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HOLD ACCOUNTABLE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Penal Law
- Aboriginal Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- victim-offender dialogue
1, record 1, English, victim%2Doffender%20dialogue
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- victim offender dialogue 2, record 1, English, victim%20offender%20dialogue
correct, noun
- victim/offender dialogue 1, record 1, English, victim%2Foffender%20dialogue
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Victim offender dialogues have been developed as a way to hold offenders accountable to the person they have harmed and to give victims a voice about how to put things right. It is a way of acknowledging the importance of the relationship, of the connection that crime creates. Granted, the relationship is a negative one, but there is a relationship. 3, record 1, English, - victim%2Doffender%20dialogue
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit pénal
- Droit autochtone
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dialogue victime-délinquant
1, record 1, French, dialogue%20victime%2Dd%C3%A9linquant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dialogue entre victime et délinquant 1, record 1, French, dialogue%20entre%20victime%20et%20d%C3%A9linquant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dialogue victime-délinquant; dialogue entre victime et délinquant : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 1, French, - dialogue%20victime%2Dd%C3%A9linquant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- audit finding
1, record 2, English, audit%20finding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- auditor’s finding 2, record 2, English, auditor%26rsquo%3Bs%20finding
correct
- finding 3, record 2, English, finding
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The results obtained from fact-finding, analysis and comparison. 2, record 2, English, - audit%20finding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taking an active role to hold management accountable will reinforce the board's commitment to corrective action and send a message to senior management that resolving audit findings is important. There are certain instances where management may decide not to take any corrective actions associated with an audit finding. 4, record 2, English, - audit%20finding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
audit finding; auditor’s finding; finding: designations usually used in the plural. 5, record 2, English, - audit%20finding
Record 2, Key term(s)
- audit findings
- auditor’s findings
- findings
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- constatation d'audit
1, record 2, French, constatation%20d%27audit
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- constatation de l'auditeur 2, record 2, French, constatation%20de%20l%27auditeur
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- constatation 3, record 2, French, constatation
correct, feminine noun
- constatation du vérificateur 4, record 2, French, constatation%20du%20v%C3%A9rificateur
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résultat de la recherche, de l'analyse et de la comparaison des faits. 4, record 2, French, - constatation%20d%27audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Travailler de façon proactive à la responsabilisation de la direction renforce l'engagement du conseil à l'égard des mesures correctrices et montre à la haute direction qu'il est important de régler les problèmes révélés par les constatations de l'audit. Il peut arriver que la direction décide de ne pas prendre de mesures correctrices liées à une constatation d'audit. 5, record 2, French, - constatation%20d%27audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
constatation d'audit; constatation de l'auditeur; constatation; constatation du vérificateur : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 6, record 2, French, - constatation%20d%27audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
constatation du vérificateur : Le terme «vérificateur» a été en usage dans les normes canadiennes jusqu'en décembre 2010, date à laquelle un consensus international a entériné l'emploi de la désignation «auditeur». 6, record 2, French, - constatation%20d%27audit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
constatation d'audit; constatation de l'auditeur : Le Bureau de la traduction du gouvernement du Canada recommande l'usage des termes «audit» et «auditeur» dans le domaine de la comptabilité (REC-13/2013-02). 6, record 2, French, - constatation%20d%27audit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- constatations d'audit
- constatations de l'auditeur
- constatations
- constatations du vérificateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Verificación (Contabilidad)
- Contabilidad pública
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- conclusiones del auditor
1, record 2, Spanish, conclusiones%20del%20auditor
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Comité tomó nota de las conclusiones del Auditor Interno, dimanantes del metanálisis realizado, sobre los principales riesgos operacionales, el carácter recurrente de las deficiencias constatadas en los controles internos y el inaceptable nivel de inobservancia de las normas y los procedimientos en varias áreas comunes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - conclusiones%20del%20auditor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Dishes
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- feast bundle
1, record 3, English, feast%20bundle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A feast bundle is a bag you use to bring your own plate, bowl, and utensils to a feast. A feast bundle is a bag that you bring with you to feasts to hold you accountable for yourself when you attend other peoples's ceremonies and feasts. 1, record 3, English, - feast%20bundle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Vaisselle
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trousse d'hôte
1, record 3, French, trousse%20d%27h%C3%B4te
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- take responsibility
1, record 4, English, take%20responsibility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the five RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) core values: act with integrity, show respect, demonstrate compassion, take responsibility, serve with excellence. 1, record 4, English, - take%20responsibility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Take responsibility : We are transparent about our decisions and actions and hold ourselves accountable for the results and impacts. 1, record 4, English, - take%20responsibility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Unveiling date of RCMP new core values: May 31, 2022. 1, record 4, English, - take%20responsibility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- assumer nos responsabilités
1, record 4, French, assumer%20nos%20responsabilit%C3%A9s
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des cinq valeurs fondamentales de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) : agir avec intégrité, faire preuve de respect, faire preuve de compassion, assumer nos responsabilités, servir avec excellence. 1, record 4, French, - assumer%20nos%20responsabilit%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Assumer nos responsabilités : Nous faisons preuve de transparence relativement à nos décisions et à nos gestes, et nous assumons la responsabilité des résultats et des conséquences. 1, record 4, French, - assumer%20nos%20responsabilit%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Date de dévoilement des nouvelles valeurs de la GRC : 31 mai 2022. 1, record 4, French, - assumer%20nos%20responsabilit%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- executive ombudsman
1, record 5, English, executive%20ombudsman
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- organizational ombudsman 2, record 5, English, organizational%20ombudsman
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An executive ombudsman may be located in either the public or private sector and receives complaints concerning actions and failures to act of the organization, its officials, employees and contractors. An executive ombudsman may either work to hold the organization or one of its programs accountable or work with the organization's officials to improve the performance of a program. 3, record 5, English, - executive%20ombudsman
Record 5, Key term(s)
- organisational ombudsman
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Droits et libertés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ombudsman administratif
1, record 5, French, ombudsman%20administratif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ombudsman exécutif 2, record 5, French, ombudsman%20ex%C3%A9cutif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ombudsman administratif […] fait uniquement rapport au chef de l'organisation qui fait l'objet d'une enquête, comme les ministères gouvernementaux et sociétés d'État, les universités et collèges, ainsi que les entreprises. 1, record 5, French, - ombudsman%20administratif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ombudsman ejecutivo
1, record 5, Spanish, ombudsman%20ejecutivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- ómbudsman ejecutivo 2, record 5, Spanish, %C3%B3mbudsman%20ejecutivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ómbudsman: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, en caso de adaptar la voz sueca "ombudsman" al español, lo apropiado es escribirla con tilde en la "o", para reflejar la pronunciación esdrújula original: "ómbudsman". 3, record 5, Spanish, - ombudsman%20ejecutivo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
1, record 6, English, College%20of%20Immigration%20and%20Citizenship%20Consultants
unofficial
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The new legislation would make the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants the official watchdog of consultants across the country and give them both the powers and tools they need for vigorous oversight, enforcement, investigations and punishment to root out fraudulent immigration and citizenship consultants and hold them accountable for their actions. 1, record 6, English, - College%20of%20Immigration%20and%20Citizenship%20Consultants
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté
1, record 6, French, Coll%C3%A8ge%20des%20consultants%20en%20immigration%20et%20en%20citoyennet%C3%A9
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette nouvelle loi ferait du Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté l'organisme de surveillance officiel des consultants partout au pays. Elle donnerait à la fois au Collège et aux consultants les pouvoirs et les outils nécessaires pour exercer une surveillance rigoureuse, faire appliquer la loi, mener des enquêtes et imposer des peines pour éliminer les consultants frauduleux en immigration et en citoyenneté et les rendre responsables de leurs actes. 1, record 6, French, - Coll%C3%A8ge%20des%20consultants%20en%20immigration%20et%20en%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-02-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness
1, record 7, English, Paris%20Declaration%20on%20Aid%20Effectiveness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Paris Declaration 2, record 7, English, Paris%20Declaration
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Paris Declaration(2005) is a practical, action-oriented roadmap to improve the quality of aid and its impact on development. It gives a series of specific implementation measures and establishes a monitoring system to assess progress and ensure that donors and recipients hold each other accountable for their commitments. 2, record 7, English, - Paris%20Declaration%20on%20Aid%20Effectiveness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration de Paris sur l'efficacité de l'aide au développement
1, record 7, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Paris%20sur%20l%27efficacit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aide%20au%20d%C3%A9veloppement
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Déclaration de Paris 2, record 7, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Paris
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au-delà des principes sur l'efficacité de l'aide, la Déclaration de Paris (2005) présente une feuille de route pratique et orientée vers l'action pour améliorer la qualité de l'aide et son impact sur le développement. Elle met en place une série de mesures spécifiques de mise en œuvre et établit un système de suivi pour évaluer les progrès et garantir que les donneurs et receveurs se tiennent des comptes pour leur engagements. 2, record 7, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20de%20Paris%20sur%20l%27efficacit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27aide%20au%20d%C3%A9veloppement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración de París sobre la Eficacia de la Ayuda al Desarrollo
1, record 7, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Par%C3%ADs%20sobre%20la%20Eficacia%20de%20la%20Ayuda%20al%20Desarrollo
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- Declaración de París 1, record 7, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Par%C3%ADs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acuerdo internacional que establece compromisos globales por parte de países donantes y receptores para mejorar la entrega y el manejo de la ayuda con el objetivo de hacerla más eficaz y transparente. El acuerdo fue firmado en marzo de 2005 por más de cien países donantes y receptores, agencias internacionales y organizaciones multilaterales. 1, record 7, Spanish, - Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Par%C3%ADs%20sobre%20la%20Eficacia%20de%20la%20Ayuda%20al%20Desarrollo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-07-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Parliamentary Language
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- democracy
1, record 8, English, democracy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada's Parliament, as conceived by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867, continues to be a vibrant example of democracy in action. In Parliament, our representatives examine the top issues of the day, decide on policies and laws, and hold the government accountable for its actions. 2, record 8, English, - democracy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- démocratie
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9mocratie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Parlement du Canada, tel que les Pères de la Confédération l’ont conçu en 1867, demeure un exemple concret de démocratie en action. Au Parlement, nos représentants examinent les principales questions de l’heure, décident des politiques et des lois et tiennent le gouvernement responsable de ses actes. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9mocratie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho constitucional
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- democracia
1, record 8, Spanish, democracia
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Doctrina política favorable a la intervención del pueblo en el gobierno. 2, record 8, Spanish, - democracia
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Social Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Call to Accountability
1, record 9, English, Call%20to%20Accountability
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2001, Catholics for a Free Choice(CFFC) launched its Call to Accountability campaign, to expose sexual abuse perpetrated by male clergy and to “hold accountable the individuals and institutional leadership involved or complicit in this problem. 1, record 9, English, - Call%20to%20Accountability
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Demandons des comptes
1, record 9, French, Demandons%20des%20comptes
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2001, l'organisme Catholics for a Free Choice lançait sa campagne Call to Accountability (Demandons des comptes !)afin de dénoncer les sévices sexuels perpétrés par des membres du clergé et d'obliger les individus et les dirigeants des institutions impliqués ou complices de ces exactions à répondre de leurs actes. 1, record 9, French, - Demandons%20des%20comptes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-02-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Penal Administration
- Offences and crimes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- extrajudicial sanction
1, record 10, English, extrajudicial%20sanction
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- extra-judicial sanction 2, record 10, English, extra%2Djudicial%20sanction
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An extrajudicial sanction, which is part of the larger category of extrajudicial measures, is an alternative type of response offered in the youth justice system. This option is appropriate when extrajudicial measures that could be used by police aren’t enough to hold the adolescent accountable for his actions-such extrajudicial measures might include a caution... warning, or referral to an organization that might help the youth. 3, record 10, English, - extrajudicial%20sanction
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Extrajudicial sanctions, known as alternative measures under the YOA, are a type of extrajudicial measure that is intended for more serious offences and offenders than would be dealt with by warnings, cautions and referrals. In comparison to other types of extrajudicial measures, a more formal set of rules applies to extrajudicial sanctions. 4, record 10, English, - extrajudicial%20sanction
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Infractions et crimes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sanction extrajudiciaire
1, record 10, French, sanction%20extrajudiciaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sanction extrajudiciaire, qui fait partie de la grande famille des mesures extrajudiciaires, constitue une alternative offerte à l'adolescent aux prises avec le système judiciaire. Elle est retenue lorsque les mesures extrajudiciaires que peuvent employer les policiers - mise en garde [...] avertissement, renvoi vers un organisme susceptible d'aider le jeune- ne suffisent pas à responsabiliser l'adolescent à l'égard de l'infraction qu'il a commise. 2, record 10, French, - sanction%20extrajudiciaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les sanctions extrajudiciaires, connues sous le nom de mesures de rechange en vertu de la LJC, sont un type de mesures extrajudiciaires qui vise les auteurs d'infractions plus graves que celles justifiant le recours à un avertissement, une mise en garde et un renvoi. 3, record 10, French, - sanction%20extrajudiciaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-11-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Decision-Making Process
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Accountability Policy
1, record 11, English, Accountability%20Policy
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Accountability Policy describes how the Public Service Commission will hold deputy heads accountable for the exercise of their delegated appointment authorities. 2, record 11, English, - Accountability%20Policy
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Processus décisionnel
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Politique de responsabilisation
1, record 11, French, Politique%20de%20responsabilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Politique de responsabilisation décrit de quelle façon la Commission de la fonction publique rend les administrateurs généraux et les administratrices générales responsables de l'exercice des pouvoirs de nomination qui leur sont délégués. 2, record 11, French, - Politique%20de%20responsabilisation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-12-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Social Movements
- Private Law
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Common Cause 1, record 12, English, Common%20Cause
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. 1, record 12, English, - Common%20Cause
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Mouvements sociaux
- Droit privé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Common Cause
1, record 12, French, Common%20Cause
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- lobby des citoyens 2, record 12, French, lobby%20des%20citoyens
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'origine de l'action : MoveOn.org et Common Cause, un lobby pour «le respect des droits civiques de tous les citoyens» fondé en 1970 par John Gardner, ancien secrétaire d'Etat démocrate à la Santé, l'Éducation et les Affaires sociales. 1, record 12, French, - Common%20Cause
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mouvement civique fondé aux É.-U. par John Gardner. Objectif : rénover la démocratie américaine en rendant le pouvoir aux citoyens. 2, record 12, French, - Common%20Cause
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : des lobbys ou des lobbies. 3, record 12, French, - Common%20Cause
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lobbys (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 12, French, - Common%20Cause
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-04-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hold oneself accountable to
1, record 13, English, hold%20oneself%20accountable%20to
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rendre compte à 1, record 13, French, rendre%20compte%20%C3%A0
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Fraseología de los lenguajes especializados
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- informar a 1, record 13, Spanish, informar%20a
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- reportar a 1, record 13, Spanish, reportar%20a
- rendir cuentas a 1, record 13, Spanish, rendir%20cuentas%20a
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-11-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Management Board for the Government of Canada
1, record 14, English, Management%20Board%20for%20the%20Government%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Management Board 2, record 14, English, Management%20Board
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"In its role as a Management Board for the Government of Canada, the Treasury Board Secretariat(TBS) advises the government on resource management to ensure that it meets its agenda and provides Parliament and Canadians with the information they need to hold it accountable". 2, record 14, English, - Management%20Board%20for%20the%20Government%20of%20Canada
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- conseil de gestion du gouvernement du Canada
1, record 14, French, conseil%20de%20gestion%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- conseil de gestion 1, record 14, French, conseil%20de%20gestion
masculine noun
- CG 2, record 14, French, CG
masculine noun
- CG 2, record 14, French, CG
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«À titre de conseil de gestion du gouvernement du Canada, le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada (SCT) fournit des conseils sur la gestion des ressources nécessaires à l'exécution du programme du gouvernement et communique, au Parlement et à la population canadienne, l'information dont ils ont besoin pour demander des comptes au gouvernement». 3, record 14, French, - conseil%20de%20gestion%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Translation (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hold accountable for
1, record 15, English, hold%20accountable%20for
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- hold liable for 1, record 15, English, hold%20liable%20for
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The organization needs a strategy for holding employees accountable for the responsibility that they agreed to assume. 1, record 15, English, - hold%20accountable%20for
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
If the terms of the contract with the employee have been unilaterally altered or if the conditions under which the agreement was entered into have changed, the employee cannot be held liable for the results. 1, record 15, English, - hold%20accountable%20for
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tenir responsable de
1, record 15, French, tenir%20responsable%20de
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'organisation a besoin d'une stratégie en vertu de laquelle les employés seront tenus responsables des engagements auxquels ils ont souscrit. 1, record 15, French, - tenir%20responsable%20de
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- hold the contractor accountable
1, record 16, English, hold%20the%20contractor%20accountable
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[One of the] objectives of the PMR [Performance Management Regime] will be... to establish mechanisms to hold the contractor accountable for performance of the property management function in terms of meeting tenant service needs and in maintaining asset integrity;... 2, record 16, English, - hold%20the%20contractor%20accountable
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- tenir l'entrepreneur responsable
1, record 16, French, tenir%20l%27entrepreneur%20responsable
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RGR [Régime de gestion du rendement] visera les objectifs suivants : [...] établir des mécanismes afin de tenir l'entrepreneur responsable du rendement obtenu dans le cadre de la gestion des immeubles pour ce qui est de répondre aux besoins des locataires en matière de services et de préserver l'intégrité des biens; [..] 2, record 16, French, - tenir%20l%27entrepreneur%20responsable
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-07-10
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- referendum democracy
1, record 17, English, referendum%20democracy
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direct transmission of individual policy preferences to the government through referanda, citizen initiatives, and legislator recall. 1, record 17, English, - referendum%20democracy
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In referendum democracy, the isolated individual confronts political power directly, without the protection of representative institutions or the benefits of public deliberation. Just as the consumer is vulnerable to exploitation in the marketplace. 1, record 17, English, - referendum%20democracy
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Referendum democracy makes it impossible to hold a government accountable to the "taxpayers". Political parties are imperfect mechanisms for keeping a government honest, but they are more effective than referenda, initiatives and recall. 1, record 17, English, - referendum%20democracy
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast "direct democracy" and "participatory democracy". 2, record 17, English, - referendum%20democracy
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- démocratie référendaire
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9mocratie%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rendaire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contraster «démocratie véritable». 1, record 17, French, - d%C3%A9mocratie%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rendaire
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1993-12-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Corporate Structure
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- functional staff
1, record 18, English, functional%20staff
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- functionally aligned staff 2, record 18, English, functionally%20aligned%20staff
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They can elect to do it themselves, within their organizations, or they can choose to have functional staff do it and hold them accountable(knowing that for each choice more information is required and more internal resources are used). 3, record 18, English, - functional%20staff
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Functional organization. Originated by F. W. Taylor, this term now refers to a type of organization in which the direction and management of work is divided according to specialized functions or duties, rather than to pure line or staff areas of responsibilities. 4, record 18, English, - functional%20staff
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- personnel des services fonctionnels
1, record 18, French, personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- personnel d'organisation fonctionnelle 2, record 18, French, personnel%20d%27organisation%20fonctionnelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personnel exerçant une fonction spécialisée dans une organisation 2, record 18, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ils peuvent décider d'effectuer eux-mêmes une tâche au sein de leur propre organisation, ou de la confier au personnel des services fonctionnels et de l'en tenir responsable (en étant conscients que chaque décision requiert plus d'information et commande davantage de ressources internes). 1, record 18, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La structure fonctionnelle. Cette structure s'oppose à la structure hiérarchique. Elle est faite de secteurs spécialisés dans les différents problèmes. Le chef de chaque secteur intervient par des ordres et des décisions sur chaque problème qui met en jeu sa spécialité. Dans cette structure, un subordonné relève ainsi de plusieurs chefs. 3, record 18, French, - personnel%20des%20services%20fonctionnels
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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