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IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Capital Commission
1, record 1, English, National%20Capital%20Commission
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NCC 2, record 1, English, NCC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Federal District Commission 3, record 1, English, Federal%20District%20Commission
former designation, correct
- Ottawa Improvement Commission 3, record 1, English, Ottawa%20Improvement%20Commission
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa Improvement Commission was replaced by the Federal District Commission in 1927 and in 1959 the Federal District Commission was replaced by the National Capital Commission. 3, record 1, English, - National%20Capital%20Commission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A Crown corporation of the Government of Canada, the National Capital Commission (NCC) was created in 1959 as the steward of federal lands and buildings in the National Capital Region. Its job, simply put, is to plan, develop and use these properties as a source of pride and unity for Canadians. The boulevards and monuments in Canada’s Capital, the Parks and heritage buildings, the national festivals -- these are just some of the results of over a century of ongoing strategic effort by the NCC and its predecessors. 4, record 1, English, - National%20Capital%20Commission
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission de la capitale nationale
1, record 1, French, Commission%20de%20la%20capitale%20nationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCN 2, record 1, French, CCN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Commission de la Capitale nationale 3, record 1, French, Commission%20de%20la%20Capitale%20nationale
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CCN 4, record 1, French, CCN
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CCN 4, record 1, French, CCN
- Commission du district fédéral 3, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20district%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Commission d'embellissement d'Ottawa 5, record 1, French, Commission%20d%27embellissement%20d%27Ottawa
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1927, le nom de la Commission a été remplacé par «Commission du district fédéral». En 1959 le nom «Commission du district fédéral» est remplacé par «Commission de la Capitale nationale». 6, record 1, French, - Commission%20de%20la%20capitale%20nationale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Commission de la capitale nationale (CCN) est une société d'État du gouvernement canadien, qui a été créée en 1959 pour protéger les propriétés et les terrains fédéraux de la région de la capitale nationale. Elle doit aussi réaliser la planification urbaine et l'aménagement de la capitale et utiliser les propriétés fédérales de sorte qu'elles soient une source de fierté pour les Canadiens et qu'elles consolident leur appartenance à la collectivité canadienne. Ainsi, la CCN et les organismes qui l'ont précédée ont travaillé fort et de façon stratégique au cours du dernier siècle pour construire des boulevards et ériger des monuments dans la capitale du Canada, pour aménager des parcs et protéger les bâtiments patrimoniaux et aussi pour offrir des programmes d'envergure nationale. 7, record 1, French, - Commission%20de%20la%20capitale%20nationale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Administración federal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión de la Capital Nacional
1, record 1, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20Capital%20Nacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Management Control
- Public Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monitoring and feedback
1, record 2, English, monitoring%20and%20feedback
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Public Service Commission(PSC) monitors trends and activities to identify government-wide issues and practices that could pose a risk to the integrity of the staffing system. This monitoring includes a wide range of activities, such as data analysis and review of complaints. The PSC also monitors the performance of the public service organizations that have delegated appointment authorities to assess the general state of the system. The PSC assesses their staffing performance and provides feedback to deputy heads to ensure continuous improvement in the public service appointment system. The PSC uses the Staffing Management Accountability Framework(SMAF) to review and assess staffing performance and to provide feedback to delegated organizations. The SMAF sets out the PSC' s expectations for a well-managed appointment system that respects the Public Service Employment Act. 1, record 2, English, - monitoring%20and%20feedback
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Fonction publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- surveillance et rétroaction
1, record 2, French, surveillance%20et%20r%C3%A9troaction
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission de la fonction publique (CFP) surveille les tendances et les activités afin de déceler les questions et les pratiques à l'échelle du gouvernement qui pourraient poser un risque pour l'intégrité du système de dotation. Cette surveillance prend diverses formes, notamment l'analyse de données et l'examen de plaintes. La CFP surveille également le rendement des organisations de la fonction publique qui ont des pouvoirs délégués en matière de nomination afin d'évaluer le fonctionnement général du système. Elle évalue leur rendement en dotation et fournit une rétroaction aux administrateurs généraux, de manière à assurer l'amélioration continue du système de nomination de la fonction publique.La CFP utilise le Cadre de responsabilisation en gestion de la dotation (CRGD) pourexaminer et évaluer le rendement en dotation et fournir une rétroaction à cet égard aux organisations déléguées. Le CRGD établit les attentes de la CFP liées à un système de nomination bien géré qui respecte la Loi sur l’emploi dans la fonction publique. 1, record 2, French, - surveillance%20et%20r%C3%A9troaction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Aboriginal Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Cree Language Commission
1, record 3, English, Cree%20Language%20Commission
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Cree Language Commission should be created with representatives from each community and cree language consulting firms should also be relied on for coordination and advice on how to implement this recommendation : Moreover the entities should develop plans for the improvement and increased use of Cree language and culture by their employees. 1, record 3, English, - Cree%20Language%20Commission
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Droit autochtone
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Cree Language Commission
1, record 3, French, Cree%20Language%20Commission
correct, 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 - internal organization data 2007-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Commission on Accreditation for Corrections
1, record 4, English, Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The American Correctional Association and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections are private, non-profit organizations which administer the only national accreditation program for all components of adult and juvenile corrections. The purpose of these organizations is to promote improvement in the management of a voluntary accreditation program and the ongoing development and revision of relevant, useful standards. 1, record 4, English, - Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Commission on Accreditation for Corrections
1, record 4, French, Commission%20on%20Accreditation%20for%20Corrections
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Police Commission
1, record 5, English, Saskatchewan%20Police%20Commission
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Saskatchewan Police Commission, as outlined in The Police Act, 1990, promotes adequate and effective policing throughout the province. The Commission also promotes the preservation of peace, prevention of crime, efficiency of police services and the improvement of police relationships with Saskatchewan communities. 2, record 5, English, - Saskatchewan%20Police%20Commission
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Police Commission
1, record 5, French, Saskatchewan%20Police%20Commission
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officiellement il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français. Information obtenue par l'Office de coordination des affaires francophones (OCAF) et le Bureau de la minorité de langue officielle (BMLO). 2, record 5, French, - Saskatchewan%20Police%20Commission
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Commission de police de la Saskatchewan
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee
1, record 6, English, Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee, a joint committee of the Association of Atlantic Universities(AAU) and the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission(MPHEC), carries out the monitoring function on behalf of the Commission. This Committee was established as a peer review committee whose purpose is to advise and assist the MPHEC in ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of academic programmes and of teaching at post-secondary institutions included within its scope by monitoring institutional quality assurance activities. A key outcome of the process is to provide assistance and advice to institutions on ways to enhance their current quality assurance policy and procedures. 1, record 6, English, - Quality%20Assurance%20Monitoring%20Committee
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Pédagogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité responsable de la vérification de l'assurance de la qualité, un comité conjoint de l'Association des universités de l'Atlantique (AUA) et de la Commission de l'enseignement supérieur des Provinces maritimes (CESPM), est responsable de la fonction de surveillance au nom de la Commission. Ce comité a été établi sous forme de comité d'évaluation par les pairs dans le but de conseiller et d'aider la CESPM à assurer une amélioration continue de la qualité des programmes d'études et de l'enseignement dans les établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire qui relèvent de son mandat en surveillant les activités d'assurance de la qualité dans les divers établissements. L'un des principaux résultats du processus est la prestation d'aide et de conseils aux établissements sur la façon d'améliorer leurs politiques et procédures existantes d'assurance de la qualité. 1, record 6, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20responsable%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9rification%20de%20l%27assurance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education Theory and Methods
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Education Improvement Commission
1, record 7, English, Education%20Improvement%20Commission
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EIC 1, record 7, English, EIC
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Education Improvement Commission was an arm's length agency of the Ontario provincial government. Its main responsibility was to oversee the smooth transition to district school boards for elementary and secondary schooling across the province. The EIC consisted of six Commissioners and staff and was established under the Fewer School Boards Act, 1997. 1, record 7, English, - Education%20Improvement%20Commission
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Commission d'amélioration de l'éducation
1, record 7, French, Commission%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CAE 1, record 7, French, CAE
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission d'amélioration de l'éducation (CAE) était un organisme autonome du gouvernement de l'Ontario, dont la responsabilité principale était de superviser la transition en douceur vers les conseils scolaires de district de l'éducation élémentaire et secondaire dispensée dans la province. La CAE a compris six commissaires et un personnel et a été établi en vertu de la Loi de 1997 sur la réduction des conseils scolaires. 1, record 7, French, - Commission%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27%C3%A9ducation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- European Earth Observation System
1, record 8, English, European%20Earth%20Observation%20System
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EEOS 1, record 8, English, EEOS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The European Commission and the European Space Agency(ESA), together with member states, have decided to unite their expertise in order to set up a project for the observation of the Earth called EEOS(European Earth Observation System). This project, started in November 1992, consists essentially of : The identification of the multiple sources of earth observation data in Europe; The assessment of the requirements of users of earth observation products and services; The promotion of these sources of information and services; The improvement of access and exchange. 2, record 8, English, - European%20Earth%20Observation%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système européen d'observation de la Terre
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20europ%C3%A9en%20d%27observation%20de%20la%20Terre
correct, masculine noun
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 1999-10-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Downtown Business News
1, record 9, English, Downtown%20Business%20News
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of Downtown Halifax Business Improvement District Commission. 1, record 9, English, - Downtown%20Business%20News
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Downtown Business News
1, record 9, French, Downtown%20Business%20News
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de Downtown Halifax Business Improvement District Commission. 1, record 9, French, - Downtown%20Business%20News
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Downtown Halifax Business Improvement District Commission
1, record 10, English, Downtown%20Halifax%20Business%20Improvement%20District%20Commission
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Downtown Halifax Business Improvement District Commission
1, record 10, French, Downtown%20Halifax%20Business%20Improvement%20District%20Commission
correct, Nova Scotia
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 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Postal Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Postal Services Sectoral Working Party 1, record 11, English, Postal%20Services%20Sectoral%20Working%20Party
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established within the framework of the Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa; headed by Universal Postal Union; other participants : PAPU [Pan-African Postal Union], Organization of African Unity, ECA [Economic Commission for Africa] and UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] ;activities undertaken aim toward improvement of mail security, establishment of regional and subregional transit centres. 1, record 11, English, - Postal%20Services%20Sectoral%20Working%20Party
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Administration postale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Équipe de travail sectoriel des services postaux
1, record 11, French, %C3%89quipe%20de%20travail%20sectoriel%20des%20services%20postaux
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Administración de correos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de Trabajo sectorial sobre servicios postales
1, record 11, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20Trabajo%20sectorial%20sobre%20servicios%20postales
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-04-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- The Ottawa Improvement Commission Act, 1919
1, record 12, English, The%20Ottawa%20Improvement%20Commission%20Act%2C%201919
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Loi de la Commission d'amélioration d'Ottawa, 1919
1, record 12, French, Loi%20de%20la%20Commission%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20d%27Ottawa%2C%201919
correct, feminine noun, Canada
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 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Urban Studies
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- improvement commission 1, record 13, English, improvement%20commission
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Urbanisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- commission d'urbanisme 1, record 13, French, commission%20d%27urbanisme
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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