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FOCAL POINT OFFICE [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Office of Health and the Information Highway
1, record 1, English, Office%20of%20Health%20and%20the%20Information%20Highway
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OHIH 1, record 1, English, OHIH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In 1997], Health Canada also established the Office of Health and the Information Highway(OHIH) as Health Canada's focal point for all matters concerning the use of information and communications technologies(ICTs) in the health sector. The strategic orientations for OHIH were knowledge development, partnerships and collaboration, and federal policy development. 1, record 1, English, - Office%20of%20Health%20and%20the%20Information%20Highway
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 2004, OHIH’s Privacy Policy Division (now the Access to Information and Privacy Division) became part of Health Canada’s Health Policy Branch. The remainder of OHIH joined Health Canada’s Corporate Services Branch and is known as the Health and the Information Highway (HIH) section. 1, record 1, English, - Office%20of%20Health%20and%20the%20Information%20Highway
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la santé et l'Inforoute
1, record 1, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20l%27Inforoute
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BSI 1, record 1, French, BSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[En 1997,] Santé Canada a aussi mis sur pied le Bureau de la santé et l'Inforoute (BSI) pour servir de centre de référence à Santé Canada pour toutes les questions relatives à l'utilisation des technologies de l'information et des communications (TIC) dans le secteur de la santé. Le BSI poursuivait les orientations stratégiques suivantes : développement et gestion des connaissances, établissement de partenariats et collaboration des politiques fédérales. 1, record 1, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20l%27Inforoute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Bureau de la santé et l'Inforoute (BSI) a évolué à la suite de nouveaux développements dans la mise en œuvre de la cybersanté au Canada. En 2004, la Division de la politique sur la protection des renseignements personnels de ce bureau (devenue la Division de l'accès à l'information et de la protection des renseignements personnels) s'est intégrée à la Direction générale de la politique de la santé de Santé Canada. Les autres secteurs du BSI se sont joints à la Direction générale des services de gestion de Santé Canada, pour former la Division de la santé et l'Inforoute (DSI). 1, record 1, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20et%20l%27Inforoute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gender focal point
1, record 2, English, gender%20focal%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GFP 2, record 2, English, GFP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A person] who has been designated within an institution or organization to monitor and stimulate greater consideration of gender equality issues in daily operations. 3, record 2, English, - gender%20focal%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main role of a gender focal point(GFP) is to act as a "catalyst" to assist the process of gender mainstreaming in a respective office or unit. While GFPs may be directly involved in implementing certain gender-specific activities including with constituents, their contribution should focus on aiding colleagues and management to identify strategies and work methods that will enable and build further capacity of colleagues to integrate gender concerns into their own areas of work. 4, record 2, English, - gender%20focal%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point focal pour le genre
1, record 2, French, point%20focal%20pour%20le%20genre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PFG 1, record 2, French, PFG
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- point focal genre 2, record 2, French, point%20focal%20genre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- point de liaison pour les questions de genre 3, record 2, French, point%20de%20liaison%20pour%20les%20questions%20de%20genre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- point focal pour l'égalité des genres 4, record 2, French, point%20focal%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20genres
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- coordonnateur spécialiste des questions de genre 5, record 2, French, coordonnateur%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20questions%20de%20genre
correct, masculine noun
- coordonnatrice spécialiste des questions de genre 6, record 2, French, coordonnatrice%20sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20questions%20de%20genre
correct, feminine noun
- responsable de la coordination pour l'égalité des sexes 7, record 2, French, responsable%20de%20la%20coordination%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20des%20sexes
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui [a] été désignée au sein d'un établissement ou d'une organisation pour veiller et inciter à une plus grande prise en compte des questions d'égalité des genres dans les activités quotidiennes de cet établissement ou organisation. 1, record 2, French, - point%20focal%20pour%20le%20genre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rôle principal d'un point focal est d'agir comme «catalyseur» pour stimuler le processus d'intégration des questions d’égalité de genre dans un bureau ou un service. Si les points focaux peuvent être directement concernés par la mise en oeuvre d'activités portant sur l'égalité de genre, y compris avec les mandants, leur contribution doit être axée principalement sur leur rôle d'aide aux collègues et [à la gestion du personnel]. 8, record 2, French, - point%20focal%20pour%20le%20genre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National Office of Pollution Prevention
1, record 3, English, National%20Office%20of%20Pollution%20Prevention
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NOPP 1, record 3, English, NOPP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Office of Pollution Prevention(NOPP) is Environment Canada's focal point for the management of toxic substances, implementation of federal pollution prevention policy and legislation, and the development of new concepts and policy instruments that facilitate the transition to pollution prevention in Canada. 1, record 3, English, - National%20Office%20of%20Pollution%20Prevention
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Mesures antipollution
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau national de la prévention de la pollution
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20national%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BNPP 1, record 3, French, BNPP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau national de la prévention de la pollution (BNPP) est le point central d'Environnement Canada pour la gestion des substances toxiques, la mise en œuvre de la politique et des lois fédérales en matière de la prévention de la pollution et l'élaboration de nouveaux concepts et de nouveaux instruments stratégiques qui facilitent la transition vers la prévention de la pollution au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Bureau%20national%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina Nacional de Prevención de la Contaminación
1, record 3, Spanish, Oficina%20Nacional%20de%20Prevenci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Contaminaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office of Disability Issues
1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20Disability%20Issues
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Disability Issues serves as a focal point for government initiatives on disabilities. The Office is a vehicle for collaboration and partnership with the disability community. Saskatchewan Social Services hosts the Office which was established in March, 1998.. 1, record 4, English, - Office%20of%20Disability%20Issues
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ODI
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Office of Disability Issues
1, record 4, French, Office%20of%20Disability%20Issues
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement, il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 2, record 4, French, - Office%20of%20Disability%20Issues
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Bureau des affaires des personnes ayant des limitations fonctionnelles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Vietnamese Canadian Centre
1, record 5, English, Vietnamese%20Canadian%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1987 with support from the Ministry of Citizenship of Ontario and contributions from members of the Vietnamese community across Canada, the Vietnamese Canadian Centre, located at 249 Rochester Street, Ottawa, was established for the following purposes : to provide a focal point for activities of the Vietnamese community in the National Capital Region; to serve as a resource centre on Vietnamese culture and on issues related to the resettlement and integration of Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in Canada; to provide a national office for the Vietnamese Canadian Federation, an umbrella organization of the Vietnamese community in this country. 2, record 5, English, - Vietnamese%20Canadian%20Centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation sociale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre vietnamien du Canada
1, record 5, French, Centre%20vietnamien%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre vietnamien du Canada offre des services d’orientation et de réinstallation aux immigrants d’origine vietnamienne, afin de les aider à s’intégrer à la société canadienne. Le centre offre également des services de counselling aux aînés, aux adolescents et aux familles, met à leur disposition des locaux destinés aux activités récréatives et sociales, et offre aux chercheurs, gouvernements, agences de services sociaux et autres intervenants des renseignements et de la formation au sujet de la culture vietnamienne. 1, record 5, French, - Centre%20vietnamien%20du%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Health Human Resource Strategies Division
1, record 6, English, %20Health%20Human%20Resource%20Strategies%20Division
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- HHRSD 1, record 6, English, HHRSD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Health Human Resource Strategies Division(HHRSD) is Health Canada's focal point for health human resource(HHR) issues associated with physicians, nurses(in collaboration with the Office of Nursing Policy) and other regulated health professionals. Main activities of the Division include policy development and provision of advice related to identified HHR priorities, and program management for Health Human Resource Strategy initiatives, i. e. Health Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Retention of health care providers, and Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Patient-Centred Practice. The Division also provides secretariat support to the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Advisory Committee on Health Delivery and Human Resources. 1, record 6, English, - %20Health%20Human%20Resource%20Strategies%20Division
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Division des stratégies en matière des ressources humaines en santé
1, record 6, French, Division%20des%20strat%C3%A9gies%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- DSRHS 1, record 6, French, DSRHS
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Division de Santé Canada responsable des questions sur les ressources humaines de la santé (RHS) ayant trait aux médecins, au personnel infirmier (en collaboration avec le Bureau de la politique des soins infirmiers) et d'autres professionnels de la santé agréés. La Division a comme activités principales l'élaboration de politiques, la prestation de conseils sur les priorités en matière de RHS, la gestion des programmes pour les initiatives qui ont trait à la Stratégie en matière de ressources humaines en santé, soit la planification des ressources humaines en santé, le recrutement et le maintien en poste des fournisseurs de soins de santé, et la formation interpersonnelle pour une pratique en collaboration centrée sur le patient. La Division fournit aussi un soutien administratif au Comité consultatif fédéral/provincial/territorial sur la prestation des soins de santé et les ressources humaines. 1, record 6, French, - Division%20des%20strat%C3%A9gies%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20des%20ressources%20humaines%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Division des stratégies des ressources humaines en santé
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Office of Inuit Health
1, record 7, English, Office%20of%20Inuit%20Health
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Inuit Health serves as a focal point to respond to Inuit health concerns in an effective, efficient and positive way, and assists Health Canada in effectively addressing Inuit health issues. The Office of Inuit Health also : provides input and Inuit expertise on the development of health policies, programs, and services in Inuit regions; acts as the centre of Inuit information, knowledge, and expertise within Health Canada; serves as a liaison between the provinces and territories, the federal government, Inuit Organizations and the Inuit population; facilitates the discussion and development of policies that will have a positive impact on the overall health of Inuit; supports program and policy development within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch as it relates to Inuit; and, provides a co-ordinated and comprehensive approach to Inuit health for better targeted expenditures of Health Canada funding and improved accountability. 1, record 7, English, - Office%20of%20Inuit%20Health
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la santé des Inuits
1, record 7, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20Inuits
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la santé des Inuits est un centre de liaison qui permet de résoudre de façon efficace et positive les problèmes touchant la santé des Inuits, et qui aide Santé Canada à traiter efficacement les enjeux qui y sont liés. De plus, le Bureau de la santé des Inuits : fournit conseils et expertise inuite lors de l'élaboration de politiques, programmes et services de santé qui concernent les régions inuites; sert de centre d'informations, de connaissances et d'expertise au sein de Santé Canada pour tout ce qui a trait aux Inuits; sert de lien entre les provinces et territoires, le gouvernement fédéral, et les organismes ainsi que la population inuits; facilite les discussions et l'élaboration de politiques qui auront un impact positif sur la santé générale des Inuits; soutient la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits dans l'élaboration de programmes et de politiques liés aux Inuits; offre une approche claire et bien organisée en matière de santé inuite, favorisant ainsi une plus grande responsabilisation de même qu'une utilisation mieux ciblée des fonds de Santé Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20Inuits
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Corporate Secretariat
1, record 8, English, Corporate%20Secretariat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environment Canada. The Corporate Secretariat is the liaison between the Minister's office, the Deputy Minister's office and the department. The Secretariat is responsible on behalf of the Minister for access to information and privacy matters. The Corporate Secretariat is also a dedicated focal point for translation brokering and editing services to support the department's requirements. Consists of : Access to Information and Privacy; Briefing and Scheduling; Ministerial Correspondence; Parliamentary Affairs; Translation Brokering and Editing. 1, record 8, English, - Corporate%20Secretariat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat ministériel
1, record 8, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20minist%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Environnement Canada. Le Secrétariat ministériel assure la liaison entre le cabinet du ministre, le cabinet du sous-ministre et le ministère. Le Secrétariat est responsable, au nom du ministre, de répondre aux demandes d'accès à l'information et de la protection des renseignements personnels. Le Secrétariat ministériel sert également de centre de liaison pour le courtage des services de traduction et pour les services de révision afin de répondre aux besoins du ministère. Le Secrétariat ministériel comprend : l'Accès à l'information et protection des renseignements personnels; les Affaires parlementaires; le breffage et l'ordonnancement; le Bureau de la correspondance ministérielle; les services intermédiaires de traduction et de révision. 1, record 8, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20minist%C3%A9riel
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Secrétariat corporatif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Tobacco Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Expert Committee on Nicotine and Tobacco Science 1, record 9, English, Expert%20Committee%20on%20Nicotine%20and%20Tobacco%20Science
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Smoking is a cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can result in the need for lung transplantation. The Office of Tobacco Reduction Programs, Health Promotion and Programs Branch, is the focal point in Health Canada for activity including public education initiatives aimed at reducing tobacco use and smoking prevalence. In support of this work, the Minister of Health announced in May 1999 the creation of an Expert Committee on Nicotine and Tobacco Science, which will provide guidance and advice to Health Canada in developing strategies to reduce tobacco consumption and its accompanying adverse health effects. 1, record 9, English, - Expert%20Committee%20on%20Nicotine%20and%20Tobacco%20Science
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Industrie du tabac
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif sur le tabac et les produits du tabac
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20le%20tabac%20et%20les%20produits%20du%20tabac
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tabagisme est l'une des causes de maladie pulmonaire obstructive chronique, affection qui peut finir par nécessiter une transplantation du poumon. Le Bureau des programmes de lutte contre le tabagisme de la Direction générale de la promotion et des programmes de la santé est, à Santé Canada, la plaque tournante des activités en la matière, notamment les projets d'éducation de la population visant à réduire la consommation de tabac et la prévalence du tabagisme. à l'appui de ces activités, le ministre de la Santé a annoncé, en mai 1999, la création du Comité consultatif sur le tabac et les produits du tabac qui conseillera Santé Canada sur l'élaboration de stratégies visant à réduire la consommation de tabac et ses effets indésirables sur la Santé. 1, record 9, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20le%20tabac%20et%20les%20produits%20du%20tabac
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- General Medicine
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Office of Community Medicine
1, record 10, English, Office%20of%20Community%20Medicine
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Community Medicine is the focal point for community medicine expertise, providing strategic leadership and expert advice related to public health issues and program development, developing policies on public health issues, and offering professional leadership to the medical officers working in the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch(FNIHB). 1, record 10, English, - Office%20of%20Community%20Medicine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Médecine générale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de médecine communautaire
1, record 10, French, Bureau%20de%20m%C3%A9decine%20communautaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de médecine communautaire est le point central pour l'expertise en médecine communautaire, apportant de la direction stratégique et des conseils spécialisés liés aux questions de santé publique et à l'élaboration de programme, développant des politiques sur des questions de santé publique et offrant une direction professionnelle aux officiers médicaux travaillant à la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits (DGSPNI). 1, record 10, French, - Bureau%20de%20m%C3%A9decine%20communautaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Departmental Biotechnology Office
1, record 11, English, Departmental%20Biotechnology%20Office
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Departmental Biotechnology Office provides an integrated focal point for work on health-related biotechnology within Health Canada, as well as within the federal government and externally. The Office also serves as a central point for science issues concerning the Health Products and Food Branch(HPFB), and is the lead office for the Science Library Network. 1, record 11, English, - Departmental%20Biotechnology%20Office
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Bureau ministériel de la biotechnologie
1, record 11, French, Bureau%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau ministériel de la biotechnologie est destiné à servir de point de convergence intégral pour la biotechnologie à Santé Canada et pour la biotechnologie en matière de santé au sein du gouvernement fédéral et à l'extérieur. Le Bureau agit également à titre de point de convergence pour les questions scientifiques qui touchent la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments (DGPSA) de Santé Canada et à titre de bureau directeur pour le Réseau des bibliothèques scientifiques. 1, record 11, French, - Bureau%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20la%20biotechnologie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Biotechnology
- Sciences - General
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Office of Biotechnology and Science
1, record 12, English, Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The Office of Biotechnology and Science provides an integrated focal point for work on health-related biotechnology within Health Canada, as well as within the federal government and externally. The Office also serves as a central point for science issues concerning the Health Products and Food Branch(HPFB), and is the lead office for the Science Library Network. 1, record 12, English, - Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
Record 12, Key term(s)
- OBS
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Biotechnologie
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science
1, record 12, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science est destiné à servir de point de convergence intégral pour la biotechnologie à Santé Canada et pour la biotechnologie en matière de santé au sein du gouvernement fédéral et à l'extérieur. Le Bureau agit également à titre de point de convergence pour les questions scientifiques qui touchent la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments (DGPSA) de Santé Canada et à titre de bureau directeur pour le Réseau des bibliothèques scientifiques. 1, record 12, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
Record 12, Key term(s)
- BBS
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Biotecnología
- Ciencias - Generalidades
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Biotecnología y Ciencia
1, record 12, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Ciencia
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-04-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Security
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Office of Emergency Programmes
1, record 13, English, Office%20of%20Emergency%20Programmes
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unicef's Office of Emergency Programmes... is the institutional focal point for emergency assistance, humanitarian policies, staff security and coordination with other humanitarian partner organizations. 1, record 13, English, - Office%20of%20Emergency%20Programmes
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Office of Emergency Programs
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sécurité
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des programmes d'urgence
1, record 13, French, Bureau%20des%20programmes%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des programmes d'urgence de l'UNICEF est le centre de coordination institutionnel de l'assistance en cas d'urgence, des politiques humanitaires, de la sécurité du personnel et de la coordination avec d'autres organisations humanitaires partenaires. 1, record 13, French, - Bureau%20des%20programmes%20d%27urgence
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Seguridad
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Programas de Emergencia
1, record 13, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Programas%20de%20Emergencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-09-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Cities Secretariat
1, record 14, English, Cities%20Secretariat
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The appointment of the new Ministry and the reorientation of government announced today(2003-12-22) will be enhanced by key appointments to support the Prime Minister and new structures in the Privy Council Office(PCO) and the Prime Minister's Office(PMO). There will be three new secretariats in the Privy Council Office to support the Prime Minister : A new Canada-US Secretariat in the PCO will support the Canada-US Cabinet Committee and help promote an integrated approach across government to Canada-US issues; A Cities Secretariat will be established in the PCO to improve coordination and provide a focal point for work on a New Deal; and An Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat will be created in the PCO to support the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Committee on Aboriginal Affairs. 2, record 14, English, - Cities%20Secretariat
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Privy Council Office Cities Secretariat
- PCO Cities Secretariat
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat des villes
1, record 14, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20villes
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour appuyer le nouveau conseil des ministres et les changements de fond annoncés aujourd'hui, le gouvernement a procédé à d'importantes nominations auprès du Premier ministre et à la création de nouvelles structures au sein du Bureau du Conseil privé (BCP) et du Cabinet du Premier ministre (CPM). Trois nouveaux secrétariats seront créés au BCP pour appuyer le Premier ministre : Le secrétariat du BCP chargé des relations canado-américaines aura pour tâche de seconder le Comité du Cabinet responsable de ce dossier; ce secrétariat contribuera à promouvoir l'adoption d'une approche intégrée à l'échelle du gouvernement dans les relations canado-américaines; Le secrétariat du BCP chargé des villes sera mis sur pied pour renforcer la coordination et servir de centre de liaison pour les travaux visant à forger une nouvelle entente avec les villes; Le secrétariat du BCP chargé des affaires autochtones sera mis sur pied afin de seconder le Premier ministre et le Comité du Cabinet chargé des affaires autochtones. 2, record 14, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20villes
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Le secrétariat du BCP chargé des villes
- Le secrétariat chargé des villes
- Le secrétariat du Bureau du Conseil privé chargé des villes
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation Office
1, record 15, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Clean%20Development%20Mechanism%20and%20Joint%20Implementation%20Office
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Canada’s CDM & JI Office 1, record 15, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20CDM%20%26%20JI%20Office
correct
- CDM & JI Office 1, record 15, English, CDM%20%26%20JI%20Office
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada's Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation(CDM & JI) Office was established within the Climate Change and Energy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade(DFAIT) in 1998. The Office is the federal government's focal point for CDM and JI activities. It was created to enhance Canada's capacity to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the CDM and JI. 1, record 15, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Clean%20Development%20Mechanism%20and%20Joint%20Implementation%20Office
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Clean Development Mechanism and Joint Implementation Office
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Gestion environnementale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Bureau canadien du Mécanisme pour un développement propre et de l'Application conjointe
1, record 15, French, Bureau%20canadien%20du%20M%C3%A9canisme%20pour%20un%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20propre%20et%20de%20l%27Application%20conjointe
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Bureau canadien du MDP et de l'AC 1, record 15, French, Bureau%20canadien%20du%20MDP%20et%20de%20l%27AC
correct, masculine noun
- Bureau de MDP et de l'AC 1, record 15, French, Bureau%20de%20MDP%20et%20de%20l%27AC
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau canadien du Mécanisme pour un développement propre (MDP) et de l'Application conjointe (AC) a été créé au sein de la direction de l'énergie et du commerce international en 1998. Le Bureau est le point central du gouvernement fédéral en ce qui concerne le mécanisme de développement propre et l'application conjointe et il a été mis sur pied afin de renforcer la capacité du Canada à tirer parti des possibilités offertes par le MDP et l'AC. 1, record 15, French, - Bureau%20canadien%20du%20M%C3%A9canisme%20pour%20un%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20propre%20et%20de%20l%27Application%20conjointe
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Bureau du mécanisme pour un développement propre et de l'application conjointe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina Canadiense del Mecanismo de Desarrollo Limpio e Implementación Conjunta
1, record 15, Spanish, Oficina%20Canadiense%20del%20Mecanismo%20de%20Desarrollo%20Limpio%20e%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20Conjunta
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- Oficina Canadiense del MDL e IC 1, record 15, Spanish, Oficina%20Canadiense%20del%20MDL%20e%20IC
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oficina creada por el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional de Canadá (MASC) en 1998. 1, record 15, Spanish, - Oficina%20Canadiense%20del%20Mecanismo%20de%20Desarrollo%20Limpio%20e%20Implementaci%C3%B3n%20Conjunta
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Oficina del Mecanismo de Desarrollo Limpio y la Aplicación Conjunta
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-11-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Inter-Agency Committee on Global Environmental Change
1, record 16, English, Inter%2DAgency%20Committee%20on%20Global%20Environmental%20Change
correct, Great Britain
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- IACGEC 2, record 16, English, IACGEC
correct, Great Britain
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Inter-Agency Committee on Global Environmental Change, established in 1990, is under the jurisdiction of the UK Global Environmental Research(GER) Office and provides a visible focal point for UK interests and involvement in GER. 1, record 16, English, - Inter%2DAgency%20Committee%20on%20Global%20Environmental%20Change
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Inter-Agency Committee on Global Environmental Change
1, record 16, French, Inter%2DAgency%20Committee%20on%20Global%20Environmental%20Change
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- IACGEC 2, record 16, French, IACGEC
correct, masculine noun, Great Britain
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-10-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- focal point office
1, record 17, English, focal%20point%20office
international
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[UNIDO Field Representation Programme]. 1, record 17, English, - focal%20point%20office
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- centre de liaison
1, record 17, French, centre%20de%20liaison
international
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Outstation Coordinator 1, record 18, English, Outstation%20Coordinator
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNAVEM [United Nations Angola Verification Mission] Division of Administration and Management, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Focal point at Mission headquarters for all support requirements of the civilian administrative offices in the six regional headquarters. 1, record 18, English, - Outstation%20Coordinator
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateur d'antenne
1, record 18, French, Coordonnateur%20d%27antenne
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- Coordinador de las oficinas locales
1, record 18, Spanish, Coordinador%20de%20las%20oficinas%20locales
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Working Group on Gender Balance in the United Nations 1, record 19, English, Working%20Group%20on%20Gender%20Balance%20in%20the%20United%20Nations
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Convened by the Focal Point for Women, OHRM [Office of Human Resources Management] ;serves as an advisory body to the ASG/OHRM on women's issues. 1, record 19, English, - Working%20Group%20on%20Gender%20Balance%20in%20the%20United%20Nations
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur la parité entre les sexes au Secrétariat de l'ONU
1, record 19, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20la%20parit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20sexes%20au%20Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20l%27ONU
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ONU [Organisation des Nations Unies] 1, record 19, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20la%20parit%C3%A9%20entre%20les%20sexes%20au%20Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20l%27ONU
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de trabajo sobre la paridad entre los sexos en las Naciones Unidas
1, record 19, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20trabajo%20sobre%20la%20paridad%20entre%20los%20sexos%20en%20las%20Naciones%20Unidas
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of the Family
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Focal Point for Women 1, record 20, English, Office%20of%20the%20Focal%20Point%20for%20Women
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). 1, record 20, English, - Office%20of%20the%20Focal%20Point%20for%20Women
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du Coordonnateur pour les questions relatives aux femmes
1, record 20, French, Bureau%20du%20Coordonnateur%20pour%20les%20questions%20relatives%20aux%20femmes
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Key term(s)
- Bureau de la coordonnatrice pour les questions relatives aux femmes
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Sociología de la familia
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de la Coordinadora de las cuestiones relacionadas con la mujer
1, record 20, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20la%20Coordinadora%20de%20las%20cuestiones%20relacionadas%20con%20la%20mujer
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1995-11-16
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Public Administration (General)
- Translation (General)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- project accountability
1, record 21, English, project%20accountability
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Public Service Compensation System(PSCS)-is the focal point within TBS for the resolution of issues relating to functionality, project accountability, configuration controls ans infrastructure, with PWGSC Project Office. 1, record 21, English, - project%20accountability
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- obligation de rendre compte en matière de projets
1, record 21, French, obligation%20de%20rendre%20compte%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20projets
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Système de rémunération de la fonction publique (SRFP) est, au sein du SCT, le point de convergence où se résolvent les questions qui ont trait à la fonctionnalité, à l'obligation de rendre compte en matière de projets, aux mécanismes de configuration et à l'infrastructure, en collaboration avec le bureau des projets de TPSGC. 1, record 21, French, - obligation%20de%20rendre%20compte%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20projets
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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