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INCLUSIVITY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternative school
1, record 1, English, alternative%20school
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alternative schools are highly engaged, smaller school environments. These schools are characterized by community collaboration, choice, inclusivity, and flexibility. Alternative schools use flexible methods of teaching in distinct learning environments to meet the needs of learners.... Alternative schools provide students with an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting that emphasizes student-centred and differentiated methods in teaching and learning. 2, record 1, English, - alternative%20school
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- école alternative
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cole%20alternative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écoles alternatives au Québec offrent une option éducative enrichissante pour les parents qui recherchent une approche différente de l'éducation traditionnelle. Avec une pédagogie centrée sur l'élève, un environnement d'apprentissage flexible et une évaluation continue, ces écoles favorisent le développement global des enfants. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cole%20alternative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
- Urban Development
- Social Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
1, record 2, English, Minister%20of%20Infrastructure%20and%20Communities
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities’ duties and functions include supporting and promoting infrastructure projects and initiatives that are in the public interest in order to foster the prosperity, inclusivity and environmental sustainability of communities. 2, record 2, English, - Minister%20of%20Infrastructure%20and%20Communities
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities: title in use from November 4, 2015 until October 25, 2021. 3, record 2, English, - Minister%20of%20Infrastructure%20and%20Communities
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Infrastructure and Communities Minister
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
- Développement urbain
- Organisation sociale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités
1, record 2, French, ministre%20de%20l%27Infrastructure%20et%20des%20Collectivit%C3%A9s
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités est notamment chargé de soutenir des projets et initiatives en infrastructure qui sont dans l'intérêt du public et de promouvoir de tels projets et initiatives afin de favoriser la prospérité des collectivités, leur caractère englobant et leur durabilité du point de vue de l'environnement. 2, record 2, French, - ministre%20de%20l%27Infrastructure%20et%20des%20Collectivit%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ministre de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités : titre en usage du 4 novembre 2015 au 25 octobre 2021. 3, record 2, French, - ministre%20de%20l%27Infrastructure%20et%20des%20Collectivit%C3%A9s
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ministre des Infrastructures et des Collectivités
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
- Ordenación urbana
- Organización social
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ministro de Infraestructuras y Comunidades de Canadá
1, record 2, Spanish, ministro%20de%20Infraestructuras%20y%20Comunidades%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ministra de Infraestructuras y Comunidades de Canadá 1, record 2, Spanish, ministra%20de%20Infraestructuras%20y%20Comunidades%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ministro de Infraestructuras y Comunidades de Canadá; ministra de Infraestructuras y Comunidades de Canadá: cargo en vigor del 4 de noviembre de 2015 al 25 de octubre de 2021. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ministro%20de%20Infraestructuras%20y%20Comunidades%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Policy (General)
- Sociology
- Language
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- linguistic inclusivity
1, record 3, English, linguistic%20inclusivity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Linguistic inclusivity in the classroom contributes to inclusive societies. When the language of instruction is the student's mother tongue, it can help bridge a potential gap between languages spoken at home and at school. This approach provides a more inclusive form of education as it enables students to settle into the learning environment in a language familiar to them, which also contributes to the academic achievement and chances later in life. 2, record 3, English, - linguistic%20inclusivity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Politiques sociales (Généralités)
- Sociologie
- Linguistique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inclusivité linguistique
1, record 3, French, inclusivit%C3%A9%20linguistique
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 2023-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Work
- Corporate Management
- Scientific Research
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inclusive innovation
1, record 4, English, inclusive%20innovation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The importance of inclusive innovation can be simply but powerfully stated : diverse teams are more likely to outperform teams lacking diversity, even if members of the less diverse group are individually more highly skilled. Inclusivity helps broaden the impact of innovation... 1, record 4, English, - inclusive%20innovation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie du travail
- Gestion de l'entreprise
- Recherche scientifique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- innovation inclusive
1, record 4, French, innovation%20inclusive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'importance de l'innovation inclusive peut être énoncée simplement mais avec force : les équipes diversifiées sont plus susceptibles de surpasser les équipes qui manquent de diversité, même si les membres du groupe le moins diversifié sont individuellement plus hautement qualifiés. L'inclusivité aide à élargir l'impact de l'innovation [...] 1, record 4, French, - innovation%20inclusive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Production Management
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- social procurement
1, record 5, English, social%20procurement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- socially responsible procurement 2, record 5, English, socially%20responsible%20procurement
correct
- SRP 3, record 5, English, SRP
correct
- SRP 3, record 5, English, SRP
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social Procurement. Reducing poverty and fostering inclusivity by creating economic opportunities for equity-seeking groups and other target populations. This includes : purchasing from suppliers that offer social value, such as non-profits, social enterprises, and diverse suppliers, and mandating suppliers to deliver social value as a condition of the contract, often outlined through community benefit agreements... 4, record 5, English, - social%20procurement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Gestion de la production
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approvisionnement socialement responsable
1, record 5, French, approvisionnement%20socialement%20responsable
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- approvisionnement social 2, record 5, French, approvisionnement%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au contraire des dons de charité, qui s'inscrivent dans les coûts d'une entreprise, l'approvisionnement socialement responsable contribue à l'atteinte d'objectifs sociaux que s'est fixés l'entreprise sans nécessiter de dépenses additionnelles. Autrement dit, en utilisant son pouvoir d'achat, une organisation peut ainsi diriger des fonds vers un fournisseur doté d'une finalité sociale [et] qui est en mesure de générer des retombées sociales significatives. 3, record 5, French, - approvisionnement%20socialement%20responsable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de existencias y materiales
- Gestión de la producción
- Sociología industrial y económica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprovisionamiento socialmente responsable
1, record 5, Spanish, aprovisionamiento%20socialmente%20responsable
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-12-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Sociology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- body inclusivity
1, record 6, English, body%20inclusivity
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- inclusivité corporelle
1, record 6, French, inclusivit%C3%A9%20corporelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'inclusivité corporelle rejette l'idée qu'il existe un poids idéal et que tous devraient l'atteindre pour être en santé. 2, record 6, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9%20corporelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Social Policy
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inclusivity
1, record 7, English, inclusivity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are [disabled] or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities. 2, record 7, English, - inclusivity
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our ongoing efforts with respect to foreign education credential recognition, helping new Canadians upgrade their skills and assisting them in acquiring Canadian experience, are central in facilitating the entry of immigrants into the labour force. Inclusivity in the labour market extends beyond recent immigrants and new Canadians. It includes Aboriginals and... Canadian-born people with disabilities too. 3, record 7, English, - inclusivity
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The designation "inclusivity" means proactively planning for and seeking the inclusion of marginalized or minority groups. Not to be confused with "inclusiveness, "which has a passive connotation meaning that although no effort is being put toward inclusion, no member of society is being specifically excluded. 4, record 7, English, - inclusivity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Politiques sociales
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- inclusivité
1, record 7, French, inclusivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intention ou politique d'inclusion des personnes qui pourraient être autrement exclues ou marginalisées, comme les personnes ayant une incapacité ou qui ont des difficultés d'apprentissage, ou les minorités raciales et sexuelles. 2, record 7, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nos efforts constants en vue d'une reconnaissance des titres de compétence étrangers qui permette aux néo-Canadiens de se recycler et d'acquérir de l'expérience sont essentiels à l'intégration des immigrants à notre marché du travail. Le principe d'inclusivité du marché du travail s'applique non seulement aux immigrants récents et aux néo-Canadiens, mais aussi aux Autochtones et aux [...] Canadiens de souche qui [ont des incapacités]. 3, record 7, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation «inclusivité» désigne le fait de prévoir l'inclusion des groupes marginalisés ou minoritaires. Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «caractère inclusif», qui a une connotation passive en ce sens que bien qu'aucun effort ne soit déployé pour assurer l'inclusion, aucun membre de la société n'est exclu. 4, record 7, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
- Políticas sociales
- Contratación de personal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- inclusividad
1, record 7, Spanish, inclusividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Social Policy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- inclusiveness
1, record 8, English, inclusiveness
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By supporting Member States in the fight against poverty, social exclusion and discrimination, the European Union aims to reinforce the inclusiveness and cohesion of European society and to allow all citizens to enjoy equal access to available opportunities and resources. 2, record 8, English, - inclusiveness
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The designation "inclusiveness" has a passive connotation meaning that although no effort is being put toward inclusion, no member of society is being specifically excluded. Not to be confused with "inclusivity, "which means proactively planning for and seeking the inclusion of marginalized or minority groups. 3, record 8, English, - inclusiveness
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Politiques sociales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- caractère inclusif
1, record 8, French, caract%C3%A8re%20inclusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En soutenant les États membres dans la lutte contre la pauvreté, l'exclusion sociale et les discriminations, l'Union européenne souhaite renforcer le caractère inclusif et la cohésion de la société européenne et permettre à tous les citoyens de bénéficier de l'égalité des chances et d'un accès équitable aux ressources disponibles. 2, record 8, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20inclusif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation «caractère inclusif» a une connotation passive en ce sens que bien qu'aucun effort ne soit déployé pour assurer l'inclusion, aucun membre de la société n'est exclu. Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «inclusivité», qui désigne le fait de prévoir l'inclusion des groupes marginalisés ou minoritaires. 3, record 8, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20inclusif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
- Políticas sociales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- carácter inclusivo
1, record 8, Spanish, car%C3%A1cter%20inclusivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- carácter integrador 2, record 8, Spanish, car%C3%A1cter%20integrador
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La educación intercultural es un enfoque educativo holístico que tiene un carácter inclusivo, donde se parte del respeto y la valoración de la diversidad cultural. 1, record 8, Spanish, - car%C3%A1cter%20inclusivo
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