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Record 1 2018-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Health Law
  • Ethics and Morals
CONT

... the British Columbia Court of Appeal affirmed a decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court in which the judge, while acknowledging the Court's duty to preserve the sanctity of life, went on to hold that that duty did not include requiring the necessaries of life to be forced on someone against his or her wishes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
  • Droit de la santé
  • Éthique et Morale

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Beverages
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
CONT

Whether you’re hanging out by the pool with the family or having a BBQ with the boys, the heavy duty Coleman Party Cooler is an absolute must for any occasion. The durable, stainless steel tub can hold up to 48(12-oz.) cans, five(1. 5 liter) bottles, or 10. 5 gallons of liquid and keep ti cold for up to 12 hours. The drink dispenser doubles as a handy drain for melted ice and side handles make it easy to transport. The Coleman Party Cooler has a classic design, perfect for indoor an doutdoor decor, a built-in bottle opener, and a see through lid for protection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal Profession: Organization
  • Law of Evidence
  • Health Law
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
CONT

The duty of confidentiality... Physicians are legally(and ethically) bound to hold any and all information obtained from a patient confidential. This duty ensures that the patient's legal rights(including reputation and social status) are protected. Confidentiality is, of course, also recognized as essential for physician-patient respect and trust. Exceptions arise when the patient waives the right to confidentiality or when provided for in law.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)
  • Droit de la preuve
  • Droit de la santé
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
CONT

L'obligation de confidentialité. Comme tous les autres professionnels, le médecin a envers ses patients une obligation de confidentialité. Cette obligation couvre tant les informations divulguées par le patient dans le cadre de la relation professionnelle que tous les faits que le médecin constate par lui-même en raison de sa science et de son expérience.

Key term(s)
  • obligation de conserver le secret

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remuneration (Personnel Management)
  • Public Service
CONT

Rent in advance of the move. When an employee authorized to relocate finds rental accommodation at the new place of duty but, in order to hold it, is required to pay rent before reporting for duty, the employee may be reimbursed up to one month's rent for such accommodation provided that the employer is satisfied the arrangement was reasonable and justifiable under the circumstances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
  • Fonction publique
CONT

Loyer versé avant le déménagement. Lorsqu'un employé autorisé à déménager trouve un logement à son nouveau lieu de travail mais doit, pour le réserver, verser un loyer avant de se présenter à son nouveau bureau, on lui rembourse, dans ce cas, jusqu'à un mois de loyer pourvu que l'employé prouve que les dispositions prises sont raisonnables et justifiables vu les circonstances.

Spanish

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Record 5 1980-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collective Agreements and Bargaining
OBS

"...trainmen shall be paid overtime for all time actually on duty, or held for duty, in excess of eight hours...".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conventions collectives et négociations
OBS

"...les agents de train seront payés en heures supplémentaires pour tout le temps où ils sont effectivement en service ou sont retenus en prolongation de service au-delà de huit heures...".

Spanish

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