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YEARS SERVICE RECOGNITION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism
1, record 1, English, Royal%20Commission%20on%20Bilingualism%20and%20Biculturalism
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- B and B Commission 2, record 1, English, B%20and%20B%20Commission
correct, Canada
- Dunton-Laurendeau Commission 3, record 1, English, Dunton%2DLaurendeau%20Commission
correct, Canada
- Laurendeau-Dunton Commission 1, record 1, English, Laurendeau%2DDunton%20Commission
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the watershed years of the 1960s, the country was ripe for serious reflection. In 1963, the federal government created the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism(the Laurendeau-Dunton Commission), which spent seven years taking an X-ray of Canadian society. Its first finding was that the country was in the "central crisis of its history" and that, to resolve this, it would have to grant everyone the right to an education in his or her own official language; make the federal public service bilingual, and recognize the distinctive character of Quebec. Quebec was beginning to demand greater recognition of its majority language and culture. 4, record 1, English, - Royal%20Commission%20on%20Bilingualism%20and%20Biculturalism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission royale d'enquête sur le bilinguisme et le biculturalisme
1, record 1, French, Commission%20royale%20d%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20le%20bilinguisme%20et%20le%20biculturalisme
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Commission B.B. 2, record 1, French, Commission%20B%2EB%2E
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Commission Dunton-Laurendeau 3, record 1, French, Commission%20Dunton%2DLaurendeau
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Commission Laurendeau-Dunton 1, record 1, French, Commission%20Laurendeau%2DDunton
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au tournant des années 60, le pays était mûr pour une profonde réflexion. Le gouvernement fédéral a créé la Commission royale d'enquête sur le bilinguisme et le biculturalisme en 1963 (Commission Laurendeau-Dunton). Celle-ci passera sept ans à faire une véritable radiographie de la société canadienne. Elle a d'abord constaté que le pays traversait «la crise majeure de son histoire». Il fallait pour la résoudre, donner à chacun le droit à l'éducation dans sa langue, rendre la fonction publique fédérale bilingue et reconnaître que le Québec avait son caractère propre. Le Québec commençait par ailleurs à exiger une meilleure reconnaissance de sa langue et sa culture majoritaires. 4, record 1, French, - Commission%20royale%20d%27enqu%C3%AAte%20sur%20le%20bilinguisme%20et%20le%20biculturalisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management
- Sociology of Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- years of service recognition
1, record 2, English, years%20of%20service%20recognition
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- recognition of years of service 2, record 2, English, recognition%20of%20years%20of%20service
correct
- recognition of years served 3, record 2, English, recognition%20of%20years%20served
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All permanent... staff will be eligible for [the] years of service recognition. Years of service will be counted from the date of hire... Staff who complete the following years of service will be recognized : 5, 10, and 15 years of service. 4, record 2, English, - years%20of%20service%20recognition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel
- Sociologie du travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance des années de service
1, record 2, French, reconnaissance%20des%20ann%C3%A9es%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La reconnaissance des années de service est reliée au nombre d'années de service accumulées au sein de [l'organisme. Pour cinq] ans [de service, un] souvenir symbolique de circonstance, d'une valeur approximative de [100 dollars] est remis à l'employé avec une lettre de remerciement [de son] gestionnaire [...] 2, record 2, French, - reconnaissance%20des%20ann%C3%A9es%20de%20service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Public Service
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- long service award
1, record 3, English, long%20service%20award
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
At the Public Service of Canada, an award to provide recognition of all employees with a minimum of 25 years’ faithful public service. 2, record 3, English, - long%20service%20award
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Long Service Award - extends formal recognition to employees for long and faithful service. 3, record 3, English, - long%20service%20award
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fonction publique
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prime de long service
1, record 3, French, prime%20de%20long%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- prime pour long service 2, record 3, French, prime%20pour%20long%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'administration publique fédérale, reconnaissance accordée à un salarié qui a accompli un minimum de vingt-cinq années de service. 3, record 3, French, - prime%20de%20long%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les primes de long service [...] récompensent officiellement les services assidus et loyaux des employés. 4, record 3, French, - prime%20de%20long%20service
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Long Service Award
1, record 4, English, Long%20Service%20Award
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the Translation Bureau Recognition and Awards Program, this award is presented by the Chief Executive Officer to all employees in recognition of 20 or 30 years of service with the Translation Bureau. 1, record 4, English, - Long%20Service%20Award
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Reconnaissance des états de service
1, record 4, French, Reconnaissance%20des%20%C3%A9tats%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du Programme de reconnaissance et de récompense du Bureau de la traduction, ce certificat est remis par la présidente-directrice générale à tous les employés pour reconnaissance de 20 ou de 30 années de service au sein du Bureau de la traduction. 1, record 4, French, - Reconnaissance%20des%20%C3%A9tats%20de%20service
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Outstanding Achievement Award
1, record 5, English, Outstanding%20Achievement%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 5, English, - Outstanding%20Achievement%20Award
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles
1, record 5, French, Prime%20pour%20r%C3%A9alisations%20exceptionnelles
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 5, French, - Prime%20pour%20r%C3%A9alisations%20exceptionnelles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Instant Award
1, record 6, English, Instant%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 6, English, - Instant%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Prime instantanée
1, record 6, French, Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 6, French, - Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Awards Program
1, record 7, English, Atlantic%20Canada%20Opportunities%20Agency%20Awards%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ACOA Awards Program 1, record 7, English, ACOA%20Awards%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 7, English, - Atlantic%20Canada%20Opportunities%20Agency%20Awards%20Program
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Awards Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme de reconnaissance de l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique
1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27Agence%20de%20promotion%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Programme de reconnaissance de l'APECA 1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27APECA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27Agence%20de%20promotion%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- APEX Award for Career Contribution
1, record 8, English, APEX%20Award%20for%20Career%20Contribution
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Given by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada to an individual who is a member of the Executive Group, who has spent at least ten years in the Public Service, who is a leader in his field and through his exemplary work, has brought recognition to the Canadian Public Service or to his department/agency, who personifies the values of APEX as outlined in its Statement of Principles and who provides an example for other members of the Executive Group. 1, record 8, English, - APEX%20Award%20for%20Career%20Contribution
Record 8, Key term(s)
- APEX Career Contribution Award
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Prix de l'APEX pour contribution pendant une carrière
1, record 8, French, Prix%20de%20l%27APEX%20pour%20contribution%20pendant%20une%20carri%C3%A8re
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remis par l'Association professionnelle des cadres de la fonction publique du Canada à une personne qui est membre du Groupe de la direction et qui a travaillé au moins dix ans au sein de la fonction publique, qui est reconnue comme expert dans son domaine et qui, par son travail exceptionnel, a attiré l'attention sur la fonction publique canadienne ou sur son ministère ou agence, qui personnifie les valeurs de l'APEX telles que décrites dans son Énoncé de principes et qui sert d'exemple aux autres membres du Groupe de la direction. 1, record 8, French, - Prix%20de%20l%27APEX%20pour%20contribution%20pendant%20une%20carri%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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