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INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT [94 records]

Record 1 2025-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Positions
  • Environmental Management
OBS

The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development is appointed by the Auditor General of Canada for a 7-year term. The Commissioner provides parliamentarians and Canadians with objective, independent analysis and recommendations on the federal government's efforts to protect the environment, mitigate the effects of climate change, and foster sustainable development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes gouvernementaux
  • Gestion environnementale
OBS

Le commissaire à l'environnement et au développement durable est nommé par le vérificateur général du Canada pour un mandat de 7 ans. Le commissaire fournit aux parlementaires et à la population canadienne des analyses et des recommandations objectives et indépendantes sur les efforts déployés par le gouvernement fédéral pour protéger l'environnement, atténuer les effets des changements climatiques et favoriser le développement durable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puestos gubernamentales
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
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Record 2 2024-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Housing
  • Social Services and Social Work
DEF

Housing that is intended to offer a supportive living environment for its residents, including offering them the experience, tools, knowledge and opportunities for social and skill development to become more independent.

CONT

Transitional housing is an intermediate step between emergency shelter and permanent housing. ... Stays are typically between three months and three years.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
  • Services sociaux et travail social
DEF

Logement offrant un milieu de soutien aux résidents, y compris une expérience, des outils, des connaissances et des occasions de développement social et de perfectionnement des compétences afin qu'ils deviennent plus autonomes.

CONT

Le logement de transition est une étape intermédiaire entre le refuge d'urgence et le logement permanent. […] La durée du séjour va de 3 mois à 3 ans.

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Nervous System
CONT

Fine motor development is an important part of the toddler and childhood years to help the child be more independent in day-to-day tasks. Think about zipping a coat, buttoning pants, unlocking a door, writing your name[;] these all require fine motor skills with the use of... small muscles in our hands and fingers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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Record 4 2023-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Information Technology (Informatics)
OBS

Canada has a vision to lead our digital world. The Digital Technology Supercluster is an independent, not-for-profit organization created to make this vision a reality. [It accelerates] R&D [research and development] investment, technology adoption and the re-skilling of our Canadian talent by introducing a new type of innovation model that is led by industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
OBS

Le Canada a la vision de diriger notre monde numérique. La Supergrappe des technologies numériques est un organisme indépendant sans but lucratif créé pour concrétiser cette vision. Nous accélérons l'investissement en R&D [recherche et développement], l'adoption de la technologie et la requalification de nos talents canadiens en introduisant un nouveau type de modèle d'innovation dirigé par l'industrie.

Spanish

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Record 5 2022-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Tourism
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

In 2013, [the Atlantic Canada Opportunites Agency(ACOA) ] launched the Accelerated Market Readiness(AMR) Program. Through AMR, tourism operators meet with an independent tourism expert to determine whether their operations are ready for the market, with a specific focus on product development and promotional activities, and receive a property site visit from the expert to evaluate service standards. ACOA has delivered the AMR Program to 170 small tourism businesses in 14 communities and tourism regions across Atlantic Canada.

Key term(s)
  • Accelerated Market Readiness Programme
  • AMR Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Tourisme
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

En 2013, l'APECA [Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique] a lancé le Programme accéléré de préparation au marché. Grâce à ce programme, les exploitants d'entreprises touristiques rencontrent un expert indépendant du tourisme pour déterminer si leurs activités sont prêtes à être commercialisées. Le programme met l'accent sur le développement de produits et les activités de promotion; l'expert se rend sur place pour évaluer les normes de service. L'APECA a offert le programme à 170 petites entreprises touristiques dans 14 collectivités et régions touristiques du Canada atlantique.

Spanish

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Record 6 2020-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • School and School-Related Administration
  • Education (General)
CONT

The postdoctoral training period is intended to foster career independence through development of skills that enable the active transition to an independent career of his/her own choosing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 7 2019-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Collaborative and Social Communications
OBS

Wikimedia Canada is an independent nonprofit organization committed to the growth, development and distribution of free knowledge in Canada.

OBS

The mission of Wikimedia Canada is to support ... Canadians [in collecting, developing and disseminating] knowledge and other educational, cultural and historic content in all languages of Canada, including Aboriginal languages, under a free licence or in the public domain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Internet et télématique
  • Communications collaboratives et sociales

Spanish

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Record 8 2019-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Training of Personnel
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

Future Skills will bring together expertise from all sectors and leverage experience from partners across the country. It will also include an independent council to advise on emerging skills and workforce trends, and a research lab focused on developing, testing and rigorously measuring new approaches to skills assessment and development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Compétences futures s'inscrit dans le plan du gouvernement visant à faire en sorte que les politiques et les programmes d'acquisition de compétences du Canada soient conçus en vue de répondre aux besoins changeants des Canadiens.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
  • Capacitación del personal
  • Trabajo y empleo
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Record 9 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Scientific Research
  • Environment
OBS

... an independent, not-for-profit organization that funds and facilitates collaborative offshore energy and environmental research and development including examination of renewable energy resources and their interaction with the marine environment.

OBS

In April 2012, Offshore Energy Environmental Research (OEER) and Offshore Energy Technical Research (OETR) merged to become the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA).

Key term(s)
  • Off-Shore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Environnement
OBS

En avril 2012, Offshore Energy Environmental Research (OEER) et Offshore Energy Technical Research (OETR) ont fusionné pour devenir l'Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA).

Key term(s)
  • Off-Shore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia

Spanish

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Record 10 2018-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Practice and Procedural Law
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

The taint team examines the materials, determines if they are subject to a privilege, and discloses only unprivileged materials to personnel actively investigating the case. The independent team examining the materials is called a ’filter team, ’a ’privilege team, ’or a ’taint team, ’because the knowledge that members of the team have gained by examining privileged information ’taints’ them, so that they should have no involvement or input in the course of the investigation or the development of evidence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit judiciaire
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

Équipe chargée d'examiner des documents afin de déterminer lesquels sont protégés par le secret professionnel de l'avocat. Par la suite, seuls les documents non protégés sont transmis à l'équipe de procureurs.

Spanish

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Record 11 2018-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
CONT

This is the first matched-pair analysis of independent risk factors for PTLD [post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder] development after kidney or liver transplantation. Matched-pair analysis provides comparatively high levels of evidence for significant findings especially in discordant pairs and in comparatively small sample sizes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
CONT

L'analyse par paires appariées est une méthode statistique dans laquelle les patients du groupe de traitement [...] et les patients du groupe de comparaison [...] sont rendus comparables par rapport aux facteurs confondants en appariant individuellement les sujets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Métodos estadísticos
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Record 12 2018-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba(EDAM) was formed in 1993 to improve communication, contact and liaison within the economic development profession. It is an independent non-profit, incorporated association of persons directly engaged in economic development in Manitoba.

Key term(s)
  • Manitoba Economic Developers Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Coopération et développement économiques
Key term(s)
  • Manitoba Economic Developers Association

Spanish

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Record 13 2017-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Drawing
  • Cinematography
  • Computer Graphics
OBS

... an artist-run non-profit production centre [that] supports animation art making by independent artists, with a focus on skills development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Dessin
  • Cinématographie
  • Infographie

Spanish

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Record 14 2017-10-24

English

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

CIMA is the not-for-profit national trade association representing the English-language, Canadian-owned sector of the music industry. CIMA’s membership consists of Canadian-owned companies and representatives of Canadian-owned companies involved in every aspect of the music, sound recording and music-related industries. They are exclusively small businesses which include: record producers, record labels, recording studios, managers, agents, licensors, music video producers and directors, creative content owners, artists and others professionally involved in the sound recording and music video industries.

OBS

CIMA's mandate is to develop and advocate policies and services that serve to support a strong and economically stable Canadian independent music and sound recording industry, ensuring the long-term development of the sector and to raise the profile of Canadian independent music both in Canada and around the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Musique (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 15 2017-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

Infoway helps to improve the health of Canadians by working with partners to accelerate the development, adoption and effective use of digital health solutions across Canada.... Established in 2001, Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government.

Key term(s)
  • Health Infoway of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Inforoute contribue à améliorer la santé des Canadiens en travaillant avec ses partenaires afin d'accélérer le développement, l'adoption et l'utilisation efficace de la santé numérique. […] Fondée en 2001, Inforoute est une organisation indépendante à but non lucratif financée par le gouvernement fédéral.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Higiene y Salud
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Record 16 2017-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Educational Institutions
OBS

A medium-sized national organization founded in 1981.

OBS

The Canadian Accredited Independent Schools Advancement Professionals is an association of development and advancement directors and officers. The purpose of the Association shall be to provide lifelong learning opportunities and resources for its members, allow for greater contact among development and advancement professionals in independent schools, and to work co-operatively with Canadian Accredited Independent Schools(CAIS) in furthering the interests of independent education generally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Établissements d'enseignement
OBS

Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 1981.

Spanish

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Record 17 2017-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Legal Profession: Organization
Universal entry(ies)
4211
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the scope of their practice. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed.

OBS

4211: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
4211
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les techniciens juridiques préparent des documents juridiques et effectuent des recherches pour le compte d'avocats ou d'autres professionnels. Les techniciens juridiques indépendants fournissent des services juridiques au public dans la mesure où le permet la loi ou fournissent des services juridiques techniques à des cabinets d'avocats et à d'autres organismes, en vertu d'ententes contractuelles. Les notaires publics assermentent des personnes, reçoivent des déclarations sous serment, signent des documents juridiques et effectuent d'autres tâches dans des limites de l'exercice de leurs fonctions professionnelles. Les agents des marques de commerce conseillent leurs clients sur des questions touchant la propriété intellectuelle. Les techniciens juridiques sont employés par des cabinets d'avocats, des entreprises spécialisées dans la recherche de titres et dans les services juridiques d'organismes privés et publics. Les techniciens juridiques indépendants sont habituellement des travailleurs autonomes. Les notaires publics sont employés par le gouvernement, les secteurs publics et privés, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. Les agents des marques de commerce sont employés par des cabinets d'avocats et dans des services juridiques d'organismes privés et publics, des organismes de développement et de recherche de marques de commerce, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes.

OBS

4211 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 18 2017-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banking
OBS

independent risk oversight : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banque
OBS

surveillance indépendante des risques : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 19 2017-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Public Administration (General)
OBS

This project aims to develop and implement a "train-the trainer" capacity building program for parliamentarians in the Americas aimed at strengthening the quality and relevance of inter-parliamentary policy dialogue on hemispheric democratic governance, gender equality and sustainable development issues in the region. As an independent network made up of the national legislatures of the 35 states, including Cuba, this project also aims to increase the contribution made by legislatures to the V Summit of the Americas Process as well as the Inter-American system on issues of importance on the hemispheric agenda.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration publique (Généralités)
OBS

Ce projet vise à développer et mettre en œuvre un programme de «formation du formateur» en vue de renforcer les capacités des parlementaires dans les Amériques et qui vise à augmenter la qualité et la pertinence des dialogues inter-parlementaires concernant la gouvernance démocratique hémisphérique, l'égalité des genres et le développement durable dans la région. Étant un réseau indépendant formé des législatures nationales des 35 États, incluant le Cuba, ce projet vise également à augmenter la contribution faite par les législatures au 5e Sommet des Amériques ainsi que le système inter-américain traitant des aspects importants à l'agenda hémisphérique.

Spanish

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Record 20 2017-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute(VTI) is an independent and internationally prominent research institute in the transport sector [whose] principal task is to conduct research and development related to infrastructure, traffic and transport.

OBS

Göteberg, Sweden.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

Göteberg (Suède).

Spanish

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Record 21 2017-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Economics
  • Economic and Industrial Sociology
CONT

Offensive spin-off : defined as spin-off activity aimed at encouraging the creation of innovative companies organised in a network, through the development of new products or new networks. In this case, the spin-off companies will organise themselves into groups of allied companies. It is a genuine case of independent but supportive organisations being satellites of each other. They can react quickly and effectively before new markets, without compromising their profitability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie de l'entreprise
  • Sociologie économique et industrielle
CONT

On appelle «essaimage passif, défensif ou à chaud», l'essaimage issu de l'appui par l'entreprise source à la création ou à la reprise d'entreprises à l'égard de salariés dont l'emploi a été supprimé ou doit être supprimé. A contrario, «l'essaimage actif, offensif ou à froid» est issu d'une politique d'essaimage mise en œuvre par l'entreprise source en dehors de toute situation de gestion de sureffectifs.

Spanish

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Record 22 2016-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Environmental Law
OBS

After six years of being a subsidiary of IIED, the Foundation for International Law and Development(FIELD)... re-established itself as an independent [non-govnermental organization(NGO) in 2008]. FIELD works with local partners, NGOs and institutions and has a worldwide reputation for expertise in the development and application of international environmental law and for siding with the disadvantaged.

OBS

FIELD is a group of public international lawyers committed to helping vulnerable countries, communities and campaigners negotiate for fairer international environmental laws. FIELD’s main goal is to achieve a fair, effective and accessible system of international law that protects the global environment and promotes sustainable development.

Key term(s)
  • Center for Environmental Law & Development

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Droit environnemental
Key term(s)
  • Center for Environmental Law & Development

Spanish

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Record 23 2016-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Television Arts
  • Cinematography
OBS

The Canadian Media Producers Association(CMPA) is Canada's leading trade association for independent producers, representing more than 350 companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of English-language television programs, feature films and digital media. The CMPA works on behalf of members to promote and stimulate the Canadian production industry. [The] goal is to ensure the continued success of Canada's independent production sector and a future for content that is made by Canadians for both Canadian and international audiences.

OBS

The Canadian Film and Television Association (CFTA) and the Association of Canadian Film and Television Producers (ACFTP) were merged on October 25th, 1990, to form the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA), later renamed the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
  • Cinématographie
OBS

Le 25 octobre 1990, l'Association canadienne de cinéma-télévision (ACCT) et l'Association des producteurs canadiens de film et de télévision ont été fusionnées pour devenir l'Association canadienne de production de films et de télévision (ACPFT), plus tard renommée la Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA).

Spanish

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Record 24 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personality Development
CONT

In his theory of the development of intelligence in stages, Piaget distinguishes four different periods of development relative to the form of organization of cognitive structures, and passing organically into one another : the periods of(a) sensorimotor intelligence,(b) preoperational representation,(c) concrete operations and(d) formal operations(...) But, whereas operations at this stage [concrete operations] are still bound up with concrete activity, at the last stage of development of intelligence, the period of formal operations(11 to 15 years), they become independent of the concrete object, and the individual acquires the capacity to draw purely formal conclusions from hypothetical assumptions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement de la personnalité
CONT

On appelle "opérations formelles" les opérations de la pensée qui portent sur des propositions et des hypothèses sans support concret. Prolongeant les opérations concrètes qu'elles dépassent en les intégrant, les opérations formelles apparaissent à partir de douze à treize ans.

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Record 25 2015-12-15

English

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

ESA, the European Space Agency, provides a vision of Europe’s future in space, and of the benefits for people on the ground that satellites can supply. It also develops the strategies needed to fulfill the vision, through collaborative projects in space science and technology.

OBS

The European Space Agency was formed from the union of ESRO(European Space Research Organization) and ELDO(European Launcher Development Organization) in 1975. The head office is in Paris. Created through European cooperation, each member country donates funds to each project. As yet there has been no independent ESA manned mission, but the agency uses the US Space Shuttle to conduct experiments in space, and is developing an orbital laboratory for the International Space Station.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Astronautique
OBS

L'Agence spatiale européenne offre une vision de ce que sera l'Europe de l'espace et des bénéfices que peuvent apporter les satellites à l'homme de la rue. Elle élabore aussi les stratégies qui permettront à cette vision de devenir réalité grâce à des projets de coopération dans les domaines de la science et de la technologie spatiale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Astronáutica
DEF

Puerta de acceso al espacio del continente europeo. Su misión consiste en configurar el desarrollo de la capacidad espacial europea y garantizar que la inversión en actividades espaciales siga dando beneficios a los ciudadanos de Europa. [...] está compuesta por 18 Estados Miembros.

OBS

La misión de la ESA consiste en elaborar el programa espacial europeo y llevarlo a cabo. Los proyectos de la Agencia se diseñan con el fin de conocer más a fondo la Tierra, el entorno espacial que la rodea, el Sistema Solar y el Universo, así como para desarrollar tecnologías y servicios basados en satélites y fomentar la industria europea. La ESA también trabaja en estrecha colaboración con organizaciones espaciales no europeas, de modo que toda la humanidad pueda beneficiarse de las ventajas del espacio.

OBS

ESA por sus siglas en inglés.

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Record 26 2014-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Business and Administrative Documents
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

The Council may periodically engage independent experts of recognized experience to prepare background reports setting out publicly available information supplied by each Party on :(a) labour law and administrative procedures;(b) trends and administrative strategies related to the implementation and enforcement of labour law;(c) labour market conditions such as employment rates, average wages and labour productivity; and(d) human resource development issues such as training and adjustment programs.

OBS

Terminology related to the Agreement on Labour Cooperation: Canada - Chile and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation: Canada - United States - Mexico.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

Le Conseil pourra périodiquement faire appel à des experts indépendants dont l'expérience est reconnue pour établir des rapports circonstanciels faisant état des informations publiquement accessibles fournies par chacune des Parties et concernant : a) les lois et procédures administratives en matière de travail; b) les tendances et les stratégies administratives se rapportant à la mise en œuvre et à l'application des lois du travail; c) les conditions du marché du travail, telles que les taux d'emploi, les salaires moyens et la productivité des travailleurs; et d) les questions relatives au développement des ressources humaines, telles que les programmes de formation et d'adaptation de la main-d'œuvre.

OBS

Terminologie de l'Accord de coopération dans le domaine du travail : Canada - Chili et de l'Accord nord-américain de coopération dans le domaine du travail : Canada - États-Unis - Mexique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Documentos comerciales y administrativos
  • Trabajo y empleo
CONT

El Consejo estará facultado para contratar, periódicamente, a expertos independientes de reconocida experiencia, con el fin de que preparen informes de antecedentes que consignen la información disponible al público, proporcionada por cada Parte, sobre: (a) legislación laboral y procedimientos administrativos pertinentes; (b) tendencias y estrategias administrativas relacionadas con la puesta en práctica y la aplicación de la legislación laboral; (c) condiciones del mercado laboral, tales como tasas de empleo, salarios promedio y productividad laboral; y (d) asuntos relativos al desarrollo de recursos humanos, tales como programas de capacitación y ajuste.

OBS

Terminología relacionada con el Acuerdo de Cooperación Laboral: Canada - Chile y con el Acuerdo de Cooperación Laboral de América del Norte: Canadá - Estados Unidos - México.

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Record 27 2014-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Parasitoses
DEF

The use of the drug artemisinin in combination with another drug with an independent mode of action and a different biochemical target to more effectively treat diseases, for example, malaria.

CONT

Artemisinin derivatives should never be used alone, but always with a companion drug. There is now substantial evidence that using a combination of drugs with independent modes of action and different biochemical targets is not only more effective, but also successful in preventing or slowing the development of resistance, because the probability of parasites being simultaneously resistant to two drugs is greatly reduced.... In malaria treatment, using the combination drug approach with artimisinins means using artemisinin-based combination therapy, or ACT.

Key term(s)
  • artemisinin based combination therapy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Parasitoses
CONT

AGIR maintenant est un appel pressant lancé aux donateurs internationaux pour qu'ils soutiennent les pays africains dans la mise en œuvre des recommandations de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) concernant le traitement du paludisme. Sur les conseils d'experts internationaux, l'OMS recommande aux pays africains dans lesquels se développe une résistance aux antipaludéens classiques, d'utiliser des combinaisons de médicaments contenant des dérivés d'artémisinine - thérapie combinée à base d'artémisinine (artemisinin-based combination therapy, en abrégé ACT).

Spanish

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Record 28 2013-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development

French

Domaine(s)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
DEF

Croissance économique fondée prioritairement sur les ressources du pays.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
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Record 29 2013-05-07

English

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

... the Minister of National Defence, in May 1990, directed the establishment of the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee(BCDRC) as an adjunct to the Defence Scientific Advisory Board. Today, the BCDRC operates at arm's length from Government. Its mandate is to provide an independent, third party review of the biological and chemical defence(BCD) research, development and training activities undertaken by the Department of National Defence(DND) and the Canadian Forces(CF) with a view to assessing whether they are defensive in nature and conducted in a professional manner with no threat to public safety or the environment.

Key term(s)
  • Biological and Chemical Defense Review Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Opérations CBRNE

Spanish

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Record 30 2012-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Distribution
OBS

The ERCB [Energy Resources Conservation Board] is an independent quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta whose mission is to ensure that the discovery, development [and] delivery of Alberta's energy resources take place in a manner that is fair, responsible [and] in the public interest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Distribution du pétrole et du gaz naturel
OBS

Commission chargée de l'économie des ressources énergétiques; CERE : traduction et abréviation non officielles données à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

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Record 31 2012-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
  • Training of Personnel
OBS

The Professional and Institutional Development Program is a proposal-based program which funds governance capacity development projects. Each Region of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has an independent budget for the Professional and Institutional Development Program, for use in funding projects that will benefit the governance capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities in that Region. The objective is : To develop the capacity of First Nations and Inuit communities to perform core functions of government, by funding governance-related projects at the community and institutional levels. In 2006-2007, the P&ID Program replaced the Gathering Strength-Professional Development and the Indian and Inuit Management Development programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
OBS

Le Programme de développement professionnel et institutionnel est un programme fondé sur des propositions qui finance des projets de renforcement de la capacité de la gouvernance. Chacune des régions d'Affaires Indiennes et Du Nord Canada a un budget indépendant pour le Programme de développement professionnel et institutionnel, dont elle se sert pour financer des projets qui amélioreront la capacité de la gouvernance des communautaires inuit et des Premières nations se trouvant dans cette région. L'objectif est de : Financer des projets de la gouvernance à l'échelle communautaire et institutionnelle afin d'améliorer la capacité des collectivités inuites et des Premières nations d'exécuter les fonctions essentielles du gouvernement. En 2006‑2007, le Programme DPI a remplacé Rassembler nos forces – Développement professionnel et le Programme de formation des gestionnaires indiens et inuit.

Spanish

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Record 32 2012-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
OBS

The Independent First Nations Alliance incorporated in 1989 to provide its member communities with technical advisory and community development support programs. The Alliance conforms to the needs and aspirations of its First Nations on a collective basis while each member First Nation maintains its autonomy. Upon the guidance of the people, the IFNA Chiefs direct the affairs of the Alliance based on customary norms and traditional consensus building.

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the alliance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 33 2012-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
OBS

Platform 2004 Jack Layton NDP. Collaboration of the NDP(New Democratic Party) with Aboriginal Canadians by establishing an Independent Land Claims Commission to decide on specific claims, increasing federal government investment in First Nations community infrastructure, and undertaking financial reforms to give First Nations enhanced access to capital for community economic development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
OBS

Programme 2004 Jack Layton NPD. Collaboration du NPD (Nouveau parti démocratique) avec les Canadien(ne)s autochtones, en créant une Commission des revendications territoriales indépendante pour régler des revendications précises, en augmentant les investissements du fédéral dans l'infrastructure des communautés autochtones et en entreprenant des réformes financières afin d'offrir aux Premières nations un meilleur accès à des capitaux pour promouvoir le développement économique communautaire.

Spanish

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Record 34 2011-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Arts
CONT

Notice placements on Aboriginal radio, whose reach includes remote Aboriginal communities.

CONT

The CRTC [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission] announced in Public Notice 2006-158 that more than 600 commercial radio stations are now permitted to direct a portion of their required Canadian content development(CCD) spending to projects by independent parties involving Native radio and to programming serving the particular needs and interests of children, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radio (Arts du spectacle)
CONT

Le placement des notifications à la radio autochtone, dont la portée comprendles communautés autochtones éloignées.

Spanish

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Record 35 2011-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Environmental Economics
DEF

The National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy(NRTEE) is an independent agency of the federal government. Its mission is to generate and promote sustainable development solutions to advance Canada's national environmental and economic interests simultaneously, through the development of innovative policy research and advice.

Key term(s)
  • National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Économie environnementale
DEF

La Table ronde nationale sur l'environnement et l'économie (TRNEE) est un organisme indépendant du gouvernement fédéral qui a pour mission d'élaborer et de promouvoir des solutions de développement durable qui serviront à la fois les intérêts nationaux du Canada en matière d’environnement et d’économie par l’élaboration de recherches novatrices sur les politiques et la formulation de conseils.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
  • Economía del medio ambiente
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Record 36 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Planning
OBS

A governmental entity or public body authorized to engage in the development or operation of public low-rent housing; usually an independent corporate body.

OBS

for "municipal housing bureau" : The terms "local housing authority" and "office municipal d’habitation" (translated "municipal housing bureau") are corresponding terms rather than perfect equivalents. The "local housing authorities" found in most Canadian provinces are staffed almost exclusively by volunteers and operate quite independently of municipal government. Quebec’s "offices municipaux d’habitation" are more closely regulated and work in conjunction with municipal government.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement urbain
OBS

... une [société] sans but lucratif qui est agent de la municipalité pour fins d'acquisition, de construction et d'administration d'immeubles d'habitation pour personnes à faible revenu ou à revenu modique.

OBS

L'"office municipal d'habitation" est l'équivalent québécois du "local housing authority" que l'on retrouve dans les autres provinces du Canada. Il s'agit de deux concepts analogues mais non identiques, les offices municipaux d'habitation travaillant de plus près avec l'administration municipale qui exercerait sur eux un contrôle plus rigide, tandis que les "local housing authorities" se composent en grande partie de citoyens bénévoles qui sont plus indépendants de de l'administration.

Spanish

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Record 37 2010-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

Jane's Avionics is the source for detailed information on avionics equipment for civil and military airborne electronic equipment and provides detailed independent analysis of avionics systems in use and programmes under development all over the world.

Key term(s)
  • on-board electronic equipment
  • on board electronic equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
CONT

L'équipement électronique de bord des principaux aéronefs de la force aérienne - les chasseurs CF-18 et les avions de transport tactique Hercules - a besoin d'être modernisé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes electrónicos
  • Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
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Record 38 2010-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Parliamentary Language
  • Political Science (General)
OBS

The FIPA is an independent network made up of the national legislatures of those governments who are members of the Organization of American States(OAS). FIPA members are committed to promoting parliamentary participation in the inter-American system and to developing inter-parliamentary dialogue on issues of importance to the hemisphere. FIPA seeks to encourage the sharing of experiences and best practices amongst it's members and works to strengthen the role of legislatures in democratic development and to promote harmonization of legislation and hemispheric integration as instruments of sustainable and harmonious development in the region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)
OBS

Le FIPA est un réseau indépendant des assemblées nationales des États membres de l'Organisation des États américains (OEA). Les membres du FIPA se sont engagés à promouvoir la participation des parlementaires dans le système interaméricain et à amorcer un dialogue interparlementaire sur les grandes questions qui touchent l'hémisphère. Le FIPA cherche à favoriser le partage d'expériences et de meilleures pratiques entre ses membres et s'attache à renforcer le rôle des assemblées nationales dans le développement démocratique et de favoriser l'harmonisation des lois et l'intégration hémisphérique comme instruments de développement durable et harmonieux dans la région.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
  • Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
OBS

El FIPA es una red independiente constituida por las legislaturas nacionales de los gobiernos que son miembros de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA). Los miembros del FIPA se han comprometido a promover la participación parlamentaria en el sistema interamericano y entablar un diálogo interparlamentario para tratar temas importantes para todo el hemisferio. El FIPA impulsa el intercambio de experiencias y mejores prácticas entre sus miembros al mismo tiempo que trabaja para fortalecer el papel de las legislaturas en el desarrollo democrático y promover la armonización de la legislación y la integración hemisférica como instrumentos de desarrollo sostenible y armonioso en la región.

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Record 39 2010-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

The Aga Khan Foundation is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 12 countries. It is a modern vehicle for traditional philanthropy in the Ismaili Muslim community under the leadership of the Aga Khan.

OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
OBS

Extraido de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorizacion de UNESCO.

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Record 40 2010-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Military Training
OBS

In February 1995, the Canadian Forces Leadership and Specialized Training Center (CFLSTC) came into being with the amalgamation of the Canadian Forces School of Physical Education and Recreation (CFSPER), the Canadian Forces Training Development Center (CFTDC) and the [Canadian Forces Academy of Leadership and Languages (CFALL)].

OBS

Combined for a brief period with other units within the Canadian Forces Leadership and Specialized Training Centre(CFLSTC), CFTDC [Canadian Forces Training Development Centre] became again an independent unit in 1995.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Forces Leadership and Specialized Training Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
OBS

En février 1995, le Centre de leadership et de formation spécialisée des Forces canadiennes [(CLFSFC)] a vu le jour à la suite de la fusion de l'École d'éducation physique et de loisirs des Forces canadiennes [(EEPLFC)], du Centre de développement de l'instruction des Forces canadiennes [(CDIFC)] et de l'École des langues et du leadership des Forces canadiennes (ELLFC).

OBS

Combiné pendant une courte période avec d'autres unités pour former le Centre de leadership et de formation spécialisée des Forces canadiennes (CLFSFC), le CDIFC [Centre de développement de l'instruction des Forces canadiennes] est redevenu une unité indépendante en 1995.

Spanish

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Record 41 2009-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

The KTA Centre for Collaborative Governance was established in 1999 as a vehicle for a more independent approach to public policy research, dialogue and development. Since then, the KTA Centre has achieved a national reputation for its ability to bring together leaders in the fields of politics, policy and governance, and break new ground in connecting the ideas, the people and the practices that are transforming governance and government for the 21st century.

Key term(s)
  • Center for Collaborative Government
  • Collaborative Government Centre
  • Collaborative Government Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration fédérale

Spanish

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Record 42 2009-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sports (General)
OBS

The International Working Group on Women and Sport(IWG) was established in 1994 at the 1st World Conference on Women and Sport held in Brighton, England. The Group is an independent coordinating body consisting of representatives of key non-governmental organizations from different regions of the world. It has the over-arching objectives of promoting and facilitating the development of opportunities for girls and women in sport and physical activity throughout the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Sports (Généralités)
OBS

Le Groupe de travail international sur les femmes et le sport (GTI) a été créé en 1994 à l'occasion de la première Conférence mondiale sur les femmes et le sport, tenue à Brighton, en Angleterre. Le Groupe est un organe de coordination indépendant composé de représentants d'organismes non gouvernementaux clés de différentes régions du globe. Son objectif premier est de promouvoir la création de possibilités pour les filles et les femmes de participer au sport et à l'activité physique partout dans le monde.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
  • Deportes (Generalidades)
OBS

El Grupo de Trabajo Internacional sobre la Mujer y el Deporte (GTI) fue creado en 1994, en el marco de la Conferencia Mundial sobre la Mujer y el Deporte celebrada en Brighton, Inglaterra. El GTI es un organismo coordinador independiente, integrado por representantes de organizaciones no gubernamentales provenientes de diversas regiones del mundo. Su objetivo principal es promover y facilitar la creación de oportunidades para la participación de la población femenina en el deporte y la educación física en todo el planeta.

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Record 43 2008-11-21

English

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

The Institute of Urban Studies is an independent research arm of the Univeristy of Winnipeg. Since 1969 IUS has been both an academic and an applied research centre, committed to examining urban development issues in a broad, non-partisan manner. The Institute examines inner city, environmental, Aboriginal and community development issues. In addition to its ongoing involvement in research, IUS brings in visiting scholars, hosts workshops, seminars and conferences, and acts in partnership with other organizations in the community to affect positive change.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Institute of Urban Studies

French

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

Spanish

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Record 44 2008-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Courts
OBS

The Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals(OCRT) organizes a Review Tribunal when a person appeals a Reconsideration decision made by Social Development Canada(SDC) about their Canada Pension Plan or Old Age Security benefits. The OCRT is headed by the Commissioner of Review Tribunals and is independent of SDC. The mission statement is to ensure expert, independent, unbiased quality service to all parties to an appeal to a Review Tribunal by treating all parties to the appeal equally, fairly and with understanding, respect and dignity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Tribunaux
OBS

Le Bureau du Commissaire des tribunaux de révision (BCTR) organise un tribunal de révision lorsqu'une personne soumet un appel d'une décision prise au palier du Réexamen de la décision par Développement social Canada (DSC) concernant ses prestations du Régime de pensions du Canada ou de la Sécurité de la vieillesse. Le BCTR, qui est dirigé par le Commissaire des tribunaux de révision, est un organisme indépendant de DSC. L'énoncé de mission est de fournir un service d'expert qui soit indépendant, impartial et de haute qualité à toutes les parties à un appel devant le tribunal de révision en traitant toutes les parties à un appel de façon égale et équitable, et en faisant preuve de compréhension, de respect et de dignité.

Spanish

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Record 45 2008-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Military Communications
  • Internet and Telematics
OBS

IDLSoc is a non-profit, independent society for individuals and organisations involved in research, development, implementation and use of Data Links, both civil and military.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Transmissions militaires
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 46 2007-06-28

English

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

Industry Canada. This directorate is accountable for providing leadership in the planning and development of internal audit and evaluation programs. At is also responsible for the quality assurance program, audit and evaluation methodology development, committee secretariat functions to the independent audit committee, and Branch Administration.

Key term(s)
  • PMD

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
OBS

Industrie Canada. Cette direction est chargée d'orienter les activités de planification et de développement des programmes de vérification interne et d'évaluation. Elle est également responsable du programme d'assurance de la qualité, de l'élaboration des méthodes de vérification et d'évaluation, des fonctions de secrétaire pour le comité de vérification externe et de l'administration de la direction générale.

Key term(s)
  • DPG

Spanish

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Record 47 2007-04-05

English

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

International Telecommunications Union, 1984. Chairman: Donald Maitland.

Key term(s)
  • Maitland Commission

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Télécommunications
OBS

Union internationale des télécommunications (UIT). Président de la commission : Donald Maitland, 1984.

Key term(s)
  • Commission Maitland

Spanish

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Record 48 2007-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
CONT

Annual litterfall, when coupled with measures of the humus layers, can be used to estimate rates of soil metabolism (respiration) and activity of detritivores.

CONT

During the first century of forest development(i. e., the period of hardwood dominance), but not thereafter, the annual litterfall was significantly correlated with three separate variables that are not independent as they are all a function of tree size : canopy volume... stem volume... and total basal area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
CONT

La chute annuelle de litière chez le genévrier est de 500 g·m2 an1, une plus grande augmentation des apports en litière comparativement à la prairie annuellement brûlée (52 g·m2 an1).

Key term(s)
  • chute de litière annuelle

Spanish

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Record 49 2006-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Environmental Management
OBS

The Foundation for Sustained Development is a non-governmental organization for development(NGO), non-confessional, apolitical and independent, founded in 1995. FUNDESO works to build a fair and more humane world through integral and sustainable development projects in Latin America, Africa and Asia as well as awareness projects within Spanish society to fight against inequalities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Gestion environnementale
OBS

La Fondation Développement Durable est une organisation non gouvernementale pour le développement, aconfessionnelle, apolitique et indépendante, fondée en 1995. FUNDESO travaille pour construire un monde plus juste et plus humain au travers de projets de développement intégral et durable en Amérique Latine, Afrique et Asie et de projets de sensibilisation et éducation de la société espagnole devant les inégalités.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
  • Gestión del medio ambiente
OBS

[La] Fundación Desarrollo Sostenido es una organización no gubernamental para el desarrollo (ONGD), aconfesional, apolítica e independiente fundada en 1995. FUNDESO trabaja para construir un mundo más justo y más humano mediante proyectos de desarrollo integral y sostenible en América Latina, África y Asia, y proyectos de sensibilización y concienciación de la sociedad española ante las desigualdades.

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Record 50 2006-06-15

English

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

RPFB Project Finance Ltd.("RPFB") is an independent investment banking firm focusing on Russia and other CIS countries. RPFB is the successor of the corporate and project finance advisory business of the Russion Project Finance Bank, established in 1992 by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. RPFB's professional team offers the clients its expertise in the implementation of complex financial structures for Russian investment projects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Banque
Key term(s)
  • Banque russe de financement de projets

Spanish

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Record 51 - external organization data 2005-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Agriculture - General
  • Food Industries
  • Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
OBS

Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute(CAPI) is a non-profit corporation and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The mandate of CAPI is to provide independent, unbiased and credible input to enhance Canadian agri-food policy development that will keep the sector at the leading edge in the global market place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Agriculture - Généralités
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
OBS

Approuvé par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada.

OBS

L'Institut canadien des politiques agroalimentaires (ICPA) est un organisme sans but lucratif, dirigé par un conseil d'administration indépendant. Son mandat consiste à contribuer de manière indépendante, impartiale et crédible à l'élaboration d'une meilleure politique agroalimentaire canadienne afin que le secteur puisse s'imposer sur le marché mondial.

Spanish

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Record 52 2005-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Personnel Management (General)
OBS

The Human Resources Council(HRC) was founded in 1992 as the Personnel Renewal Council(PRC), to be a strong voice for Heads of Human Resources and the HR community on issues affecting the strategic direction of HR management in the Public Service. The PRC changed its name to the Human Resources Council in November 1998. The HRC will continue to strengthen its current role as an independent strategic advisor. Specifically, the HRC will work to influence the direction of, and provide support to, the Central Agencies on the development of HR policy and the development of the HR Community on major issues of concern. In fulfilling this role, the HRC will identify HR management's needs and the operational impact of Central Agency HR policy initiatives and approaches on service delivery to Canadians and on the delivery of HR services within departments, agencies and separate employers, including advising Central Agencies whenever capacity issues need to be addressed or taken into account. The HRC will selectively address key elements of the HR framework and key strategic issues affecting the HR function, in accordance with the HRC vision and strategic agenda, which it will set annually in partnership with Central Agencies. The HRC will act as a driver and influencer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
OBS

Le Conseil des ressources humaines (CRH), auparavant le Conseil du renouvellement du personnel (CRP), a été créé en 1992 pour donner aux chefs des ressources humaines et à la collectivité des RH la possibilité d'infléchir les décisions stratégiques liées à la gestion des RH dans la fonction publique. Le CRP a été rebaptisé Conseil des ressources humaines en novembre 1998. Le CRH continuera de consolider son rôle actuel en tant que conseiller stratégique indépendant. En particulier, le CRH s'efforcera d'influencer l'orientation que prendront les organismes centraux à l'égard de l'élaboration des politiques des RH et du développement de la collectivité des RH. Pour bien s'acquitter de ce rôle, le CRH définira les besoins des gestionnaires des RH et les répercussions opérationnelles qu'auront les initiatives et approches des organismes centraux liés aux politiques des RH sur la prestation des services aux Canadiens et sur la prestation des services de RH aux ministères, aux organismes et aux employeurs distincts. Il avisera par ailleurs les organismes centraux que des questions liées à la capacité d'exercer cette fonction devront être prises en compte. Le CRH se penchera de façon sélective sur les principaux éléments du cadre de gestion des RH, et sur les principales questions stratégiques touchant à la fonction de gestion des RH, conformément à la vision et au programme d'activités stratégiques du CRH qu'il établira tous les ans, en collaboration avec les organismes centraux. Le CRH agira comme moteur et agent d'influence.

Key term(s)
  • CRH

Spanish

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Record 53 2005-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Continuing Education
OBS

Funded through an agreement with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada in 2004, the Canadian Council on Learning(CCL) is a national, independent, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to improving learning across the country and across all walks of life.... The government's intention to create such a skills and learning architecture was announced in the 2002 Speech from the Throne. Following extensive consultation, in 2003, the government announced its funding commitment to create a "Canadian Learning Institute".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Éducation permanente
OBS

Financé par une entente avec Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences Canada en 2004, le Conseil canadien sur l'apprentissage (CCA) est un organisme national et indépendant à but non lucratif qui se consacre à l'amélioration de l'apprentissage dans tout le pays et dans tous les milieux. [...] Dans le discours du Trône de 2002, le gouvernement annonçait son intention de créer un organisme axé sur les compétences et l'apprentissage. L'année suivante, à l'issue d'une vaste consultation, le gouvernement s'engageait à financer la création d'un «Institut canadien sur l'apprentissage».

Spanish

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Record 54 2005-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • International Relations
OBS

The North-South Institute(NSI) is the only independent research institute in Canada focused on international development. The Institute conducts research on Canada's relations with developing countries and on a wide range of foreign policy issues. Established in 1976, NSI is a non-profit and non-partisan organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Relations internationales
OBS

L'Institut Nord-Sud est le seul organisme de recherche indépendant du Canada à se concentrer sur le développement international. Il entreprend des recherches sur les relations du Canada avec les pays en développement et sur une large gamme de questions de politique étrangère. Fondé en 1976, l'INS est un organisme à but non lucratif et sans parti pris.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 55 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Textile Industries
OBS

The Textiles Human Resources Council(THRC) is an independent, non-profit, non-government partnership. It was created in 1994 in recognition of the overriding importance of skills development to international competitiveness. The Council develops innovative training and education solutions to respond to established and emerging human resources needs.

OBS

Organization established in Ottawa, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Travail et emploi
  • Industries du textile
OBS

Fondé en 1994 en reconnaissance du rôle prioritaire du développement des compétences face à la concurrence mondiale, le Conseil des ressources humaines de l'industrie du textile (CRHIT) est formé d'un partenariat indépendant et à but non lucratif unissant syndicats et gestionnaires. Le Conseil conçoit des solutions novatrices de formation et d'éducation qui répondent aux besoins de ressources humaines actuels et en émergence.

OBS

Organisme établi à Ottawa (Ontario).

Spanish

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Record 56 2004-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
CONT

The Japanese and the Chinese regularly used wood blocks carved in relief to produce Buddhist charms as early as the fifth century CE. Nearly six centuriers later Europeans began block printing whether or not this was influenced by examples from the orient or an independent development is not certain for religious illustrations and playing cards. By the mid-fifteenth century the practice had expanded to include works such as Emblem Books. Block-printed publications were largely made up of illustrations with short captions and thus amenable of the wood block process which tended to favour the pictorial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
CONT

Musée du papier peint [...] Des démonstrations d'impression de papier peint à la planche et des visites guidées de l'exposition «Psyché et Cupidon» seront également proposées toute la journée.

Spanish

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Record 57 2004-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights-NCHR-is an independent national human rights institution, a centre for national and international research on human rights, a centre which promotes rights-based development and a centre for human rights education. The NCHR is a centre within the University of Oslo, Norway.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

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Record 58 2004-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

In this example, we use the Performance Application Programming Interface (PAPI) library ... to access the underlying hardware counters on the target system. This library returns raw hardware counter values for bracketed regions of code.

OBS

Platform independent counter libraries are currently under development in various research... projects. Two such libraries are the Performance Counter Library(PCL) and the Performance Application Programming Interface(PAPI). Their aim is to provide a set of platform independent counters, that allow easy portability of programs instrumented with these libraries, and to allow inter platform performance comparisons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

Une interface de programmation permet à toute librairie dynamique PAPI de s'exécuter avec les mêmes niveaux de performances que les traitements numériques natifs.

Spanish

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Record 59 2003-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Education (General)
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

Independent professional association of individuals and organizations that for nearly 50 years has been committed to improving the health of the people of the world through education, community action and the development of public policies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
  • Hygiène et santé

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Pedagogía (Generalidades)
  • Higiene y Salud
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Record 60 2003-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
  • Ship Piloting
DEF

A gyroscope utilizing the spin of electrons and atomic nuclei rather than a spinning mass.

CONT

Through DOD [Department of Defense] and industry in-house independent research and development, considerable advances in [inertial navigation] have been done. Some of [the] new generation sensors are the ring laser gyro(RLG)..., the nuclear magnetic resonance gyroscope(NMRG), and the hemi-spherical resonator gyroscope(HRG).

Key term(s)
  • nuclear gyro
  • atomic gyroscope

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
  • Pilotage des navires
DEF

Gyroscope utilisant les propriétés inertielles (spin) des particules élémentaires.

CONT

[...] certains laboratoires ont étudié divers dispositifs de mesure des rotations absolues ne présentant qu'une analogie assez lointaine avec les gyroscopes classiques. Ce sont les gyroscopes à vibrations, dans lesquels le mouvement de rotation de la toupie est remplacé par le mouvement de va-et-vient d'éléments mécaniques; les gyroscopes nucléaires, dans lesquels le spin du noyau atomique est utilisé comme référence spatiale; les gyroscopes optiques, exploitant les propriétés de la lumière cohérente [...]

Spanish

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Record 61 2003-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law(IIHL) is a private, independent and non-profit organisation created in 1970. Its prime and fundamental objective is to promote the development, application, dissemination and teaching of international humanitarian law in all its dimensions, thus contributing to the safeguard and respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 62 2003-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The European Drawer Rack(EDR) provides a modular capability for sub-rack payloads contained in Standard Experiment Drawers(SEDs) and Mid-Deck Lockers(MDLs) accommodated in an ISPR [International Standard Payload Rack]. The EDR supports the independent operation of the multiple sub-rack payload hardware as well as the provision of a standardised interface to laboratory resources. It supports payload exchange at SED or MDL level. A fundamental goal of the EDR is to support the development of smaller sub-rack payloads through the provision of accommodation and flight opportunities where quick turnaround mission objectives are required.

OBS

European drawer rack; EDR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le European Drawer Rack (EDR) [...] peut [loger] huit petits modules d'expérimentation interchangeables. On songe à des expériences dans le domaine de l'interaction entre les particules cosmiques et celles de l'atmosphère terrestre, l'étude des plasmas, de la cristallisation des protéines, des fluides et du magnétisme, des émulsions, des huiles, etc.

OBS

bâti-tiroir européen; EDR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • bâti tiroir européen

Spanish

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Record 63 2003-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
  • Constitutional Law
OBS

In 1993, the Regional Centre for Human Rights and Development set up an independent project known as the Citizen's Referendum Monitoring Group, which trained 215 domestic monitors to observe the referendum for independence held in Eritrea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
  • Droit constitutionnel

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
  • Derecho constitucional
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Record 64 2003-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • CBRNE Weapons
OBS

The Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies is an independent, non-profit organization of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Medicine. The Center works to prevent the development and use of biological weapons, to catalyze advances in science and governance that diminish the power of biological weapons as agents of mass lethality, and to lessen the human suffering that would result if prevention fails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Armes CBRNE

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Armas QBRNE
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Record 65 2003-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leadership Techniques (Meetings)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Organization Planning
CONT

A facilitated workshop is a team-based information gathering and decision making technique designed to accelerate business planning and development. It is an interactive communication technique involving experienced and empowered personnel working in one or more sessions run by an independent facilitator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'animation des réunions
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Planification d'organisation
CONT

On appelle atelier facilité une technique de collecte des informations et de prise de décision en équipe dont l'objet est d'accélérer la planification et le développement de l'entreprise. C'est une méthode de communication interactive qui met en présence un personnel expérimenté et investi d'un pouvoir de décision durant une ou plusieurs sessions de travail dirigées par un «facilitateur» indépendant.

Spanish

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Record 66 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

ODI is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of proverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques

Spanish

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Record 67 2002-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Climatology
  • Television Arts
OBS

An independent, non-profit organization, TVE's mission is to act as a catalyst for the production and distribution of films on environment, development, health and human rights issues. Based in the UK, but with very much a global focus. TVE's goal is to use broadcast television and other audio-visual resources to awareness worldwide. Since TVE's launch in 1984, billions of people around the world have watched our programmes, contributing to a better understanding of the complex links between major issues like resource depletion, social inequality, proverty, health and environmental degradation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Climatologie
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Climatología
  • Televisión (Artes escénicas)
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Record 68 2002-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Climate Change
OBS

SEI is an independent, international research institute specializing in sustainable development and environment issues. It works at local, national, regional and global policy levels. The SEI research programmes aim to clarify the requirements, strategies and policies for a transition to sustainability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Changements climatiques
Key term(s)
  • Institut de Stockholm pour l'environnement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Cambio climático
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Record 69 2002-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • School and School-Related Administration
CONT

The activity of the [Research and Development Council of the Government of the Czech Republic] is managed by the Secretariat of the Council. The Secretariat is an independent section of the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic and is managed by the director of the Secretariat and by the academic Secretary of the Council.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire

Spanish

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Record 70 2002-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Mineralogy
OBS

Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development(MMSD) is an independent, international review to be completed in the spring of 2002. Its overall goal is to identify how mining and minerals and the many interacting communities of interest can best contribute to a global transition to sustainable development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Minéralogie
OBS

Le projet Mines, minéraux et développement durable (MMDD) dont la gestion est assurée par l'Institut international pour l'environnement et le développement (IIED), a formé un groupe de travail pour étudier la question et formuler des recommandations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Mineralogía
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Record 71 2001-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Report of the Independent Commission on International Development Issues. London : Pan Books, 1980. 304 p.

Key term(s)
  • Report of the Independent Commission on International Development Issues
  • North-South: A Program for Survival

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Rapport de la Commission indépendante sur les problèmes de développement international.

Key term(s)
  • rapport Brandt

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
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Record 72 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • International Relations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 73 2000-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 74 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
CONT

Animals that are universally recognized as monkeys have been produced twice over from independent stocks. The New World Monkeys(Platyrrhini) and the Old World Monkeys(Cattarhini) are of admittedly different origin and have come to resemble each other and become, popularly, monkeys by a parallel development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Singes de l'Ancien-monde, ont des narines rapprochées et toujours 32 dents; suivant qu'ils ont ou qu'ils n'ont pas de queue, on les classe parmi les cynomorphes ou parmi les Anthropomorphes.

Spanish

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Record 75 1999-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • The Press (News and Journalism)
OBS

DIAND: Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Key term(s)
  • Guidelines and Procedures in Support of Independent Professional Authorship by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Employees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Presse écrite
Key term(s)
  • Lignes directrices et procédures pour la rédaction de travaux spécialisés à titre personnel par des employés du ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien

Spanish

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Record 76 1999-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
Key term(s)
  • Group of Independent Volunteers for Economic Development Society of Canada

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Key term(s)
  • Group of Independent Volunteers for Economic Development Society of Canada

Spanish

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Record 77 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
OBS

Initiative of the UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] Regional Directorate for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, which brought 270 participants from 30 countries to the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing; issued the Beijing Express Declaration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de leyes y reglamentos
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Record 78 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • International Relations
OBS

With UNDP [United Nations Development Programme], UNFPA [United Nations Population Fund], WFP [World Food Programme], UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund], WHO [World Health Organization]. CIS : Commonwealth of Independent States.

Key term(s)
  • United Nations Joint Collaborative Mission to the CIS
  • UN Joint Collaborative Mission to the CIS
  • UN Joint Collaborative Mission to the Commonwealth of Independent States

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 79 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Finance
OBS

Based in Capetown, South Africa

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Finances

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Finanzas
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Record 80 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position Titles
  • Urban Studies
OBS

Independent Development Trust

Key term(s)
  • Co-ordinator of the Rural and Community Development Section

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de postes
  • Urbanisme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominación de puestos
  • Urbanismo
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Record 81 1997-11-11

English

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

The South Centre replaced the South Commission when its mandate ended in 1991; located in Geneva, Switzerland.

DEF

The South Centre has grown out of the work and experience of the South Commission and its follow-up office, and from recognition of the need for enhanced South-South co-operation. The South Centre came formally into being as an intergovernmental body of developing countries on 31 july 1995, when the Intergovernmental Agreement to establish the Centre came into force. Currently, 46 countries are members of the South Centre.

DEF

The South Commission was established in 1987 at the Non-Aligned Summit Meeting held in Harare in September 1986. The Commission consisted of distinguished individuals from the South who had different backgrounds and political persuasions. The Commission functioned as an independent body, with its members serving in their personal capacities. Its term was set for three years and its work was financed by contributions from the developing countries. The Commission’s Secretariat was established in Geneva with the assistance from the Government of Switzerland.

Key term(s)
  • South-South Commission
  • Independent Commission of the South in Development Issues

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Relaciones internacionales
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Record 82 1996-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

British Columbia set up this independent commission in 1992 to advise government on the development of a broad provincial land use strategy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Créé en 1992 par la Colombie-Britannique, cet organisme autonome est chargé de conseiller le gouvernement sur l'élaboration d'une vaste stratégie provinciale d'utilisation des terres.

Key term(s)
  • Commission sur les ressources et l'environnement

Spanish

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Record 83 1995-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Planning
OBS

Mutually exclusive : In project analysis, refers to projects or project design options that, by their very nature, are such that if one is chosen the other cannot be undertaken. Examples include surface irrigation development, which rules out tubewell irrigation, or the same project begun in alternative years. Distinguished from independent projects or project design options.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planification économique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planificación económica
OBS

Mutuamente excluyentes: En el análisis de proyectos, esto se refiere a proyectos o a las opciones de diseño de proyectos que, por su propia índole, reúnen tales características que si se elige a uno no se puede emprender el otro. Los ejemplos incluyen el desarrollo de riego de superficie, que descarta el riego mediante pozos entubados, o el mismo proyecto comenzado en años opcionales. Se diferencian de los proyectos independientes o de las opciones de diseño de proyectos.

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Record 84 1995-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Energy (Physics)
OBS

The independent executive agency of the Federal Government with responsibility for management of research and development in all energy matters. Now absorbed into the Department of Energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Énergie (Physique)

Spanish

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Record 85 1995-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

Intel sells DVI products under the ActionMedia 750 label in the form of video capture and delivery boards, a full Application Development Platform, development software and support services that include compression services and training. Independent videoboard suppliers such as Fluent Machines and New Video Corporation have announced products based on DVI standards for PCs and the Macintosh respectively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Infographie
CONT

La technologie DVI est commercialisée par Intel sous la forme de deux cartes d'acquisition et de restitution vidéo, baptisées «Action Media II». Elles sont composées d'une carte mère, l'«Action Media II Delivery Board», bâtie autour du jeu de composants d'Intel i750, et d'une carte fille, l'«Action Media II Capture Module», chargée de numériser les signaux analogiques audio et vidéo et de les transférer à la carte mère. Sur ces cartes sont implantés des algorithmes de traitement d'images et de compression/décompression permettant le traitement en temps réel d'images animées. Elles sont reprogrammables, ce qui autorise leur évolution et l'implantation de nouveaux algorithmes en fonction des besoins et des progrès réalisés dans le domaine de la compression/décompression. Elles sont compatibles PAL et NTSC en entrée, VGA, XGA et S-VHS en sortie.

Spanish

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Record 86 1994-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Quality Control (Management)
CONT

Design review is a formal, independent evaluation of a product's or a service's design, including its development, implementation and requalification stage to verify compliance with specification standards and directives and to improve design effectiveness.

CONT

Many companies provide their design organization with an opportunity to improve the output through the medium of so-called design review. ... The design review also provides a unique and golden opportunity for quality engineering to contribute significantly to problem prevention.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
CONT

La revue de projet est un ensemble de réunions organisées au cours du développement d'un produit afin de soumettre le dossier technique à l'analyse critique de toutes les fonctions concernées.

CONT

La revue de projet a pour but de donner à la Direction Générale l'assurance que les décisions prises ou prévues par le Service Technique durant le développement d'un produit ont été examinées, évaluées et appliquées de manière réaliste et que le programme suit les prescriptions de la Fabrication et du Service Commercial.

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Record 87 1994-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Promote sustainable development by providing accurate independent information on development and environment subjects

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

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Record 88 1993-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personality Development
DEF

The third of Piaget's four major periods of cognitive development. According to Piaget, the child begins not only to visualize series of operations independent of its own actions but also to understand logical concepts, such as conservation, during this period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement de la personnalité
DEF

Dans la théorie de Piaget, troisième stade de développement au cours duquel l'enfant commence à se représenter des séries d'opérations indépendantes de ses propres actions.

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Record 89 1992-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Soil Science
CONT

Climate functions as an independent factor in the development of the weathering complex and of soil profiles at group level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Science du sol
CONT

On appelle complexe d'altération l'eau qui, dans un manteau de débris, s'est chargée de substances chimiques en solution vraie et surtout en solution colloïdale. Ce complexe tend à s'infiltrer par pesanteur, mais, d'autre part, il est soumis à des actions qui peuvent le faire remonter en surface (...) Ces mouvements jouent un grand rôle dans la genèse du sol.

CONT

(...) l'altération chimique provoquant une transformation des minéraux primitifs, avec la formation de minéraux secondaires (notamment argiles) dont l'ensemble constitue le complexe d'altération.

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Record 90 1990-01-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

Branch of biotechnology dealing with the design, development, construction and operation of the plant and equipment used in industrial biological processes.

CONT

The development of a successful, large-scale production process is the result of accelerating and intensifying an original concept, usually a small-scale or laboratory process.... Development activity in biological processes is concentrated in three principal areas : organism development, medium development and fermentation engineering.... It should be stressed that these three areas of development are not independent, and that the overriding criterion is the final unit cost of the product.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
CONT

Le génie fermentaire et le génie enzymatique apparaissent très importants dans l'évolution des techniques. (...) Le génie enzymatique et le génie fermentaire sont des points de passage obligés au niveau des procédés et doivent donc retenir l'attention des IAA. Le rôle de la première transformation des produits agricoles est effectivement de fournir aux industries de l'aval une matière première adaptée à leurs besoins.

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Record 91 1989-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Authors : Willy Brandt; Independent Commission on International Development Issues; 1983; Information found in DOBIS.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Rapport de la Commission de développement international.

OBS

Auteurs : Willy Brandt; Commission indépendante sur les problèmes de développement international, 1980. Renseignement retrouvé dans DOBIS.

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Record 92 1986-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Workplace Organization Research
  • Corporate Structure
CONT

The most difficult challenge may be managing creativity and the people who embody it. Companies that have mastered high-speed management try to keep the mental light bulbs or by establishing small teams to design, manufacture, and market new products. Whatever they’re called-entrepreneurial groups, independent business units, skunkworks-these teams remove the bureaucratic straight jacket from product development. Robert Conrads of Mekinsey has found that separate business units offer one of the best ways of cutting product development time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)
  • Structures de l'entreprise

Spanish

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Record 93 1985-01-22

English

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

Established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at the 1982 Plenipotentiary Conference, held in Nairobi (Kenya). Source: Final Acts of the Conference.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Télécommunications
OBS

Mise sur pied par l'Union internationale des télécommunications (UIT) à la Conférence de plénipotentiaires de 1982, tenue à Nairobi (Kenya). Source : Actes finals de la Conférence.

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Record 94 1978-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
DEF

The control exerted by light over growth, development, and differentiation of plants that is independent of photosynthesis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
DEF

le contrôle du développement végétal et de la différenciation par la lumière.

Spanish

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