle qui résulte directement d'une action humaine ou d'une défaillance d'un système créé par l'homme. 2, record 1, French, - catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les catastrophes causées par l'homme peuvent résulter de dangers d'ordre sociologique ou criminel (incendie criminel, désordre civil, acte terroriste, guerre) ou de dangers technologiques (dangers industriels, effondrement de structure, panne d'électricité, incendie, matières dangereuses), ou peuvent être issues d'un incident chimique, biologique, radiologique ou nucléaire. 2, record 1, French, - catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catastrophe causée par l'homme; catastrophe anthropique; catastrophe de cause humaine; catastrophe d'origine humaine : ne pas confondre avec catastrophe technologique. Ce dernier terme désigne une catégorie de catastrophes causées par l'homme. 4, record 1, French, - catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
catastrophe causée par l'homme : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 1, French, - catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
catastrophe causée par l'homme; catastrophe anthropique; catastrophe de cause humaine : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 1, French, - catastrophe%20caus%C3%A9e%20par%20l%27homme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- catástrofe causada por el hombre
1, record 1, Spanish, cat%C3%A1strofe%20causada%20por%20el%20hombre
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- catástrofe provocada por el hombre 2, record 1, Spanish, cat%C3%A1strofe%20provocada%20por%20el%20hombre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- desastre tecnológico 3, record 1, Spanish, desastre%20tecnol%C3%B3gico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catástrofe provocada por el hombre: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 1, Spanish, - cat%C3%A1strofe%20causada%20por%20el%20hombre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- act of terrorism
1, record 2, English, act%20of%20terrorism
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- terrorist act 1, record 2, English, terrorist%20act
correct, standardized
- terrorist activity 2, record 2, English, terrorist%20activity
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "act of terrorism" has the same meaning as the term "terrorist activity"defined in paragraphs 83.01(1) (a) and (b) of the Criminal Code of Canada. 1, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Acts of terrorism include terrorist threats, terrorist attacks, assassinations, kidnapping, false imprisonment, hostage taking, hijacking, bomb scares and bombings, cyberattacks and the use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons. 1, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
act of terrorism; terrorist act; terrorist activity: terms standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 2, English, - act%20of%20terrorism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acte terroriste
1, record 2, French, acte%20terroriste
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- activité terroriste 2, record 2, French, activit%C3%A9%20terroriste
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «acte terroriste» désigne la même notion que le terme «activité terroriste» défini aux alinéas 83.01(1) a) et b) du Code criminel du Canada. 1, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les actes terroristes comprennent la menace terroriste, l'attentat terroriste, l'assassinat, l'enlèvement, la séquestration, la prise d'otages, le détournement d'avion ou autre véhicule, l'alerte et l'attentat à la bombe, la cyberattaque et l'utilisation d'armes chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires. 1, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acte terroriste; activité terroriste : termes normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 2, French, - acte%20terroriste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acto terrorista
1, record 2, Spanish, acto%20terrorista
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- acto de terrorismo 2, record 2, Spanish, acto%20de%20terrorismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Prevent mission
1, record 3, English, Prevent%20mission
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Prevent 2, record 3, English, Prevent
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mission that is aimed at recognizing indicators and warnings, analyzing andproducing intelligence, countering terrorism and enforcing law, and detecting chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive agents. 2, record 3, English, - Prevent%20mission
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Prevent mission is one of the four missions of Canadian capability-basedplanning. 2, record 3, English, - Prevent%20mission
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Prevent: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 1, record 3, English, - Prevent%20mission
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mission Prévention
1, record 3, French, mission%20Pr%C3%A9vention
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Prévention 2, record 3, French, Pr%C3%A9vention
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mission qui vise à repérer des indicateurs et des avertissements, à analyser et à produire du renseignement, à lutter contre le terrorisme et à appliquer la loi, et à détecter des agents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques, nucléaires ou explosifs. 2, record 3, French, - mission%20Pr%C3%A9vention
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission Prévention est l'une des quatre missions de la planification axée surles capacités au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - mission%20Pr%C3%A9vention
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Prévention : Dans le corps d'un texte, lorsque l'accord en genre et en nombre est nécessaire, il est préférable d'utiliser «mission Prévention». 1, record 3, French, - mission%20Pr%C3%A9vention
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Prévention : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 1, record 3, French, - mission%20Pr%C3%A9vention
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- global nuclear detection architecture
1, record 4, English, global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GNDA 1, record 4, English, GNDA
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A global multi-layered radiological and nuclear defence strategy that is designed to protect a nation on all fronts from nuclear threats before they reach their targets, thereby reducing the risks of nuclear terrorism. 1, record 4, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The global nuclear detection architecture is an American concept that provides an enhanced ability to encounter, detect and prevent radiological and nuclear attacks. 1, record 4, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
global nuclear detection architecture; GNDA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 4, English, - global%20nuclear%20detection%20architecture
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- architecture globale de détection nucléaire
1, record 4, French, architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AGDN 1, record 4, French, AGDN
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de défense globale multicouche conçue pour protéger un pays sur tous les fronts contre des attaques radiologiques et nucléaires avant que les menaces n'atteignent leurs cibles, et ainsi réduire le risque de terrorisme nucléaire. 1, record 4, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'architecture globale de détection nucléaire est un concept américain et permet une capacité nationale accrue d'affronter, de détecter et de neutraliser les attaques radiologiques et nucléaires. 1, record 4, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
architecture globale de détection nucléaire; AGDN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 4, French, - architecture%20globale%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- CBRNE Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nuclear, biological and chemical terrorism
1, record 5, English, nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20terrorism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- NBC terrorism 2, record 5, English, NBC%20terrorism
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Emerging Threats :Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Terrorism. The threat of terrorist or criminal use of nuclear, biological and chemical(NBC) weapons in Canada is considered low; however, the potential consequences of such an event could be so significant that national capabilities may be called upon to support local responders. While the main focus of our efforts must be on prevention, prudence dictates that local communities should have a capacity to respond to the consequences of an NBC terrorist incident. 1, record 5, English, - nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20terrorism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terrorisme nucléaire, biologique et chimique
1, record 5, French, terrorisme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- terrorisme NBC 2, record 5, French, terrorisme%20NBC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nouvelles menaces : Terrorisme nucléaire, biologique et chimique. On considère qu'au Canada, le risque d'utilisation d'armes nucléaires, biologiques ou chimiques (NBC) par des terroristes ou des criminels est faible. Cependant, si cela se produisait, les conséquences d'un tel acte seraient si graves qu'il serait peut-être nécessaire de faire appel aux ressources nationales pour porter main-forte aux intervenants locaux. Bien que nos efforts doivent être axés sur la prévention, la prudence exige que les collectivités locales se dotent de la capacité nécessaire pour réagir aux conséquences d'un acte terroriste perpétré au moyen d'une arme nucléaire, biologique ou chimique. 1, record 5, French, - terrorisme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- terrorismo nuclear, biológico y químico
1, record 5, Spanish, terrorismo%20nuclear%2C%20biol%C3%B3gico%20y%20qu%C3%ADmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- terrorismo NBQ 1, record 5, Spanish, terrorismo%20NBQ
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- European Police Office
1, record 6, English, European%20Police%20Office
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Europol 1, record 6, English, Europol
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Europol, the European Police Office, was set up in 1992 to handle Europe-wide criminal intelligence. It is based in The Hague, The Netherlands, and its staff includes representatives of the national law enforcement agencies(police, customs, immigration services, etc.). Europol' s aim is to help the EU member states co-operate more closely and effectively in preventing and combating organised international crime, in particular : drug trafficking, immigration networks, vehicle trafficking, trafficking in human beings including child pornography, forgery of money and other means of payment, trafficking in radioactive and nuclear substances, terrorism. 1, record 6, English, - European%20Police%20Office
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Police
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Office européen de police
1, record 6, French, Office%20europ%C3%A9en%20de%20police
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Europol 1, record 6, French, Europol
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Europol, l'Office européen de police, a été institué en 1992 pour traiter les informations sur la criminalité à l'échelle européenne. Son siège est à La Haye, aux Pays-Bas, et son personnel est composé d'agents des services de répression nationaux (police, douanes, et plus efficacement dans la prévention et la lutte contre le crime international organisé, notamment : le trafic de stupéfiants, les filières d'immigration, le trafic de véhicules volés, la traite d'être humains, notamment la pornographie infantile, la contrefaçon de monnaie et d'autres moyens de paiement, le trafic de substances radioactives et nucléaires, le terrorisme. 1, record 6, French, - Office%20europ%C3%A9en%20de%20police
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Policía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina Europea de Policía
1, record 6, Spanish, Oficina%20Europea%20de%20Polic%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- Europol 1, record 6, Spanish, Europol
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Europol, Oficina Europea de Policía, se creó en 1992 para manejar información sobre delitos a escala europea. Está basada en La Haya, Países Bajos, y entre su personal se incluyen representantes de los organismos de aplicación de derecho nacional (policía, aduanas, servicios de inmigración, etc.). El objetivo de Europol es ayudar a los Estados miembros de la UE a cooperar estrecha y eficazmente en la prevención y lucha contra la delincuencia internacional organizada, en especial: tráfico de drogas, redes de inmigración, tráfico de vehículos, trata de seres humanos, incluida la pornografía infantil, falsificación de dinero y de otros medios de pago, tráfico de sustancias radiactivas y nucleares, terrorismo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - Oficina%20Europea%20de%20Polic%C3%ADa
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