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INDEPENDENT DIVISION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Investment
- Stock Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Securities Commission
1, record 1, English, Manitoba%20Securities%20Commission
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSC 2, record 1, English, MSC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Manitoba Securities Commission, a division of the Manitoba Financial Services Agency, is an independent agency of the Government of Manitoba that protects investors and promotes fair and efficient capital markets throughout the province. 3, record 1, English, - Manitoba%20Securities%20Commission
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Investissements et placements
- Bourse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba
1, record 1, French, Commission%20des%20valeurs%20mobili%C3%A8res%20du%20Manitoba
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CVM 1, record 1, French, CVM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission des valeurs mobilières du Manitoba, division de l'Office des services financiers du Manitoba, est un organisme indépendant du gouvernement du Manitoba chargé de protéger les investisseurs et de favoriser l'équité et l'efficacité dans les marchés financiers de la province. 1, record 1, French, - Commission%20des%20valeurs%20mobili%C3%A8res%20du%20Manitoba
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Society of Professional Engineers and Associates
1, record 2, English, Society%20of%20Professional%20Engineers%20and%20Associates
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SPEA 2, record 2, English, SPEA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Society of Professional Engineers and Associates(SPEA) is an independent union representing over 850 engineers, scientists, technologists and skilled tradespersons who work for Candu Energy Inc.(formerly Atomic Energy of Canada Limited(AECL) Candu division) in Mississauga, Ontario and abroad(excluding AECL Chalk River Laboratories). Formed in 1974, SPEA is one of the oldest professional unions in Canada. Collectively [it represents] most of Canada's nuclear power reactor design expertise. 1, record 2, English, - Society%20of%20Professional%20Engineers%20and%20Associates
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Ingénierie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Société des ingénieurs professionnels et associés
1, record 2, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20ing%C3%A9nieurs%20professionnels%20et%20associ%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SPEA 2, record 2, French, SPEA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Economics
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spinoff company
1, record 3, English, spinoff%20company
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- spin-off company 1, record 3, English, spin%2Doff%20company
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A new company created from the detachment of a department, division, or other functional unit of an organization; this new company becomes an independent operating entity apart from the parent company or at least separate from its direct control. 1, record 3, English, - spinoff%20company
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie de l'entreprise
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entreprise issue d'un essaimage
1, record 3, French, entreprise%20issue%20d%27un%20essaimage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le taux de réussite à cinq ans des entreprises issues d'un essaimage, tant à froid qu'à chaud, est généralement supérieur à la moyenne nationale. 1, record 3, French, - entreprise%20issue%20d%27un%20essaimage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essaimage. Pratique par laquelle une entreprise incite ses salariés à créer leur propre entreprise. 2, record 3, French, - entreprise%20issue%20d%27un%20essaimage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La notion «d'essaimage» recouvre des situations très variées dans lesquelles la création d'une activité nouvelle par un salarié est soutenue par son entreprise. On peut considérer qu'il y a «essaimage» dès qu'un salarié en activité ou licencié bénéficie d'un appui de la part de son entreprise d'origine en terme d'informations, d'appuis techniques, d'apport d'expertises, d'aides financières éventuelles, de parrainage, voire de transferts de brevet ou d'activité en vue de la création d'une entreprise nouvelle. 1, record 3, French, - entreprise%20issue%20d%27un%20essaimage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
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. 1, record 3, French, - entreprise%20issue%20d%27un%20essaimage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Epidemiology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Communicable Disease Control Division
1, record 4, English, Communicable%20Disease%20Control%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CDCD 1, record 4, English, CDCD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Communicable Disease Control Division(CDCD) was staffed in April 2003 within the Primary Health Care and Public Health Directorate(PHCPHD) to bring a focus to communicable diseases(CD), in particular, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. The division will continue to improve its capacity to better address other communicable disease issues, including hepatitis C, sexually transmitted illnesses, enteric diseases, and other emerging diseases within the First Nations and Inuit communities. The CDCD is responsible for : Providing national coordination for current CD programmes : Airborne diseases(Tuberculosis Elimination Strategy) Communicable disease health emergencies(Pandemic Influenza) Blood-borne Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections(HIV/AIDS Program) Vaccine-Preventable Diseases(Targeted Immunization Strategy) Assuring core human resource and expert capacity to deal with other CD issues. Supporting the Regions in the implementation of the programmes. Since 2003, the CDCD of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch(FNIHB) has commissioned independent analyses and conducted internal reviews of the Public Health requirements and capacities of the branch and the populations it serves. FNIHB has developed a strategy for addressing core public health functions including disease surveillance, immunization and communicable disease outbreak investigation and control. 1, record 4, English, - Communicable%20Disease%20Control%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Épidémiologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Division du contrôle des maladies transmissibles
1, record 4, French, Division%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20maladies%20transmissibles
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DCMT 1, record 4, French, DCMT
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Division du contrôle des maladies transmissibles (DCMT) de la Direction des soins de santé primaires et de la santé publique (DSSPSP) a été dotée en personnel en avril 2003 pour canaliser les efforts vers les maladies transmissibles, notamment la tuberculose, l'infection à VIH/le sida et les maladies évitables par la vaccination. Cette division continuera de se développer pour mieux réagir à d'autres maladies transmissibles, comme l'hépatite C, les maladies transmises sexuellement, les entéropathies et les autres maladies émergentes au sein des collectivités des Premières nations et des Inuits. La DCMT est chargée des responsabilités suivantes : assurer la coordination nationale des programmes actuels de lutte contre les maladies transmissibles : maladies transmises par l'air (Stratégie d'élimination de la tuberculose) urgences sanitaires liées aux maladies transmissibles (grippe pandémique) maladies transmises par le sang et infections transmises sexuellement (Programme VIH et sida) maladies évitables par la vaccination (Stratégie d'immunisation ciblée) rassembler les ressources humaines et les compétences nécessaires pour s'attaquer aux autres questions liées aux maladies transmissibles. soutenir les régions dans la mise en œuvre des programmes. Depuis 2003, la Division du contrôle des maladies transmissibles de la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits (DGSPNI) a commandé des analyses indépendantes et a mené des examens internes des besoins et des capacités en matière de santé publique de la DGSPNI et des populations qu'elle sert. La DGSPNI a élaboré une stratégie qui englobe des aspects fondamentaux de la santé publique, notamment la surveillance des maladies, l'immunisation ainsi que les enquêtes sur les éclosions de maladies transmissibles et la lutte contre ces maladies. 1, record 4, French, - Division%20du%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20maladies%20transmissibles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Urban Housing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Accommodation for Semi-independent Living
1, record 5, English, Accommodation%20for%20Semi%2Dindependent%20Living
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volume 2 of :"Living Accommodations for Seniors : Facility Planning and Design Guidelines" published in 3 volume in Ottawa by the Design for Health Division, 1988, c1989.(Vol. 1. Accommodation for Independent living--v. 3. Accommodation for Continuing Care Living). 1, record 5, English, - Accommodation%20for%20Semi%2Dindependent%20Living
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Modes d'habitation en semi-autonomie
1, record 5, French, Modes%20d%27habitation%20en%20semi%2Dautonomie
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volume 2 de : «Hébergement pour les personnes âgées : guide de planification et de design» publié par la Division de la planification des établissements de santé, 1988, c1989 3 volumes. (Vol. 1. Modes d'habitation en autonomie. Modes d'habitation en soins suivis.) 1, record 5, French, - Modes%20d%27habitation%20en%20semi%2Dautonomie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Tourism (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Tourism Research Institute
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Tourism%20Research%20Institute
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CTRI 1, record 6, English, CTRI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"The Canadian Tourism Research Institute(CTRI) is a separately funded division of The Conference Board of Canada, Canada's leading independent not-for-profit research institution. Tourism businesses can pick from a range of products and services that best meets their needs for information. " 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Tourism%20Research%20Institute
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien de recherche sur le tourisme
1, record 6, French, Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20sur%20le%20tourisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ICRT 1, record 6, French, ICRT
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut canadien de recherche sur le tourisme (ICRT) est une division financièrement autonome du Conference Board du Canada, principal établissement de recherche indépendant à but lucratif du Canada. L'Institut met à la disposition de ses entreprises clientes un large éventail de produits et de services qui répondent à leurs besoins d'information. 1, record 6, French, - Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20sur%20le%20tourisme
Record 6, Key term(s)
- ICRT
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Tax Revenue Division
1, record 7, English, Tax%20Revenue%20Division
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Tax Revenue Division of the Ministry of Finance : administers Ontario's tax statutes, tax credits and benefits programs; maintains the integrity of Ontario's tax administration system by encouraging voluntary compliance and discouraging non-compliance; promotes compliance through taxpayer information services and an independent objections review; deters non-compliance and tax evasion through audits, investigations and collection activities. 1, record 7, English, - Tax%20Revenue%20Division
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Division des recettes fiscales
1, record 7, French, Division%20des%20recettes%20fiscales
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Division des recettes fiscales du ministère des Finances : administre les lois fiscales, les crédits d'impôt et les programmes de subvention de l'Ontario; assure l'intégrité du système d'administration de l'impôt en préconisant la conformité et en dissuadant la non-conformité; encourage le respect des lois fiscales par le biais de services d'information aux contribuables et par un processus indépendant d'examen des oppositions; décourage la non-conformité et l'évasion fiscale par des vérifications, des enquêtes et des mesures de recouvrement. 1, record 7, French, - Division%20des%20recettes%20fiscales
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Urban Housing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Living Accommodations for Seniors : Facility Planning and Design Guidelines
1, record 8, English, Living%20Accommodations%20for%20Seniors%20%3A%20Facility%20Planning%20and%20Design%20Guidelines
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Design for Health Division, 1988, c1989. 3 volumes. Vol. 1. Accommodation for Independent Living--v. 2. Accommodation for Semi-independent Living--v. 3. Accommodation for Continuing Care Living. 1, record 8, English, - Living%20Accommodations%20for%20Seniors%20%3A%20Facility%20Planning%20and%20Design%20Guidelines
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Hébergement pour les personnes âgées : guide de planification et de design
1, record 8, French, H%C3%A9bergement%20pour%20les%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es%20%3A%20guide%20de%20planification%20et%20de%20design
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Logements pour personnes âgées 1, record 8, French, Logements%20pour%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de la couverture : Logements pour personnes âgées. Publié par la Division de la planification des établissements de santé, 1988, c1989. 3 volumes. Vol. 1. Modes d'habitation en autonomie -- v. 2. Modes d'habitation en semi-autonomie -- v. 3. Modes d'habitation en soins suivis. 1, record 8, French, - H%C3%A9bergement%20pour%20les%20personnes%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9es%20%3A%20guide%20de%20planification%20et%20de%20design
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-01-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Urban Housing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Accommodation for Continuing Care Living
1, record 9, English, Accommodation%20for%20Continuing%20Care%20Living
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Volume 3 of :"Living Accommodations for Seniors : Facility Planning and Design Guidelines" published in 3 volumes in Ottawa by the Design for Health Division, 1988, c1989.(Vol. 1. Accommodation for Independent living--v. 2. Accommodation for Semi-independent Living). 1, record 9, English, - Accommodation%20for%20Continuing%20Care%20Living
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Modes d'habitation en soins suivis
1, record 9, French, Modes%20d%27habitation%20en%20soins%20suivis
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Hébergement pour les personnes âgées : guide de planification et de design» publié par la Division de la planification des établissements de santé, 1988, c1989 en 3 volumes. (Vol. 1. Modes d'habitation en autonomie -- v. 2. Modes d'habitation en semi-autonomie -- v. 3. Modes d'habitation en soins suivis.) 1, record 9, French, - Modes%20d%27habitation%20en%20soins%20suivis
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- International Relations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Division for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States 1, record 10, English, Division%20for%20Europe%20and%20the%20Commonwealth%20of%20Independent%20States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]. 1, record 10, English, - Division%20for%20Europe%20and%20the%20Commonwealth%20of%20Independent%20States
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Division for the Commonwealth of Independent States and Europe
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Relations internationales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Division de l'Europe et de la Communauté d'États indépendants
1, record 10, French, Division%20de%20l%27Europe%20et%20de%20la%20Communaut%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%89tats%20ind%C3%A9pendants
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- DECEI 1, record 10, French, DECEI
feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Division de la Communauté d'États indépendants et de l'Europe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- División de Europa y la Comunidad de Estados Independientes
1, record 10, Spanish, Divisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Europa%20y%20la%20Comunidad%20de%20Estados%20Independientes
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DECEI 1, record 10, Spanish, DECEI
feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- División de la Comunidad de Estados Independientes y Europa
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-12-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Myxophyta
1, record 11, English, Myxophyta
correct, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A division of plants coextensive with the class Myxomycetes-used when the Myxomycetes are considered to constitute a group independent of Fungi. 1, record 11, English, - Myxophyta
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Myxophytes
1, record 11, French, Myxophytes
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-10-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- independent division 1, record 12, English, independent%20division
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- direction générale indépendante
1, record 12, French, direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20ind%C3%A9pendante
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qui relève directement du sous-ministre. 1, record 12, French, - direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20ind%C3%A9pendante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-11-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- market unit
1, record 13, English, market%20unit
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each major product group became an independent division, and all major market units became independent profit centers within the divisions. 1, record 13, English, - market%20unit
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- unité commerciale
1, record 13, French, unit%C3%A9%20commerciale
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principaux groupes de produits devinrent des divisions indépendantes et nos principales unités commerciales devinrent des centres autonomes de profit au sein de ces divisions. 1, record 13, French, - unit%C3%A9%20commerciale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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