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INCREASE MEMBERSHIP [14 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banking
  • Loans
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

... a charge not exceeding five dollars for the creation of or increase in an overdraft, imposed by a credit union or caisse populaire the membership of which [comprises, ] wholly or substantially, natural persons or a deposit-taking institution the deposits in which are insured, in whole or in part, by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or guaranteed, in whole or in part, by the Quebec Deposit Insurance Board.

CONT

This means that the bank will simply advance the money that your account is short and allow the check to be cashed. ... a fee is charged for this overdraft protection. Overdraft fees typically range between $20 and $35 per overdraft. In addition, interest may be charged on any outstanding balance (that is the money the bank had to advance) until those funds are repaid. Naturally, overdraft charges can be very expensive, particularly if you aren’t aware of your account balance at all times, or are careless with the checks you issue.

CONT

... If [consumer] accounts have insufficient funds, they will be subject to expensive bounced check fees or overdraft protection charges.

Key term(s)
  • overdraft charges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banque
  • Prêts et emprunts
  • Commerce extérieur
CONT

Les frais de services sont des frais que vous payez en contrepartie d'un service fourni par la banque. Certains services de comptes de chèques sont gratuits, mais bon nombre sont payés par les clients, selon la formule de l'utilisateur-payeur. [...] Voici certains frais courants des comptes de chèques : frais de tenue de compte mensuels (dépendent souvent du maintien d'un solde minimum); frais de retrait, de virement et de règlement de factures; [...] frais de découvert (ou frais de protection de découvert) [...]

CONT

Les clients peuvent éviter les frais de découvert en faisant une demande du service de protection de découvert.

Key term(s)
  • frais pour découvert de compte

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones bancarias
  • Préstamos
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 2 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education
OBS

THESA is a provincial specialist association of the British Columbia Teachers Federation. [Its] members are Home Economics educators in British Columbia, Canada, collaborating together for the betterment of individuals, families, and communities.

OBS

[Goals:] To promote and advance the teaching of Home Economics throughout British Columbia. To provide leadership in Professional development. To provide opportunities for THESA members to communicate with each other, the executive, and the BCTF through a variety of means.

OBS

Objectives : Work towards improving the working and Learning conditions in home economics classrooms in BC. Foster within [the] profession greater understanding of the value of home economics. Continue to increase public awareness of the value of home economics; closely monitor and respond to educational change as it affects home economics education; provide leadership in and opportunities for Professional development; continue to promote professional standards of qualifications and training as well as involvement in other Professional organizations; maintain the communication network between the executive of THESA and its membership; act as a liaison between the BCTF [British Columbia Teachers’ Federation] and [their] membership; [and] build connections with national and international organizations related to home economics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Pédagogie

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Astronomy
OBS

Founded in 1954, the American Astronautical Society has long been recognized for the excellence of its national meetings, technical meetings, symposia and publications and for their impact on shaping the U.S. space program. Members have opportunities to meet with leaders in their field and in related disciplines, exchange information and ideas, discuss career aspirations and expand their knowledge and expertise.

OBS

AAS harnesses the energy of its diverse membership to : Strengthen and grow the space community. Increase awareness of and support for space activities. Advance the space community's knowledge and understanding through the organization of events and the production of publications. Advance and promote research, development and implementation of space capabilities. Influence the development and implementation of space policy. Provide unique opportunities for networking among members and across space sectors. Promote international dialogue on space activities.... Inspire students to undertake space-related careers, while serving the professional needs and interests of its members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Astronomie

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • History
OBS

The Society for Classical Studies (SCS), founded as the American Philological Association in 1869 by "professors, friends, and patrons of linguistic science," is the principal learned society in North America for the study of ancient Greek and Roman languages, literatures, and civilizations.

OBS

The Society fosters programs to : Reassert the importance of primary and secondary school teaching and provide more support for improved pedagogy at all levels of teaching. Improve working conditions and scholarly opportunities for university and college teachers. Increase communication with audiences beyond its membership. Meet the scholarly needs of the profession. Coordinate and systematize data collection in order to provide an accessible and reliable information base to support Association goals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Histoire

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maritime Organizations
  • Maritime Law
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

Two or more shipping lines operating a service in common between designated geographical areas.

OBS

The lines agree on a set of freight rates and any special rates for shippers and each line charges the same as the others. The ships used are of types suitable for the trade. Unlike tramp shipping where freight rates are a function of daily supply and demand, conference rates are relatively stable : base rates are altered by means of a general rate increase which in many cases is once a year. Lines in a conference are governed by the rules of membership which may include rights to load or discharge at certain ports and pooling of cargo.

OBS

shipping conference: term standardized by CGSB [Canadian General Standards Board].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisations maritimes
  • Droit maritime
  • Commerce extérieur
OBS

conférence de navigation : terme normalisé par l'ONGC [Office des normes générales du Canada].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organizaciones marítimas
  • Derecho marítimo
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Agrupación de líneas marítimas que hacen una misma ruta, y que se ponen de acuerdo con la finalidad de informar y estabilizar los fletes y suministrar los servicios en las condiciones de explotación que se fije para esa ruta, se le denomina Conferencia Marítima, Conferencia de Fletes o Conferencia Naviera.

OBS

La conferencia es pues un oligopolio que elimina toda competencia, no solo de fletes, sino en condiciones de prestación del servicio, en tal forma que el usuario no tiene ninguna alternativa para buscar fletes más económicos ni para lograr un mejor servicio.

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Record 6 2009-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Management Operations (General)
OBS

The Primary purpose of the Canadian Institute of Management is to promote and support CIM designations that will be recognized as a high standard of achievement in management. The Canadian Institute of Management is committed to leadership in promoting management professionalism, efficiency, effectiveness and excellence in individuals and organizations. Aims and Objectives are to provide a National Voice on issues affecting the management process in Canada; serve as The Authority on Canadian management developments; Increase Awareness of management as a profession; develop and maintain educational programs consistent with the aspirations of our Membership and to provide certification to managers across Canada and Internationally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
OBS

Le but principal de l'Institut canadien de gestion (CIM) est de créer et soutenir une appellation CIM qui sera reconnue au plan national et une exigence pour travailler dans la gestion au Canada. L'Institut canadien de gestion est engagé à vous diriger dans la promotion de la gestion, le professionnalisme, l'efficacité, et l'excellence chez vos employés et dans vos organismes. Les buts et objectifs sont de s'exprimer au plan national sur les questions concernant le processus de gestion au Canada; d'être considéré comme une autorité au développement de la gestion au Canada; d'accroître la prise de conscience de la gestion en tant que profession; de développer et maintenir des programmes de formation en conformité aux aspirations de nos membres et de fournir la certification aux gestionnaires au niveau national et international.

Spanish

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Record 7 2008-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Team Sports (General)
OBS

Vision, Values and Goals :-To build a global brand and profile for Netball as an exciting and highly competitive sport-To establish strong and successful alliances and partnerships with international organizations, businesses and the media-To attract resources to benefit and support the global growth, development and profile of the game-To facilitate and promote a vibrant network to assist Regions with the development of the game-To work with and provide support to Regions to increase the membership of IFNA-To set the standards by which the game is led, managed and played-To facilitate and promote world class international competition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sports d'équipe (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 8 2005-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

The Manitoba Antique Association is a non profit organization that promotes without pecuniary gain the study and appreciation of antiques, works of art and objects of historical importance. Our aim is to become more visible to the general public and increase membership, especially throughout Manitoba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 9 2005-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Food Industries
OBS

Title confirmed by the association.

OBS

Canada Beef Export Federation was established in 1989. We are an independent non-profit organization committed to improving export results for the Canadian cattle and beef industry. The Federation's export Vision is that Canadian high quality beef will become the worldwide symbol of excellence. Further, Canada Beef's vision is of an informed membership committed to the pursuit of the long term goals as established by the Federation. Canada Beef's Mission is to expand and diversify export sales and market share of Canadian beef and beef products with sustained profit based on brand value and unique Canadian advantages. The Federation's mandate is to identify and develop markets to increase the sale of Canadian beef and beef products with the cooperation of all companies, organizations and institutions which will benefit from this success.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 10 2005-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Food Industries
OBS

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association(CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization representing companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate. CPMA members include major grower/shippers/packers, importer/exporters, carriers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, fresh cuts and foodservice distributors, integrating all segments of the fresh produce industry. The CPMA is proud to represent over 550 international and Canadian members who are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada at an estimated value of 6 billion Canadian dollars. The CPMA is funded by the industry through voluntary membership and various services, activities and sponsorship programs. CPMA's vision is to increase the market of fresh fruit and vegetables in Canada by encouraging cooperation and information exchange among all segments, at the domestic and international level, of the produce industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
OBS

L'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL), dont le siège se trouve à Ottawa, en Ontario, est un organisme sans but lucratif qui représente des entreprises participant à la commercialisation des fruits et des légumes frais au Canada, depuis les étapes de la production jusqu'à leur distribution aux consommateurs. Ainsi, elle compte parmi ses membres d'importantes entreprises de production, d'expédition et de conditionnement, d'import-export, de transport, de courtage, de commerce de gros et de détail, de transformation et de services alimentaires. L'ACDFL est fière de représenter plus de 550 entreprises sises au Canada et à l'étranger qui, ensemble, effectuent plus de 90 % des ventes de fruits et de légumes frais importés et de culture canadienne réalisées au Canada, dont la valeur s'établit à quelque six milliards de dollars canadiens. L'ACDFL, à laquelle l'adhésion est volontaire, est financée par les droits d'adhésion des membres ainsi que par divers services, activités et programmes de commandite. L'ACDFL a pour objectif d'augmenter les ventes de fruits et de légumes frais au Canada, en favorisant la coopération et l'échange d'informations entre tous les segments du secteur, à l'échelle nationale et internationale.

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

In 1958, CECED was founded on the initiative of the Western-European National Association. Since 1997 it has established a permanent office in Brussels to better represent the industry, vis-à-vis the institutions of the European Authorities. Direct membership for individual companies was also introduced in that year. In 1999 CECED has streamlined its organisation and has set up its current structure. CECED promotes the industry's mission to increase the performance while reducing the environmental impact of the appliances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 12 2001-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Oilseed Crops
OBS

The Saskatchewan Canola Growers’ Association was formed in 1968 by rapeseed growers to promote research, production and marketing of rapeseed(now known for the most part as canola). It is strictly a producer organization and voting membership is available only to bona fide canola or rapeseed growers in Saskatchewan. It is a non-commercial and non-political organization. Their main purpose is to increase the profits from growing canola. They work closely with grain companies, crushers, the Canola Council of Canada and government agencies toward the improvement of grading, handling and marketing of canola. The Association encourages and sponsors research by the provincial departments of agriculture and universities, and sponsors courses for producers to increase their knowledge of Canada's grain handling and marketing systems. Membership includes a subscription to two publications concerning the industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Culture des plantes oléagineuses
OBS

La Saskatchewan Canola Growers' Association a été fondée en 1968 par des colzatiers afin d'encourager la recherche et de favoriser la production et la commercialisation du colza (surtout appelé canola, de nos jours). L'Association regroupe exclusivement des producteurs et seuls les colzatiers reconnus de la Saskatchewan peuvent y adhérer à titre de membres ayant droit de vote. Cette association est avant tout un organisme apolitique et non commercial qui cherche principalement à accroître les bénéfices des producteurs de canola. Elle collabore étroitement avec les compagnies de grain, les huileries, le Conseil du canola du Canada et les organismes gouvernementaux en vue d'améliorer les techniques d'agréage, de manutention et de commercialisation du canola. L'Association favorise et subventionne des projets de recherches dans les universités et les ministères provinciaux de l'agriculture. Elle commandite des cours à l'intention des producteurs pour que ceux-ci puissent enrichir leur connaissance des réseaux canadiens de manutention et de commercialisation du grain. Chaque membre de l'Association reçoit deux publications sur l'industrie.

Spanish

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Record 13 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Security
  • Rights and Freedoms

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Sécurité
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Seguridad
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 14 1986-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
OBS

(43) (société des Nations)

Spanish

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