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HOLDING SOCIETY [8 records]

Record 1 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Stamp and Postmark Collecting
OBS

The Society’s roots go back to the 1930’s when a small band of Scottish enthusiasts formed the Scottish Canadian Study Circle. After the Second World War in 1946 the Circle re-launched itself under [their] present name [Canadian Philatelic Society of Great Britain]. The aims of the Society include the promotion and study of all aspects of British North American philately. Membership is worldwide and there is, naturally, a strong representation in Canada and the USA.

OBS

The [purposes] of the Society [are] To associate those interested in the philately of Canada, those areas thereof which were seperate British Colonies prior to Confederation in 1867 or any part or parts thereof; which said territory is hereinafter referred to as "British North America"(BNA). To encourage study inter alia by the holding of meetings, publications of papers and the arrangement of private and public displays and exhibitions. To provide facilities for the disposal of members’ surplus material. To provide a Library of philatelic literature relating to British North America for use of members. To hold an annual Convention which normally shall meet in rotation in Scotland, the North of England and Wales, and the South of England.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Philatélie et marcophilie

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
  • Corporate Economics
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

A corporation whose principal business is owning a controlling interest in the shares of one or more limited companies.

OBS

Compare parent company.

Key term(s)
  • holding society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
  • Économie de l'entreprise
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Société dont l'actif est composé essentiellement d'actions d'autres sociétés, et qui effectue des opérations financières intéressant ces dernières, tout en dirigeant leurs activités industrielles et commerciales.

OBS

Il y a «société holding pure» lorsque la société mère n'a pas d'exploitation et «société holding mixte» lorsque la société mère conserve une exploitation propre. En Belgique, on utilise le terme «société à portefeuille» pour désigner une société qui possède une participation dans une filiale lui conférant, en droit ou en fait, le pouvoir de diriger l'activité de cette dernière.

Key term(s)
  • compagnie de holding
  • société holding

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos comerciales y otros (Derecho)
  • Economía empresarial
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Sociedad que mantiene en cartera la mayoría de las acciones de otras sociedades, siguiendo así sus actividades. Generalmente no ejercita por sí misma ninguna actividad comercial o industrial, sino que es una simple sociedad financiera cuyo patrimonio está constituido por las participaciones de las sociedades fiscalizadas (holding pura). No obstante, a veces también desarrolla sus propias actividades, aunque este aspecto tiene menos importancia que el poder que ejercita mediante su cartera de fiscalización (holding mixta).

OBS

Sociedad tenedora: Similar en sus objetivos a la sociedad de cartera, excepto que actúa como principal socio activo.

OBS

sociedad de cartera: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

Key term(s)
  • compañía controladora de acciones
  • controladora
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Record 3 2006-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Family Law (common law)
DEF

Within the context of assisted reproduction, a man who, without being biologically related to a child, has taken on the generative role of caring for his child, holding the obligations that society prescribes for fathers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
DEF

Dans le cadre des nouvelles techniques de reproduction, homme qui élève un enfant dont il n'est pas le parent génétique et dont il est devenu le père par adoption, peu importe que sa conjointe soit ou non le parent génétique de l'enfant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de familia (common law)
CONT

Respecto de la paternidad, aparece, junto con el varón que genéticamente es el padre por ser quien aportó los gametos masculinos para la concepción, otra figura que es el padre social, es decir, aquel que desea asumir todas las responsabilidades respecto de la paternidad; éste puede ser el marido o concubino de la madre o simplemente un varón soltero que desea tener hijos solicitando los "servicios" de una mujer que acepte aportar los gametos femeninos y llevar a cabo el embarazo para, después, entregar el hijo o hija a dicho varón.

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Record 4 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Co-operation
  • Scientific Research
  • School and School-Related Administration
DEF

An organization that exists to promote an academic discipline or group of disciplines.

CONT

Most learned societies are non-profit organizations. Their activities typically include holding regular conferences for the presentation and discussion of new research results and publishing or sponsoring academic journals in their discipline. Some also act as professional bodies, regulating the activities of their members in the public interest or the collective interest of the membership. Learned societies are of key importance in the sociology of science. The formation of a society is an important step in the emergence of a new discipline or sub-discipline.

OBS

learned society: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coopération scientifique
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
DEF

Association de plusieurs personnes qui se réunissent pour cultiver et faire avancer les sciences, les arts ou les lettres.

CONT

Une société savante est une association d'érudits. Elle leur permet de se rencontrer, d'exposer le résultat de leurs recherches, de se confronter avec leurs pairs, spécialistes du même domaine, et enfin de diffuser leurs travaux via une revue.

OBS

Les intérêts universitaires des professeurs sont partagés et favorisés par une foule de sociétés et associations nationales dont chacune s'occupe d'une discipline ou d'un groupe de disciplines connexes. Ces «sociétés savantes» tiennent normalement une conférence annuelle à laquelle on présente le rapport des travaux de recherche et la critique de ces travaux et où l'on discute des problèmes qui se posent relativement à la discipline.

OBS

société savante : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2005-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education (General)
OBS

The purposes of the Association are : to promote, advance and improve visual art education in the Province of Manitoba; to maintain a liaison with Manitoba Teachers’ Association(MTS), The Canadian Society for Education through Art(CSEA) and other organizations as the executive deems necessary for the purposes of exchanging ideas and monitoring trends and developments in Art education; to promote a special program for art educators at the annual Special Area Group Conferences(SAG) ;to promote the educational activities of its members by holding meetings, seminars and programs of professional development; to furnish recommendation to MTS on matters affecting teachers and the teaching of art; to publish a newsletter and/or journal on a regular basis; and to interchange publications with other provincial organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 6 2005-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
OBS

The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, or CSO-HNS for short, is an association that regroups Canadian otolaryngologists. The Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is dedicated to improving patient care through the support of education, the promotion of research, the dissemination of information, the scientific advancement of the Society and the maintenance of high professional and ethical standards. The means of accomplishing this mission include the publication of a journal, the holding of an annual scientific meeting, collaboration with the Royal College in the holding of certification examinations and the promotion of continuing medical education.

Key term(s)
  • CSOHNS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Chirurgie ORL
Key term(s)
  • SCOCCF

Spanish

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Record 7 2005-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Birds
OBS

The BC Exotic Bird Society came into being in 1951 and was known as The British Columbia Budgerigar and Foreign Bird Society of Western Canada. In 1966 the name of the society was changed to The BC Cage Bird Society and later in 1993 it became The BC Exotic Bird Society holding it's meetings in Langley, BC, and having members throughout Canada. The BC Exotic Bird Society is a registered non-profit organization, supported by a volunteer group of bird loving members. The Society provides an opportunity for people who are interested in exotic birds to get together and exchange information and knowledge on the proper care, feeding habits, and breeding requirements of our feathered friends.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Oiseaux

Spanish

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Record 8 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Foreign Trade
  • Marketing
OBS

New Delhi, 20-21 January 1995. Organized by the Consumer Unity Trust Society of India, in cooperation with Consumers International. UNCTAD [United Nations Conference on Trade and Development] participated actively in the preparation and holding of the Conference.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Commerce extérieur
  • Commercialisation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de conferencias
  • Comercio exterior
  • Comercialización
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