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AWARENESS ACCESS INFORMATION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intelligent personal assistant
1, record 1, English, intelligent%20personal%20assistant
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IPA 2, record 1, English, IPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an "intelligent personal assistant" or an "IPA" is a software application that performs tasks or services for an individual user based on user input, location awareness, user interface events, and/or abilities to access private and non-private information. The IPA can be an intelligent software agent that performs tasks with minimum specific directions from users. 2, record 1, English, - intelligent%20personal%20assistant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intelligent personal assistant: not to be confused with the concept represented by the term "agent." Assistants are agents, but not all agents act as assistants. 3, record 1, English, - intelligent%20personal%20assistant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intelligent personal assistant; IPA: designations validated by Canadian subject-field experts from Concordia University, Dalhousie University, Laval University and Microsoft Canada. 4, record 1, English, - intelligent%20personal%20assistant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assistant personnel intelligent
1, record 1, French, assistant%20personnel%20intelligent
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assistant personnel virtuel 1, record 1, French, assistant%20personnel%20virtuel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chacun des systèmes d'exploitation de téléphonie mobile possède désormais un tel service de communication vocale [...] Tous ces «assistants personnels intelligents» se déploient désormais depuis nos téléphones jusqu'à nos ordinateurs. 1, record 1, French, - assistant%20personnel%20intelligent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assistant personnel intelligent; assistant personnel virtuel : ne pas confondre avec la notion représentée par le terme «agent». Les assistants sont des agents, mais ce ne sont pas tous les agents qui agissent comme des assistants. 2, record 1, French, - assistant%20personnel%20intelligent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
assistant personnel intelligent; assistant personnel virtuel : désignations validées par des spécialistes canadiens de l'Université Concordia, de l'Université Dalhousie, de l'Université Laval et de Microsoft Canada. 3, record 1, French, - assistant%20personnel%20intelligent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- asistente personal inteligente
1, record 1, Spanish, asistente%20personal%20inteligente
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una de las aplicaciones estrella de los computadores vestibles serán los futuros asistentes personales inteligentes. Estos dispositivos tendrán acceso a toda la información disponible en la red, a la vez que a la información sobre nuestras preferencias, deseos, e incluso sobre nuestro estado físico. [...] podrán ayudarnos a negociar un contrato, a establecer una cita, a adquirir bienes o servicios, o a elegir y programar un viaje. 1, record 1, Spanish, - asistente%20personal%20inteligente
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asistente personal inteligente: no confundir con el concepto representado por el término "agente". Los asistentes son agentes, pero no todos los agentes actúan como asistentes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - asistente%20personal%20inteligente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maritime awareness information system
1, record 2, English, maritime%20awareness%20information%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Government of Canada is developing a … maritime awareness information system [which] will provide Indigenous Peoples, coastal communities and marine partners with vessel traffic data and access to local maritime information. 2, record 2, English, - maritime%20awareness%20information%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Transport par eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'information de la situation maritime
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20de%20la%20situation%20maritime
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système de sensibilisation aux activités maritimes 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20activit%C3%A9s%20maritimes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada met au point un […] système de sensibilisation aux activités maritimes [qui] offrira aux peuples autochtones, aux collectivités côtières et aux partenaires maritimes des données sur la circulation des navires et un accès aux renseignements maritimes locaux. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20de%20la%20situation%20maritime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Transporte por agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de información sobre la situación marítima
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20la%20situaci%C3%B3n%20mar%C3%ADtima
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cyber threat actor
1, record 3, English, cyber%20threat%20actor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] state, group, or individual who, with malicious intent, aims to take advantage of vulnerabilities, low cyber security awareness, and technological developments to gain unauthorized access to information systems in order to access or otherwise affect victims’ data, devices, systems, and networks. 2, record 3, English, - cyber%20threat%20actor
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cyberthreat actor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- auteur de cybermenace
1, record 3, French, auteur%20de%20cybermenace
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] État, groupe ou personne qui cherche à tirer avantage des vulnérabilités, d'une sensibilisation insuffisante à la cybersécurité et des progrès technologiques pour obtenir un accès non autorisé aux systèmes d'information ou encore porter préjudice aux données, aux dispositifs, aux systèmes et aux réseaux des victimes. 2, record 3, French, - auteur%20de%20cybermenace
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Confederation of Meningitis Organisations Inc.
1, record 4, English, Confederation%20of%20Meningitis%20Organisations%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CoMO 1, record 4, English, CoMO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations Inc.(CoMO) is an international member organisation working to reduce the incidence and impact of meningitis worldwide. CoMO brings together patient groups, health professionals and organisations, meningitis survivors and families from more than 30 countries to help prevent meningitis [by] raising public awareness of meningitis through education; advocating for meningitis vaccines to be available to families worldwide; [and building] a strong global network of members who make sure their communities have access to meningitis information and support. 1, record 4, English, - Confederation%20of%20Meningitis%20Organisations%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Confederation of Meningitis Organizations Inc.
- Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
- Confederation of Meningitis Organizations
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Confederation of Meningitis Organisations Inc.
1, record 4, French, Confederation%20of%20Meningitis%20Organisations%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CoMO 1, record 4, French, CoMO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Confederation of Meningitis Organizations Inc.
- Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
- Confederation of Meningitis Organizations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-12-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Human Diseases
- Blood
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta
1, record 5, English, Sickle%20Cell%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SCFA 2, record 5, English, SCFA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta(SCFA) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating awareness about SCD [sickle cell disease] and providing support services to patients living in Alberta... The SCFA teaches patients coping skills for pain management, advocates for funding of SCD research and provides its members with access to the most current scientific research and information. 2, record 5, English, - Sickle%20Cell%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Maladies humaines
- Sang
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta
1, record 5, French, Sickle%20Cell%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SCFA 1, record 5, French, SCFA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme bénévole voué à la sensibilisation à la drépanocytose, [la] Sickle Cell Foundation of Alberta (SCFA) se consacre à offrir des services de soutien aux patients vivant en Alberta. [Les] patients atteints de drépanocytose [se font enseigner] les habiletés d'adaptation leur permettant de faire face à leur douleur […] 1, record 5, French, - Sickle%20Cell%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Medicine
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Wellness Network
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Wellness%20Network
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canadian Wellness Network brings not-for-profit health organizations across Canada together to promote physical and mental well-being with strong community ties. Sponsored by Industry Canada's Community Access Program, the network enables these organizations to foster health, social, economic awareness and education by posting a wide range of information on the World Wide Web. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Wellness%20Network
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Canada Wellness Network
- Wellness Network
- Wellness Network of Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie de la médecine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Réseau canadien de Mieux-être
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20Mieux%2D%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Réseau canadien de Mieux-être est un regroupement d'organisations à but non lucratif du domaine de la santé qui œuvrent à promouvoir le bien-être physique et mental des Canadiens par une forte cohésion communautaire. Parrainé par le Programme d'accès aux collectivités d'Industrie Canada, le réseau permet aux organisations membres de sensibiliser et d'éduquer la population aux questions sociales, économiques et de santé en diffusant un large éventail de renseignements sur le réseau Internet. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20canadien%20de%20Mieux%2D%C3%AAtre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-07-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Nervous System
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Children’s Tumor Foundation
1, record 7, English, Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Tumor%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CTF 2, record 7, English, CTF
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- National NF Foundation 3, record 7, English, National%20NF%20Foundation
former designation, United States
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Children’s Tumor Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF)... 4, record 7, English, - Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Tumor%20Foundation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Its] mission is to advance peer-reviewed research to develop treatments and cures for NF; support persons with NF and their families by making thorough and accurate information readily available; assist in developing clinical centers and best practices to improve access to quality healthcare for those who live with NF; and expand public awareness of NF to improve diagnoses, increase understanding of the challenges that NF presents, and encourage support for NF research. 4, record 7, English, - Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Tumor%20Foundation
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
- Children’s Tumour Foundation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Système nerveux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Children's Tumor Foundation
1, record 7, French, Children%27s%20Tumor%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CTF 2, record 7, French, CTF
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- National NF Foundation 3, record 7, French, National%20NF%20Foundation
former designation, United States
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
- Children's Tumour Foundation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-02-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- access to information training
1, record 8, English, access%20to%20information%20training
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ATI training 1, record 8, English, ATI%20training
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All activities that serve to increase awareness about access to information. 1, record 8, English, - access%20to%20information%20training
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- formation en accès à l'information
1, record 8, French, formation%20en%20acc%C3%A8s%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- formation en AI 1, record 8, French, formation%20en%20AI
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toutes les activités qui contribuent à accroître la sensibilisation à l'accès à l'information. 1, record 8, French, - formation%20en%20acc%C3%A8s%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Rights and Freedoms
- Communication and Information Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Right to Know Week
1, record 9, English, Right%20to%20Know%20Week
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the "Right to Know Week" is to raise awareness of an individual' s right to access government information, while promoting freedom of information as essential to both democracy and good governance. 2, record 9, English, - Right%20to%20Know%20Week
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
First celebrated in Canada in 2006. 3, record 9, English, - Right%20to%20Know%20Week
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Droits et libertés
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Semaine du droit à l'information
1, record 9, French, Semaine%20du%20droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La «Semaine du droit à l'information» a pour objectif de sensibiliser les citoyens à leur droit d'accéder à l'information détenue par les institutions gouvernementales. Elle a aussi pour but de promouvoir la liberté d'information comme fondement de la démocratie et de la bonne gouvernance. 2, record 9, French, - Semaine%20du%20droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Célébrée au Canada pour la première fois en 2006. 3, record 9, French, - Semaine%20du%20droit%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Training of Personnel
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- access to information awareness
1, record 10, English, access%20to%20information%20awareness
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- awareness of access to information 2, record 10, English, awareness%20of%20access%20to%20information
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Access to Information Review] Task Force recommends that awareness of access to information and information management be part of orientation programs for new public servants. 2, record 10, English, - access%20to%20information%20awareness
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sensibilisation à l'accès à l'information
1, record 10, French, sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Groupe d'étude [de l'accès à l'information] recommande que la sensibilisation à l'accès à l'information et à la gestion de l'information fasse partie des programmes d'orientation pour les nouveaux fonctionnaires. 2, record 10, French, - sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27acc%C3%A8s%20%C3%A0%20l%27information
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Renewable Energy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance
1, record 11, English, Canadian%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Alliance
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- CEEA 1, record 11, English, CEEA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance's(CEEA) mission is to improve access to energy efficiency information and foster increased awareness and better understanding of energy efficiency and its resultant benefits to our economy and our environment. 1, record 11, English, - Canadian%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Alliance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Alliance de l'Efficacité Énergétique du Canada
1, record 11, French, Alliance%20de%20l%27Efficacit%C3%A9%20%C3%89nerg%C3%A9tique%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-04-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- literacy program
1, record 12, English, literacy%20program
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This appendix provides a brief summary of the activities and results of selected projects(those that are part of the case study analysis) funded by the NLS [National Literacy Secretariat]. The case studies reviewed 21 projects comprising : developing learning materials(6) ;improving coordination and information sharing(4) ;improving access to literacy programs and outreach(4) ;increasing public awareness of literacy issues(4) ;and research(3). 1, record 12, English, - literacy%20program
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- programme d'alphabétisation
1, record 12, French, programme%20d%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'annexe qui suit dresse un bref sommaire des activités et des résultats des projets financés par le Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation (SNA) qui ont été retenus aux fins des études de cas. Ces projets, soit 21 en tout, visaient les objectifs suivants : création de matériel d'apprentissage (6); amélioration de la coordination et de la diffusion de l'information (4); amélioration de l'accès aux programmes d'alphabétisation et extension (4); sensibilisation du public aux questions d'alphabétisation (4); recherche (3). 1, record 12, French, - programme%20d%27alphab%C3%A9tisation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-10-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Lupus Awareness Month
1, record 13, English, Lupus%20Awareness%20Month
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
October has been designated Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus Canada is dedicated to helping individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers by providing access to information, support and education regardless of income, culture or geography. Parliament of Canada 37th Parliament, 1st Session, Edited Hansard. Number 104, Monday, October 29, 2001. 2, record 13, English, - Lupus%20Awareness%20Month
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Mois de sensibilisation au lupus
1, record 13, French, Mois%20de%20sensibilisation%20au%20lupus
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Octobre a été déclaré Mois de sensibilisation au lupus. Lupus Canada vient en aide aux personnes qui souffrent du lupus, à leurs proches et à ceux qui les soignent en leur donnant accès à de l'information, en les appuyant et en les sensibilisant, quels que soient leur revenu, leur culture ou l'endroit où ils habitent. Parlement du Canada, 37e législature, 1re session, Hansard révisé. Numéro 104, Lundi 29 octobre 2001. 2, record 13, French, - Mois%20de%20sensibilisation%20au%20lupus
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-05-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society of BC
1, record 14, English, Post%2DPolio%20Awareness%20and%20Support%20Society%20of%20BC
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- PPASS 1, record 14, English, PPASS
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Post Polio Awareness and Support Society of British Columbia(PPASS) was formed to act as a network for those who had polio, those affected by Post Polio and all interested parties. PPASS is a non-profit society that links Area Groups, through our board and our provincial office in Victoria. We provide members with a bi-monthly newsletter and access to our Resource Centre containing many articles, books, and audio & video tapes. We bring awareness to the community by providing a source of education and dissemination of information about the facts, research, and treatments available for Post Polio Syndrome. 1, record 14, English, - Post%2DPolio%20Awareness%20and%20Support%20Society%20of%20BC
Record 14, Key term(s)
- BC Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society
- British Columbia Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society of BC
1, record 14, French, Post%2DPolio%20Awareness%20and%20Support%20Society%20of%20BC
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- PPASS 1, record 14, French, PPASS
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada
1, record 15, English, Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- IAAC 1, record 15, English, IAAC
correct, Canada
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Inc. 1, record 15, English, Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1990, the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Inc.(IAAC) is a national registered charitable organization working for choice and access to treatment options for those with infertility concerns. This is achieved through awareness, support and education. The IAAC is governed by a volunteer National Board of Directors. Chapters(in 1999 located in Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa and Winnipeg), affiliates, and regional and community contacts are located across Canada. IAAC is a founding member of the International Federation of Infertility Patient Associations(IFIPA) and works cooperatively with physician organizations such as the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society & the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. IAAC has a quarterly publication "The Canadian Journal of Infertility Awareness. "[Taken from an information paper sent to donators. ] 2, record 15, English, - Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de sensibilisation à l'infertilité
1, record 15, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27infertilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 15, French, ACSI
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de sensibilisation à l'infertilité, inc. 1, record 15, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%27infertilit%C3%A9%2C%20inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-12-23
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Trade
- Federal Administration
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Contracts Canada
1, record 16, English, Contracts%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contracts Canada is an inter-departmental initiative to improve supplier and buyer awareness and simplify access to federal government purchasing information. 1, record 16, English, - Contracts%20Canada
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Works and Government Services Canada administers Contracts Canada. 2, record 16, English, - Contracts%20Canada
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce
- Administration fédérale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Contrats Canada
1, record 16, French, Contrats%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrats Canada est issu d'un projet interministériel visant à mieux informer les fournisseurs et les acheteurs et à simplifier l'accès aux marchés du gouvernement fédéral. 1, record 16, French, - Contrats%20Canada
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada gère Contrats Canada. 2, record 16, French, - Contrats%20Canada
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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