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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Investment
- Transportation
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Arctic Infrastructure Fund
1, record 1, English, Arctic%20Infrastructure%20Fund
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Budget 2025 proposes to provide $1 billion over four years, starting in 2025-26, to Transport Canada to create the Arctic Infrastructure Fund, which will invest in major transportation projects in the North with dual-use applications for civilian and military use, including airports, seaports, all-season roads, and highways. 2, record 1, English, - Arctic%20Infrastructure%20Fund
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
These investments will strengthen Canada’s sovereignty, support economic development and job creation in Northern communities, advance Indigenous economic reconciliation, and promote further trade diversification by opening new gateways to global markets. 2, record 1, English, - Arctic%20Infrastructure%20Fund
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Arctic Infrastructure Fund: program announced in the 2025 federal budget. 3, record 1, English, - Arctic%20Infrastructure%20Fund
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Investissements et placements
- Transports
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'infrastructure pour l'Arctique
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20d%27infrastructure%20pour%20l%27Arctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le budget de 2025 propose de verser 1 milliard de dollars sur quatre ans, à compter de 2025-2026, à Transports Canada pour créer le Fonds d'infrastructure pour l'Arctique, qui investira dans de grands projets de transport dans le Nord pouvant avoir un usage à la fois civil et militaire, comme des aéroports, des ports de mer, des routes praticables en toute saison et des autoroutes. 2, record 1, French, - Fonds%20d%27infrastructure%20pour%20l%27Arctique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces investissements renforceront la souveraineté du Canada, stimuleront le développement économique et la création d'emplois dans les communautés du Nord, feront avancer la réconciliation économique avec les Autochtones et favoriseront encore plus la diversification du commerce en ouvrant de nouvelles portes d'entrée sur les marchés mondiaux. 2, record 1, French, - Fonds%20d%27infrastructure%20pour%20l%27Arctique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fonds d'infrastructure pour l'Arctique : programme annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2025. 3, record 1, French, - Fonds%20d%27infrastructure%20pour%20l%27Arctique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precision airdrop
1, record 2, English, precision%20airdrop
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precision airdrop allows aircraft to accurately deliver supplies while minimizing the risk and reducing the possibility of enemy detection of the intended DZ. Precision is achieved through improved mission planning software and steerable canopies. There are currently two types of precision airdrop under development. The first type of precision airdrop is a single system called AGAS (Affordable Guided Airdrop System) that uses in-service round cargo parachutes. ... The second type of precision airdrop is the Precision Guided Air Drop System (PGADS). 2, record 2, English, - precision%20airdrop
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Current airdrop resources are complex systems that are tied to known high threat choke points, such as : Aerial Ports of Debarkation, Seaports of Debarkation, Drop Zones and Ground Lines of Communication. Airdrop deliveries can reach supply points in days or weeks making it almost incapable of responding to a dynamic operational and tactical environment. 3, record 2, English, - precision%20airdrop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- largage de précision
1, record 2, French, largage%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aérolargage de précision 2, record 2, French, a%C3%A9rolargage%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les largages de précision permettent de réduire les risques et les possibilités de détection de la ZL par l'ennemi. La précision est obtenue par l'utilisation d'un logiciel de planification de mission amélioré et de voilures permettant la manœuvre. Deux types de largage de précision sont actuellement en développement. Il n'y a actuellement qu'un seul système qui permet le premier type de largage de précision, soit le système peu coûteux de largage de précision (AGAS - Affordable Guided Airdrop System) [...] Le deuxième type de largage de précision se nomme système de direction pour largage de précision (PGADS - Precision Guided Air Drop System). 3, record 2, French, - largage%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crossborder trade
1, record 3, English, crossborder%20trade
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cross-border trade 2, record 3, English, cross%2Dborder%20trade
correct
- transborder trade 3, record 3, English, transborder%20trade
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cross-border trade is an economic driver in this region, and any border delays negatively impact businesses, not only in border states and provinces, but in all non-border jurisdictions with international trade flows reliant upon truck and rail movement of goods using the seaports of Montreal and Halifax as transatlantic points of entry for marine shipping. 4, record 3, English, - crossborder%20trade
Record 3, Key term(s)
- trans-border trade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commerce transfrontalier
1, record 3, French, commerce%20transfrontalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commerce outre-frontière 2, record 3, French, commerce%20outre%2Dfronti%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- échanges transfrontaliers 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9changes%20transfrontaliers
correct, masculine noun, plural
- échanges commerciaux transfrontaliers 4, record 3, French, %C3%A9changes%20commerciaux%20transfrontaliers
correct, masculine noun, plural
- échanges commerciaux outre-frontière 5, record 3, French, %C3%A9changes%20commerciaux%20outre%2Dfronti%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, plural
- commerce transfrontière 6, record 3, French, commerce%20transfronti%C3%A8re
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'augmentation du commerce transfrontalier a inévitablement entraîné une augmentation des litiges transfrontaliers, lesquels comportent souvent des solutions complexes, des conflits de loi et d'utilisation de langues différentes, augmentant par suite le coût et la lenteur des procédures. 7, record 3, French, - commerce%20transfrontalier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'adjectif «transfrontalier» est à privilégier. Le mot «transfrontière» ne figure pas dans les dictionnaires, sauf rare exception, mais il est attesté dans les documents de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) et les accords de libre-échange du Canada. 8, record 3, French, - commerce%20transfrontalier
Record 3, Key term(s)
- commerce outre-frontières
- échanges commerciaux outre-frontières
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- comercio transfronterizo
1, record 3, Spanish, comercio%20transfronterizo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- River and Sea Navigation
- Ports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foreland
1, record 4, English, foreland
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the efficiency of seaports relies very much on the efficiency of services provided both in the hinterland and the maritime foreland... 2, record 4, English, - foreland
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Ports
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- avant-pays
1, record 4, French, avant%2Dpays
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- horizon marin 2, record 4, French, horizon%20marin
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'espace océanique couverte par les routes maritimes avec lesquelles un port est en relation régulière. 2, record 4, French, - avant%2Dpays
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avant-pays maritime (foreland) est l'aire fonctionnelle structurée par l'organisation maritime, en particulier les routes océaniques ainsi que l'organisation halieutique pour les ports de pêche. 3, record 4, French, - avant%2Dpays
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Puertos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- antepaís
1, record 4, Spanish, antepa%C3%ADs
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ambulance train
1, record 5, English, ambulance%20train
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ambulance train was used... to move injured soldiers from field hospitals to rear areas for transport back to the States and from seaports stateside to move injured from ships to general hospitals. 1, record 5, English, - ambulance%20train
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- train sanitaire
1, record 5, French, train%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- single alternative inspection system 1, record 6, English, single%20alternative%20inspection%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Making the following eight initiatives happen is a priority for the CCRA [Canada Customs and Revenue Agency] single alternative inspection system, air pre-clearance, advance passenger information/passenger name record, ferry terminals review, harmonized commercial processing, clearance away from the border, customs data exchange, in-transit container targeting at seaports. 1, record 6, English, - single%20alternative%20inspection%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système d'inspection de rechange unique
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inspection%20de%20rechange%20unique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ADRC [Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada] s'est engagée à mettre en place ce qui suit : un système d'inspection de rechange unique, le précontrôle pour le transport aérien, l'information préalable sur les passagers et les dossiers des passagers, l'examen des gares maritimes, l'harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux, le dédouanement avant le passage à la frontière, l'échange des données des douanes, le ciblage des conteneurs en transit aux ports de mer. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inspection%20de%20rechange%20unique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- harmonized commercial processing 1, record 7, English, harmonized%20commercial%20processing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Making the following eight initiatives happen is a priority for the CCRA [Canada Customs and Revenue Agency] single alternative inspection system, air pre-clearance, advance passenger information/passenger name record, ferry terminals review, harmonized commercial processing, clearance away from the border, customs data exchange, in-transit container targeting at seaports. 1, record 7, English, - harmonized%20commercial%20processing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux
1, record 7, French, harmonisation%20du%20traitement%20des%20biens%20commerciaux
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ADRC [Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada] s'est engagée à mettre en place ce qui suit : un système d'inspection de rechange unique, le précontrôle pour le transport aérien, l'information préalable sur les passagers et les dossiers des passagers, l'examen des gares maritimes, l'harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux, le dédouanement avant le passage à la frontière, l'échange des données des douanes, le ciblage des conteneurs en transit aux ports de mer. 1, record 7, French, - harmonisation%20du%20traitement%20des%20biens%20commerciaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- customs data exchange 1, record 8, English, customs%20data%20exchange
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Making the following eight initiatives happen is a priority for the CCRA [Canada Customs and Revenue Agency] single alternative inspection system, air pre-clearance, advance passenger information/passenger name record, ferry terminals review, harmonized commercial processing, clearance away from the border, customs data exchange, in-transit container targeting at seaports. 1, record 8, English, - customs%20data%20exchange
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- échange des données des douanes
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9change%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20douanes
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ADRC [Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada] s'est engagée à mettre en place ce qui suit : un système d'inspection de rechange unique, le précontrôle pour le transport aérien, l'information préalable sur les passagers et les dossiers des passagers, l'examen des gares maritimes, l'harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux, le dédouanement avant le passage à la frontière, l'échange des données des douanes, le ciblage des conteneurs en transit aux ports de mer. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9change%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20douanes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air pre-clearance 1, record 9, English, air%20pre%2Dclearance
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Making the following eight initiatives happen is a priority for the CCRA [Canada Customs and Revenue Agency] single alternative inspection system, air pre-clearance, advance passenger information/passenger name record, ferry terminals review, harmonized commercial processing, clearance away from the border, customs data exchange, in-transit container targeting at seaports. 1, record 9, English, - air%20pre%2Dclearance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- précontrôle pour le transport aérien
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9contr%C3%B4le%20pour%20le%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ADRC [Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada] s'est engagée à mettre en place ce qui suit : un système d'inspection de rechange unique, le précontrôle pour le transport aérien, l'information préalable sur les passagers et les dossiers des passagers, l'examen des gares maritimes, l'harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux, le dédouanement avant le passage à la frontière, l'échange des données des douanes, le ciblage des conteneurs en transit aux ports de mer. 1, record 9, French, - pr%C3%A9contr%C3%B4le%20pour%20le%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Customs and Excise
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ferry terminals review 1, record 10, English, ferry%20terminals%20review
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Making the following eight initiatives happen is a priority for the CCRA [Canada Customs and Revenue Agency] single alternative inspection system, air pre-clearance, advance passenger information/passenger name record, ferry terminals review, harmonized commercial processing, clearance away from the border, customs data exchange, in-transit container targeting at seaports. 1, record 10, English, - ferry%20terminals%20review
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Douanes et accise
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- examen des gares maritimes
1, record 10, French, examen%20des%20gares%20maritimes
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ADRC [Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada] s'est engagée à mettre en place ce qui suit : un système d'inspection de rechange unique, le précontrôle pour le transport aérien, l'information préalable sur les passagers et les dossiers des passagers, l'examen des gares maritimes, l'harmonisation du traitement des biens commerciaux, le dédouanement avant le passage à la frontière, l'échange des données des douanes, le ciblage des conteneurs en transit aux ports de mer. 1, record 10, French, - examen%20des%20gares%20maritimes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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