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AWARENESS ACCESS INFORMATION [16 records]

Record 1 2025-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Collaboration with WIPO
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.

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.

OBS

intelligent personal assistant; IPA: designations validated by Canadian subject-field experts from Concordia University, Dalhousie University, Laval University and Microsoft Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
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.

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.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inteligencia artificial
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
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.

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.

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Record 2 2023-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Water Transport
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Transport par eau
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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
  • Transporte por agua
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Record 3 2020-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
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.

Key term(s)
  • cyberthreat actor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
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.

Spanish

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Record 4 2019-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Nervous System
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.

Key term(s)
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organizations Inc.
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organizations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Système nerveux
Key term(s)
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organizations Inc.
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organisations
  • Confederation of Meningitis Organizations

Spanish

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Record 5 2018-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Human Diseases
  • Blood
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Maladies humaines
  • Sang
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 […]

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of Medicine
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.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Wellness Network
  • Wellness Network
  • Wellness Network of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie de la médecine
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.

Spanish

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Record 7 2016-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Nervous System
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

The Children’s Tumor Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF)...

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.

Key term(s)
  • National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
  • Children’s Tumour Foundation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Système nerveux
  • Hygiène et santé
Key term(s)
  • National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
  • Children's Tumour Foundation

Spanish

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Record 8 2015-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Federal Administration
DEF

All activities that serve to increase awareness about access to information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Administration fédérale
DEF

Toutes les activités qui contribuent à accroître la sensibilisation à l'accès à l'information.

Spanish

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Record 9 2014-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Communication and Information Management
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.

OBS

First celebrated in Canada in 2006.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Droits et libertés
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
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.

OBS

Célébrée au Canada pour la première fois en 2006.

Spanish

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Record 10 2014-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Training of Personnel
  • Federal Administration
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Administration fédérale
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.

Spanish

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Record 11 2012-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Renewable Energy
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Énergies renouvelables

Spanish

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Record 12 2008-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Education (General)
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).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
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).

Spanish

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Record 13 2006-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
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.

Spanish

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Record 14 2005-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work
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.

Key term(s)
  • BC Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society
  • British Columbia Post-Polio Awareness and Support Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social

Spanish

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Record 15 2004-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
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. ]

French

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

Spanish

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Record 16 1999-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trade
  • Federal Administration
DEF

Contracts Canada is an inter-departmental initiative to improve supplier and buyer awareness and simplify access to federal government purchasing information.

OBS

Public Works and Government Services Canada administers Contracts Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Commerce
  • Administration fédérale
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.

OBS

Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada gère Contrats Canada.

Spanish

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