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HEAD SECTOR [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Chief Executive
1, record 1, English, Chief%20Executive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CE 1, record 1, English, CE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deputy head or Chief Executive Officer of any portion of the public sector, or the person who occupies any other similar position, however called, in the public sector. 1, record 1, English, - Chief%20Executive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Chief Executive for the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) is the Commissioner. 1, record 1, English, - Chief%20Executive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Executive Chief
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- administrateur général
1, record 1, French, administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AG 1, record 1, French, AG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- administratrice générale 1, record 1, French, administratrice%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- AG 1, record 1, French, AG
correct, feminine noun
- AG 1, record 1, French, AG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier dirigeant d'un élément du secteur public ou titulaire d'un poste équivalent. 1, record 1, French, - administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'administrateur général de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) est le commissaire. 1, record 1, French, - administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- core policy
1, record 2, English, core%20policy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Core policy[ :] This refers to the "core" designation within the Commercial Fisheries Licensing Policy for Eastern Canada — 1996. It limits participation and entry in the less-than-65-feet sector to individuals who meet certain criteria so that the total number of core fishers or participants in a fishery remains the same. To qualify as a member of the core group, a licence holder was required, as of December 20, 1995, to meet the following criteria : be the head of an enterprise; hold key licences; have an attachment to the fishery; and be dependent on the fishery. Qualified new entrants to a fishery may acquire core status only from existing participants. 2, record 2, English, - core%20policy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- politique des pêcheurs du groupe noyau
1, record 2, French, politique%20des%20p%C3%AAcheurs%20du%20groupe%20noyau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- politique du groupe noyau 2, record 2, French, politique%20du%20groupe%20noyau
correct, feminine noun
- politique du noyau 1, record 2, French, politique%20du%20noyau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- post-employment conflict of interest
1, record 3, English, post%2Demployment%20conflict%20of%20interest
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A designated position is one that brings with it a risk for post-employment conflict of interest. If you are in a position designated by the deputy head, you are subject to a one-year limitation period after leaving office, but if you obtain a waiver, you may seek employment in the private sector. 1, record 3, English, - post%2Demployment%20conflict%20of%20interest
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conflit d'intérêts d'après-mandat
1, record 3, French, conflit%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%2Dmandat
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conflit d'intérêts d'après-mandat : terme souvent utilisé au pluriel. 1, record 3, French, - conflit%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%2Dmandat
Record 3, Key term(s)
- conflits d'intérêts d'après-mandat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, English, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- city of Whitehorse 2, record 4, English, city%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
- City of Whitehorse 2, record 4, English, City%20of%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A city of the Yukon Territory and its capital since 1953, located at kilometre 1476, just off the Alaska Highway. The city lies mainly on the western side of the Yukon River, nestled in a protected valley surrounded by Canyon Mountain(locally known as Grey Mountain) to the east, Haeckel Hill to the northwest and Golden Horn Mountain to the south. Located at the head of navigation on the Yukon River, Whitehorse grew significantly by becoming a temporary stopping point--past two major obstacles on the river, Miles Canyon and the Whitehorse Rapids--for prospectors heading for Dawson(then known as "Dawson City") during the Klondike Gold Rush Years(1897-1899). In 1900, with the completion of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway from Skagway in Alaska, to Carcross and Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory, the community grew around the point where the railway and river met, on the western side of the Yukon River. After the gold rush, Whitehorse's population dropped, but with the help of navigation and aviation companies, the British Yukon Navigation Company building riverboats and operating them to Dawson until 1954, and the British Yukon Aviation Company transporting mail, freight and passengers, the economy was kept afloat. During World War II, Whitehorse played a significant role as a key link in the north-south transportation system, hosting the Americans and Canadians in charge of expanding the air link that was the Northwest Staging Route(a series of airfields across the Northwest), building the 2300-km Alaska Highway, or constructing the Canol Pipeline from Norman Wells, N. W. T., and an oil refinery at Whitehorse. In 1950, Whitehorse was incorporated as a city. In 1953, the territorial capital of the Yukon was moved from Dawson to Whitehorse, adding the government sector to an economy made of the mining(copper, silver and lead-zinc), tourist and oil industries. Though the mines shut down in Yukon and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway ended its operations 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 60°43’ 135°03’ (Yukon Territory). 3, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In Canada (with seven exceptions as of December 31, 2004), the name of an inhabited place has the same form in English and French, which form is listed in the Gazetteer of the province or territory in accordance with the inscription in the Incorporation Act of the entity. This rule also applies for the historic designation of an inhabited place, even if the designation is not or no longer gazetteered. 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The "city of Whitehorse" is the geographical entity: "The city of Whitehorse is surrounded by mountains.", while the "City of Whitehorse" refers to its governing body or administrative instance: "The City of Whitehorse relied on Yukon’s "Decade of Anniversaries" (1990-1999) to attract tourists: among others, the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway, 100 years of Royal Canadian Mounted Police presence and the 100th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush.». 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The inhabitant of Whitehorse is a "Whitehorsian," man or woman; this form is recognized, though "Whitehorser" can also be found, but is not widely used. 2, record 4, English, - Whitehorse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, French, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cité de Whitehorse 2, record 4, French, cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
- Cité de Whitehorse 2, record 4, French, Cit%C3%A9%20de%20Whitehorse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ville du Territoire du Yukon qui en est aussi la capitale depuis 1953, située au kilomètre 1476, près de la route de l'Alaska. On l'appelle communément «la ville de Whitehorse», bien qu'elle ait le statut de cité en raison de son caractère politique et historique et de l'importance de sa population. La ville s'étend surtout du côté ouest du fleuve Yukon, blottie dans une vallée protégée, entourée de la montagne Canyon (appelée «Grey» dans la région) à l'est, la colline Haeckel au nord-ouest et la montagne Golden Horn au sud. Sise là où commence la navigation sur le fleuve Yukon, Whitehorse s'est développée de façon significative en devenant un arrêt d'étape --une fois franchis les deux obstacles principaux sur le fleuve, le canyon Miles et les rapides Whitehorse-- pour les prospecteurs en route pour Dawson (alors appelée à l'américaine, «Dawson City») pendant les années de la ruée vers l'or du Klondike (1897-1899). Avec la fin de la construction du chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway depuis Skagway (Alaska) à Carcross puis Whitehorse (Territoire du Yukon) en 1900, la communauté s'est développée au point de rencontre entre le fleuve et le chemin de fer, sur la rive ouest du fleuve Yukon. Une fois la ruée vers l'or terminée, la population de Whitehorse chute, mais avec l'aide des compagnies de navigation et d'aviation, la British Yukon Navigation Company qui construit des bateaux à aubes et en gère les opérations jusqu'à Dawson jusqu'en 1954, et la British Yukon Aviation Company qui transporte du courrier, des marchandises et des passagers, l'économie de la ville demeure viable. Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Whitehorse joue un rôle important comme point de liaison pour les opérations de transport dans l'axe nord-sud, hébergeant les Américains et les Canadiens chargés d'accroître les liaisons aériennes de la Northwest Staging Route (une série de terrains d'aviation dans le Nord-Ouest) ou de construire les 230 kilomètres de la 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 60°43' 135°03' (Territoire du Yukon). 3, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Au Canada (sauf sept exceptions au 31 décembre 2004), le nom d'un lieu habité a la même forme en français et en anglais, celle consignée au Répertoire de la province ou du territoire conformément à l'inscription sur l'Acte d'incorporation de l'entité. Cette règle s'applique également pour la désignation historique d'un lieu habité même si cette désignation ne figure pas ou plus au Répertoire. 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Un nom de ville est féminin, même lorsque le pseudo-générique «ville» ne le précède pas : «En 1982, Whitehorse a été lourdement affectée lorsqu'elle a cessé d'être desservie par la compagnie de chemin de fer White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.». 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
La «cité de Whitehorse» ou «ville de Whitehorse» est la ville géographique : «La ville de Whitehorse est entourée de montagnes.». Par contre, «Cité de Whitehorse» ou «Ville de Whitehorse» signifie l'administration municipale ou la personne morale : «La Cité de Whitehorse a profité de la «Décennie des anniversaires» (1990-1999), une initiative du Territoire du Yukon, pour attirer des touristes : entre autres, le 50e anniversaire de la route de l'Alaska et les centenaires de la présence de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada et de la découverte de l'or au Klondike.» 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le citoyen ou habitant de Whitehorse est un «Whitehorsien», une «Whitehorsienne», ou un «Whitehorsois», une «Whitehorsoise», les deux formes n'étant ni reconnues, ni usitées. 2, record 4, French, - Whitehorse
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ville de Whitehorse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Whitehorse
1, record 4, Spanish, Whitehorse
correct, see observation, Canada, Yukon
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No existe consenso entre los autores sobre el género de los nombres de ciudades y provincias. Aunque algunos sostienen que los nombres que terminan en -a son femeninos y los que terminan en otra vocal o consonante son masculinos, generalmente se hace la concordancia con el sustantivo femenino ciudad, o provincia, según sea el caso. 2, record 4, Spanish, - Whitehorse
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pressure head
1, record 5, English, pressure%20head
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The head represented by the expression of pressure over weight. The head is usually expressed as height of liquid in a column corresponding to the weight of the liquid per unit area; for example, feet head of water corresponding to pounds per square inch. 2, record 5, English, - pressure%20head
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
piezometric head: The elevation plus the pressure head. 2, record 5, English, - pressure%20head
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare "elevation head". 3, record 5, English, - pressure%20head
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pressure head : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 5, English, - pressure%20head
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hauteur piézométrique
1, record 5, French, hauteur%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- hp 2, record 5, French, hp
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charge représentée par la hauteur de la ligne piézométrique au-dessus de n'importe quel point dans un liquide. 3, record 5, French, - hauteur%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symbole américain = un «Y» stylisé ressemblant à une fourche. 4, record 5, French, - hauteur%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hauteur piézométrique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 5, French, - hauteur%20pi%C3%A9zom%C3%A9trique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- altura de presión
1, record 5, Spanish, altura%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Altura de una columna de agua que puede ser sustentada por la presión estática en un punto. 1, record 5, Spanish, - altura%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chief executive
1, record 6, English, chief%20executive
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CE 2, record 6, English, CE
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Chief executive" means the deputy head or chief executive officer of any portion of the public sector, or the person who occupies any other similar position, however called, in the public sector [Bill C-11 : An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings]. 3, record 6, English, - chief%20executive
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- administrateur général
1, record 6, French, administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AG 2, record 6, French, AG
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- administratrice générale 3, record 6, French, administratrice%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- AG 2, record 6, French, AG
correct, feminine noun
- AG 2, record 6, French, AG
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sont assimilés à l'administrateur général le premier dirigeant d'un élément du secteur public et le titulaire d'un poste équivalent [Projet de loi C-11 : Loi provoyant un mécanisme de dénonciation des actes repréhensibles et de la protection des dénonciateurs dans le secteur public]. 4, record 6, French, - administrateur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Petroleum Distillation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- overhead
1, record 7, English, overhead
correct, see observation, noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- overhead product 2, record 7, English, overhead%20product
correct, standardized
- head product 3, record 7, English, head%20product
correct, see observation
- petroleum tops 4, record 7, English, petroleum%20tops
correct, see observation, plural
- tops 5, record 7, English, tops
correct, see observation, plural
- toppings 6, record 7, English, toppings
see observation, plural
- top cut 7, record 7, English, top%20cut
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most volatile fraction of the feedstock, which passes out of the top of a distillation column. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 8, record 7, English, - overhead
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "tops" in a refinery operation are the fractions or products distilled or flashed off at the top of a tower or distillation unit. 9, record 7, English, - overhead
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overhead; overhead product: terms standardized by ISO. 10, record 7, English, - overhead
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
petroleum tops; tops; toppings: terms rarely used in the singular (petroleum top; top; topping). 10, record 7, English, - overhead
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
overhead; head product : terms used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 10, record 7, English, - overhead
Record 7, Key term(s)
- petroleum top
- top
- topping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Distillation du pétrole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- distillat de tête
1, record 7, French, distillat%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- produit de tête 2, record 7, French, produit%20de%20t%C3%AAte
correct, masculine noun
- produit de tête de distillation 3, record 7, French, produit%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20distillation
masculine noun
- distillat primaire 4, record 7, French, distillat%20primaire
masculine noun
- pétroles de première distillation 5, record 7, French, p%C3%A9troles%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20distillation
see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fraction la plus volatile du produit traité passant en tête de distillation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 6, record 7, French, - distillat%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distillat de tête : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 7, French, - distillat%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
produit de tête : terme publié au Journal officiel (13 janvier 1999) et d'emploi obligatoire en France. 7, record 7, French, - distillat%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pétroles de première distillation : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (pétrole de première distillation). 7, record 7, French, - distillat%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 7, Key term(s)
- pétrole de première distillation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- German Civil Service Federation
1, record 8, English, German%20Civil%20Service%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- DBB 1, record 8, English, DBB
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the only independent head organization for trade unions from the public service and private sea service sector in the Federal Republic Germany. 1, record 8, English, - German%20Civil%20Service%20Federation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation syndicale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- German Civil Service Federation
1, record 8, French, German%20Civil%20Service%20Federation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- DBB 1, record 8, French, DBB
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- head-on sector
1, record 9, English, head%2Don%20sector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The RBS 70 is superior to competitive man-portable air defence missile systems. Because of its long intercept range in the head-on sector range it really belongs to a class other than the VSHORAD. 2, record 9, English, - head%2Don%20sector
Record 9, Key term(s)
- head on sector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- secteur de face
1, record 9, French, secteur%20de%20face
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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