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WORLD GOVERNMENT WORLD CITIZENS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universal right of access
1, record 1, English, universal%20right%20of%20access
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the current legislation, only Canadian citizens and those present in Canada, including corporations, have a right of access to information contained in records held by the government of Canada. The Information Commissioner has recommended that any person, regardless of citizenship or place of residence, be extended that same right. This universal right of access would also apply to corporations located anywhere in the world. 2, record 1, English, - universal%20right%20of%20access
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- droit d'accès universel
1, record 1, French, droit%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20universel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux termes de la loi actuelle, seuls les citoyens et les citoyennes du Canada et les personnes présentes au Canada, y compris les sociétés d’affaires, ont le droit d’accéder aux renseignements contenus dans les documents détenus par le gouvernement du Canada. Le Commissaire à l’information a recommandé d’accorder ce droit à n’importe quelle personne, sans que soient pris en compte sa citoyenneté ou son lieu de résidence. Ce droit d’accès universel serait aussi accordé aux sociétés d’affaires installées n’importe où dans le monde. 2, record 1, French, - droit%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20universel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
- Internet and Telematics
- Public Administration (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- service cluster
1, record 2, English, service%20cluster
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cluster of services 2, record 2, English, cluster%20of%20services
correct
- cluster 3, record 2, English, cluster
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Service clusters are created in order to make it easier for citizens to find and access the programs and services that they require [on-line]. In an interdependent world, it can also be a tool for re-engineering government service delivery. Service clustering brings together services inside a government department, across departments, with other governments, and other sectors. 4, record 2, English, - service%20cluster
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'administration publique
- Internet et télématique
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- regroupement de services
1, record 2, French, regroupement%20de%20services
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- regroupement 2, record 2, French, regroupement
correct, masculine noun
- groupe de services 3, record 2, French, groupe%20de%20services
correct, masculine noun
- grappe de services 4, record 2, French, grappe%20de%20services
correct, feminine noun
- grappe 5, record 2, French, grappe
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bloc d'information et de services connexes [disponibles en ligne et] rassemblés à partir de diverses organisations en groupes qui sont significatifs pour les citoyens et les clients. 6, record 2, French, - regroupement%20de%20services
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La grappe des aînés - le regroupement des services destinés expressément aux aînés - fournit un exemple de la façon dont les grappes créent un besoin pour de nouveaux services dont la prestation sera assurée en collaboration par les partenaires de la grappe. 5, record 2, French, - regroupement%20de%20services
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- GTEC Week
1, record 3, English, GTEC%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GTEC 2008 has evolved over 15 years to become the most substantive public sector learning event of the year. It is the annual meeting place for federal, provincial, municipal, and regional leaders, from around the world, to share information, knowledge and professional experiences in serving citizens better with the use of information and communications technologies. Over 4 days, the conference offers keynotes, panels, case-studies and thought leadership sessions geared to educate government executives on the challenges governments face in delivering services in the networked world. 2, record 3, English, - GTEC%20Week
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Government Technology Week
- Technology in Government Week
- Government Technology Exhibition and Conference Week
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Semaine GTEC
1, record 3, French, Semaine%20GTEC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GTEC 2008 est devenue, au cours des 15 dernières années, l'événement d'apprentissage le plus important du secteur public. C'est, en fait, le lieu de rencontre annuelle des leaders des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux, municipaux et régionaux, de tous les coins du monde, où l'on partage de l'information, des connaissances et des expériences professionnelles dans le but de servir plus efficacement les citoyens grâce à l'utilisation des technologies d'information et des communications. Pendant 4 jours, la Conférence offre des présentations clés, des panels, des études de cas et des séances de leadership éclairé visant essentiellement à renseigner les cadres du gouvernement sur les défis qu'ils doivent relever en matière de prestation des services dans un monde réseauté. 2, record 3, French, - Semaine%20GTEC
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Semaine de la technologie dans l'administration gouvernementale
- Semaine de la technologie dans l'administration fédérale
- Semaine de la Conférence exposition sur la technologie dans l'administration gouvernementale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Honours System
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Honours%20System
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Honours System ensures that we, as proud Canadians, recognize citizens who make a difference in our country through dedicated service to our communities, outstanding achievement, unselfish acts of bravery and meritorious behaviour. In presenting these honours to deserving Canadians, we pay tribute to exceptional contributions that have enriched not only the country but also the world. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the fount of our Canadian Honours System. As our Sovereign, only the Queen of Canada can approve the creation of an honour, based on the recommendation of the Government of Canada. The Governor General administers all responsibilities relating to Canadian Honours on the Queen's behalf. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Honours%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques assure que nous, fiers Canadiens, rendons hommage aux citoyens qui méritent la reconnaissance de la nation en raison de services dévoués rendus dans nos collectivités, de réalisations remarquables, d'actes de bravoure altruistes et de conduites méritoires. En présentant ces distinctions honorifiques aux Canadiens méritants, nous rendons hommage aux contributions exceptionnelles qui ont enrichi non seulement notre pays, mais le monde entier. Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II est à la source de notre Régime canadien de distinctions honorifiques. En sa qualité de souveraine, seule la reine du Canada peut approuver la création d'une distinction, sur la recommandation du gouvernement du Canada. Le gouverneur général exerce, au nom de la Reine, toutes les prérogatives relatives à l'administration des distinctions honorifiques. 1, record 4, French, - R%C3%A9gime%20canadien%20de%20distinctions%20honorifiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Government On-Line Action Plan
1, record 5, English, Government%20On%2DLine%20Action%20Plan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of the Government On-Line Action Plan is to make the Government of Canada the most connected government in the world to its citizens by 2004, with Canadians able to access government information and services on-line at the time and place of their choosing. 2, record 5, English, - Government%20On%2DLine%20Action%20Plan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action du projet Gouvernement en direct
1, record 5, French, Plan%20d%27action%20du%20projet%20Gouvernement%20en%20direct
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Plan d'action du projet Gouvernement en direct vise à faire en sorte que le gouvernement du Canada soit le gouvernement au monde le mieux branché avec ses citoyens d'ici 2004 et que les Canadiens puissent avoir accès à toute l'information et à tous les services gouvernementaux en direct à l'endroit et au moment qui leur conviennent. 2, record 5, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20du%20projet%20Gouvernement%20en%20direct
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Government of Canada Government On-Line Web site
1, record 6, English, Government%20of%20Canada%20Government%20On%2DLine%20Web%20site
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This site is dedicated to providing information on the Government On-Line initiative, the Government of Canada's plan to become the government the most electronically connected to its citizens in the world by 2004, with Canadians able to access federal information and service on-line at the time and place of their choosing. 1, record 6, English, - Government%20of%20Canada%20Government%20On%2DLine%20Web%20site
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- site Web du Gouvernement en direct du gouvernement du Canada
1, record 6, French, site%20Web%20du%20Gouvernement%20en%20direct%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce site vise à fournir des renseignements sur l'initiative Gouvernement en direct, le plan du gouvernement du Canada pour faire en sorte qu'il soit le gouvernement le plus électroniquement branché au monde avec ses citoyens d'ici 2004 et que les Canadiens puissent avoir accès à toute l'information et à tous les services gouvernementaux en direct à l'endroit et au moment qui leur conviennent. 1, record 6, French, - site%20Web%20du%20Gouvernement%20en%20direct%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Position Paper on the Role of Canadian Government Publishing and the Depository Services Program
1, record 7, English, Position%20Paper%20on%20the%20Role%20of%20Canadian%20Government%20Publishing%20and%20the%20Depository%20Services%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speech from the Throne, October 1999. Consulting and Audit Canada, Report no. 572-0022, December 17, 1999. "The Government will become a model user of information technology and the Internet. By 2004, our goal is to be known around the world as the government most connected to its citizens, with Canadians able to access all government information and services on-line at the time and place of their choosing". 1, record 7, English, - Position%20Paper%20on%20the%20Role%20of%20Canadian%20Government%20Publishing%20and%20the%20Depository%20Services%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Édition et librairie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Exposé de position sur le rôle des éditions du gouvernement du Canada et du Programme des services de dépôt
1, record 7, French, Expos%C3%A9%20de%20position%20sur%20le%20r%C3%B4le%20des%20%C3%A9ditions%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada%20et%20du%20Programme%20des%20services%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Discours du Trône, Octobre 1999. Conseils et Vérification Canada, Rapport n° 572-0022, Le 17 décembre 1999. «Le gouvernement deviendra un utilisateur modèle des technologies de l'information et d'Internet. D'ici 2004, nous voulons être connus dans le monde entier comme le gouvernement le mieux branché avec ses citoyens. Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes auront accès à toute l'information et à tous les services gouvernementaux en direct à l'endroit et au moment qui leur conviennent». 1, record 7, French, - Expos%C3%A9%20de%20position%20sur%20le%20r%C3%B4le%20des%20%C3%A9ditions%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada%20et%20du%20Programme%20des%20services%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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