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YUKON TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Yukon Geological Survey
1, record 1, English, Yukon%20Geological%20Survey
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of the Yukon Geological Survey is to be the authority and provider of choice for the geoscience and related technical information required to enable stewardship and sustainable development of the Territory’s energy, mineral, and land resources. 3, record 1, English, - Yukon%20Geological%20Survey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Yukon Geological Survey(YGS) which was established in April 2003 has the primary responsibility for geoscience work in the territory. YGS collects, compiles and communicates information on the geology and earth resources of Yukon. Clients include industry, the general public, federal and territorial government departments, first nation governments and land use planning commissions. 4, record 1, English, - Yukon%20Geological%20Survey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The new Yukon Geological Survey ... supersedes the [Yukon] Geology Program. 5, record 1, English, - Yukon%20Geological%20Survey
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission géologique du Yukon
1, record 1, French, Commission%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CGY 2, record 1, French, CGY
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission géologique du Yukon (CGY) [...] est devenue, en septembre 2005, une Direction au sein de la Division du pétrole, du gaz et des minéraux du ministère de l'Énergie, des Mines et des Ressources. La CGY ne fait donc plus partie de la Division des ressources minérales. Elle a maintenant le mandat de fournir de l'information en appui à l'exploration, à la mise en valeur et à la gestion des ressources non seulement minérales, mais aussi pétrolières et gazières et, dans une moindre mesure, d'autres ressources comme les forêts. La CGY fait actuellement l'objet d'une réorganisation en vue de répondre de façon efficace à ses nouvelles responsabilités, qui découlent d'un niveau de gestion plus élevé et d'un mandat élargi. La CGY est maintenant constituée de quatre services : Services techniques, Services minéraux, Géologie régionale, et Évaluations des minéraux et des hydrocarbures. 3, record 1, French, - Commission%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Whitehorse
1, record 2, English, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- city of Whitehorse 2, record 2, English, city%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
- City of Whitehorse 2, record 2, English, City%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A city of the Yukon Territory and its capital since 1953, located at kilometre 1476, just off the Alaska Highway. The city lies mainly on the western side of the Yukon River, nestled in a protected valley surrounded by Canyon Mountain(locally known as Grey Mountain) to the east, Haeckel Hill to the northwest and Golden Horn Mountain to the south. Located at the head of navigation on the Yukon River, Whitehorse grew significantly by becoming a temporary stopping point--past two major obstacles on the river, Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse Rapids--for prospectors heading for Dawson(then known as "Dawson City") during the Klondike Gold Rush Years(1897-1899). In 1900, with the completion of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway from Skagway in Alaska, to Carcross and Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, the community grew around the point where the railway and river met, on the western side of the Yukon River. After the gold rush, Whitehorse's population dropped, but with the help of navigation and aviation companies, the British Yukon Navigation Company building riverboats and operating them to Dawson until 1954, and the British Yukon Aviation Company transporting mail, freight and passengers, the economy was kept afloat. During World War II, Whitehorse played a significant role as a key link in the north-south transportation system, hosting the Americans and Canadians in charge of expanding the air link that was the Northwest Staging Route(a series of airfields across the Northwest), building the 2300-km Alaska Highway, or constructing the Canol Pipeline from Norman Wells, N. W. T., and an oil refinery at Whitehorse. In 1950, Whitehorse was incorporated as a city. In 1953, the territorial capital of the Yukon was moved from Dawson to Whitehorse, adding the government sector to an economy made of the mining(copper, silver and lead-zinc), tourist and oil industries. Though the mines shut down in Yukon and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway ended its operations 2, record 2, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 60°43’ 135°03’ (Yukon Territory). 3, record 2, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In Canada (with seven exceptions as of December 31, 2004), the name of an inhabited place has the same form in English and French, which form is listed in the Gazetteer of the province or territory in accordance with the inscription in the Incorporation Act of the entity. This rule also applies for the historic designation of an inhabited place, even if the designation is not or no longer gazetteered. 2, record 2, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The "city of Whitehorse" is the geographical entity: "The city of Whitehorse is surrounded by mountains.", while the "City of Whitehorse" refers to its governing body or administrative instance: "The City of Whitehorse relied on Yukon’s "Decade of Anniversaries" (1990-1999) to attract tourists: among others, the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, 100 years of Royal Canadian Mounted Police presence and the 100th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush.». 2, record 2, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The inhabitant of Whitehorse is a "Whitehorsian," man or woman; this form is recognized, though "Whitehorser" can also be found, but is not widely used. 2, record 2, English, - Whitehorse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Whitehorse
1, record 2, French, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cité de Whitehorse 2, record 2, French, cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
- Cité de Whitehorse 2, record 2, French, Cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville du Territoire du Yukon qui en est aussi la capitale depuis 1953, située au kilomètre 1476, près de la route de l'Alaska. On l'appelle communément «la ville de Whitehorse», bien qu'elle ait le statut de cité en raison de son caractère politique et historique et de l'importance de sa population. La ville s'étend surtout du côté ouest du fleuve Yukon, blottie dans une vallée protégée, entourée de la montagne Canyon (appelée «Grey» dans la région) à l'est, la colline Haeckel au nord-ouest et la montagne Golden Horn au sud. Sise là où commence la navigation sur le fleuve Yukon, Whitehorse s'est développée de façon significative en devenant un arrêt d'étape --une fois franchis les deux obstacles principaux sur le fleuve, le canyon Miles et les rapides Whitehorse-- pour les prospecteurs en route pour Dawson (alors appelée à l'américaine, «Dawson City») pendant les années de la ruée vers l'or du Klondike (1897-1899). Avec la fin de la construction du chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway depuis Skagway (Alaska) à Carcross puis Whitehorse (Territoire du Yukon) en 1900, la communauté s'est développée au point de rencontre entre le fleuve et le chemin de fer, sur la rive ouest du fleuve Yukon. Une fois la ruée vers l'or terminée, la population de Whitehorse chute, mais avec l'aide des compagnies de navigation et d'aviation, la British Yukon Navigation Company qui construit des bateaux à aubes et en gère les opérations jusqu'à Dawson jusqu'en 1954, et la British Yukon Aviation Company qui transporte du courrier, des marchandises et des passagers, l'économie de la ville demeure viable. Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Whitehorse joue un rôle important comme point de liaison pour les opérations de transport dans l'axe nord-sud, hébergeant les Américains et les Canadiens chargés d'accroître les liaisons aériennes de la Northwest Staging Route (une série de terrains d'aviation dans le Nord-Ouest) ou de construire les 230 kilomètres de la 2, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 60°43' 135°03' (Territoire du Yukon). 3, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada (sauf sept exceptions au 31 décembre 2004), le nom d'un lieu habité a la même forme en français et en anglais, celle consignée au Répertoire de la province ou du territoire conformément à l'inscription sur l'Acte d'incorporation de l'entité. Cette règle s'applique également pour la désignation historique d'un lieu habité même si cette désignation ne figure pas ou plus au Répertoire. 2, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Un nom de ville est féminin, même lorsque le pseudo-générique «ville» ne le précède pas : «En 1982, Whitehorse a été lourdement affectée lorsqu'elle a cessé d'être desservie par la compagnie de chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.». 2, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
La «cité de Whitehorse» ou «ville de Whitehorse» est la ville géographique : «La ville de Whitehorse est entourée de montagnes.». Par contre, «Cité de Whitehorse» ou «Ville de Whitehorse» signifie l'administration municipale ou la personne morale : «La Cité de Whitehorse a profité de la «Décennie des anniversaires» (1990-1999), une initiative du Territoire du Yukon, pour attirer des touristes : entre autres, le 50e anniversaire de la route de l'Alaska et les centenaires de la présence de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et de la découverte de l'or au Klondike.» 2, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le citoyen ou habitant de Whitehorse est un «Whitehorsien», une «Whitehorsienne», ou un «Whitehorsois», une «Whitehorsoise», les deux formes n'étant ni reconnues, ni usitées. 2, record 2, French, - Whitehorse
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ville de Whitehorse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Whitehorse
1, record 2, Spanish, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No existe consenso entre los autores sobre el género de los nombres de ciudades y provincias. Aunque algunos sostienen que los nombres que terminan en -a son femeninos y los que terminan en otra vocal o consonante son masculinos, generalmente se hace la concordancia con el sustantivo femenino ciudad, o provincia, según sea el caso. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Whitehorse
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-08-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Industry-Government Relations (Econ.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada Business Service Centres
1, record 3, English, Canada%20Business%20Service%20Centres
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CBSCs 1, record 3, English, CBSCs
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Business Service Centre 2, record 3, English, Business%20Service%20Centre
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CBSCs are the gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one. The CBSC initiative is a cooperative arrangement among 36 federal business departments, provincial, territorial governments and, in some cases, the private sector, associations, academic and research communities. Currently, there are thirteen CBSCs-one in every province, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and the Nunavut, Canada's newest territory. 1, record 3, English, - Canada%20Business%20Service%20Centres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For example: Canada - British Columbia Business Service Centre; Canada - Saskatchewan Business Service Centre; etc. 3, record 3, English, - Canada%20Business%20Service%20Centres
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Center for Business Services
- Canadian Business Service Centre
- Business Service Centre of Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Relations de l'industrie avec l'État (Écon.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centres de services aux entreprises du Canada
1, record 3, French, Centres%20de%20services%20aux%20entreprises%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CSEC 1, record 3, French, CSEC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Centre de services aux entreprises 2, record 3, French, Centre%20de%20services%20aux%20entreprises
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Centres de services aux entreprises du Canada (CSEC) sont le point d'accès aux renseignements gouvernementaux sur le monde des affaires. Les CSEC possèdent une grande diversité de renseignements sur les programmes, services et règlements établis par les gouvernements. Ils ont pour objet de répondre aux questions sur comment démarrer une entreprise ou faire prospérer une entreprise existante. Les CSEC sont le fruit d'accords de collaboration conclus entre 36 ministères fédéraux offrant des services aux entreprises, les gouvernements provinciaux, territoriaux et, dans certains cas, le secteur privé, des associations, le monde de l'enseignement et des instituts de recherche. À l'heure actuelle, il existe treize CSEC, soit un par province, un dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, un au Yukon et un au Nunavut, le nouveau territoire canadien. 1, record 3, French, - Centres%20de%20services%20aux%20entreprises%20du%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par exemple : Centre de services aux entreprises Canada-Colombie-Britannique; Centre de services aux entreprises Canada-Saskatchewan, etc. 3, record 3, French, - Centres%20de%20services%20aux%20entreprises%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Centre de services aux entreprises canadiennes
- Centre de services aux entreprises Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Relaciones de la industria con el Estado (Economía)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro de Servicios para las Empresas de Canadá
1, record 3, Spanish, Centro%20de%20Servicios%20para%20las%20Empresas%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
proposal, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Geology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Yukon Geology Program
1, record 4, English, Yukon%20Geology%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of the Yukon Geology Program is to promote sustainable mineral resource development and management in the Yukon Territory through the development of a modern geoscience database. The Yukon Geology Program is a joint venture between the geoscience staff of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs(DIAND) and the Mineral Resources Branch of the Yukon Territorial Government(YTG). 2, record 4, English, - Yukon%20Geology%20Program
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Yukon Geology Program: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Science Sector. 3, record 4, English, - Yukon%20Geology%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Géologie économique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme géologique du Yukon
1, record 4, French, Programme%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- programme géologique du Yukon 2, record 4, French, programme%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mandat du programme géologique du Yukon est de promouvoir le développement et la gestion durables des ressources minières du Yukon, par la constitution d'une base de données des sciences de la terre. 2, record 4, French, - Programme%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Programme géologique du Yukon : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - Programme%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Yukon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Workplace Organization Research
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Development Assessment Process
1, record 5, English, Development%20Assessment%20Process
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DAP 1, record 5, English, DAP
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada, the Yukon Territorial Government and the Council of Yukon First Nations have been working with Yukoners and other stakeholders to develop the Yukon development assessment process. 1, record 5, English, - Development%20Assessment%20Process
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Processus d'évaluation des activités de développement
1, record 5, French, Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PEAD 1, record 5, French, PEAD
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le PEAD est élaboré par les Premières nations du Yukon et les gouvernements du Yukon et du Canada, en consultation avec les Inuvialuits, les parties intéressées de l'industrie et d'autres secteurs et le public. 1, record 5, French, - Processus%20d%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Food for Learning
1, record 6, English, Food%20for%20Learning
correct, Yukon
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Earlier this year, the territorial government put some $38, 000 toward the Food for Learning program. This money went toward providing meals for children at Yukon schools". 1, record 6, English, - Food%20for%20Learning
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Food for Learning
1, record 6, French, Food%20for%20Learning
correct, Yukon
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus du Service en français du Gouvernement du Yukon. 1, record 6, French, - Food%20for%20Learning
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1977-10-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Repeater Communication System 1, record 7, English, Repeater%20Communication%20System
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the spring of 1976, The Force converted to the Yukon Territorial Government VHF/FM Mountain Top Repeater Communication System. 1, record 7, English, - Repeater%20Communication%20System
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système de communications par relais 1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20communications%20par%20relais
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement fourni par Radio Canada à Montréal. 1, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20communications%20par%20relais
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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