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Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coastal range
1, record 1, English, coastal%20range
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coast range 2, record 1, English, coast%20range
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the higher elevations of the coastal range facing the Andes become a multiplicity of islands, forming an intricate labyrinth of channels and fjords that have been an enduring challenge to maritime navigators. 3, record 1, English, - coastal%20range
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the concept [of coast range] is not limited to the NA [North American] west coast. ... There are other places in the world where "coast range" has a local meaning (in Japan, the "coast range" is on the western side of Honshu). 4, record 1, English, - coastal%20range
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaîne côtière
1, record 1, French, cha%C3%AEne%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chaîne littorale 2, record 1, French, cha%C3%AEne%20littorale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chaîne côtière de Californie [...] occupe en bordure du Pacifique une région à caractère géosynclinal où les sédiments de plus de 20 000 m d'épaisseur se sont accumulés [...] 1, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
D'autres mines de plomb sont dispersées dans les chaînes littorales de la région de Carthagène [...] 2, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canada :Facing the Challenge of Change : A Study of the Atlantic Economy Discussion Report
1, record 2, English, Atlantic%20Canada%20%3AFacing%20the%20Challenge%20of%20Change%20%3A%20A%20Study%20of%20the%20Atlantic%20Economy%20Discussion%20Report
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moncton, New Brunswick. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), 1994. 1, record 2, English, - Atlantic%20Canada%20%3AFacing%20the%20Challenge%20of%20Change%20%3A%20A%20Study%20of%20the%20Atlantic%20Economy%20Discussion%20Report
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Le Canada atlantique : au rendez-vous avec le changement : étude de l'économie atlantique : rapport final
1, record 2, French, Le%20Canada%20atlantique%20%3A%20au%20rendez%2Dvous%20avec%20le%20changement%20%3A%20%C3%A9tude%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20atlantique%20%3A%20rapport%20final
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moncton, Nouveau-Brunswick. Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA), 1994. 1, record 2, French, - Le%20Canada%20atlantique%20%3A%20au%20rendez%2Dvous%20avec%20le%20changement%20%3A%20%C3%A9tude%20de%20l%27%C3%A9conomie%20atlantique%20%3A%20rapport%20final
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
1, record 3, English, International%20Institute%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IISD 2, record 3, English, IISD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian International Institute for Sustainable Development 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20International%20Institute%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For development to be sustainable it must integrate environmental stewardship, economic development and the well-being of all people-not just for today but for countless generations to come. This is the challenge facing governments, non-governmental organizations, private enterprises, communities and individuals. The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resources management. 4, record 3, English, - International%20Institute%20for%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Institut international du développement durable
1, record 3, French, Institut%20international%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Institut canadien du développement durable international 1, record 3, French, Institut%20canadien%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20international
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Internacional para el Desarrollo Sostenible
1, record 3, Spanish, Instituto%20Internacional%20para%20el%20Desarrollo%20Sostenible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IIDS 1, record 3, Spanish, IIDS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Instituto Internacional de Desarrollo Sostenido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- roll
1, record 4, English, roll
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shake, Rattle & Roll Poster.... Roll :... The long axis of the International Space Station rotates one complete revolution(end-over-end) during each full orbit around the Earth. Student Activity : Place a globe of the Earth on a table near the centre of the room. Walk around the room so that you are always facing the globe. How must you turn in order that you always face the globe? How much must the International Space Station turn during each orbit around the Earth so that it always has the same face "looking" down at the Earth? Student Challenge : Looking down on the Earth's North Pole, the International Space Station orbits the Earth in a counter-clockwise direction(this is the same direction as the Earth turns on its axis). Sketch the Earth(looking down on the North Pole) and add the orbit of the International Space Station. Show the ISS at three or four points during the orbit. Assuming the Sun is to the left of your diagram, what happens to the solar panels as the ISS travels around the Earth? If the ISS "tumbles" as it orbits the Earth, can you figure out how to keep the solar panels always facing the Sun? 1, record 4, English, - roll
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- culbute
1, record 4, French, culbute
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mouvement de rotation vers le bas effectué par une station spatiale tel qu'il apparaît lorsqu'on prend le pôle Nord comme point d'observation. 2, record 4, French, - culbute
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Affiche «Rock'n'roll spatial». [...] Culbutes : [...] Le grand axe de la Station spatiale internationale effectue une révolution complète (de bout en bout) à chaque orbite que la station effectue autour de la Terre. Activité de l'élève : Placez un globe terrestre sur une table au centre d'une pièce. Faites le tour de la pièce de manière à ce que le globe soit toujours directement dans votre champ de vision. Comment devez-vous tourner pour que le globe soit toujours devant vous? Comment la Station spatiale internationale doit-elle tourner pendant chaque orbite autour de la Terre pour que ce soit toujours le même côté qui soit «orienté» vers la Terre? Défi : En prenant le pôle Nord comme point d'observation, nous constatons que la Station spatiale internationale orbite autour de la Terre dans le sens anti-horaire (dans le même sens que la Terre tourne autour de son axe). Faites un croquis de la Terre (en prenant le pôle Nord comme point d'observation) et reproduisez l'orbite empruntée par la Station spatiale internationale. En supposant que le Soleil est à gauche du croquis, qu'arrive-t-il aux panneaux solaires pendant que l'ISS tourne autour de la Terre? Si L'ISS «culbute» pendant qu'elle orbite autour de la Terre, pouvez-vous trouver un moyen qui permettrait de faire en sorte que les panneaux solaires soient toujours face au Soleil? 1, record 4, French, - culbute
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Women and Sport Progress Report 1994-1998
1, record 5, English, Women%20and%20Sport%20Progress%20Report%201994%2D1998
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The report on progress between 1994 and 1998 was produced by the UK Sports Council under the title "Women and Sport. From Brighton to Windhoek :Facing the Challenge. " 1, record 5, English, - Women%20and%20Sport%20Progress%20Report%201994%2D1998
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Rapport sur l'avancement de la cause des femmes dans le sport de 1994 à 1998
1, record 5, French, Rapport%20sur%20l%27avancement%20de%20la%20cause%20des%20femmes%20dans%20le%20sport%20de%201994%20%C3%A0%201998
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'United Kingdom Sports Council a produit un rapport sur les progrès réalisés entre 1994 et 1998, intitulé «Les femmes et le sport. De Brighton à Windhoek : Les femmes relèvent le défi». 1, record 5, French, - Rapport%20sur%20l%27avancement%20de%20la%20cause%20des%20femmes%20dans%20le%20sport%20de%201994%20%C3%A0%201998
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de informes
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Informe de avance sobre la mujer y el deporte (1994-1998)
1, record 5, Spanish, Informe%20de%20avance%20sobre%20la%20mujer%20y%20el%20deporte%20%281994%2D1998%29
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Informe elaborado en la Conferencia de Windhoek. 2, record 5, Spanish, - Informe%20de%20avance%20sobre%20la%20mujer%20y%20el%20deporte%20%281994%2D1998%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El informe sobre el avance logrado entre 1994 y 1998 fue elaborado por el Consejo de Deportes del Reino Unido bajo el título "Women and Sport. From Brighton to Windhoek: Facing the Challenge". 1, record 5, Spanish, - Informe%20de%20avance%20sobre%20la%20mujer%20y%20el%20deporte%20%281994%2D1998%29
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-05-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Public Service
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Head of the Public Service Award
1, record 6, English, Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Head of the Public Service Award ceremony affords us the opportunity to formally recognize and honour employees who demonstrate excellence in meeting the challenges facing the Public Service of Canada. The recipients of the Head of the Public Service Award for 1998 are leaders at all levels whose contribution is essential to making our Public Service a modern and vibrant institution. Creating a modern Public Service has been one of my priorities as Head of the Public Service. If Canada is to remain one of the best places in the world to live, it must rely on a Public Service able to meet the challenge of its time and to adapt to the shifting environment of the twenty-first century. 1, record 6, English, - Head%20of%20the%20Public%20Service%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Fonction publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Prix du Chef de la fonction publique
1, record 6, French, Prix%20du%20Chef%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La remise du Prix du Chef de la fonction publique nous donne l'occasion de rendre officiellement hommage aux employés qui font preuve d'excellence en relevant les défis de l'heure dans la fonction publique du Canada. Les récipiendaires du Prix du Chef de la fonction publique de 1998 sont des leaders, de tous les niveaux, qui contribuent à faire de la fonction publique une institution moderne et dynamique. La modernisation de la fonction publique a constitué l'une de mes priorités à titre de Chef de la fonction publique. Pour conserver une qualité de vie parmi les meilleures au monde, le Canada doit pouvoir compter sur une fonction publique qui soit en mesure de relever les défis de son temps et de s'adapter aux mutations du XXIe siècle. 1, record 6, French, - Prix%20du%20Chef%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Facing the Challenge : Recruting the Next Generation of University Graduates to the Public Service
1, record 7, English, Facing%20the%20Challenge%20%3A%20Recruting%20the%20Next%20Generation%20of%20University%20Graduates%20to%20the%20Public%20Service
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published in 1998 by the Public Service Commission. 1, record 7, English, - Facing%20the%20Challenge%20%3A%20Recruting%20the%20Next%20Generation%20of%20University%20Graduates%20to%20the%20Public%20Service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Recrutement du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Relever le défi: recruter la prochaine génération de diplômés universitaires pour la fonction publique
1, record 7, French, Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%3A%20recruter%20la%20prochaine%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20de%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s%20universitaires%20pour%20la%20fonction%20publique
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié en 1998 par la Commission de la fonction publique. 1, record 7, French, - Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%3A%20recruter%20la%20prochaine%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20de%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s%20universitaires%20pour%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Public Service
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Facing the Challenge : Recruiting the Next Generation of University Graduates to the Public Service 1, record 8, English, Facing%20the%20Challenge%20%3A%20Recruiting%20the%20Next%20Generation%20of%20University%20Graduates%20to%20the%20Public%20Service
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Facing the Challenge
- Recruiting the Next Generation of University Graduates to the Public Service
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Recrutement du personnel
- Fonction publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Relever le défi : Recruter la prochaine génération des diplômés universitaires pour la fonction publique 1, record 8, French, Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%20%3A%20Recruter%20la%20prochaine%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20des%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s%20universitaires%20pour%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'un ouvrage traitant d'une des grandes priorités du gouvernement. 1, record 8, French, - Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%20%3A%20Recruter%20la%20prochaine%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20des%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s%20universitaires%20pour%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Communications, CFP [Commission de la fonction publique]. 1, record 8, French, - Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%20%3A%20Recruter%20la%20prochaine%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%20des%20dipl%C3%B4m%C3%A9s%20universitaires%20pour%20la%20fonction%20publique
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Relever le défi
- Recruter la prochaine génération des diplômés universitaires pour la fonction publique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-06-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Road Safety
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Road Safety in Canada : 2001, Facing the Challenge
1, record 9, English, Road%20Safety%20in%20Canada%20%3A%202001%2C%20Facing%20the%20Challenge
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Road Safety in Canada :Facing the Challenge 2001 1, record 9, English, Road%20Safety%20in%20Canada%20%3AFacing%20the%20Challenge%20%202001
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proceedings of the National Road Safety Symposium, February 13-16, 1994, Toronto, Ont. 1, record 9, English, - Road%20Safety%20in%20Canada%20%3A%202001%2C%20Facing%20the%20Challenge
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sécurité routière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- La sécurité routière au Canada : 2001 Face au défi
1, record 9, French, La%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re%20au%20Canada%20%3A%202001%20Face%20au%20d%C3%A9fi
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- La sécurité routière au Canada : Face au défi 2001 1, record 9, French, La%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re%20au%20Canada%20%3A%20Face%20au%20d%C3%A9fi%202001
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compte rendu du Symposium national sur la sécurité routière. 1, record 9, French, - La%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re%20au%20Canada%20%3A%202001%20Face%20au%20d%C3%A9fi
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-06-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Facing the Challenge of Cross-Functional Integration : People and Perspectives 1, record 10, English, Facing%20the%20Challenge%20of%20Cross%2DFunctional%20Integration%20%3A%20People%20and%20Perspectives
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Relever le défi de l'intégration interfonctionnelle : les employés et les perspectives 1, record 10, French, Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration%20interfonctionnelle%20%3A%20les%20employ%C3%A9s%20et%20les%20perspectives
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
titre d'une séance Practicum 1, record 10, French, - Relever%20le%20d%C3%A9fi%20de%20l%27int%C3%A9gration%20interfonctionnelle%20%3A%20les%20employ%C3%A9s%20et%20les%20perspectives
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-09-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- functional team
1, record 11, English, functional%20team
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A second challenge facing organization-wide empowerment structures is the need to integrate the efforts of individuals and functional teams for the benefit of the entire organization. 1, record 11, English, - functional%20team
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- équipe fonctionnelle
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9quipe%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les employés passent environ 12 p. 100 de leur temps à gérer des équipes fonctionnelles ou des comités plurifonctionnels. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20fonctionnelle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-01-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Exhibition Themes (Museums and Heritage)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Facing the Challenge 1, record 12, English, Facing%20the%20Challenge
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Thèmes d'expositions (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Au service d'un monde meilleur 1, record 12, French, Au%20service%20d%27un%20monde%20meilleur
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'une exposition, Énergie, Mines et Ressources Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Au%20service%20d%27un%20monde%20meilleur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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