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WELFARE INSTITUTION [3 records]

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Record 1 2019-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Law
CONT

A Canadian Military Ethos. Having freely joined Canada's military community, members of the Canadian Forces are expected to serve their nation with : pride in its political, social, cultural and military institution; concern for the welfare and integrity of uniform; commitment to place the performance of their military duties and the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Forces above their own concerns; for selfless acceptance of military service is the essence of a free society's defence capability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit militaire

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Penal Administration
DEF

An officer responsible for the day-to-day operations of correctional facilities.

CONT

Correctional officer. The officer's duties vary according to the type of institution, but security and the daily welfare of inmates are of primary importance in all facilities.

OBS

"Custodial officer" was replaced by "correctional officer." [Information given by the Staffing at Solicitor general Canada]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration pénitentiaire
CONT

En général, l’agente/agent correctionnel assume des fonctions de sécurité dans le but de protéger la société ainsi que les personnes incarcérées. On les retrouve également dans des établissements, ils ou elles effectuent des tâches liées à la relation d’aide et à la gestion de cas auprès des détenus.

OBS

Depuis novembre 2010, les appellations «agent de correction», «agente de correction» sont remplacées par «agente/agent correctionnel» dans le milieu correctionnel canadien.

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
DEF

All the gains in welfare which flow from a particular economic decision, whether or not they accrue to the individual or institution taking the decision, i. e. the total improvement in welfare of the society as a whole, including the decision-taker.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
DEF

Avantage que les activités d'une entité procurent à des particuliers ou à la société en général.

Spanish

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