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Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- state visit
1, record 1, English, state%20visit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] the "state visit" is the highest ranking visit and can only be offered to a chief of state — such as the president of a country or a reigning monarch like Britain’s Queen Elizabeth — and must be at the invitation of the U.S. president. 2, record 1, English, - state%20visit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
State visits are formal visits to the [United Kingdom] by heads of state from overseas, with the aim of strengthening Britain’s relationships with other countries. 3, record 1, English, - state%20visit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A state visit generally lasts several days and includes an official welcoming ceremony(during which the national anthems of both countries are played and the guest head of state reviews the guard of honour), a state dinner and a farewell ceremony. In addition, the foreign head of state is sometimes invited to give a formal address to the legislature. 4, record 1, English, - state%20visit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Less formal visits than a state visit to another country with a lesser emphasis on ceremonial events, by either a head of state or a head of government [or a high-ranking official, like a minister of Foreign Affairs], can be classified (in descending order of magnitude) as either an official visit, a working visit or a private visit. 5, record 1, English, - state%20visit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- visite d'État
1, record 1, French, visite%20d%27%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une visite d’État est une visite officielle d’un chef d’État en Belgique à l’invitation de Sa Majesté le Roi. Il s’agit de la concrétisation des bonnes relations entre les États concernés au niveau le plus élevé. 2, record 1, French, - visite%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général, une visite d'État dure plusieurs jours et comporte une cérémonie officielle d'accueil (durant laquelle les hymnes nationaux des deux pays sont joués et le chef d'État invité passe en revue la garde d'honneur), un dîner de gala et une cérémonie d'adieu. En outre, le chef d'État étranger est parfois invité à prononcer une allocution devant l'assemblée législative. 3, record 1, French, - visite%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comme dans un grand nombre d’États, le Bureau du protocole du Canada distingue quatre catégories de visites de dignitaires étrangers (de la plus protocolaire à la plus simple) : les visites d’État, les visites officielles, les visites de travail et les visites privées. 3, record 1, French, - visite%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Social Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- LASI World Skills Inc.
1, record 2, English, LASI%20World%20Skills%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Local Agencies Serving Immigrants World Skills Inc. 1, record 2, English, Local%20Agencies%20Serving%20Immigrants%20World%20Skills%20Inc%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LASI World Skills Inc. was established in 1997 by a coalition of Local Agencies Serving Immigrants(LASI). Recognized leader in responding to the needs of the local labour market while promoting the skills and talents of New Canadians. Our vision is to build a welcoming community that meets its full potential. World Skills participates in partnerships and projects with the three levels of government, other agencies, and numerous stakeholders to address the barriers and challenges that new Canadians face in their efforts to become fully integrated into the local economy. 2, record 2, English, - LASI%20World%20Skills%20Inc%2E
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Organisation sociale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- LASI Compétences Mondiales Inc.
1, record 2, French, LASI%20Comp%C3%A9tences%20Mondiales%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LASI Compétences Mondiales Inc. est un organisme communautaire sans but lucratif établi par le biais de six agences locales desservant les personnes immigrantes de la région d’Ottawa (Centre catholique pour immigrants, Services pour femmes immigrantes d’Ottawa, Centre juif de services familiaux d’Ottawa, Agence libanaise et arabe des services sociaux d’Ottawa-Carleton, Ottawa Chinese Community Services et Ottawa Community Immigrant Services). LASI offre des services de placement qui permettent aux employeurs d’accéder à un bassin non exploité de néo-Canadiennes et néo-Canadiens à la recherche d’emploi. LASI s’engage à répondre aux besoins du marché du travail, tout en promulguant les compétences et talents des néo-Canadiennes et néo-Canadiens. Les services offerts comprennent l’appui dans la formation des enseignantes et des enseignants formés à l’étranger, les demandes de certification, les ateliers de sensibilisation aux différences culturelles et les emplois en enseignement ou dans les domaines connexes. 2, record 2, French, - LASI%20Comp%C3%A9tences%20Mondiales%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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