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SEAL CERTIFICATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
1, record 1, English, Interprovincial%20Standards%20Red%20Seal%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Red Seal Program 2, record 1, English, Red%20Seal%20Program
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Red Seal Program, formally known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, is a program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. Industry is heavily involved in developing the national standard for each trade. It is a partnership between the federal government and provinces and territories, which are responsible for apprenticeship training and trade certification in their jurisdictions. 1, record 1, English, - Interprovincial%20Standards%20Red%20Seal%20Program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is responsible for the Red Seal Program. 1, record 1, English, - Interprovincial%20Standards%20Red%20Seal%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Programme
- Red Seal Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme des normes interprovinciales Sceau rouge
1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20normes%20interprovinciales%20Sceau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme du Sceau rouge 2, record 1, French, Programme%20du%20Sceau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme du Sceau rouge, connu officiellement sous le nom de Programme des normes interprovinciales Sceau rouge, est un programme qui établit des normes communes pour évaluer les compétences des gens de métier au Canada. L'industrie joue un rôle important dans l'élaboration d'une norme nationale pour chaque métier. Le Programme du Sceau rouge est un partenariat entre les provinces et les territoires, qui sont responsables de la formation en apprentissage et de la reconnaissance professionnelle dans leurs régions respectives, et le gouvernement fédéral. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20des%20normes%20interprovinciales%20Sceau%20rouge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
- Labour and Employment
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- entrepreneurial tradesperson
1, record 2, English, entrepreneurial%20tradesperson
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blue Seal Certification can help entrepreneurial tradespeople succeed and encourage more journeypersons to start or expand their own business, increasing the number of employers able to offer apprenticeship positions. 1, record 2, English, - entrepreneurial%20tradesperson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tradesperson: The plural form of "tradesperson" is "tradespeople." 2, record 2, English, - entrepreneurial%20tradesperson
Record 2, Key term(s)
- entrepreneurial tradespeople
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
- Travail et emploi
- Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entrepreneur de métier
1, record 2, French, entrepreneur%20de%20m%C3%A9tier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- entrepreneure de métier 2, record 2, French, entrepreneure%20de%20m%C3%A9tier
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La certification Sceau bleu peut favoriser la réussite commerciale des entrepreneurs de métier et encourager un plus grand nombre de compagnons à se lancer en affaires ou à élargir leur entreprise, ce qui augmentera le nombre d'employeurs pouvant offrir des postes d'apprentis. 1, record 2, French, - entrepreneur%20de%20m%C3%A9tier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
- Continuing Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Blue Seal Certification
1, record 3, English, Blue%20Seal%20Certification
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Achievement in Business Competencies Program 2, record 3, English, Achievement%20in%20Business%20Competencies%20Program
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Blue Seal Certification program is designed to encourage journeypersons in skilled trades to improve their business skills after they have achieved journeyperson status.... Blue Seal Certification can help entrepreneurial tradespeople succeed and encourage more journeypersons to start or expand their own business, increasing the number of employers able to offer apprenticeship positions. 3, record 3, English, - Blue%20Seal%20Certification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Currently, the Blue Seal Certificate is only awarded in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with a similar certificate offered in the Atlantic provinces through the new Atlantic Trades Business Seal Program. 3, record 3, English, - Blue%20Seal%20Certification
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Blue Seal Certification Programme
- Achievement in Business Competencies Programme
- Blue Seal Certification Program
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Travail et emploi
- Éducation permanente
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- certification Sceau bleu
1, record 3, French, certification%20Sceau%20bleu
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme de certification Sceau bleu vise à encourager les compagnons des métiers spécialisés à améliorer leurs compétences en affaires après qu'ils ont obtenu leur statut de compagnon. [...] La certification Sceau bleu peut favoriser la réussite commerciale des entrepreneurs de métier et encourager un plus grand nombre de compagnons à se lancer en affaires ou à élargir leur entreprise, ce qui augmentera le nombre d'employeurs pouvant offrir des postes d'apprentis. 2, record 3, French, - certification%20Sceau%20bleu
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À l'heure actuelle, le certificat Sceau bleu est attribué seulement en Alberta et en Saskatchewan, un certificat semblable étant offert dans les provinces de l'Atlantique par l'intermédiaire du nouveau programme Sceau d'entrepreneuriat pour les gens de métiers de l'Atlantique. 2, record 3, French, - certification%20Sceau%20bleu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- organic milk
1, record 4, English, organic%20milk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
That seal is your guarantee that our organic milk is just that-Certified Organic. This means that our organic milk has been inspected by a third-party agency to verify its organic authenticity to you, the consumer. When you see this seal, it means that no harmful chemicals have been applied to the feed and/or crops that our cows graze on, the farmer and processor have annual certification inspections, we keep detailed records of our practices, and we use ecologicall-friendly methods and substances to improve the soil and control pests. 1, record 4, English, - organic%20milk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lait biologique
1, record 4, French, lait%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lait bio 2, record 4, French, lait%20bio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En effet, pour produire du lait biologique, la ferme doit cultiver ses fourrages et ses céréales biologiques afin de pouvoir nourrir les animaux bien qu’elle ait la possibilité d’acheter des aliments certifiés biologiques provenant de l’extérieur de la ferme. En agriculture biologique, la ferme est vue comme un écosystème. Ainsi, les gestionnaires des fermes laitières biologiques minimisent les apports extérieurs et gèrent les éléments de façon cyclique. 3, record 4, French, - lait%20biologique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un lait provenant de fermes biologiques qui respectent l'équilibre de la nature. Les vaches y sont élevées avec un maximum de confort. Leurs pâturages sont entretenus sans pesticides ni engrais chimiques. Leur alimentation est naturelle et variée. 2, record 4, French, - lait%20biologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Law
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Notarial Practice (civil law)
- Official Documents
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- legalization
1, record 5, English, legalization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] process that Canadians must go through to obtain legalization of documents varies by the country for which the legalization is required, and by the institution making the request. Typically, a chain of authentication is required, starting with a Canadian notarial certification and culminating in the seal of a consular official of the country in which the documents are to be used. 1, record 5, English, - legalization
Record 5, Key term(s)
- legalisation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit international
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Notariat (droit civil)
- Documents officiels
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- légalisation
1, record 5, French, l%C3%A9galisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour] les Canadiens et Canadiennes, les formalités de légalisation des documents varient selon le pays [qui exige la légalisation des documents et l'institution qui soumet les demandes]. En règle générale, un tel processus comporte plusieurs étapes, de l’obtention d’un document notarié à l’apposition du sceau du consulat du pays où les documents doivent être utilisés. 1, record 5, French, - l%C3%A9galisation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-08-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Taxation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- taxable grant
1, record 6, English, taxable%20grant
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant, introduced in Budget 2009, is a taxable grant of a maximum of $2, 000 available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade. 1, record 6, English, - taxable%20grant
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Fiscalité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- subvention imposable
1, record 6, French, subvention%20imposable
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La subvention à l’achèvement de la formation d’apprentis, instaurée dans le budget de 2009, est une subvention imposable maximale de 2 000 $ offerte aux apprentis inscrits qui ont terminé avec succès leur programme d’apprentissage et obtenu leur certificat de compagnon d’apprentissage dans un métier désigné Sceau rouge. 1, record 6, French, - subvention%20imposable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-06-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Scholarships and Research Grants
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Apprenticeship Completion Grant
1, record 7, English, Apprenticeship%20Completion%20Grant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ACG 2, record 7, English, ACG
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant(ACG) is a taxable cash grant of $2, 000 maximum available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009. 2, record 7, English, - Apprenticeship%20Completion%20Grant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Subvention à l'achèvement de la formation d’apprenti
1, record 7, French, Subvention%20%C3%A0%20l%27ach%C3%A8vement%20de%20la%20formation%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprenti
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SAFA 2, record 7, French, SAFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Subvention à l'achèvement de la formation d'apprenti (SAFA) est un montant unique imposable de 2 000 $. Elle est offerte aux apprentis qui ont terminé leur programme d'apprentissage et obtenu leur certificat de compagnon dans l'un des métiers désignés Sceau rouge le 1er janvier 2009 ou après. 2, record 7, French, - Subvention%20%C3%A0%20l%27ach%C3%A8vement%20de%20la%20formation%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprenti
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Merchandising Techniques
- Foreign Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- TransFair®
1, record 8, English, TransFair%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The international fair trade certification seal found on TransFair Canada coffee products. This seal ensures that the coffee is fairly traded. 2, record 8, English, - TransFair%C2%AE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TransFair®: A trademark of TransFair Canada. 2, record 8, English, - TransFair%C2%AE
Record 8, Key term(s)
- TransFair seal
- TransFair logo
- TransFair label
- TransFair
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Techniques marchandes
- Commerce extérieur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- TransFair®
1, record 8, French, TransFair%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sceau international d'attestation de commerce équitable qui se trouve sur les produits de café de TransFair Canada. Ce sceau assure que le café est équitable. 2, record 8, French, - TransFair%C2%AE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TransFair garantit aux consommateurs la validité des produits qu'ils achètent. Mentionnons parmi ces critères que le prix payé aux producteurs doit être juste pour leur garantir un niveau de vie décent, que l'achat doit être fait le plus directement possible, que les producteurs aient accès à des taux d'intérêt raisonnables, que les modes de production doivent être respectueux de l'environnement et que les organismes soient gérés de façon démocratique et transparente. 3, record 8, French, - TransFair%C2%AE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TransFair® : Marque de commerce de la société TransFair Canada. 2, record 8, French, - TransFair%C2%AE
Record 8, Key term(s)
- logo TransFair
- sceau TransFair
- étiquette TransFair
- TransFair
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres comerciales
- Técnicas mercantiles
- Comercio exterior
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- TransFair®
1, record 8, Spanish, TransFair%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8, Key term(s)
- marca de TransFair
- sello de TransFair
- etiquetado de TransFair
- TransFair
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-03-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
- Fire Warning Devices
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fire-alarm drawing
1, record 9, English, fire%2Dalarm%20drawing
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- fire alarm drawing 2, record 9, English, fire%20alarm%20drawing
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drawing which shows the location of fire-alarm equipment and the cable network which is part of a fire-alarm installation, and which specifies the detectors, cables and central unit. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 9, English, - fire%2Dalarm%20drawing
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Four(4) copies of fire alarm drawing with information required by The Ohio Building Code. Drawings shall include to-scale floor plans with room uses and shall include a description of the system, sequence of operation, cut-sheets of equipment, and other pertinent information. Drawings shall bear the seal or shop drawings approval of the Ohio Registered Architect or Engineer responsible for design of the system, or Ohio Fire Alarm Designer Certification, per The Ohio Building Code. 2, record 9, English, - fire%2Dalarm%20drawing
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fire-alarm drawing: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 9, English, - fire%2Dalarm%20drawing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
- Alarme-incendie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dessin d'alarme incendie
1, record 9, French, dessin%20d%27alarme%20incendie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin qui indique l'emplacement de l'équipement d'alarme incendie et du réseau de câblage faisant partie de l'installation d'alarme incendie, et spécifie les détecteurs, les câbles et l'unité centrale. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 9, French, - dessin%20d%27alarme%20incendie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alarme : Par métonymie. Dispositif d'alarme. Faire monter une alarme sonore sur la vitrine d'un magasin. 2, record 9, French, - dessin%20d%27alarme%20incendie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dessin d'alarme incendie : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - dessin%20d%27alarme%20incendie
Record 9, Key term(s)
- dessin d'alarme-incendie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
- Foreign Trade
- Electronic Commerce
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- certification seal 1, record 10, English, certification%20seal
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
International certification seal; fair trade certification seal. 1, record 10, English, - certification%20seal
Record 10, Key term(s)
- seal of certification
- certification logo
- certification label
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
- Commerce extérieur
- Commerce électronique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sceau d'attestation
1, record 10, French, sceau%20d%27attestation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sceau international d'attestation. 1, record 10, French, - sceau%20d%27attestation
Record 10, Key term(s)
- logo d'attestation
- étiquette d'attestation
- sceau de certification
- logo de certification
- étiquette de certification
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas mercantiles
- Comercio exterior
- Comercio electrónico
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- sello de certificación
1, record 10, Spanish, sello%20de%20certificaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El label de Max Havelaar de Holanda que otorga el sello de certificación bajo el cual los torrefactores europeos comercializan el café de pequeños productores de México y de Chiapas, en particular, constituye el estudio de caso que permite analizar las nuevas relaciones nacidas a raíz de la recomposición de los dispositivos de comercialización y las reglas que estructuran los procesos de globalización. 2, record 10, Spanish, - sello%20de%20certificaci%C3%B3n
Record 10, Key term(s)
- label de certificación
- etiqueta de certificación
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Analysis Program
1, record 11, English, Occupational%20Analysis%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Occupational Analysis Program has the following objectives : to identify and group the tasks performed by skilled workers in particular occupations; to identify those tasks that are performed by skilled workers in every province and territory; to develop instruments for use in the preparation of interprovincial standards "Red Seal" examinations and curricula for training leading to the certification of skilled workers; to facilitate the mobility, in Canada, of trainees and skilled workers; and to supply employers and employees, and their associations, industries, training institutions and governments with analyses of the tasks performed in particular occupations. 1, record 11, English, - Occupational%20Analysis%20Program
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'analyse de professions
1, record 11, French, Programme%20d%27analyse%20de%20professions
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'analyse de professions vise les objectifs suivants : définir et regrouper les tâches des travailleurs qualifiés dans des emplois donnés; déterminer les tâches accomplies par les travailleurs qualifiés dans chaque province et territoire; concevoir des outils pour l'élaboration des examens interprovinciaux Sceau rouge et des programmes de formation menant à l'obtention d'un certificat d'aptitude professionnelle; faciliter au Canada la mobilité des stagiaires et des travailleurs qualifiés; fournir aux employeurs, aux employés ainsi qu'à leurs associations, aux entreprises, aux établissements de formation et aux gouvernements une analyse des tâches accomplies dans le cadre d'un certain nombre de métiers. 2, record 11, French, - Programme%20d%27analyse%20de%20professions
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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