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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

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

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social, economic and environmental justice. Founded in 1980, the CCPA is one of Canada's leading progressive voices in public policy debates.

OBS

Mission: To promote research on economic and social issues facing Canada; to monitor current developments in economy and study important trends that affect Canadians; to demonstrate thoughtful alternatives to the limited perspectives of business, research institutes and government agencies; [and] to put forward research that reflects concerns of women and men, labour and business, churches, cooperatives and voluntary agencies, governments, minorities, disadvantaged and fortunate individuals.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

The Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities... requests the setting up of an independent advisory body of gender experts, which would advise on the coherent and efficient implementation of the principle of gender mainstreaming laid down in the Treaty and reiterates its support for a gender institute which would collect and analyse the necessary data and trends.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
CONT

Un nouvel institut pour l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes. [Le] commissaire [...] a annoncé [...] la mise en œuvre de ce nouvel institut européen pour l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes destiné à aider les institutions européennes et les États membres à promouvoir l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes et à lutter contre la discrimination fondée sur le sexe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organización social
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
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Record 3 2022-08-17

English

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

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario, is an independent centre devoted to foundational research in theoretical physics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Physique
OBS

L'Institut Périmètre de physique théorique, situé à Waterloo, en Ontario, est un centre indépendant qui se consacre à la recherche fondamentale en physique théorique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Instalaciones de investigación científica
  • Física
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Record 4 2020-04-16

English

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

The Canadian Association of Independent Schools was created in 1979 with the amalgamation of the Canadian Headmaster’s Association and the Canadian Association of Principals of Independent Schools for Girls.

OBS

In October 2009, [the Canadian Educational Standards Institute(CESI) ] and the Canadian Association of Independent Schools(CAIS) formed a new national organization, SEAL Canada(Standards in Excellence And Learning in Canada), [later renamed Canadian Accredited Independent Schools(CAIS) ].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie
OBS

Canadian Association of Independent Schools : association créée en 1979 qui regroupe les anciennes associations «Canadian Headmaster's Association» et «Canadian Association of Principals of Independent Schools for Girls».

OBS

En octobre 2009, le Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI) et la Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) ont formé une nouvelle organisation nationale, SEAL Canada (Standards in Excellence And Learning in Canada), plus tard renommée Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS).

Spanish

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Record 5 2020-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Plant Breeding
OBS

… the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources(IBPGR) [was established in 1974] to coordinate an international plant genetic resources programme including emergency collecting missions, and building and expanding national, regional and international gene banks. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the [United Nations](FAO) acted as secretariat. In 1991, IBPGR became the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute(IPGRI) and in January 1994, IPGRI began independent operation as a CGIAR [Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research] center and at the request of CGIAR, took over the governance and administration of the International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain(INIBAP).

OBS

In 2006, IPGRI and INIBAP [International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain] became a single organization and subsequently changed their operating name to Bioversity International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Amélioration végétale
OBS

L'IPGRI [était] un institut international de recherche avec un mandat pour le développement de la conservation et l'utilisation de la diversité génétique pour le bien-être des générations actuelles et futures. C'[était] un centre du Groupe consultatif pour la recherche agricole internationale (CGIAR).

OBS

En 2006, l'Institut international des ressources phytogénétiques (IPGRI) et le Réseau international pour l'amélioration de la banane et de la banane plantain (INIBAP) ont fusionné pour devenir «Bioversity International».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Mejora vegetal
OBS

IPGRI [era] un instituto de investigación internacional con el mandato de avanzar en la conservación y el uso de la diversidad genética para el bienestar de las generaciones actuales y futuras. [Era] un centro del Grupo Consultivo sobre Investigación Agrícola Internacional (CGIAR).

OBS

En 2006, el Instituto Internacional de Recursos Fitogenéticos (IPGRI) y la Red Internacional para el Mejoramiento del Banano y el Plátano (INIBAP) se fusionaron para formar "Bioversity International".

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Record 6 2020-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Plant Breeding
  • Culture of Fruit Trees
OBS

… in January 1994, IPGRI [International Plant Genetic Resources Institute] began independent operation as a CGIAR [Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research] center and at the request of CGIAR, took over the governance and administration of the International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain(INIBAP).

OBS

In 2006, IPGRI [International Plant Genetic Resources Institute] and INIBAP became a single organization and subsequently changed their operating name to Bioversity International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Amélioration végétale
  • Arboriculture fruitière
OBS

Constitué en 1984, le Réseau international pour l'amélioration de la banane et de la banane plantain (INIBAP) [avait] pour tâche de coordonner et d'appuyer la recherche sur la banane et le plantain dans le monde. Il [visait] en particulier à faciliter l'échange de matériel génétique sain qui résiste aux principales maladies, à favoriser l'échange de l'information et des données de recherche, et à renforcer la recherche nationale sur ces denrées partout dans le monde.

OBS

En 2006, le Réseau international pour l'amélioration de la banane et de la banane plantain et l'Institut international des ressources phytogénétiques ont fusionné pour devenir «Bioversity International».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Mejora vegetal
  • Fruticultura
OBS

En 2006, la Red Internacional para el Mejoramiento del Banano y el Plátano (INIBAP) y el Instituto Internacional de Recursos Fitogenéticos (IPGRI) se fusionaron para formar "Bioversity International".

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Record 7 2020-01-22

English

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

The International Ombudsman Institute(IOI), established in 1978, is the only global organisation for the cooperation of more than 198 independent ombudsman institutions from more than 100 countries worldwide. The IOI is organised in six regional chapters(Africa, Asia, Australasia and Pacific, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, and North America). In its effort to focus on good governance and capacity building, the IOI supports its members in a threefold way : training, research and regional subsidies for projects.

French

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

L'IIO, créé en 1978, est la seule organisation globale pour la coopération de plus de 198 institutions indépendantes de l'ombudsman réparties dans plus de 100 pays à travers le monde. L'IIO est composé de six régions (Afrique, Asie, Australasie et Pacifique, Europe, Caraïbes et Amérique latine, et Amérique du Nord). Soucieux de favoriser la bonne gouvernance et le renforcement des capacités, l'IIO appuie ses membres de trois manières : formation, recherche et subventions régionales pour des projets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Derechos y Libertades
OBS

El IIO, fundado en 1978, es la única organización global para la cooperación entre más de 198 instituciones independientes de ombudsman de más de 100 países en todo el mundo. El IIO está organizado en seis regiones (África, Asia, Asia Austral y Pacífico, Europa, Caribe y América Latina, y América del Norte). En sus esfuerzos por lograr una buena gobernanza y por crear capacidad, el IIO apoya a sus miembros principalmente en tres ámbitos: formación, investigación y subvenciones regionales para proyectos.

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Record 8 2018-10-24

English

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

SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.

OBS

Based in Stockholm, Sweden.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
OBS

[...] institut d'études stratégiques fondé le 6 mai 1966 pour célébrer cent cinquante ans de paix ininterrompue en Suède. Sa tâche est d'effectuer des études scientifiques au sujet de l'importance des conflits et de la coopération pour la paix mondiale, dans le but de contribuer à la compréhension des conditions nécessaires à la résolution pacifique des conflits internationaux et à une paix durable.

OBS

Institut international de recherche sur la paix de Stockholm : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

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Record 9 2018-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Social Problems
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Problèmes sociaux

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-07-18

English

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

Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) is an independent, non-partisan nonprofit that drives the efficient and restorative use of resources.... RMI advances market-based solutions, engaging businesses, communities, and institutions to cost-effectively shift to efficiency and renewables. [It employs] rigorous research, analysis, and whole-systems expertise to develop breakthrough insights. [RMI] then [convenes] and [collaborates] with diverse partners—business, government, academic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and military—to accelerate and scale solutions.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 11 2017-05-29

English

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

In October 2009, [the Canadian Educational Standards Institute(CESI) ] and the Canadian Association of Independent Schools(CAIS) formed a new national organization, SEAL Canada(Standards in Excellence And Learning in Canada), [later renamed Canadian Accredited Independent Schools(CAIS) ].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie
OBS

En octobre 2009, le Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI) et la Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) ont formé une nouvelle organisation nationale, SEAL Canada (Standards in Excellence And Learning in Canada), plus tard renommée Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS).

Spanish

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Record 12 2017-05-29

English

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

Canadian Accredited Independent Schools(CAIS) is a national organization for independent schools in Canada. It was formed in October 2009, as the result of a merger between the Canadian Educational Standards Institute and the Canadian Association of Independent Schools. Until February 2011, the organization went by the name of Standards in Excellence and Learning(SEAL Canada).

OBS

CAIS Mission: To pursue continuous whole school improvement through exemplary leadership training, research, and accreditation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie
OBS

Canadian Accredited Independant Schools (CAIS) a été formé en octobre 2009 à la suite d'une fusion entre le Canadian Educational Standards Institute et la Canadian Association of Independent Schools.

Spanish

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Record 13 2017-03-22

English

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

Founded in 1945 as an independent tax research organization under the joint sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Bar Association, the [Canadian Tax] Foundation provides a unique forum for lawyers, accountants, academics and other tax professionals to work together for the betterment of the Canadian tax system and the tax profession in general.

Key term(s)
  • Canada Tax Foundation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Fiscalité
OBS

Fondée en 1945 à titre d’organisme indépendant de recherche sur la fiscalité sous le parrainage conjoint de l’Institut canadien des comptables agréés et de l’Association du Barreau canadien, la Fondation [canadienne de fiscalité] fournit une tribune unique permettant aux avocats, comptables et autres personnes des milieux professionnels et universitaires œuvrant en fiscalité, de travailler ensemble afin d’améliorer le système fiscal canadien et la profession fiscale en général.

Spanish

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Record 14 2017-02-09

English

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

The International Centre is an independent, international institute, based in Vancouver, Canada, officially affiliated with the United Nations, under a formal agreement between the government of Canada and the UN. The Centre is part of the UN Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network of Institutes. It was founded in 1991, as a result of a joint initiative of the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, with contributions from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. The Centre is supported in part from the endowment funds established by the British Columbia Law Foundation, the Ontario Law Foundation and the Vancouver Foundation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Droit pénal
OBS

Le Centre international pour la réforme du droit criminel et la politique en matière de justice pénale (CIRDC), dont le siège social est à Vancouver au Canada, a été fondé en 1991. Le Centre mène des recherches et analyse des politiques, entreprend l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre de programmes d'aide technique, diffuse de l'information au grand public et offre des services de consultation, le tout, dans les domaines du droit pénal international, de la politique en matière de justice pénale et de la prévention des actes criminels.

Spanish

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Record 15 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 16 2012-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

Verification and validation of a software product by individuals or groups other than those who performed the original design, but who may be from the same organization. The degree of independence must be a function of the importance of the software.

OBS

independent verification and validation : term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Vérification et validation d'un produit logiciel par des individus ou des groupes autres que ceux qui l'ont tout d'abord conçu, mais qui peuvent appartenir à la même organisation. Le degré d'indépendance doit être en fonction de l'importance du logiciel.

Spanish

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Record 17 2011-06-22

English

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

The Niagara Institute is a private, not-for-profit foundation established in 1971 to enhance the quality of Canadian leadership-in business, government and non-governmental organizations. The institute's programs are highly concentrated, engaging and student-focused-attracting leaders from across Canada and around the world. In 1994, the Institute became part of The Conference Board of Canada, the country's largest independent, not-for-profit reasearch institution. The resulting synergy has benefited the Institute, the Board and their respective clients.

French

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

L'Institut Niagara relève du Conference Board du Canada et offre un large éventail de programmes à l'intention des dirigeants d'entreprises.

Spanish

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Record 18 2010-04-16

English

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

The Canadian Foundation for the Americas is an independent policy institute, based in Ottawa, that fosters informed analysis and debate on social, political and economic issues facing the Americas. We support a greater understanding of these issues in Canada and throughout the region. FOCAL was founded in 1990.

French

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

La Fondation canadienne pour les Amériques (ou simplement FOCAL comme on l'appelle souvent) est une organisation non gouvernementale et indépendante, qui se consacre à l'approfondissement et au renforcement des relations qu'entretient le Canada avec les pays d'Amérique latine et des Caraïbes par le biais de discussions sur les orientations politiques et d'analyses. FOCAL s'est donné pour mission de susciter une meilleure compréhension des importantes questions hémisphériques, et d'aider à construire une communauté des Amériques plus solide.

Spanish

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

La Fundación Canadiense para las Américas es un instituto independiente de análisis de políticas radicado en la Ciudad de Ottawa, Canadá, que promueve el análisis y el diálogo acerca de temas de carácter social, político y económico que afectan a las Américas. Nuestro interés es propiciar un mejor entendimiento de estas cuestiones tanto en Canadá como en el resto de la región. FOCAl se fondó en 1990.

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Record 19 2009-05-08

English

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

Established in 1976, the Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies has gained wide recognition as the nation's foremost source of independent information and research on a broad range of issues affecting Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Établissements d'enseignement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Establecimientos de enseñanza
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Record 20 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 21 - external organization data 2008-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Public Administration
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

The report from the IOG [Institute On Governance] explores the legal and practical aspects of being an independent regulator...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration publique
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

L'étude de l'Institut sur la gouvernance explore les aspects juridiques et pratiques d'un organisme de réglementation indépendant.

Spanish

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Record 22 - external organization data 2008-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Nuclear Law
  • Nuclear Power Stations
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
OBS

This study was carried out by the Institute On Governance(IOG) on behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC) to provide an independent perspective, from a respected thirdparty organization with expertise on public sector governance, on the role and importance of regulatory independence in the administration of Canada's nuclear regulatory regime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Droit nucléaire
  • Centrales nucléaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
OBS

Cette étude a été réalisée au nom de la Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire (CCSN) par l'Institut sur la gouvernance, une organisation respectée offrant une expertise sur la gouvernance dans le secteur public. L'étude présente une perspective indépendante sur le rôle et l'importance de l'indépendance en matière de réglementation dans l'administration du régime de réglementation nucléaire du Canada.

Spanish

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Record 23 - external organization data 2008-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Public Administration
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

[The Regulatory Independence] study was carried out by the Institute On Governance(IOG) on behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC) to provide an independent perspective, from a respected thirdparty organization with expertise on public sector governance...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration publique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

[L']étude [intitulée Indépendance en matière de réglementation] a été réalisée au nom de la Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire (CCSN) par l'Institut sur la gouvernance, une organisation respectée offrant une expertise sur la gouvernance dans le secteur public.

Spanish

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Record 24 2008-02-15

English

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

Institute which is established in Montreal, Quebec.

OBS

Founded in 1972, the Institute for Research on Public Policy is an independent, national, nonprofit organization. IRPP seeks to improve public policy in Canada by generating research, providing insight and sparking debate that will contribute to the public policy decision-making process and strengthen the quality of the public policy decisions made by Canadian governments, citizens, institutions and organizations.

French

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

Institut qui est établi à Montréal (Québec).

OBS

1971-1972 : Institut de recherches politiques. De 1992 à aujourd'hui : Institut de recherche en politiques publiques. Il est à noter que l'appellation anglaise n'a pas changé au cours des années.

OBS

Fondé en 1972, l'Institut de recherche en politiques publiques (IRPP) est un organisme canadien, indépendant et sans but lucratif. L'IRPP cherche à améliorer les politiques publiques canadiennes en encourageant la recherche, en mettant de l'avant de nouvelles perspectives et en suscitant des débats qui contribueront au processus décisionnel en matière de politiques publiques et qui rehausseront la qualité des décisions que prennent les gouvernements, les citoyens, les institutions et les organismes canadiens.

Key term(s)
  • Institut de recherches en politiques publiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités del sector privado
  • Ciencias políticas
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Record 25 2007-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
OBS

The Canadian Patient Safety Institute(CPSI) was established in 2003 as an independent not-for-profit corporation, operating collaboratively with health professionals and organizations, regulatory bodies and governments to build and advance a safer healthcare system for Canadians. The Institute performs a coordinating and leadership role across health sectors and systems, promotes leading practices and raises awareness with stakeholders, patients and the general public about patient safety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
OBS

L'Institut canadien pour la sécurité des patients (ICSP), organisme indépendant à but non lucratif, l'Institut opère sans lien de dépendance avec les gouvernements, les intervenants de système et les organismes de réglementation. L'Institut assure un rôle de coordination et de leadership dans le cadre des secteurs et des systèmes, préconise des stratégies efficaces et des pratiques exemplaires afin d'améliorer la sécurité des patients, et sensibilise la question concernant la sécurité des patients auprès d'intervenants, de patients et du grand public.

Spanish

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Record 26 2007-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
OBS

The Institute for Energy Technology(Institutt for Energiteknikk-IFE) was set up by Royal Decree of 30 May 1947 as the Institute for Atomic Energy(Institutt for Atomenergi-IFA) and became an independent foundation in 1953. It reports to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. In 1980, its name was changed to its present one, in line with recent developments in its work and adapted to national goals, as specified by the authorities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
OBS

L'Institut des technologies de l'énergie (Institutt for Energiteknikk - IFE), qui a été créé par le Décret royal du 30 mai 1947 sous l'appellation d'Institut de l'énergie atomique (Institutt for Atomenergi - IFA), est devenu en 1953 une fondation autonome. Il relève du Ministère du Pétrole et de l'Énergie. C'est en 1980 qu'il a reçu son appellation actuelle, laquelle est conforme à l'évolution de ses travaux au cours des dernières années et adaptée aux objectifs nationaux, tels qu'ils ont été définis par les autorités.

Spanish

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Record 27 2007-07-19

English

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

The Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory(NLR) carries out applied research on behalf of the aviation and space sectors. NLR is an independent technological institute. NLR performs research to develop new technologies for aviation and space travel, not only from a scientific perspective, but also for the application of this research in industrial and governmental sectors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Constructions aéronautiques

Spanish

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Record 28 2007-07-06

English

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

The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity is an independent, not-for-profit organization that deepens public understanding of macro and microeconomic factors behind Ontario's economic progress. We are funded by the Government of Ontario and are mandated to share our research findings directly with the public. The Institute serves as the research arm of the Task Force on Competitiveness, Productivity and Economic Progress. The Institute is also the Canadian partner institute of the World Economic Forum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Coopération et développement économiques

Spanish

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Record 29 2006-11-10

English

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

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain's longest established independent economic research institute with over sixty years experience of applying academic excellence to the needs of business and policy makers. The Institute's objective is to promote, through quantitative research, a deeper understanding of the interaction of economic and social forces that affect people's lives so that they may be improved.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Économie nationale et internationale

Spanish

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Record 30 2006-10-04

English

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

A Canadian Institute for the Study of Violence in Society which would be financed by the federal government and operated by an independent board representing a wide spectrum of disciplines. The purpose of the Institute would be to co-ordinate and evaluate research in this area. It would also initiate, promote and assist the funding of new research and pilot projects related to violence and crime in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sociologie
OBS

L'établissement d'un Institut canadien sur l'étude de la violence dans la société qui serait financé par le gouvernement fédéral et géré par un office indépendant représentant un vaste étalage de disciplines. L'Institut vise à coordonner et évaluer la recherche dans ce domaine. De plus, il lancerait, favoriserait et aiderait le financement de nouvelles recherches et de projets pilotes ayant trait à la violence et aux crimes au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 31 2006-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
  • Corporate Management (General)
OBS

The CONSUMERS’ CHOICE AWARD™ is an initiative of CONSUMERS’ CHOICE INSTITUTE(U. S. A.) and CONSUMERS’ CHOICE INSTITUTE(CANADA), which has retained a leading independent research firm to conduct a survey in major U. S. and Canadian cities. It is unique in North America, as the winners are determined by consumers and not by a panel of judges. It covers a broad range of categories of interest to the public and to the business community. Its purpose is to publicly identify those establishments which have been voted by consumers as being their choice for excellence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
OBS

Le PRIX DU CHOIX DES CONSOMMATEURS est une initiative de l'INSTITUT DU CHOIX DES CONSOMMATEURS (E.-U.) et de l'INSTITUT DU CHOIX DES CONSOMMATEURS (Canada) qui ont retenu les services d'une importante société de recherche pour mener un sondage dans plusieurs grandes villes du Canada et des États-Unis. Ce prix est unique en Amérique du Nord, car les entreprises sont évaluées par les consommateurs et non pas par un jury. Il présente un large éventail de catégories d'affaires offrant un intérêt tant pour le public que pour les gens d'affaires. Son objectif est d'identifier publiquement les établissements que les consommateurs ont désignés comme étant les meilleurs. Le PRIX DU CHOIX DES CONSOMMATEURS constitue un hommage prestigieux dans le monde des affaires. Il jouit de l'encouragement de trois paliers de gouvernement et de celui des dirigeants d'entreprises.

Spanish

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Record 32 2006-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Radiation Protection
OBS

Founded in 1980, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is an independent, national organization dedicated to the promotion of radiation safety in the workplace, in the environment and in homes and schools. The Institute is known for the quality and effectiveness of its educational, technical and consultative services in radiation safety, and for its commitment to "good science in plain language".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Radioprotection

Spanish

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Record 33 2006-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Special Education
  • Legal System
OBS

Established at the Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

OBS

The Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute became an independent parallel official Commonwealth NGO in 1998. It is incorporated as a Charity under the laws of Nova Scotia Canada. The Institute's office is located in Room 306 of Dalhousie Law School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The work of the Institute is carried out throughout the world in cooperation with local and regional judges’ and magistrates’ associations and bodies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Éducation spéciale
  • Théorie du droit
OBS

Établi à la Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie University, Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse).

Spanish

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Record 34 2005-11-09

English

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

The Atlantic Industrial Research Institute(AIRI), an independent, self-supporting organization, located in Halifax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Établissements d'enseignement
OBS

L'Institut de recherche industrielle de l'Atlantique (IRIA), un organisme indépendant et auto-suffisant situé à Halifax.

Spanish

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Record 35 - 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 36 2005-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Tourism (General)
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. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
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.

Key term(s)
  • ICRT

Spanish

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Record 37 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 38 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 39 2003-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Property Law (civil law)
  • Educational Institutions
OBS

The Canadian Condominium Institute is the Voice of Condominium in Canada. We are a national, independent, non-profit organization dealing exclusively with condominium issues. Formed in 1982, CCI represents all participants in the condominium community. We encourage all interest groups to work together toward one common goal--creating a successful and viable condominium community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
  • Établissements d'enseignement

Spanish

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Record 40 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 41 2003-08-08

English

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

The Arab Institute for Human Rights is an independent Arab NGO founded in 1989. The Institute aims to raise awareness on civil, political, cultural, social and economic workshops, research, surveys on women's rights, child rights, etc.

Key term(s)
  • Arab Human Rights Institute
  • Human Rights Institute of Arab States

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 42 2003-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

PRIO is an independent research institute that is international in terms of staff, audience and perspective.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 43 2003-06-12

English

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

The Institute for Energy Technology(IFE) is an independent foundation established in 1948. With a staff of 600, IFE is one of the largest technological research institutes in Norway.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 44 2003-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Textile Industries
OBS

Founded in 1930, the Textile Research Institute, is an independent, non-profit organization that serves clients in industry, government, and academia throughout the United States and abroad.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Industries du textile

Spanish

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Record 45 2003-03-13

English

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

The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute(CANARI) is an independent technical and research organisation, which analyses and promotes the participatory management of natural resources in the islands of the Caribbean. For more than twenty years, the Institute has developed a thorough knowledge of issues related to participatory management. The results of its research and analysis in this field have been disseminated throughout the Caribbean region through publications, technical assistance and training.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Économie environnementale
Key term(s)
  • Institut des ressources naturelles des Caraïbes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Economía del medio ambiente
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Record 46 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Air Pollution
OBS

The abbreviation NILU stands for "Norsk Institutt for Luftforskning". NILU is an independent research institute founded in 1969. It is one of the leading specialized scientific laboratories in Europe dealing with problems related to air pollution on all scales.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Pollution de l'air
Key term(s)
  • Institut norvégien de recherche sur l'air

Spanish

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Record 47 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

The Institute for Sustainable Communities(ISC) is an independent, non-profit organization that helps communities in existing and emerging democracies solve problems while building a better future for themselves and the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

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Record 48 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 49 2002-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
OBS

ILRI was founded in 1955 as an independent, non-profit-making institute under the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management, and Fisheries, with the mandate to collect and disseminate knowledge for better, and sustainable use of land and water resources, especially in developing countries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Aménagement du territoire
Key term(s)
  • Institut international pour l'amélioration et la mise en valeur des terres

Spanish

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Record 50 2002-06-06

English

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

The German Institute for Economic Research is one of the leading research institutes in Germany. It is an independent, non-profit-making academic institute which is involved in basic research and policy advice. It was orginaly founded in 1925 as the Institute for Business Cycle Research.

Key term(s)
  • German Economic Research Institute

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Économique
Key term(s)
  • Institut allemand de recherche économique

Spanish

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Record 51 1997-11-20

English

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

An independent, non-partisan, social and economic policy think-tank based in Halifax. The Institute was founded by a group of Atlantic Canadians concerned to broaden the debate about the realistic options available to build our economy.

French

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

Organisme indépendant et non partisan consacré à l'étude de la politique sociale et économique. L'Institut fut fondé par un groupe de Canadiens de la région de l'Atlantique qui voulait élargir le débat au sujet des options réalistes quant au développement de notre économie.

Spanish

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Record 52 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seminar Titles
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Lusaka, 27-29 November 1984.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de séminaires
  • Droits et libertés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de seminarios
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 53 1997-11-11

English

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

An independent body operating under the auspices of the Inter-American Institute of Human Rights.

French

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Demografía
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 54 1994-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

[The] federal government asked four independent institutes to help open up the budget consultation process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
CONT

[Le] gouvernement fédéral a demandé à quatre organismes indépendants de contribuer à ouvrir le processus de consultations budgétaires.

Spanish

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Record 55 1990-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
CONT

The Human Rights Institute of Canada is an independent citizen-based organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)

Spanish

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