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HONOURS SECRETARIAT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Fount of Honour
1, record 1, English, Fount%20of%20Honour
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All official Honours in Canada stem from the Queen of Canada. For this reason the Crown is known as "the Fount of Honour"("fount" means "source" or "origin"). In a monarchy, Honours do not come from the people or from the country, they are a mark of the Sovereign's favour. Canadians who serve the Queen of Canada through their work for the country receive the Queen's State Honours established by Her Majesty and administered on her behalf by the Governor-General of Canada through the Honours Secretariat. 1, record 1, English, - Fount%20of%20Honour
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fount of Honour
1, record 1, French, Fount%20of%20Honour
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Honorary Distinctions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
1, record 2, English, Ontario%20Honours%20and%20Awards%20Secretariat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ministry organizes a series of annual awards programs to recognize outstanding professional and volunteer contributions to Ontario. These awards promote responsible citizenship by publicly saluting those who have made exceptional contributions to the common good. Special commemorative functions are also organized to celebrate the participation of all Ontarians in the life of the province. 1, record 2, English, - Ontario%20Honours%20and%20Awards%20Secretariat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations des gouv. provinciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat des distinctions et prix de l'Ontario
1, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20distinctions%20et%20prix%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère organise une série de programmes de récompense annuels visant à reconnaître les contributions professionnelles et bénévoles à la vie ontarienne qui sortent de l'ordinaire. Ces prix font la promotion de la responsabilité civique en accordant une reconnaissance publique aux personnes qui ont apporté des contributions exceptionnelles au bien commun. Des événements commémoratifs célèbrent également la participation de tous les Ontariens et Ontariennes à la vie de la province. 1, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20distinctions%20et%20prix%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Honours Directorate
1, record 3, English, Honours%20Directorate
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Honours Secretariat 2, record 3, English, Honours%20Secretariat
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Direction des distinctions honorifiques
1, record 3, French, Direction%20des%20distinctions%20honorifiques
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat des ordres et décorations 2, record 3, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20ordres%20et%20d%C3%A9corations
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement vérifié auprès du Service de la traduction à la Résidence du Gouverneur général 3, record 3, French, - Direction%20des%20distinctions%20honorifiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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