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THROUGHOUT LIFETIME [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
- Clinical Psychology
- Perinatal Period
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- haptotherapist
1, record 1, English, haptotherapist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Haptotherapy can be deployed in many situations throughout lifetime, from perinatal coaching through gerontology and palliative care. Although the therapy is basically person-oriented, each haptotherapist can focus on a specific group of clients, such as patients with cancer. 1, record 1, English, - haptotherapist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
- Psychologie clinique
- Périnatalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- haptothérapeute
1, record 1, French, haptoth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Roadmap to wellness: a plan to build Ontario's mental health and addictions system
1, record 2, English, Roadmap%20to%20wellness%3A%20a%20plan%20to%20build%20Ontario%27s%20mental%20health%20and%20addictions%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Roadmap to Wellness 1, record 2, English, Roadmap%20to%20Wellness
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With the launch and implementation of Roadmap to Wellness, Ontario will develop a mental health and addictions system that makes high-quality services available for people throughout their lifetime, where and when they need them. 1, record 2, English, - Roadmap%20to%20wellness%3A%20a%20plan%20to%20build%20Ontario%27s%20mental%20health%20and%20addictions%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- a plan to build Ontario's mental health and addictions system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Vers le mieux-être : un plan pour bâtir le système ontarien de santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
1, record 2, French, Vers%20le%20mieux%2D%C3%AAtre%20%3A%20un%20plan%20pour%20b%C3%A2tir%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20ontarien%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20d%C3%A9pendances
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Vers le mieux-être 1, record 2, French, Vers%20le%20mieux%2D%C3%AAtre
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En lançant et en mettant en œuvre Vers le mieux-être, l'Ontario mettra en place un système de santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances qui permettra à ses habitants de recevoir des services de grande qualité tout au long de leur vie, quand et où ils en ont besoin. 1, record 2, French, - Vers%20le%20mieux%2D%C3%AAtre%20%3A%20un%20plan%20pour%20b%C3%A2tir%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20ontarien%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20et%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20d%C3%A9pendances
Record 2, Key term(s)
- un plan pour bâtir le système ontarien de santé mentale et de lutte contre les dépendances
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- serialized item
1, record 3, English, serialized%20item
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standard item that is given a lifetime serial number. 1, record 3, English, - serialized%20item
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Giving a serial number enables tracking of the individual item throughout its lifetime, for example, through the design, production, testing, installation, maintenance and disposal. A serialized item can consist of other serialized components. 1, record 3, English, - serialized%20item
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A distinction is made between "serialized items" and "serially managed" (or tracked by serial number) items. While [the Department of Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF)] may use an item that has been serialized by the manufacturer, [it] may not manage the item by means of its serial number. When DND/CAF elects to manage an item by its serial number it becomes "serially managed." 1, record 3, English, - serialized%20item
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
serialized item: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - serialized%20item
Record 3, Key term(s)
- serialised item
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- article sérialisé
1, record 3, French, article%20s%C3%A9rialis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Article standard auquel est attribué un numéro de série permanent. 1, record 3, French, - article%20s%C3%A9rialis%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fait d'attribuer un numéro de série permet de faire le suivi pendant toute la durée de vie de l'article, par exemple aux étapes de la conception, de la production, de la mise à l'essai, de l'installation, de la maintenance et de l'élimination. Un article sérialisé peut comporter des composantes sérialisées. 1, record 3, French, - article%20s%C3%A9rialis%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une distinction est établie entre les «articles sérialisés» et les articles «gérés par numéro de série» (ou suivis par numéro de série). Il se peut que le [ministère de la Défense nationale] et les [Forces armées canadiennes] utilisent un article qui a été sérialisé par le fabricant, mais ils peuvent décider de ne pas le gérer au moyen de ce numéro de série. S'ils décident de le gérer ainsi, il devient «géré par numéro de série». 1, record 3, French, - article%20s%C3%A9rialis%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
article sérialisé : terme d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - article%20s%C3%A9rialis%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- banding
1, record 4, English, banding
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bird banding 2, record 4, English, bird%20banding
correct
- ringing 3, record 4, English, ringing
Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uniquely numbered metal bands placed on the leg of the bird allow tracking of individual birds throughout their lifetime as well as tracking of bird movements globally. Bird banding provides data vital for ornithological research, monitoring and conservation by contributing to basic scientific knowledge about birds and the environments in which they live. 2, record 4, English, - banding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- baguage
1, record 4, French, baguage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- baguage d'oiseaux 2, record 4, French, baguage%20d%27oiseaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On place des bagues métalliques dotées d'un numéro unique sur la patte des oiseaux, afin de les suivre individuellement tout au long de leur vie et pour suivre leurs mouvements à l'échelle globale. Le baguage des oiseaux permet d'obtenir des données vitales pour la recherche, la surveillance et la conservation ornithologiques, en contribuant aux connaissances scientifiques de base sur les oiseaux et leurs milieux de vie. 2, record 4, French, - baguage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aves
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- anillado
1, record 4, Spanish, anillado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- anillamiento 2, record 4, Spanish, anillamiento
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colocación de señales, generalmente anillos, en la pata de los individuos de la avifauna silvestre, para el estudio de sus desplazamientos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - anillado
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Wool Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Superwash
1, record 5, English, Superwash
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wool products which are identified as Superwash Wool are fully machine washable and machine dryable... Severe testing has proved that Superwash Wool garments won’t shrink or matt throughout a lifetime of machine washing and machine drying. Superwash Wool knits are available in a variety of products including dresses, blouses, sweaters, socks and shirts as well as a variety of hand-knitting wools. 2, record 5, English, - Superwash
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Superwash: A trademark of I.W.S. Nominee Co. Ltd. 3, record 5, English, - Superwash
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Industrie lainière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Superwash
1, record 5, French, Superwash
trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les articles indiqués comme étant en laine Superwash sont absolument lavables et séchables à la machine [...]. Des essais rigoureux ont prouvé que les vêtements en laine Superwash sont irrétrécissables et infeutrables au cours d'innombrables lavages et séchages à la machine. Les tricots en laine Superwash sont disponibles dans une grande variété de produits comprenant robes, blouses, chandails, chaussettes et chemises, ainsi que dans une vaste gamme de laines à tricoter. 2, record 5, French, - Superwash
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Superwash : Appellation commerciale de la société I.W.S. Nominee Co. Ltd. 3, record 5, French, - Superwash
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Wool Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Superwash Wool
1, record 6, English, Superwash%20Wool
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wool products which are identified as Superwash Wool are fully machine washable and machine dryable... Severe testing has proved that Superwash Wool garments won’t shrink or matt throughout a lifetime of machine washing and machine drying. Superwash Wool knits are available in a variety of products including dresses, blouses, sweaters, socks and shirts as well as a variety of hand-knitting wools. 2, record 6, English, - Superwash%20Wool
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Superwash Wool: A trademark of I.W.S.Nominee Company Limited. 3, record 6, English, - Superwash%20Wool
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Industrie lainière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- laine Superlavable
1, record 6, French, laine%20Superlavable
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- laine Superwash 2, record 6, French, laine%20Superwash
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les articles indiqués comme étant en laine Superwash sont absolument lavables et séchables à la machine [...]. Des essais rigoureux ont prouvé que les vêtements en laine Superwash sont irrétrécissables et infeutrables au cours d'innombrables lavages et séchages à la machine. Les tricots en laine Superwash sont disponibles dans une grande variété de produits comprenant robes, blouses, chandails, chaussettes et chemises, ainsi que dans une vaste gamme de laines à tricoter. 3, record 6, French, - laine%20Superlavable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pulls 100 % laine shetland Superlavable. 1, record 6, French, - laine%20Superlavable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laine Superlavable; laine Superwash : Marques de commerce de la société I.W.S.Nominee. 4, record 6, French, - laine%20Superlavable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-12-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Climate Change
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- residence time
1, record 7, English, residence%20time
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- lifetime 2, record 7, English, lifetime
correct
- chemical lifetime 3, record 7, English, chemical%20lifetime
correct
- chemical residence time 4, record 7, English, chemical%20residence%20time
correct
- lifespan 5, record 7, English, lifespan
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lifetime of a pollutant is often considered in conjunction with the mixing of pollutants in the atmosphere; a long lifetime will allow the pollutant to mix throughout the atmosphere. Average lifetimes can vary from about a week(sulfate aerosols) to more than a century(CFCs, carbon dioxide). 6, record 7, English, - residence%20time
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
residence time: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 7, English, - residence%20time
Record 7, Key term(s)
- life time
- chemical life time
- life span
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Changements climatiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- temps de séjour
1, record 7, French, temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- temps de résidence 2, record 7, French, temps%20de%20r%C3%A9sidence
correct
- temps de vie 3, record 7, French, temps%20de%20vie
correct, masculine noun
- durée de vie 4, record 7, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle une substance, après son émission ou après son apparition suite à une conversion chimique, demeure dans un milieu donné sans subir de modification de nature. 3, record 7, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a l'habitude de mesurer le temps de séjour, ts, pour chaque réservoir atmosphérique et pour l'ensemble de ces réservoirs. Certains hydrocarbures halogénés, parce qu'ils sont chimiquement inertes, peuvent avoir un temps de séjour dans l'atmosphère de plus de cent vingt-cinq années. 3, record 7, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temps de résidence : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 7, French, - temps%20de%20s%C3%A9jour
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del aire
- Cambio climático
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- período de vida
1, record 7, Spanish, per%C3%ADodo%20de%20vida
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiempo de vida 1, record 7, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20vida
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Skate Canada
1, record 8, English, Skate%20Canada
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Figure Skating Association 2, record 8, English, Canadian%20Figure%20Skating%20Association
former designation, correct
- CFSA 3, record 8, English, CFSA
correct
- CFSA 3, record 8, English, CFSA
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Skate Canada is an Association dedicated to the principles of enabling every Canadian to participate in skating throughout their lifetime, for fun, fitness and/or achievement. Skate Canada is the largest figure skating governing body in the world. We provide standards and rules for the figure skating activities of our members. The Association qualifies and appoints judges, referees and other officials, conducts training seminars for skaters and coaches, provides financial support to national team athletes and disseminates information concerning figure skating to the general public. 4, record 8, English, - Skate%20Canada
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Patinage Canada
1, record 8, French, Patinage%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- L'Association canadienne de patinage artistique 2, record 8, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20de%20patinage%20artistique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 8, French, ACPA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACPA 3, record 8, French, ACPA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Patinage Canada a pour mandat de permettre à tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes de patiner au cours de leur vie, que ce soit pour le plaisir, pour rester en forme ou pour réaliser des exploits. Patinage Canada est le plus important organisme directeur de sport au monde. Il fournit des normes et des règlements pour les activités de patinage artistique de ses membres. L'association qualifie et nomme des juges, des arbitres et d'autres officiels, organise des séminaires de formation pour les patineurs et les entraîneurs, offre un soutien financier aux athlètes des équipes nationales et diffuse de l'information au grand public à propos du patinage artistique. 4, record 8, French, - Patinage%20Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Organic Farming
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- organically raised
1, record 9, English, organically%20raised
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All beef animals are organically raised with no hormone implants nor antibiotics ever used throughout their entire lifetime. 2, record 9, English, - organically%20raised
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Agriculture biologique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- élevé biologiquement
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20biologiquement
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gestion du bétail et de la volaille élevé biologiquement est axée sur la prévention des maladies et la promotion du bien-être grâce à un régime à base d'aliments biologiques, un abri adéquat, des méthodes d'élevage acceptables, des pratiques de manutention qui réduisent au minimum le niveau de stress et une surveillance régulière. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20biologiquement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les animaux d'élevage biologique peuvent se comporter naturellement : fouiner, picorer, mâchouiller, se rouler par terre, etc. Les normes de l'agriculture biologique garantissent le bien-être et favorisent naturellement la santé des animaux. Ceux-ci reçoivent une alimentation complètement biologique (sans pesticides, ni OGM [organisme génétiquement modifié]) et font de l'exercice régulièrement. Ils ont aussi accès à l'extérieur et font partie d'un troupeau ayant une densité raisonnable. L'animal bio vit dans un environnement propre, bien ventilé et éclairé par la lumière du jour. L'accès à l'eau et à la nourriture est garanti. 3, record 9, French, - %C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20biologiquement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-07-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Education (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- interest relief
1, record 10, English, interest%20relief
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IR 1, record 10, English, IR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interest which may be paid by the federal government on a student loan, normally approved for 3-month periods for a maximum lifetime benefit of up to 30 months throughout the lifetime of the loan. 1, record 10, English, - interest%20relief
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- exemption d'intérêts
1, record 10, French, exemption%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intérêts pouvant être payés par le gouvernement fédéral sur un prêt d'études; l'exemption est habituellement approuvée pour des périodes de trois mois, jusqu'à un maximum de 30 mois sur la durée du prêt. 1, record 10, French, - exemption%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts
Record 10, Key term(s)
- exemption d'intérêt
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Astronautics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- NASA/ESA program coordination committee
1, record 11, English, NASA%2FESA%20program%20coordination%20committee
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PCC 1, record 11, English, PCC
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The NASA/ESA Program Coordination Committee(PCC), co-chaired by designated NASA and ESA representatives, will meet periodically throughout the lifetime of the program or promptly at the request of either Party to review the Parties’ respective detailed design and development activities. 2, record 11, English, - NASA%2FESA%20program%20coordination%20committee
Record 11, Key term(s)
- NASA/ESA programme coordination committee
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Astronautique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- comité de coordination du programme NASA/ASE
1, record 11, French, comit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination%20du%20programme%20NASA%2FASE
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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