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WOMEN BUSINESS [61 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women(BPW Canada) develops the professional and leadership potential of women in Canada through education, awareness, advocacy and mentoring within a supportive network.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie des femmes
OBS

La Fédération canadienne de femmes de carrières professionnelles et commerciales (BPW Canada) développe le potentiel professionnel des Canadiennes par le truchement de l’enseignement, de la conscientisation, de la plaidoirie et du mentorat à même un réseau d’entraide.

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Political Science (General)
OBS

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social, economic and environmental justice. Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada’s leading progressive voices in public policy debates.

OBS

Mission : To promote research on economic and social issues facing Canada; to monitor current developments in economy and study important trends that affect Canadians; to demonstrate thoughtful alternatives to the limited perspectives of business, research institutes and government agencies; [and] to put forward research that reflects concerns of women and men, labour and business, churches, cooperatives and voluntary agencies, governments, minorities, disadvantaged and fortunate individuals.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 2025-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • The Genitals
OBS

The Menopause Foundation of Canada(MFC) is a registered non-profit organization that advocates for the support women need in their menopausal years from the health care system, government, business and the broader community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Organes génitaux
OBS

La Fondation canadienne de la ménopause (FCM) est un organisme enregistré à but non lucratif qui encourage le système de soins de santé, le gouvernement, les entreprises et la communauté dans son ensemble à soutenir les femmes dans leurs années de ménopause.

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Rights and Freedoms
CONT

Gender bias exists when a person faces unfair disadvantages(or benefits from unearned advantages) because of their gender. In business, women continue to experience the negative effects of gender bias, namely lower pay...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 5 2024-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics
  • Sociology
DEF

... data that are cross-classified by sex, presenting information separately for men and women, boys and girls.

OBS

Sometimes referred to as gender-disaggregated data, sex-disaggregated data reflect roles, real situations, general conditions of women and men, girls and boys in every aspect of society. For instance, the literacy rate, education levels, business ownership, employment, wage differences, dependents, house and land ownership, loans and credit and debts. When data are not disaggregated by sex, it is more difficult to identify real and potential inequalities.

Key term(s)
  • sex disaggregated data
  • gender disaggregated data

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
  • Sociologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estadística
  • Sociología
DEF

Datos recogidos y desglosados por sexo, que hacen posible un análisis comparativo.

Key term(s)
  • dato desglosado por sexo
  • dato desagregado por sexo
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Record 6 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Corporate Economics
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

The Rural Women's Business Centre is a place for women to find the support and inspiration they need to succeed in their business endeavours.

Key term(s)
  • Rural Women's Business Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Économie de l'entreprise
  • Sociologie des femmes
Key term(s)
  • Rural Women's Business Center

Spanish

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Record 7 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Women
  • Trade
OBS

This is an organization for women who are considering starting a business or already have a business established. Membership provides women entrepreneurs with networking and support systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Commerce
OBS

Organisation pour les femmes qui songent à se lancer en affaires ou qui possèdent déjà une entreprise. Les membres ont accès à un réseau et à des services de soutien.

Spanish

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Record 8 2019-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trade
OBS

The Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership will address the gap of women starting businesses in the trades, technology and STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math]-related fields and the low number of indigenous women, new immigrants, women with disabilities and women in rural areas through targeted programming, training and mentorship opportunities.

OBS

An investment of $1, 940, 292 will enable The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs(NLOWE) to create the Atlantic Canadian Women in Business Growth Partnership...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Commerce
OBS

Un investissement de 1 940 292 dollars permettra à la «Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE)» de créer le Partenariat pour la croissance des femmes d'affaires du Canada atlantique [...]

Spanish

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Record 9 2019-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Rights and Freedoms
CONT

The forces that result in gender inequities have been in effect for generations, and are woven deeply throughout our policymaking, private business practice, and personal attitudes and behaviors. Far-reaching systemic change, in addition to incremental victories towards equity, is needed in order to eliminate disparities for women and gender minorities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 10 2019-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
DEF

… a for-profit entity … founded in 2014 in Denver … that serves as a catalyst for women to influence and succeed in the cannabis industry as the end of marijuana prohibition occurs on a national scale.

OBS

Women Grow was created to connect, educate, inspire and empower the next generation of cannabis industry leaders by creating programs, community and events for aspiring and current business executives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)

Spanish

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Record 11 2019-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • The Economy
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

PEIBWA exists to support and promote women in business located across the Island, including business professionals and entrepreneurs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Économie
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 12 2018-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Women
  • Sociology of Human Relations
OBS

WRIB is a network of lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women who meet for social and business events. These events are offered to both members of WRIB and the community at large.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Sociologie des relations humaines

Spanish

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Record 13 2018-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Indigenous Peoples (General)
OBS

In June of 1989, the government announced the Canadian Aboriginal Economic Development Strategy. The main objective of this strategy is to provide a co-ordinated federal approach to providing long-term employment and business and opportunities to Canada's Aboriginal citizens. This strategy includes a call for new approaches to explore and promote "more effective ways to address the economic development of Aboriginal women. "

Key term(s)
  • Native Economic Development Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Peuples Autochtones (Généralités)
OBS

En juin 1989, le gouvernement a annoncé la Stratégie canadienne de développement économique des Autochtones. Cette stratégie vise principalement à coordonner les mesures fédérales prises pour fournir de l'emploi à long terme et des possibilités d'affaires aux Autochtones du Canada. Cette stratégie prévoit la recherche de nouvelles démarches afin d'explorer et de promouvoir «des façons plus efficaces d'organiser le développement économique des femmes autochtones».

Spanish

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Record 14 2018-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology of Work
OBS

Mission Statement. To provide a networking forum for women in business within the general region of York, as well as celebrating the success of women in business, providing support and information on issues unique to women in business and promoting entrepreneurship.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie du travail

Spanish

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Record 15 2018-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Scholarships and Research Grants
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

ECU [Equality Challenge Unit]’s Athena SWAN Charter evolved from work between the Athena Project and the Scientific Women’s Academic Network (SWAN), to advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics (STEMM).

OBS

In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law(AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 16 2018-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Corporate Economics
OBS

Mission. WEConnect International helps women-owned businesses succeed in global value chains.

OBS

WEConnect International identifies, educates, registers, and certifies women's business enterprises based outside of the U. S. [United States] that are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more women, and then connects them with multinational corporate buyers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Économie de l'entreprise
CONT

[Cette entreprise] est à l'honneur sur le site de WEConnect International, un organisme qui crée des liens avec les grands donneurs d'ordres considérant important de s'approvisionner auprès des entreprises à propriété féminine (EPF).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Economía empresarial
OBS

WEConnect International es una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington y presente en 17 países, y que opera en los principales mercados de África, Asia, Australia, Medio Oriente, Norteamérica, Europa, América Latina y el Caribe. Fue creada e impulsada por un grupo de multinacionales, las cuales presentaban el mismo interés y necesidad: aumentar el porcentaje de proveedoras mujeres dentro de sus empresas.

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Record 17 2018-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Finance
OBS

... mission. To recognize and indorse women in finance who have achieved excellence; to provide a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to women in finance and a place in which to exchange business knowledge, ideas and opinions; and to encourage women to enter the finance field through our scholarship program.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Finances

Spanish

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Record 18 2017-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Labour and Employment
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

Webgrrls International is an online and offline networking organization of professional business women focused on propelling their careers and businesses forward. [They] focus on networking and connecting with others, leveraging and learning about technology, learning new skills and finding jobs, finding mentors and interns, and gaining access to support and information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Travail et emploi
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 19 2017-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

Program of the Federal Business Development Bank offering counselling, training, mentoring and planning services to women entrepreneurs involved in small-and medium-sized businesses in Canada. In this program, successful business women act as mentors for less-experienced women entrepreneurs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Programme de la Banque fédérale de développement qui offre des services de conseil, de formation, de mentorat et de planification aux entrepreneures qui œuvrent dans des petites et moyennes entreprises du Canada. Dans le cadre de ce programme, les femmes d'affaires qui ont réussi agissent comme mentors pour des entrepreneures moins expérimentées.

Spanish

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Record 20 2017-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

Program of the Federal Business Development Bank offering counselling, training, mentoring and planning services to women entrepreneurs involved in small-and medium-sized businesses in Canada. In this program, successful business women act as mentors for less-experienced women entrepreneurs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Programme de la Banque fédérale de développement qui offre des services de conseil, de formation, de mentorat et de planification aux entrepreneures qui œuvrent dans des petites et moyennes entreprises du Canada. Dans le cadre de ce programme, les femmes d'affaires qui ont réussi agissent comme mentors pour des entrepreneures moins expérimentées.

Spanish

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Record 21 2017-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Work and Production
OBS

A networking organization designed to support women who work from a home office and/or have a home-based business.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Travail et production

Spanish

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Record 22 2017-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
  • Social Services and Social Work
DEF

A club of business and professional men or women concerned especially with community welfare and usually forming part of a national or international organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)
  • Services sociaux et travail social
DEF

Association d'hommes d'affaires ou de profession, dont le but est de fournir à ses membres une occasion de rencontre tout en les faisant contribuer à une œuvre humanitaire.

OBS

club philanthropique : équivalent adopté par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des services sociaux.

OBS

social : cet adjectif signifie en français «propre à la société constituée», «relatif à un regroupement d'individus constitué en un tout», «relatif aux rapport entre les classes de la société». Conséquemment, il y a lieu de rendre «social club» par «amicale (n.f.)» et «service club» par «club philanthropique». D'après (RCF, n° 107 et RCF n° 123).

Spanish

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Record 23 2016-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

The Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs(NLOWE) fosters the success of women in business through our network of community based facilitators, members, clients and partnership in the world of business.

OBS

The new Newfoundland and Labrador Organization for Women Entrepreneurs is the successor organization to WEB [Women’s Entreprise Bureau]. It is a more streamlined organization with an expanded mandate of assisting not just potential entrepreneurs, but also existing businesses owned by women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 24 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

[An] Atlantic-wide initiative called the Advance program offers WBO [women business owners] the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their objectives.

OBS

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

[Une] initiative à l'échelle de la région de l'Atlantique, le programme Advance, offre aux femmes propriétaires d'entreprises la possibilité d'élever leur entreprise à un autre niveau de croissance en renforçant leurs compétences en affaires et en gestion et en leur offrant les services de soutien commercial qui leur permettront d'atteindre leurs objectifs.

OBS

Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique.

Spanish

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Record 25 2013-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
  • Education (General)
DEF

Education intended to prepare a person for a career in commercial or industrial administration

OBS

The term covers a wide field of activity. The common thread that runs through all business education is concerned for the training of men and women who at all levels, directly or indirectly, earn their living by the purchase and sale of goods or services or in an administrative capacity.

OBS

Business education: Reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education.

Key term(s)
  • commercial education

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
DEF

Éducation ayant pour objet la préparation d'une personne à une carrière dans l'administration du commerce ou de l'industrie.

OBS

Expression qui recouvre un champ étendu d'activités. Le dénominateur commun de toute éducation commerciale réside dans le souci de former des hommes et des femmes qui, à tous les niveaux, directement ou indirectement, ont pour gagne-pain l'achat et la vente de marchandises ou de services, ou encore occupent des postes administratifs.

Spanish

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Record 26 2012-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

[The] Canada Company is a charitable, non-partisan organization that serves to build the bridge between business and community leaders and the Canadian military. [Its] goal is to ensure that the men and women in our Canadian Forces receive the widest support, care and recognition that they deserve.

OBS

Organization founded in May 2006.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
OBS

La Compagnie Canada est une œuvre de bienfaisance enregistrée ayant comme but de tisser des liens entre les dirigeants militaires et ceux du monde des affaires. [Son] but est de s’assurer que les hommes et les femmes en uniforme et leur famille reçoivent le plus grand appui possible, dont la reconnaissance et les soins qu'ils méritent.

OBS

Organisation fondée en mai 2006.

Spanish

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Record 27 2011-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Trade
OBS

The objectives of this organization, which is established in Hamilton, Ontario, are to promote women in business in the Hamilton-Wentworth and Halton Regions and to get women more business. Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Commerce
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 28 2008-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
  • Language (General)
CONT

It is certainly appropriate to respond to the needs of [specific] groups [for example, young people, Aboriginals and women entrepreneurs] ;however, if the Department targets certain groups, it could also take into account the linguistic dimension of Canada's business sector, beyond the arts and culture industries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
  • Linguistique (Généralités)
CONT

[Si] le Ministère a ciblé certains groupes, [comme les jeunes, les Autochtones et les femmes entrepreneures], il pourrait aussi tenir compte de la dimension linguistique du secteur commercial canadien, au-delà des industries des arts et de la culture.

Spanish

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Record 29 2008-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Marketing
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

National Association of Women Business Owners(NAWBO) is the voice of America's 10. 4 million women-owned businesses. Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Commercialisation
  • Sociologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 30 2006-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

Beginning in 1992 and culminating in 2004, the Rotman Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards paid tribute to Canada's most successful female entrepreneurs for their important contributions to the economy. The program was an initiative of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and BMO Financial Group. The purpose of these Awards was to provide national recognition to Canada's women entrepreneurs, whose successful businesses and achievements contribute so much to the Canadian and global economies as well as to their communities. By honouring these entrepreneurs, we helped to advance their business and personal networks; provide significant profile and visibility for them and their businesses; create additional opportunities to actively participate on for-profit and non-profit boards, government committees and/or industry associations; and increase the number of role models and mentors for all entrepreneurs, both male and female.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
OBS

De 1992 à 2004, les Prix canadiens de l'entrepreneuriat féminin Rotman ont rendu hommage aux femmes entrepreneurs qui se sont le plus démarquées au Canada par leurs importantes contributions à l'économie. Le programme était une initiative de la Rotman School of Management de l'Université de Toronto et de BMO Groupe financier. Ces Prix avaient pour but de reconnaître à l'échelle nationale les entrepreneures canadiennes qui, grâce à leur réussite et à celle de leurs entreprises, ont contribué si grandement aux économies canadienne et mondiale ainsi qu'à leurs communautés. En honorant ces entrepreneures, nous avons favorisé l'essor de leur entreprise et l'expansion de leurs réseaux personnels; accru de façon significative leur profil et leur visibilité ainsi que ceux de leur entreprise; créé des occasions additionnelles de participer activement à des conseils d'organismes lucratifs et sans but lucratif ainsi qu'à des comités gouvernementaux ou associations industrielles; et augmenté le nombre de modèles exemplaires et de mentors accessibles à tous les entrepreneurs, hommes et femmes.

Spanish

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Record 31 2006-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

The Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service, a prestigious award, is presented to a person whose lifetime of outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions have had a significant impact on helping to improve the lives of children, youth and women in Canada. The Award is presented to the honoree at the Yorktown Family Services Tribute Dinner Celebration – a gala event where representative from government, business and the community gather to honour the award recipient.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Prix d'action humanitaire des Yorktown Family Services

Spanish

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Record 32 2006-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Public Administration (General)
OBS

Women's Executive Network(WXN) is Canada's most influential female audience and the country's leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of women executives across Canada. WXN invites women leaders in business, government and not-for-profit sectors in seven cities to attend our exclusive by-invitation-only breakfast series, Canada s Most Powerful Women : Top 100 Awards and Summit, professional development workshops and golf program in association with Links for Women. These events, organized by WXN and hosted by individual partners, will take place in Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Administration publique (Généralités)
OBS

Le Réseau des femmes exécutives (RFE)MD constitue l auditoire féminin le plus influent du Canada et représente l'organisation la plus importante au pays consacrée à la promotion et à la reconnaissance des femmes cadres dans leur milieu de travail. Depuis 1997, le RFE s'est développé rapidement pour répondre aux besoins d'un nombre grandissant de femmes cadres partout au Canada. Le RFE invite les dirigeantes du monde des affaires, du gouvernement et des secteurs à but non lucratif à assister, dans sept villes, à sa série exclusive de déjeuners sur invitation uniquement, lors du Sommet des 100 femmes les plus influentes au Canada, et des ateliers de développement professionnel. Ces activités, organisées par le RFE et parrainées par les partenaires individuels du RFE, auront lieu à Vancouver, à Calgary, à Mississauga, à Toronto, à Ottawa, à Montréal et à Halifax.

Spanish

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Record 33 2006-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

CIDA provided scholarships for 30 women executives to attend the Central American Institute for Business Administration's management training workshop and 5 women political leaders to attend a political leadership workshop. To enhance the participation of women in industrial and entrepreneurial development in Malaysia through the Women's Entrepreneurial Fund, CIDA has supported seminars and organizational development to strengthen such local groups as Peniagawali and NAWEM.

Key term(s)
  • WEF

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

L'ACDI a fourni des bourses d'études à 30 femmes cadres pour participer à l'atelier de formation en gestion de l'Institut centro-américain d'administration des affaires et à cinq femmes leaders politiques pour participer à un atelier de leadership politique. Pour accroître la participation des femmes au développement industriel et entrepreneurial en Malaisie par l'intermédiaire du Fonds entrepreneurial pour les femmes, l'ACDI a financé des séminaires et le développement organisationnel pour renforcer des groupes locaux comme Peniagawali et NAWEM.

Spanish

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Record 34 2005-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

Of the Mount Saint Vincent University. Originally the Centre was established to supply information and referral, facilitate networking, promote women in business, provide access to training, and manage research activities. Over the last few years the needs of women entrepreneurs changed as they started and expanded their businesses and as a result, the Centre also changed its focus to accommodate those changing needs. Services now include one-to-one counselling, business projects involving Mount students working with Centre clients, networking events, workshops, training programs, mentoring, and public presentations.

Key term(s)
  • Center for Women in Business at Mount Saint Vincent University

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
OBS

Centre d'aide aux entreprises situé sur le campus de l'université Mount Saint Vincent, Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse).

Key term(s)
  • Centre des femmes d'affaires de l'université Mount Saint Vincent

Spanish

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Record 35 2005-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Union Organization
OBS

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union(RWDSU) represents approximately 6000 Saskatchewan working women and men throughout Saskatchewan. Our members include workers at retails stores such as IGA, Canada Safeway, O. K. Economy and Co-operative Associations. A number of Credit Union employees belong to the Union as do workers in farm implement manufacturing, warehousing, dairies, poultry processing, laundries, soft drink production, sign making and casinos. Hundreds of service employees in business such as the Imperial 400 in Saskatoon, the Regina Centre of Arts, the Regina Exhibition as well as restaurant and cafeteria workers and Brinks employees are also proud members of the Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Organisation syndicale
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Conseil mixte du Syndicat des employés de gros, de détail et de magasins à rayons de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 36 2005-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trade
OBS

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization comprising business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial, and industrial progress of their community.

Key term(s)
  • Chamber of Commerce of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Commerce
Key term(s)
  • Chambre de commerce de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 37 2002-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions advance the status of women. There are over 34 000 members in more than 1 230 clubs in 70 countries. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word and trustworthy. Zontians volunteer their time, talents and energy to local and international service pro designed to advance the status of women.

Key term(s)
  • Zonta International-International Service Organisation of Executive and Professional Woman

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
OBS

Zonta International : Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Key term(s)
  • Organisation internationale pour servir des femmes professionnelles et chefs d'entreprise

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Gestión de la empresa (Generalidades)
OBS

Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorizacion UNESCO.

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Record 38 2001-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Films
  • Protection of Life
OBS

Title of a video produced by Luft Films in Toronto, Ontario.

OBS

Travelling Alone is an informative docu-drama that captures the fears and frustrations that women face every day while travelling. Although Travelling Alone was produced for the travelling business woman, Constable Gerry Smith's insightful and informative travelling tips could be followed by anyone. You will be able to fully understand some of the simple methods used by many travelling women today that help them to better protect themselves. The video is now part of the award winning "Travelling Alone Seminar" sponsored by the O. P. P. [Ontario Provincial Police].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de films
  • Sécurité des personnes
Key term(s)
  • Voyager seule

Spanish

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Record 39 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Canadian Rural Partnership, Pilot Projects 2000-2001. Nova Scotia. Working with 18 women in Pictou County, this project will help participants develop their business skills through a co-operative model of business management. Participants will develop a business plan and further their economic independence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Projets pilotes 2000-2001 du Partenariat rural canadien. Nouvelle-Écosse. Regroupant 18 femmes du comté de Pictou, ce projet aidera les participantes à développer leurs aptitudes en affaires grâce à un modèle coopératif de gestion d'entreprises. Elles créeront un plan d'entreprise et renforceront leur indépendance économique.

Spanish

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Record 40 2000-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Voluntary associations of business and professional men and women, who come together to improve the social, civic and business climate in their community. Located in North Bay, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Source : Coordonnatrice du projet Partenariat économique ciel bleu.

Spanish

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Record 41 2000-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

At the Royal Bank of Canada. ViaSource for Women Entrepreneurs was born in Montreal in 1998 to advise women on their business expansion plans or other issues of importance to them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Finances
OBS

À la Banque royale du Canada, ViaSource pour les femmes entrepreneures a vu le jour à Montréal en 1998. Les femmes reçoivent des conseils sur leurs projets d'expansion commerciale et d'autres sujets importants pour elles.

Spanish

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Record 42 2000-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Trade
OBS

Funded through a grant from Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Women's Enterprise Initiative provides business information and services specifically aimed at women entrepreneurs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Commerce
OBS

Financée par une subvention de Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest, l'Initiative pour les femmes entrepreneurs offre de l'information et des services à l'entreprise destinés spécialement aux femmes entrepreneurs.

Spanish

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Record 43 2000-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Trade
OBS

Western Economic Diversification Canada is working to remove some of the barriers facing women in business by supporting the Women's Enterprise Initiative Loan Program. Each western province has set up its own component of this pan-western initiative. The non-profit groups offer access to a loan fund, advisory services, path finding to existing services plus a host of unique products and services tailored to meet the needs of women entrepreneurs in their province.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Commerce
OBS

Par ce programme important, Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest essaie de supprimer certains des obstacles auxquels se heurtent les femmes entrepreneurs. Toutes les provinces de l'Ouest canadien ont mis sur pied leur propre composante de cette initiative qui s'étend à toute la région. Les groupes sans but lucratif qui ont été créés aux fins du programme permettent aux femmes d'accéder à des prêts, à des services consultatifs adaptés, à des services d'orientation vers les services existants et à tout un éventail de produits et de services conçus spécifiquement pour répondre aux besoins des femmes entrepreneurs de leur province.

Spanish

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Record 44 2000-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

Business extension training for women program.

OBS

In 1992, the launched its Step-up program which was designed to provide specific training and support for women business owners to further develop or expand their business.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
OBS

En 1992, la Banque fédérale de développement a lancé son programme Vers le sommet, qui apporte une formation et un soutien particuliers aux femmes propriétaires d'entreprise, pour leur permettre de développer ou d'élargir leur entreprise.

Spanish

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Record 45 1999-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Education
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

The Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work was established at Carleton University, School of Business, in 1992 to facilitate both research and education on women and work. The Centre supports research on the issues that women face in the workplace and offers a Management Development Program for Women. The Centre is guided by an Advisory Board and supported by a full-time administrator. The Centre is home to the Royal Bank Visiting Chair in Women and Work funded through donations from the Royal Bank of Canada and Ontario Hydro.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work, School of Business, Carleton University.

Key term(s)
  • Center for Research and Education on Women and Work

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Pédagogie
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Appellation et abréviation vérifiées auprès du Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work, School of Business, Carleton University.

Spanish

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Record 46 1998-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foreign Trade
CONT

Team Canada trade missions, for example, included Aboriginal groups, women entrepreneurs and other Canadian business people and educators, as well as other levels of government.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

Les missions commerciales d'Équipe Canada, par exemple, ont fait place à des groupes autochtones, à des femmes chefs d'entreprise, à d'autres gens d'affaires et à des éducateurs ainsi qu'aux autres échelons de gouvernement.

Spanish

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Record 47 1998-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Movements
OBS

The objectives of this organization, which is established in Calgary, Alberta, are to maintain high ethical standards in business and professional life; to strive for human rights for all people and, in particular, to advance the status of women; to develop a spirit of friendship and unity among Soroptimists of all countries; to contribute to international understanding and universal friendship and to develop the highest concept of patriotism.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Soroptimist Foundation
  • Canadian Soroptimist Foundation
  • Foundation of Soroptimist of Canada
  • Canada Foundation of Soroptimist
  • Canadian Foundation of Soroptimist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Mouvements sociaux
OBS

Organisme établi à Calgary (Alberta).

Spanish

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Record 48 1998-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Insurance
OBS

A free association of women employed in the general and life insurance business who participate in, and contribute to, the enhancement of education, fellowship and loyalty.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Assurances
OBS

L'Association des femmes d'assurance de Montréal. Association des femmes d'assurance (vie et I.A.R.D.) ayant pour but de promouvoir la formation, le perfectionnement, les contacts et la morale professionnels.

OBS

Renseignements confirmés avec la présidente de l'Association.

Key term(s)
  • Association des femmes d'assurance du Canada
  • A.C.F.A.

Spanish

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Record 49 1997-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Films
  • Labour and Employment
  • Agriculture - General
OBS

A celebration of the victories of Quebec farm women who, through determination and solidarity, are attaining the recognition they have sought for so long. This film of the National Film Board of Canada illustrates, through the stories of several of these women, how in the 1970s Quebec women became politicized, setting up committees, joining unions and creating an association and federation, gradually becoming recognized for their professional status as food producers and as women in business with their husbands.

OBS

Information confirmed with the National Film Board of Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de films
  • Travail et emploi
  • Agriculture - Généralités
OBS

Ce film de l'Office national du film du Canada célèbre la marche triomphale des agricultrices du Québec, qui ont conquis un statut économique et juridique enviable, au cours des vingt dernières années, d'un cheminement bien distinct du reste du Canada. Les profils féminins qu'il nous livre sont ceux de pionnières, artisanes des grandes étapes du combat pour leurs droits...et aussi de femmes d'affaires nouveau genre, qui ont pris confiance en elles-mêmes, et ont introduit en agriculture des préoccupations nouvelles et créatrices : femmes spécialisées, culture biologique, produits inédits, mise en marché imaginative.

OBS

Renseignement vérifié auprès de l'Office national du film du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 50 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Special-Language Phraseology
OBS

Sponsored by Philadelphia Mayor's Commission for Women and the XVIII Congress of the International Federation of Business ad Professional Women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de conferencias
  • Sociología de la familia
  • Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
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Record 51 1997-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Finance
OBS

This program of the Business Development Bank of Canada helps women entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities for growth by group workshops, roundtables and the experience of mentors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Finances
OBS

Ce programme de la Banque de développement du Canada permet aux femmes entrepreneurs de profiter des occasions de croissance en participant à des ateliers de groupe, à des tables rondes et par le jumelage avec des marraines.

Spanish

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Record 52 1996-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Implemented by the Foundation for International Training, provides loans, technical assistance, and business training to women entrepreneurs in the impoverished region of Qena.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

La Fondation pour la formation internationale s'occupe de ce Fonds qui offre des prêts, de l'assistance technique et de la formation en affaires aux femmes entrepreneurs de la région pauvre de Qena.

Spanish

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Record 53 1996-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Study funded by Industry, Science and Technology Canada and done in February 1992 by the Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Étude financée par Industrie, Sciences et Technologie Canada et menée en février 1992 par le Centre for Women in Business, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse).

Spanish

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Record 54 1996-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

In October 1994, the Province of British Columbia announced the creation of the Small Business Development for Aboriginal Women Program initiated by the Ministry of Women's Equality.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

En octobre 1994, la province de Colombie-Britannique a annoncé la création de ce programme qui est une initiative du Ministry of Women's Equality.

Spanish

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Record 55 1995-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

This initiative of the federal government is providing Aboriginal women with support in economic and business development. The Economic Development for Canadian Aboriginal Women Initiative includes activities such as networking, training, advocacy and the development of pilot projects to improve access to capital and business resources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Cette initiative du gouvernement fédéral fournit aux femmes autochtones de l'aide au développement économique et commercial. L'initiative comporte des activités comme l'établissement de réseaux, la formation, la défense des intérêts et le lancement de produits pilotes afin d'améliorer l'accès aux capitaux et aux ressources commerciales.

Spanish

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Record 56 1995-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Domestic Trade
CONT

In West Africa, women traders play a crucial role in the supply of foods to towns by purchasing large supplies from rural areas and transporting it to town. The more successful of these, known as "commodity queens", or "Nama Benz", have powerful unions and sufficient capital, not only to finance their own diversified business, but also issue credit to small-scale farmers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce intérieur

Spanish

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Record 57 1993-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

Within reason, disabled persons should appear in any visual representations of groups(graphics, TV, advertising) made up of men, women, young and old.... Specifically, disabled persons should be shown, as the message or material indicates :... along with able-bodied people in various employment roles(doctors, lawyers, government officials, business executives, journalists, teachers, etc.).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

Dans la mesure du raisonnable, les personnes handicapées devraient être incluses dans toute représentation visuelle (illustrations, télévision, publicité) de groupes composés d'hommes, de femmes, de personnes âgées et de jeunes [...] Plus précisément, il faut représenter les personnes handicapées, selon ce qu'indique le message ou le document : [...] tout comme les personnes physiquement aptes, dans l'exercice de diverses professions (docteurs, avocats, agents du gouvernement, gens d'affaires, journalistes, enseignants, etc.).

OBS

Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/communications.

Spanish

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Record 58 1992-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

A pilot project for women in Metro Toronto, jointly sponsored by the Federal Business Development Bank and the Ontario Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Projet-pilote à l'intention des femmes d'affaires de la communauté urbaine de Toronto, coparrainé par la Banque fédérale de développement et le ministère de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de la Technologie de l'Ontario

Spanish

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Record 59 1991-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment
  • Stock Exchange
CONT

Young businessmen and women with years of increasing earning power ahead or established business or professional men and women in high tax brackets look for securities which offer them possibilities of profits through market appreciation. They will buy some common stocks of growing companies or new ventures. This involves the assumption of calculated risk which they can normally afford to take.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
  • Bourse
CONT

Les jeunes hommes et les jeunes femmes d'affaires qui ont devant eux de nombreuses années au cours desquelles leur capacité de gagner de l'argent va augmenter, ou bien les gens d'affaires et les professionnels bien établis et appartenant aux catégories fortement imposées recherchent des valeurs qui offrent des possibilités de réaliser des profits grâce à la plus-value de ces titres. Ils achètent des actions ordinaires de compagnies en croissance ou d'entreprises nouvelles. De tels achats supposent qu'ils prennent des risques bien calculés qu'ils peuvent d'ailleurs se permettre de prendre.

Key term(s)
  • risque réfléchi
  • risque soupesé
  • risque raisonné

Spanish

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Record 60 1991-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
CONT

While members agreed that on the business side, there is a very low availability of women at executive levels....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 61 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Advertising Media
  • Audiovisual Journalism
OBS

magazine can be classified into three main groups : consumer magazines, farm publications, and business publications. These can be further divided into(...) sports, women, youth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports publicitaires
  • Presse audiovisuelle
OBS

la presse périodique comporte plusieurs catégories de supports: les magazines féminins, les périodiques familiaux (...) les --, les magazines de télévision

Spanish

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