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FOUNDING STATES [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Foreign Trade
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ASEAN Declaration
1, record 1, English, ASEAN%20Declaration
correct, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Bangkok Declaration 1, record 1, English, Bangkok%20Declaration
correct, international
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration(Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR [People's Democratic Republic] and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN. 1, record 1, English, - ASEAN%20Declaration
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Commerce extérieur
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déclaration de l'ASEAN
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9claration%20de%20l%27ASEAN
feminine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déclaration de Bangkok 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9claration%20de%20Bangkok
feminine noun, international
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association des nations de l'Asie du Sud-Est (ASEAN) a été créée le 8 août 1967 à Bangkok, Thaïlande, avec la signature de la déclaration de l'ASEAN (déclaration de Bangkok) par les membres fondateurs de l'ASEAN, à savoir l'Indonésie, la Malaisie, les Philippines, Singapour et la Thaïlande. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9claration%20de%20l%27ASEAN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20Southeast%20Asian%20Nations
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASEAN 2, record 2, English, ASEAN
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration(Bangkok Declaration) by the founding fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam then joined on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR [People's Democratic Republic] and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten member states of ASEAN. 3, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20Southeast%20Asian%20Nations
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association des nations de l'Asie du Sud-Est
1, record 2, French, Association%20des%20nations%20de%20l%27Asie%20du%20Sud%2DEst
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ANASE 2, record 2, French, ANASE
correct, feminine noun, international
- ASEAN 3, record 2, French, ASEAN
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation politique, sociale, économique et culturelle fondée à Bangkok en août 1967, avec pour objectifs de favoriser la croissance, d'encourager la coopération et de lutter, dans le contexte de la guerre froide, contre le communisme. Elle regroupe aujourd'hui l'Indonésie, la Malaisie, les Philippines, Singapour, la Thaïlande (1967), Brunei (1984), le Viêt Nam (1995), la Birmanie, le Laos (1997) et le Cambodge (1999). 4, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20nations%20de%20l%27Asie%20du%20Sud%2DEst
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien qu'à l'international, c'est le sigle anglais (ASEAN) qui est utilisé, le gouvernement fédéral privilégie l'abréviation ANASE en français. 5, record 2, French, - Association%20des%20nations%20de%20l%27Asie%20du%20Sud%2DEst
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación de Naciones del Asia Sudoriental
1, record 2, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Naciones%20del%20Asia%20Sudoriental
feminine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ASEAN 1, record 2, Spanish, ASEAN
feminine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático
- ANAS
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Historical Persons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Founding Fathers of the United States
1, record 3, English, Founding%20Fathers%20of%20the%20United%20States
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Founding Fathers 2, record 3, English, Founding%20Fathers
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Founding Fathers of the United States, or simply the Founding Fathers, were a group of American leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, led the war for independence from Great Britain, and built a frame of government for the new United States of America upon republican principles during the latter decades of the 18th century. 1, record 3, English, - Founding%20Fathers%20of%20the%20United%20States
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Personnages historiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Pères fondateurs des États-Unis
1, record 3, French, P%C3%A8res%20fondateurs%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Pères fondateurs 1, record 3, French, P%C3%A8res%20fondateurs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-06-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- War and Peace (International Law)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Disarmament Week
1, record 4, English, Disarmament%20Week
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual observance of Disarmament Week, which begins on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, was called for in the Final Document of the General Assembly 1978 special session on disarmament(resolution S-10/2). States were invited to highlight the danger of the arms race, propagate the need for its cessation and increase public understanding of the urgent tasks of disarmament. 1, record 4, English, - Disarmament%20Week
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Matériel militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Semaine du désarmement
1, record 4, French, Semaine%20du%20d%C3%A9sarmement
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La célébration annuelle de la Semaine du désarmement, qui commence le jour anniversaire de la création de l'Organisation des Nations Unies a été instaurée par le document final de la session extraordinaire de l'Assemblée générale de 1978 consacrée au désarmement (résolution S-10/2). Les États ont été invités à mettre en évidence le danger que représentait la course aux armements, à répandre l'idée selon laquelle il était nécessaire d'y mettre un terme et à faire mieux comprendre à l'opinion publique l'urgence du désarmement. 1, record 4, French, - Semaine%20du%20d%C3%A9sarmement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Guerra y paz (Derecho internacional)
- Sistemas de armas
- Equipo militar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Semana del Desarme
1, record 4, Spanish, Semana%20del%20Desarme
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En el Documento Final del periodo extraordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea General de 1978 dedicado al desarme (resolución S-10/2), se pidió la observancia anual de la Semana del Desarme, que comienza en la fecha en que se celebra el aniversario de la fundación de las Naciones Unidas. Se invitó a los Estados a poner de relieve el peligro que representa la carrera armamentista, propagar la necesidad de que cese y hacer que el público entienda la urgencia de las tareas de desarme. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Semana%20del%20Desarme
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers 1, record 5, English, Revolutionary%20Party%20of%20Central%20American%20Workers
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers was a political party in Central America. Clandestine pre-congress meetings for the founding of PRTC were held in Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador in 1975. Provisional ’Zonal Leaderships’ were formed in these countries. The party also formed cells in Mexico and the United States. 2, record 5, English, - Revolutionary%20Party%20of%20Central%20American%20Workers
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Parti révolutionnaire des travailleurs centraméricains
1, record 5, French, Parti%20r%C3%A9volutionnaire%20des%20travailleurs%20centram%C3%A9ricains
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Partido Revolucionario de Trabajadores Centroamericanos
1, record 5, Spanish, Partido%20Revolucionario%20de%20Trabajadores%20Centroamericanos
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Northern Pipeline Projects Ltd.
1, record 6, English, Northern%20Pipeline%20Projects%20Ltd%2E
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NPPL 1, record 6, English, NPPL
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Northern Pipeline Projects Ltd.(NPPL) was incorporated in Alberta in 2001 by the founding and current shareholders : the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada(PLCAC) ;the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada(UA) ;the International Union of Operating Engineers(IUOE) ;the Laborers’ International Union of North America(LIUNA) ;and Teamsters Canada(Teamsters). From its beginnings, NPPL has been proactive with a recognition that a new approach would be helpful in positioning its shareholders in Canada's north where there was an anticipation of extensive opportunities and a population with minimal if any experience with pipeline construction. NPPL has and continues to work with northern decision makers to identify the jobs and business opportunities that will result once there has been a commitment to build mainline pipelines in the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territories. It also makes available its shareholders’ expertise in regard to training programs so that northern people have every chance to maximize their involvement in the pipeline construction process. 1, record 6, English, - Northern%20Pipeline%20Projects%20Ltd%2E
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Northern Pipeline Projects Ltd.
1, record 6, French, Northern%20Pipeline%20Projects%20Ltd%2E
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NPPL 1, record 6, French, NPPL
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-12-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mammals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Cat Association
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Cat%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CCA 1, record 7, English, CCA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1960, a small group of Canadians gathered to explore the possibility of forming a Canadian registry for purebred felines. Before this event, all registrations had to be filed in the United States or Europe and all cat shows held in Canada were held under the rules of American associations. The intent of the founding members is expressed in the Letters Patent of the Association : To promote the welfare of all the cats in Canada, to further the improvement of all breeds of cats in Canada and to maintain a registry of purebred cats. 1, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Cat%20Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Mammifères
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association féline canadienne
1, record 7, French, Association%20f%C3%A9line%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AFC 1, record 7, French, AFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1960, un petit groupe d'éleveurs canadiens se rassemblaient pour explorer la possibilité de former une association féline pour gérer la félinophilie au Canada et pour créer un Livre d'origine pour les chats de race pure. Auparavant, toutes les demandes d'enregistrements devaient être acheminées aux États-Unis ou en Europe et toutes les expositions félines présentées au Canada étaient tenues sous l'égide d'associations américaines et selon leurs règlements. Les buts que se proposaient les membres fondateurs sont bien énoncés dans les lettres patentes de l'association : promouvoir le bien-être de tous les chats au Canada, améliorer les races félines et tenir un registre des origines félines. 1, record 7, French, - Association%20f%C3%A9line%20canadienne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Offences and crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Toronto Strategic Partnership
1, record 8, English, Toronto%20Strategic%20Partnership
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Competition Bureau is one of the founding members of the Toronto Strategic Partnership, which also includes the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, the Ontario Provincial Police, PhoneBusters National Call Centre, the Toronto Police Service, the U. S. Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection and the United States Postal Inspection Service. The purpose of the Partnership is to coordinate law enforcement activities among the partners, to identify fraudulent, deceptive and misleading marketing practices, to facilitate information sharing among the partners and to support each other's law enforcement actions against persons and entities that engage in various types of deceptive marketing practices consistent with their laws, priorities and resources. 1, record 8, English, - Toronto%20Strategic%20Partnership
Record 8, Key term(s)
- TSP
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Infractions et crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Alliance stratégique de Toronto
1, record 8, French, Alliance%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20Toronto
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la concurrence est l'un des membres fondateurs de l'Alliance stratégique de Toronto, qui comprend également la Police provinciale de l'Ontario, le Service de police de Toronto, la GRC, le ministère des Services gouvernementaux et des Services aux consommateurs de l'Ontario, PhoneBusters, la Federal Trade Commission des États-Unis, le United States Postal Inspection Service et l'Office of Fair Trading du Royaume-Uni. L'Alliance vise à coordonner les activités d'application de la loi des partenaires, de déceler les pratiques de marketing frauduleuses, déloyales et trompeuses; de faciliter la mise en commun de renseignements entre les partenaires; et de favoriser l'entraide dans l'application de la loi à l'encontre de personnes et d'entités qui se livrent à divers types de pratiques de marketing trompeuses, en tenant compte des lois, priorités et ressources de chaque partenaire. 1, record 8, French, - Alliance%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20Toronto
Record 8, Key term(s)
- partenariat stratégique de Toronto
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Quality Assurance Institute-Worldwide
1, record 9, English, Quality%20Assurance%20Institute%2DWorldwide
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- QAI-Worldwide 1, record 9, English, QAI%2DWorldwide
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quality Assurance Institute was founded in 1980 in the United States of America. QAI's founding objective was and remains to provide leadership in improving quality, productivity, and effective solutions for process management in the information services profession. It is worldwide membership organization serving over 1000 corporate members, organized to share state-of-the-art methods, tools, and techniques. Combined experience of QAI experts and of our member companies provides an impressive body of knowledge, a reservoir for our members to share. QAI has transformed this knowledge and experience into a "how-to" approach that is being taught worldwide. We take pride in being one of the first professional organizations to recognize the need for quality assurance and to have the vision to be exclusively devoted to the information technology profession. QAI provides leadership and state-of-the-art solutions in the form of consulting, education and training services, and assessments. 1, record 9, English, - Quality%20Assurance%20Institute%2DWorldwide
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Quality Insurance Institute
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Quality Assurance Institute-Worldwide
1, record 9, French, Quality%20Assurance%20Institute%2DWorldwide
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- QAI-Worldwide 1, record 9, French, QAI%2DWorldwide
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus du Quality Assurance Institute - Canada. 2, record 9, French, - Quality%20Assurance%20Institute%2DWorldwide
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-06-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Great Seal of the United States
1, record 10, English, Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20United%20States
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Creating an official symbol of the United States was a collaborative effort by America's Founding Fathers that began on July 4, 1776. Finalized on June 20, 1782, the Great Seal is a unique combination of natural elements and universal symbols that continue to convey the original spirit of America. 1, record 10, English, - Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20United%20States
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Great Seal of the Unites States
1, record 10, French, Great%20Seal%20of%20the%20Unites%20States
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- grand sceau des États-Unis
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Railroad Stations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Illinois Central Railroad Company
1, record 11, English, Illinois%20Central%20Railroad%20Company
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Illinois Central Railroad Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Central Corporation that is a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway Company. The company operates 2,600 miles of main line track between Chicago, Illinois and Gulf of Mexico. The track is used primarily for transporting chemicals, coal, paper, grain and milled grain and intermodal trailers and containers. 2, record 11, English, - Illinois%20Central%20Railroad%20Company
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Illinois Central is the only major rail carrier in the United States still operating essentially under its own name without interruption after nearly a century-and-a-half since its founding. In its long and colorful history, the IC achieved many "firsts" in the fields of commerce, transportation and western settlement. 1, record 11, English, - Illinois%20Central%20Railroad%20Company
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Illinois Central Railroad
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gares ferroviaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Illinois Central Railroad Company
1, record 11, French, Illinois%20Central%20Railroad%20Company
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Illinois Central Railroad
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-08-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- founding States 1, record 12, English, founding%20States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Etats fondateurs
1, record 12, French, Etats%20fondateurs
masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Journal des télécommunications, mai 1989, p. 271. 1, record 12, French, - Etats%20fondateurs
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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