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NUNAVUT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Nunavut Development Corporation Act
1, record 1, English, Nunavut%20Development%20Corporation%20Act
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Nunavut Development Corporation Act is the enabling statute for the Nunavut Development Corporation. 2, record 1, English, - Nunavut%20Development%20Corporation%20Act
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur la Société de développement du Nunavut
1, record 1, French, Loi%20sur%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Loi sur la Société de développement du Nunavut est la loi habilitante de la Société de développement du Nunavut. 2, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Nunavut Development Corporation
1, record 2, English, Nunavut%20Development%20Corporation
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Nunavut Development Corporation is a Territorial corporation of the Government of Nunavut enabled by the Nunavut Development Corporation Act. [The Nunavut Development Corporation makes] equity investments in target Nunavut economic sectors that help create employment and income opportunities for residents and grow Nunavut business with an emphasis on investing in Nunavut's smaller communities. 2, record 2, English, - Nunavut%20Development%20Corporation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nunavut Development Corporation : designation used in the Nunavut Development Corporation Act. 3, record 2, English, - Nunavut%20Development%20Corporation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Corporation de développement du Nunavut
1, record 2, French, Corporation%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Société de développement du Nunavut 2, record 2, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Corporation de développement du Nunavut investit directement dans des entreprises d'affaires ou les exploite conformément aux objectifs économiques du Gouvernement au moyen de placements, de prêts et de subventions pour créer de l'emploi et des possibilités de revenus pour les Nunavummiut, principalement dans les petites collectivités. 3, record 2, French, - Corporation%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Société de développement du Nunavut : désignation employée dans la Loi sur la société de développement du Nunavut. 4, record 2, French, - Corporation%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20du%20Nunavut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- major development project
1, record 3, English, major%20development%20project
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any Crown corporation or private sector project that(a) is a water power generation or water exploitation project in the Nunavut Settlement Area, or(b) is a project involving development or exploitation, but not exploration, of resources wholly or partly under Inuit Owned Lands. 2, record 3, English, - major%20development%20project
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
major development project: term and definition taken from the Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. 3, record 3, English, - major%20development%20project
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Aménagement du territoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- projet de mise en valeur important
1, record 3, French, projet%20de%20mise%20en%20valeur%20important
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Initiative d'une société d'État ou du secteur privé qui consiste : a) soit en un projet de production d'énergie hydraulique ou d'exploitation des ressources hydrauliques dans la région du Nunavut; b) soit en un projet de mise en valeur ou d'exploitation - mais non de recherche - de ressources situées entièrement ou partiellement sous des terres [inuites]. 1, record 3, French, - projet%20de%20mise%20en%20valeur%20important
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
projet de mise en valeur important : terme et définition relevés dans l'Accord entre les Inuit de la région du Nunavut et Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada (1993). 2, record 3, French, - projet%20de%20mise%20en%20valeur%20important
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 3, record 3, French, - projet%20de%20mise%20en%20valeur%20important
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nunavut Harvesters Association
1, record 4, English, Nunavut%20Harvesters%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NHA 1, record 4, English, NHA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Nunavut Harvesters Association was incorporated by Nunavut Tungavit Incorporated(NTI) and Nunavut Development Corporation(NDC) to develop and promote the conservation, economic development and sustainable harvesting of wildlife and natural resources found in Nunavut. The NHA has set up a committee to administer and deliver the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada program Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food. 2, record 4, English, - Nunavut%20Harvesters%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Nunavut Harvesters Association
1, record 4, French, Nunavut%20Harvesters%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NHA 1, record 4, French, NHA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Nunavut Harvesters Association (NHA) a été créée par Nunavut Tungavik Incorporated (NTI) et par la Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC) pour appuyer et promouvoir la conservation, le développement économique et l'exploitation durable de la faune et des ressources naturelles du Nunavut. La Nunavut Harvesters Association a été établie à titre de Comité canadien d'adaptation et de développement rural pour administrer et distribuer les ressources du Fonds canadien d'adaptation et de développement rural d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 2, record 4, French, - Nunavut%20Harvesters%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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