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INAUGURATION [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Lester B. Pearson Building
1, record 1, English, Lester%20B%2E%20Pearson%20Building
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Lester B. Pearson Building is the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada, an iconic example of modern and brutalist architecture that has symbolized Canada's engagement on the international stage since its inauguration in 1973. 2, record 1, English, - Lester%20B%2E%20Pearson%20Building
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- édifice Lester B. Pearson
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9difice%20Lester%20B%2E%20Pearson
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- édifice Lester-B.-Pearson 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9difice%20Lester%2DB%2E%2DPearson
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'édifice Lester B. Pearson est le siège d'Affaires mondiales Canada, un bâtiment emblématique de l'architecture moderne et brutaliste qui symbolise l'engagement du Canada sur la scène internationale depuis son inauguration en 1973. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9difice%20Lester%20B%2E%20Pearson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
édifice Lester-B.-Pearson : L'équipe du Service de révision d'Affaires mondiales Canada a décidé de relier par un trait d'union les éléments de cette appellation officielle. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9difice%20Lester%20B%2E%20Pearson
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lame duck
1, record 2, English, lame%20duck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor. 2, record 2, English, - lame%20duck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canard boiteux
1, record 2, French, canard%20boiteux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors de son deuxième mandat, un président américain assiste souvent impuissant à la diminution graduelle de son influence politique. Cela est particulièrement vrai après les élections de mi-mandat. Toute l'attention des observateurs et commentateurs devient rivée à la course pour sa succession. Depuis plus d'un demi-siècle, les politologues américains ont recours à l'analogie du «canard boiteux» pour décrire ce phénomène. 2, record 2, French, - canard%20boiteux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Il] est un «canard boiteux» (lame duck) avant l'heure, c'est-à-dire un président affaibli qui peine à imposer ses priorités dans le débat public et au Congrès. 3, record 2, French, - canard%20boiteux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pato cojo
1, record 2, Spanish, pato%20cojo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pato rengo 1, record 2, Spanish, pato%20rengo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Político saliente en el periodo que va desde la elección de su sucesor hasta su efectiva toma de posesión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pato%20cojo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pato cojo; pato rengo: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que las expresiones "pato cojo" o "pato rengo" traducen al español la inglesa "lame duck". 1, record 2, Spanish, - pato%20cojo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Inauguration Day
1, record 3, English, Inauguration%20Day
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The day on which the president is inaugurated, being the January 20th following the presidential election. 1, record 3, English, - Inauguration%20Day
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Jour d'investiture
1, record 3, French, Jour%20d%27investiture
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día de Investidura
1, record 3, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20de%20Investidura
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inauguration
1, record 4, English, inauguration
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ceremonial induction into office. 2, record 4, English, - inauguration
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- investiture
1, record 4, French, investiture
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acte par lequel une autorité accorde sa confiance à une ou plusieurs personnes pour une mission de gouvernement, de représentation. 2, record 4, French, - investiture
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- investidura
1, record 4, Spanish, investidura
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- toma de posesión 1, record 4, Spanish, toma%20de%20posesi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- ceremonia de transmisión de poderes 2, record 4, Spanish, ceremonia%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20de%20poderes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto por el que una autoridad o funcionario público recibe la titularidad de un órgano y puede ejercer en lo sucesivo las facultades y atribuciones que el ordenamiento jurídico asigna al órgano mismo. 3, record 4, Spanish, - investidura
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
investidura; toma de posesión: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda el sustantivo "investidura", y no "inauguración", como adecuado para referirse a la acción de conferir una dignidad o cargo importante. El término "toma de posesión" es una alternativa apropiada también. 4, record 4, Spanish, - investidura
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Penal Administration
- Religion (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Prison Chaplains’ Association
1, record 5, English, International%20Prison%20Chaplains%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IPCA 1, record 5, English, IPCA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Prison Chaplains’ Association(IPCA) was founded fifteen years ago in 1985. Since its inauguration it has brought opportunities for encouragement to hundreds of chaplains around the world. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Prison%20Chaplains%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 5, Key term(s)
- International Prison Chaplain Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Religion (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale des aumôniers de prison
1, record 5, French, Association%20internationale%20des%20aum%C3%B4niers%20de%20prison
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IPCA 1, record 5, French, IPCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association internationale des aumôniers de prison (IPCA) a pris naissance lors d'une conférence des aumôniers de prison, qui s'est déroulée dans une ambiance unique d'échange spirituel au Centre œcuménique de Bossey, en Suisse. Des aumôniers du monde entier s'y sont réunis en 1985 et en 1990, ainsi qu'à Aylmer (Québec), au Canada, en 1995. IPCA est un organisme sans but lucratif et sans adhésion politique; le titre d'«association» a été choisi afin de transmettre l'idée de mouvement. 1, record 5, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20aum%C3%B4niers%20de%20prison
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Administración penitenciaria
- Religión (Generalidades)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Internacional de Capellanes de Prisión
1, record 5, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Capellanes%20de%20Prisi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IPCA 1, record 5, Spanish, IPCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-02-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flag displaying 1, record 6, English, flag%20displaying
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
it seems particularly appropriate in view of the approaching Centennial of Confederation, to issue a booklet that recaptures some of the highlights of the inauguration of the Flag and sets out rules for flying and displaying it with dignity and respect. 2, record 6, English, - flag%20displaying
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déploiement du drapeau
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9ploiement%20du%20drapeau
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le centenaire de la Confédération étant proche, il nous paraît tout particulièrement approprié de publier une brochure qui rappelle quelques-uns des points marquants des cérémonies d'inauguration du drapeau et qui expose les règles relatives au déploiement de ce drapeau avec égards et respect. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9ploiement%20du%20drapeau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oral Presentations
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inaugural
1, record 7, English, inaugural
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- opening address 2, record 7, English, opening%20address
correct
- inaugural address 3, record 7, English, inaugural%20address
correct
- opening speech 4, record 7, English, opening%20speech
correct
- inaugural speech 4, record 7, English, inaugural%20speech
correct
- kick-off speech correct, familiar
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A speech made at an inauguration. 1, record 7, English, - inaugural
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following the opening address it is usually planned that the group move into small discussion sections with a leader in charge. 6, record 7, English, - inaugural
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exposés et communications orales
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- discours d'ouverture
1, record 7, French, discours%20d%27ouverture
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- discours inaugural 2, record 7, French, discours%20inaugural
correct, masculine noun
- discours de bienvenue 3, record 7, French, discours%20de%20bienvenue
correct, masculine noun
- discours d'inauguration 4, record 7, French, discours%20d%27inauguration
correct, masculine noun
- allocution d'ouverture 5, record 7, French, allocution%20d%27ouverture
correct, feminine noun
- allocution inaugurale 6, record 7, French, allocution%20inaugurale
correct, feminine noun
- allocution d'inauguration 6, record 7, French, allocution%20d%27inauguration
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Discours] qui ouvre une session, un cours. 2, record 7, French, - discours%20d%27ouverture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est d'usage d'assurer l'ouverture d'un congrès par la plus haute autorité possible du pays hôte, qui fait acte de l'inauguration, prononçant un discours de bienvenue au nom des principales autorités gouvernementales [...] 3, record 7, French, - discours%20d%27ouverture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les actes solennels les plus courts sont toujours les meilleurs. Deux ou trois discours d'ouverture (et autant d'allocutions de clôture) de dix à quinze minutes chacun suffiront amplement. 7, record 7, French, - discours%20d%27ouverture
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Presentaciones orales
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- discurso inaugural
1, record 7, Spanish, discurso%20inaugural
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-11-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Legal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Fauteux Hall
1, record 8, English, Fauteux%20Hall
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University of Ottawa. Fauteux Hall, home to the Faculty of Law, is linked to Thompson Residence by an elevated pedestrian walkway. The building is named after Gérald Fauteux, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, who turned the sod for the new building in 1972 and was on hand for its inauguration two years later. 1, record 8, English, - Fauteux%20Hall
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Théorie du droit
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Pavillon Fauteux
1, record 8, French, Pavillon%20Fauteux
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pavillon Fauteux, qui abrite la Faculté de droit, est relié à la résidence Thompson par une passerelle piétonnière. Il porte le nom du très honorable Gérald Fauteux, ancien juge en chef de la Cour suprême du Canada, qui leva la première pelletée de terre du nouvel édifice en 1972 et assista à son inauguration deux ans plus tard. 1, record 8, French, - Pavillon%20Fauteux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Language
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- The English-Speaking Union of Canada
1, record 9, English, The%20English%2DSpeaking%20Union%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ESU Canada 1, record 9, English, ESU%20Canada
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The first Branch of ESU Canada was formed in Toronto in 1923, just a few years after the inauguration of the ESU between the U. K. and the United States. There are 5 active Branches in Canada which are quasi-autonomous and have their own educational/social/cultural programs. All Branches have programs of scholarships or awards of various kinds available for young people in their communities, from school age to post-graduate, depending on the interests of the Branch. 1, record 9, English, - The%20English%2DSpeaking%20Union%20of%20Canada
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Linguistique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- The English-Speaking Union of Canada
1, record 9, French, The%20English%2DSpeaking%20Union%20of%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ESU Canada 1, record 9, French, ESU%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Mining Topography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- topometric
1, record 10, English, topometric
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- topometrical 2, record 10, English, topometrical
correct, adjective
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to the Etruscan tradition, the Romans used to trace the two main axes of the city-decumanus maximus and kardo maximus-by means of the shadow being cast by the first sunbeam that appeared at the physical horizon of the respective place on inauguration day. The azimuth of the decumanus maximus direction was therefore identical with the azimuth of the point the sun rise on the day. When tracing a city, the Romans used a topometric instrument groma... 3, record 10, English, - topometric
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ground control and aerial targets for photogrammetric topometric mapping of a 138 acre park as part of a master plan for its redevelopment. 4, record 10, English, - topometric
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Topometrical deformation. 2, record 10, English, - topometric
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Topographie minière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- topométrique
1, record 10, French, topom%C3%A9trique
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui concerne la topométrie. 1, record 10, French, - topom%C3%A9trique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-02-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Air Transport Group
1, record 11, English, Air%20Transport%20Group
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ATG 2, record 11, English, ATG
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Air Transport Command 3, record 11, English, Air%20Transport%20Command
former designation, correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Military Forces-Air transport, which has been an effective part of the Canadian Forces since the late 1930s, became an official element with the creation of the Directorate of Air Transport in 1943 at Air Force Headquarters. Air Transport Command evolved from 9 Transport Group on 1 April 1948 and became the air carrier for the Department of National Defence in 1950. With the inauguration of AIRCOM on 1 September 1975, Air Transport Command became Air Transport Group. 3, record 11, English, - Air%20Transport%20Group
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Air Transport Group; ATG: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence (AIRCOM, Winnipeg). 4, record 11, English, - Air%20Transport%20Group
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Groupe transport aérien
1, record 11, French, Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GTA 2, record 11, French, GTA
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Commandement du transport aérien 3, record 11, French, Commandement%20du%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe transport aérien; GTA : abréviation et titre d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (C Air, Winnipeg). 4, record 11, French, - Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À l'inauguration du commandement aérien (C Air) le 1er septembre 1975, le Commandement du transport aérien se transforma en Groupe transport aérien (GTA). 3, record 11, French, - Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Urbanization: a global health challenge
1, record 12, English, Urbanization%3A%20a%20global%20health%20challenge
correct, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1996, the WHO Centre for health development opened in Kobe, Japan. In conjunction with its inauguration a WHO symposium entitled "Urbanization : a global health challenge" was held to discuss the initial area of study. The proceedings of the symposium were published and widely distributed. 1, record 12, English, - Urbanization%3A%20a%20global%20health%20challenge
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- L'urbanisation : défi pour la santé dans le monde
1, record 12, French, L%27urbanisation%20%3A%20d%C3%A9fi%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20dans%20le%20monde
correct, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1996, le centre OMS pour le développement sanitaire s'est ouvert à Kobe (Japon). Cette inauguration s'est accompagnée d'un colloque de l'OMS sur le thème "L'urbanisation : défi pour la santé dans le monde" qui avait pour objet d'examiner le domaine d'étude initial. Les actes du colloque ont été publié et largement diffusés. 1, record 12, French, - L%27urbanisation%20%3A%20d%C3%A9fi%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20dans%20le%20monde
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-06-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Interprovincial Bridge
1, record 13, English, Interprovincial%20Bridge
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- Royal Alexandra Bridge 2, record 13, English, Royal%20Alexandra%20Bridge
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bridge on the Ottawa River between Ottawa(Ontario) and Hull(Quebec). Inauguration of the Interprovincial Bridge in 1900; name changed in September 1901 to honour the reigning queen. But, "Interprovincial Bridge" remains the commonly used designation. 2, record 13, English, - Interprovincial%20Bridge
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pont Interprovincial
1, record 13, French, pont%20Interprovincial
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- pont Royal Alexandra 2, record 13, French, pont%20Royal%20Alexandra
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pont qui relie les deux rives de la rivière des Outaouais entre Ottawa (Ontario) et Hull (Québec). Inauguré en 1900 sous le nom de "pont Interprovincial" et rebaptisé "pont Royal Alexandra" en septembre 1901 en l'honneur de la reine de l'époque, il a conservé, dans l'usage, le nom qui lui avait initialement été donné. 3, record 13, French, - pont%20Interprovincial
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-06-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Macdonald-Cartier Bridge
1, record 14, English, Macdonald%2DCartier%20Bridge
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bridge on the Ottawa River linking Hull, Quebec, and Ottawa, Ontario. Inauguration : October 15th, 1965. 2, record 14, English, - Macdonald%2DCartier%20Bridge
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Misspelling would be less frequent if more people were aware that it is after Sir John A. and Sir George that the Bridge is named. 1, record 14, English, - Macdonald%2DCartier%20Bridge
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Mcdonald-Cartier Bridge
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pont Macdonald-Cartier
1, record 14, French, pont%20Macdonald%2DCartier
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pont Cartier-Macdonald 2, record 14, French, pont%20Cartier%2DMacdonald
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pont enjambant la rivière des Outaouais entre Hull (Québec) et Ottawa (Ontario). Inauguration : le 15 octobre 1965, sous le nom officiel de "pont Macdonald-Cartier". Cependant, les Francophones ont toujours prétendu que l'élément le plus court, "Cartier", devait se placer devant, point de vue entériné par la Commission de toponymie du Québec. 3, record 14, French, - pont%20Macdonald%2DCartier
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1990-06-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Champlain Bridge
1, record 15, English, Champlain%20Bridge
correct, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bridge on the Ottawa River linking Aylmer(Quebec) and Ottawa(Ontario). Inauguration : 1927. 2, record 15, English, - Champlain%20Bridge
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pont Champlain
1, record 15, French, pont%20Champlain
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pont enjambant la rivière des Outaouais entre Aylmer (Québec) et Ottawa (Ontario). Inauguration : 1927. 2, record 15, French, - pont%20Champlain
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-03-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Official Ceremonies
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Inauguration ceremony of the Canadian Flag at Ottawa, February 15, 1965
1, record 16, English, Inauguration%20ceremony%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Flag%20at%20Ottawa%2C%20February%2015%2C%201965
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- National Flag of Canada Inauguration
- Canadian Flag Inauguration
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Cérémonie d'inauguration du drapeau canadien à Ottawa le 15 février 1965
1, record 16, French, C%C3%A9r%C3%A9monie%20d%27inauguration%20du%20drapeau%20canadien%20%C3%A0%20Ottawa%20le%2015%20f%C3%A9vrier%201965
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Inauguration du drapeau canadien
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-03-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- The National Flag of Canada
1, record 17, English, The%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by Secretary of State of Canada in 1966 on the occasion of the Inauguration of the Canadian Flag, February 15, 1965, with text of the proclamation. 2, record 17, English, - The%20National%20Flag%20of%20Canada
Record 17, Key term(s)
- Proclamation of the National Flag of Canada
- Flag Proclamation of 1965
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Le drapeau national du Canada
1, record 17, French, Le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié par le Secrétaire d'État du Canada à l'occasion de l'inauguration du drapeau canadien le 15 février 1965 avec le texte de la proclamation. 2, record 17, French, - Le%20drapeau%20national%20du%20Canada
Record 17, Key term(s)
- Proclamation du drapeau national du Canada
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-07-07
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- inauguration 1, record 18, English, inauguration
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of a common agricultural policy: 1, record 18, English, - inauguration
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- instauration 1, record 18, French, instauration
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l'instauration d'une politique commune dans le domaine de l'agriculture -Traité de Rome, art.3 1, record 18, French, - instauration
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Oral Presentations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- inauguration speech 1, record 19, English, inauguration%20speech
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Exposés et communications orales
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- déclaration d'investiture
1, record 19, French, d%C3%A9claration%20d%27investiture
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Radio Arts
- Television Arts
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- special event 1, record 20, English, special%20event
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--is the common term for any timely broadcast of unusual news interest :inauguration, parade, disaster reported on the spot. 1, record 20, English, - special%20event
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- reportage hors série 1, record 20, French, reportage%20hors%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- reportage occasionnel 1, record 20, French, reportage%20occasionnel
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--grand reportage fait à l'occasion soit d'un événement extraordinaire, par exemple le déplacement d'un souverain ou d'un chef d'État, soit d'une catastrophe. 1, record 20, French, - reportage%20hors%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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