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HERITAGE ASSETS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Environment
1, record 1, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Environment
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NSE 2, record 1, English, NSE
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Department of Environment 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Environment
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
- Department of Environment and Labour 4, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Environment%20and%20Labour
former designation, Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Water Resources Commission 5, record 1, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Water%20Resources%20Commission
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of Nova Scotia Environment is to support and promote the protection, enhancement and prudent use of the environment[, ] provide for the establishment, management, protection and use of wilderness areas[, ] provide for the preservation, protection and study of ecological sites that are considered important parts of the natural heritage of the province and promote understanding and appreciation of same among the people of the province[, ] promote the interconnections between the health of the economy, the environment and the people of the province and promote the provinces environmental assets as essential to the long-term prosperity of the province. 6, record 1, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Environment
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Nova Scotia Department of Environment
- Department of Environment of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
- Department of Environment and Labour of Nova Scotia
- Department of Environment and Labor
- Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labor
- Department of Environment and Labor of Nova Scotia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministère de l'Environnement
1, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Environnement
correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministère de l'Environnement et du Travail 2, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Environnement%20et%20du%20Travail
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Water Resources Commission 3, record 1, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Water%20Resources%20Commission
former designation, correct, Nova Scotia
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ministère de l'Environnement de la Nouvelle-Écosse
- ministère de l'Environnement et du Travail de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- built asset portfolio
1, record 2, English, built%20asset%20portfolio
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... is a public report that reviews the built asset portfolio of Parks Canada and includes both the heritage side and highways, dams, and waterways. It deals with all 12, 000 assets. 2, record 2, English, - built%20asset%20portfolio
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- portefeuille de biens bâtis
1, record 2, French, portefeuille%20de%20biens%20b%C3%A2tis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- portefeuille de biens construits 2, record 2, French, portefeuille%20de%20biens%20construits
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a un rapport public qui passe en revue le portefeuille des biens bâtis de Parcs Canada, ce qui comprend le patrimoine bâti aussi bien que les routes, les barrages et les voies navigables. On y recense tous les 12 000 éléments d'actifs de l'organisme. 1, record 2, French, - portefeuille%20de%20biens%20b%C3%A2tis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- landscape 1, record 3, English, landscape
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ecolandscape 2, record 3, English, ecolandscape
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The implementation decree does not explicitly define the term ’environment’ however, the decree identifies that environmental effects on certain media(i. e., flora, fauna, landscape, soil air, climate, material assets and cultural heritage) need to be considered. 1, record 3, English, - landscape
Record 3, Key term(s)
- eco-landscape
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Gestion environnementale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écopaysage
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9copaysage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- paysage écologiquement fonctionnel 2, record 3, French, paysage%20%C3%A9cologiquement%20fonctionnel
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'écologue appréhende le paysage dans ses relations écologiques spécifiques qui lient les différents écotopes qui le composent. L'écologie du paysage se veut le domaine privilégié d'intégration des différentes disciplines qui s'intéressent au paysage. Par sa recherche d'une organisation du paysage vivant, l'écologie conçoit le paysage comme un écosystème fonctionnel à l'échelle du territoire (écopaysage) (FROMENT et al. 1992). 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9copaysage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le décret de mise en œuvre ne définit pas expressément le terme environnement, mais en revanche, il précise le besoin de prendre en considération les effets environnementaux sur certains milieux (c.-à-d. le milieu végétal, le milieu faunique, l'écopaysage, le sol, l'air, le climat, les biens matériels et le patrimoine culturel). 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9copaysage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Heritage Surplus Assets Agreement
1, record 4, English, Heritage%20Surplus%20Assets%20Agreement
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
between Crown Assets Disposal Corporation & the National Museums of Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Heritage%20Surplus%20Assets%20Agreement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Accord sur le bien de surplus intéressant le Patrimoine
1, record 4, French, Accord%20sur%20le%20bien%20de%20surplus%20int%C3%A9ressant%20le%20Patrimoine
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intervenu entre la Corporation de disposition des biens de la Couronne et les Musées nationaux du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Accord%20sur%20le%20bien%20de%20surplus%20int%C3%A9ressant%20le%20Patrimoine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 5, English, identification
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The identification of items is the first step in the management of movable heritage assets. 1, record 5, English, - identification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- répertoriage
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9pertoriage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le répertoriage des biens constitue la première étape de la gestion des biens meubles patrimoniaux. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9pertoriage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Heritage
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- movable heritage asset
1, record 6, English, movable%20heritage%20asset
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effective management of movable heritage assets has five steps : identification; determination of heritage value; documentation; management; and maintenance. 1, record 6, English, - movable%20heritage%20asset
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
movable heritage asset: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 6, English, - movable%20heritage%20asset
Record 6, Key term(s)
- movable heritage assets
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Patrimoine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bien meuble patrimonial
1, record 6, French, bien%20meuble%20patrimonial
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gestion efficace des biens meubles patrimoniaux comporte cinq étapes : répertoriage; détermination de la valeur patrimoniale; documentation; gestion; entretien. 1, record 6, French, - bien%20meuble%20patrimonial
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bien meuble patrimonial : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 6, French, - bien%20meuble%20patrimonial
Record 6, Key term(s)
- biens meubles patrimoniaux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Heritage
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Policy on the Treatment of Heritage Assets
1, record 7, English, Policy%20on%20the%20Treatment%20of%20Heritage%20Assets
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Patrimoine
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Traitement des biens à valeur patrimoniale
1, record 7, French, Traitement%20des%20biens%20%C3%A0%20valeur%20patrimoniale
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Federal Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Disposal of Surplus Moveable Crown Assets Policy
1, record 8, English, Disposal%20of%20Surplus%20Moveable%20Crown%20Assets%20Policy
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Policy Objective : To provide the best overall outcome for the government of Canada in its disposal of surplus moveable assets, to the end that : the highest net value is obtained through disposal; there is an open opportunity for Canadians to participate in the disposal; the disposal process is characterized by prudence, probity and integrity; the health and safety of persons and the environment are protected; and heritage items are treated appropriately. As of November 1st 2006, this document is no longer in effect. New Assets and Acquired Services Policy Instruments are now in effect. Replaced by the Policy on Management of Materiel. 1, record 8, English, - Disposal%20of%20Surplus%20Moveable%20Crown%20Assets%20Policy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Administration fédérale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Politique sur l'aliénation des biens meubles en surplus de la Couronne
1, record 8, French, Politique%20sur%20l%27ali%C3%A9nation%20des%20biens%20meubles%20en%20surplus%20de%20la%20Couronne
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. But de la politique est de permettre au gouvernement canadien de retirer le maximum des biens meubles en surplus dont il veut se départir, de sorte que : la valeur nette la plus élevée soit réalisée à l'aliénation; les Canadiens et les Canadiennes se voient offrir la possibilité de participer à l'aliénation des biens en surplus de la Couronne; le processus soit caractérisé par la circonspection, la probité et l'intégrité; la santé et la sécurité des personnes et la protection de l'environnement soient assurées; les biens patrimoniaux soient traités comme il se doit. À compter du 1er novembre 2006, ce document n'a plus de valeur exécutoire. Un nouvel éventail des politiques sur la gestion des actifs et services acquis est maintenant en vigueur. Remplacée par la Politique sur la gestion du matériel. 1, record 8, French, - Politique%20sur%20l%27ali%C3%A9nation%20des%20biens%20meubles%20en%20surplus%20de%20la%20Couronne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heritage assets
1, record 9, English, heritage%20assets
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- heritage asset
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- biens patrimoniaux
1, record 9, French, biens%20patrimoniaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- biens du patrimoine 1, record 9, French, biens%20du%20patrimoine
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immobilisations qu'une Administration a l'intention de conserver indéfiniment en raison de leurs caractéristiques historiques, culturelles ou environnementales uniques. 2, record 9, French, - biens%20patrimoniaux
Record 9, Key term(s)
- bien patrimonial
- bien du patrimoine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Heritage
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Heritage Assets Committee 1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Heritage%20Assets%20Committee
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Heritage Surplus Assets Committee 1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Heritage%20Surplus%20Assets%20%20Committee
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Patrimoine
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Comité institué aux termes de l'Accord sur les biens de surplus relevant du patrimoine
1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20institu%C3%A9%20aux%20termes%20de%20l%27Accord%20sur%20les%20biens%20de%20surplus%20relevant%20du%20patrimoine
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Comité des biens de surplus relevant du patrimoine 1, record 10, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20biens%20de%20surplus%20relevant%20du%20patrimoine
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications. 1, record 10, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20institu%C3%A9%20aux%20termes%20de%20l%27Accord%20sur%20les%20biens%20de%20surplus%20relevant%20du%20patrimoine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-10-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- heritage fund
1, record 11, English, heritage%20fund
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1978 Saskatchewan also launched a heritage fund similar to the Alberta fund with assets being invested in Saskatchewan Crown corporations. 2, record 11, English, - heritage%20fund
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. 3, record 11, English, - heritage%20fund
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fonds du patrimoine
1, record 11, French, fonds%20du%20patrimoine
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 1978, la Saskatchewan créa également un fonds du patrimoine semblable à celui de l'Alberta dont l'actif a été placé dans des sociétés d'État de la Saskatchewan. 2, record 11, French, - fonds%20du%20patrimoine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-09-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Heritage Surplus Assets Committee 1, record 12, English, Heritage%20Surplus%20Assets%20Committee
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Comité des biens de surplus intéressant le patrimoine 1, record 12, French, Comit%C3%A9%20des%20biens%20de%20surplus%20int%C3%A9ressant%20le%20patrimoine
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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