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HOST SOCIETY [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Winter Games 1983 Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Society Inc.
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Winter%20Games%201983%20Saguenay%2DLac%2DSt%2DJean%20Society%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canada Winter Games 1983 Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Society Incorporated 2, record 1, English, Canada%20Winter%20Games%201983%20Saguenay%2DLac%2DSt%2DJean%20Society%20Incorporated
correct
Record 1, Key term(s)
- The Saguenay - Lac-St-Jean 1983 Jeux Canada Winter Games Society
- 1983 Canada Winter Games Host Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Société des jeux d'hiver du Canada 1983 Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Inc.
1, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%201983%20Saguenay%2DLac%2DSt%2DJean%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Société des jeux d'hiver du Canada 1983 Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean Incorporée 2, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%201983%20Saguenay%2DLac%2DSt%2DJean%20Incorpor%C3%A9e
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Société organisatrice des jeux d'hiver du Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Classical Music
- String Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Edmonton Classical Guitar Society
1, record 2, English, Edmonton%20Classical%20Guitar%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Edmonton Classical Guitar Society is a registered non-profit organization that provides a forum for listening, learning, performing and teaching. [The society arranges] concerts and masterclasses with internationally and nationally acclaimed virtuosi, and host informal events at which society members can play for each other and talk about music. 2, record 2, English, - Edmonton%20Classical%20Guitar%20Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Musique classique
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Edmonton Classical Guitar Society
1, record 2, French, Edmonton%20Classical%20Guitar%20Society
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Société de guitare classique d'Edmonton 2, record 2, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20guitare%20classique%20d%27Edmonton
proposal, see observation, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Société de guitare classique d'Edmonton : traduction littérale fournie à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 2, French, - Edmonton%20Classical%20Guitar%20Society
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canada Summer Games Host Society
1, record 3, English, Canada%20Summer%20Games%20Host%20Society
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- société hôte des Jeux d'été du Canada
1, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te%20des%20Jeux%20d%27%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- société hôtesse des Jeux d'été du Canada 2, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4tesse%20des%20Jeux%20d%27%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Host Society
1, record 4, English, Host%20Society
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HS 1, record 4, English, HS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- host society 2, record 4, English, host%20society
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Host Society(HS) : term used by Sport Canada. 3, record 4, English, - Host%20Society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Host Society is found with capitals even though it is used as a generic. 3, record 4, English, - Host%20Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- société hôte
1, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SH 1, record 4, French, SH
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- société d'accueil 2, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27accueil
correct, feminine noun
- comité organisateur 3, record 4, French, comit%C3%A9%20organisateur
correct, masculine noun
- société organisatrice 2, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20organisatrice
correct, feminine noun
- société hôtesse 4, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4tesse
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour la majorité des Jeux. 4, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
société hôte (SH) : société d'accueil; société organisatrice; comité organisateur : termes en usage à Sport Canada. 5, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- International Relations
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- foreign internal defence
1, record 5, English, foreign%20internal%20defence
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FID 2, record 5, English, FID
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- foreign internal defense 3, record 5, English, foreign%20internal%20defense
correct
- FID 3, record 5, English, FID
correct
- FID 3, record 5, English, FID
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foreign internal defense involves participation by civilian and military agencies of a government in the actions of another government to free and protect its society from subversion, lawlessness, and insurgency. Special operations forces’ primary contribution in this interagency activity is to organize, train, advise, and assist host nation military and paramilitary. 4, record 5, English, - foreign%20internal%20defence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Relations internationales
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- défense intérieure à l'étranger
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9fense%20int%C3%A9rieure%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Défense qui organise, entraîne, conseille et aide] les forces militaires et paramilitaires de pays hôtes pour leur permettre de libérer leur société et de la protéger contre la subversion, le renversement de l'ordre et la sédition. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20int%C3%A9rieure%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 1995 Canada Winter Games Mission Statement 1, record 6, English, 1995%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Mission%20Statement
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 1995 Grande Prairie Canada Winter Games Host Society is dedicated to creating a positive climate for an unparalleled celebration of Sport and Culture which will leave the athletes and all those touched by their involvement in the 1995 Canada Games with a legacy rich in memories, new opportunities, and pride as Canadians. 1, record 6, English, - 1995%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Mission%20Statement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Énoncé de mission des Jeux d'hiver du Canada de 1995
1, record 6, French, %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La société hôte des Jeux d'hiver du Canada de 1995 s'est engagée à créer une ambiance positive qui permettra aux athlètes et à tous les participants de célébrer le sport et la culture comme jamais auparavant. Des souvenirs inoubliables, de nouveaux défis à relever et un sentiment de fierté à l'égard du Canada, voilà en quoi consistera l'héritage des Jeux [qui se tiendront à Grande Prairie en 1995]. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction proposée par un traducteur, Winnipeg. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89nonc%C3%A9%20de%20mission%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20de%201995
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-02-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 1995 Grande Prairie Canada Winter Games Host Society
1, record 7, English, 1995%20Grande%20Prairie%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Host%20Society
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Société hôte des Jeux d'hiver du Canada 1995 de Grande Prairie 1, record 7, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%201995%20de%20Grande%20Prairie
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de la coordonnatrice des langues officielles des Jeux. 1, record 7, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4te%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%201995%20de%20Grande%20Prairie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-09-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Team Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Victoria Commonwealth Games Society
1, record 8, English, Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- VCGS 2, record 8, English, VCGS
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- City of Victoria Commonwealth Games Society 2, record 8, English, City%20of%20Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The City of Victoria Commonwealth Games Society was incorporated 11 May 1987. The name was changed by special resolution on 13 December 1988 to the Victoria Commonwealth Games Society(VCGS). Before incorporation the society was known informally as the Victoria Committee to Host the 1994 Commonwealth Games and the Greater Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games Association. The society was dissolved in 1996. 2, record 8, English, - Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Victoria Committee to Host the 1994 Commonwealth Games
- Greater Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- La Société des Jeux du Commonwealth de Victoria
1, record 8, French, La%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20Jeux%20du%20Commonwealth%20de%20Victoria
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- History (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s National History Society
1, record 9, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20National%20History%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1994 as a charitable organization devoted to popularizing Canadian history, the History Society aims to make Canadians more aware and appreciative of their heritage. Generously supported by the Hudson's Bay Company, the Society host award programs, publications, conferences and more. 2, record 9, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20National%20History%20Society
Record 9, Key term(s)
- CNHS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Société d'histoire nationale du Canada
1, record 9, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27histoire%20nationale%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société d'histoire, fondée en 1994 en tant qu'organisme de bienfaisance dans le but de populariser l'histoire du Canada, s'est donné le mandat de sensibiliser les Canadiens à leur patrimoine. Avec l'aide généreuse de la Compagnie de la Baie d'Hudson, la Société décerne des prix, produit des publications, organise des conférences et bien plus. 2, record 9, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20d%27histoire%20nationale%20du%20Canada
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Security
- Weapon Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Mine and Explosive Ordnance Security
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Mine%20and%20Explosive%20Ordnance%20Security
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CAMEO 1, record 10, English, CAMEO
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Mine and Explosive Ordnance Security(CAMEO Security) is a non-profit charitable Society headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, which has as its mission to provide safe, professional, and cost-effective humanitarian land mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal(EOD) services in war-torn societies. It is capable of deploying worldwide at reasonably short notice to respond to sudden threats to life and limb, and will not only provide initial humanitarian relief but will also organize and sustain the capacity of the host country to conduct its own land mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal in the longer term. 1, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Mine%20and%20Explosive%20Ordnance%20Security
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Sécurité
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne pour la sécurité contre des mines de terre et des obus non explosés
1, record 10, French, Association%20canadienne%20pour%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20contre%20des%20mines%20de%20terre%20et%20des%20obus%20non%20explos%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- BC Games Society
1, record 11, English, BC%20Games%20Society
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Games Society 2, record 11, English, British%20Columbia%20Games%20Society
former designation, correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1978, the BC Games Society has been staging the BC Summer and BC Winter Games. These two events are British Columbia's largest multi-disciplinary organized competitions. The Society's mandate is to provide event management services to host committees in the areas of administrative support, games marketing, volunteer management, contract management, and financial administration. The scope of the BC Games was broadened in 1994 with the addition of the BC Seniors Games, the Northern BC Winter Games, and the BC Disability Games. 1, record 11, English, - BC%20Games%20Society
Record 11, Key term(s)
- CGS
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- BC Games Society
1, record 11, French, BC%20Games%20Society
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Games Society 2, record 11, French, British%20Columbia%20Games%20Society
former designation, correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- 2003 Bathurst--Campbellton Canada Winter Games Host Society Inc.
1, record 12, English, 2003%20Bathurst%2D%2DCampbellton%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Host%20Society%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Campbellton. 2, record 12, English, - 2003%20Bathurst%2D%2DCampbellton%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Host%20Society%20Inc%2E
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Société hôtesse des Jeux d'hiver du Canada Bathurst--Campbellton 2003 Inc.
1, record 12, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20h%C3%B4tesse%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%20Bathurst%2D%2DCampbellton%202003%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Host Society Protocol Committee 1, record 13, English, Host%20Society%20Protocol%20Committee
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Comité de la Société organisatrice chargé du protocole 1, record 13, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20organisatrice%20charg%C3%A9%20du%20protocole
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-01-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- The 1987 Jeux Canada Winter Games Host Society
1, record 14, English, The%201987%20Jeux%20Canada%20Winter%20Games%20Host%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- La Société organisatrice des Jeux d'hiver du Canada 1987
1, record 14, French, La%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20organisatrice%20des%20Jeux%20d%27hiver%20du%20Canada%201987
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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