TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
INDEPENDENT FOREIGN POLICY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Council on Foreign Relations
1, record 1, English, Council%20on%20Foreign%20Relations
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFR 2, record 1, English, CFR
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Council on Foreign Relations(CFR) is an] independent nonpartisan think tank and publisher that promotes understanding of international relations and foreign policy. It does not take policy positions but instead sponsors discussion, analysis, and research. 3, record 1, English, - Council%20on%20Foreign%20Relations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Council on Foreign Relations
1, record 1, French, Council%20on%20Foreign%20Relations
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CFR 2, record 1, French, CFR
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Conseil des relations extérieures 3, record 1, French, Conseil%20des%20relations%20ext%C3%A9rieures
unofficial, masculine noun, United States
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute for Jewish Research
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Institute%20for%20Jewish%20Research
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CIJR 2, record 2, English, CIJR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Institute for Jewish Research is an independent Israel-and Jewish issues-centered think-tank, focused on Middle Eastern foreign policy and international relations. Current topics studied include Judaism, Islam, the Arab world, antisemitism, the Arab-Israeli conflict, Iran and nuclear weapons, Holocaust and Holocaust denial, and Egypt and the Arab rebellions. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20for%20Jewish%20Research
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien de recherche sur le Judaïsme
1, record 2, French, Institut%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20sur%20le%20Juda%C3%AFsme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ICRJ 2, record 2, French, ICRJ
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Public Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- United States Information Agency
1, record 3, English, United%20States%20Information%20Agency
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- USIA 2, record 3, English, USIA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An independent foreign affairs agency supporting U. S. foreign policy and national interests abroad, USIA conducts international educational and cultural exchanges, broadcasting, and information programs. 2, record 3, English, - United%20States%20Information%20Agency
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Administration publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Agence d'information des États-Unis
1, record 3, French, Agence%20d%27information%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
see observation, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le français n'a pas de statut officiel aux États-Unis. C'est donc dire que le nom des organismes américains ne comporte pas de traduction française officielle. Par contre, l'appellation proposée ici est répandue dans l'usage et entérinée par le Bureau de la traduction. 1, record 3, French, - Agence%20d%27information%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Agence des États-Unis pour l'information
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- quiet diplomacy
1, record 4, English, quiet%20diplomacy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
But as the golden age of Canadian diplomacy drew to an end in the late 1950s, it became harder and harder to practise this kind of quiet diplomacy, when Canadians looked to Ottawa for a more independent and distinctively Canadian foreign policy. 2, record 4, English, - quiet%20diplomacy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diplomatie discrète
1, record 4, French, diplomatie%20discr%C3%A8te
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objectif de la diplomatie discrète est d’instaurer les conditions dans lesquelles les parties se sentent à l’aise pour agir, et notamment évaluer calmement leurs positions et intérêts respectifs, examiner les options envisageables et prendre en compte des conseils indépendants et impartiaux. 2, record 4, French, - diplomatie%20discr%C3%A8te
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- International Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- The North-South Institute
1, record 5, English, The%20North%2DSouth%20Institute
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NSI 2, record 5, English, NSI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 5, English, - The%20North%2DSouth%20Institute
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Relations internationales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- L'Institut Nord-Sud
1, record 5, French, L%27Institut%20Nord%2DSud
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- INS 2, record 5, French, INS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 5, French, - L%27Institut%20Nord%2DSud
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Norte-Sur
1, record 5, Spanish, Instituto%20Norte%2DSur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-07-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- International Relations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- An Independent Foreign Policy 1, record 6, English, An%20Independent%20Foreign%20Policy
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Relations internationales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Pour une politique étrangère indépendante
1, record 6, French, Pour%20une%20politique%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re%20ind%C3%A9pendante
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chapitre 8 du Livre rouge du parti libéral. 1, record 6, French, - Pour%20une%20politique%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re%20ind%C3%A9pendante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


