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INDEPENDENT REGULATORY AGENCY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Communications Regulatory Agency
1, record 1, English, Communications%20Regulatory%20Agency
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CRA 2, record 1, English, CRA
correct, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The single Communications Regulatory Agency(CRA) is an independent state-level agency and brings together the experience and knowledge of both the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency and the Independent Media Commission. 3, record 1, English, - Communications%20Regulatory%20Agency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Communications Regulatory Agency; CRA: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - Communications%20Regulatory%20Agency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Agence de régulation des communications
1, record 1, French, Agence%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20des%20communications
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CRA 2, record 1, French, CRA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Agence de régulation des communications [...] se présente comme une instance indépendante rassemblant l'expérience et les compétences de l'Agence de régulation des télécommunications et de la Commission pour les médias indépendants. 3, record 1, French, - Agence%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20des%20communications
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Agence de régulation des communications; CRA : désignations d’usage obligatoire à l’OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - Agence%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20des%20communications
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario
1, record 2, English, Financial%20Services%20Regulatory%20Authority%20of%20Ontario
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FSRA 1, record 2, English, FSRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A new, independent regulatory agency created to improve consumer and pension plan beneficiary protections in Ontario. 2, record 2, English, - Financial%20Services%20Regulatory%20Authority%20of%20Ontario
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FSRA aims to be a forward-looking, flexible, self-funded regulator capable of responding to the dynamic pace of change in marketplace, industry and public expectations. 2, record 2, English, - Financial%20Services%20Regulatory%20Authority%20of%20Ontario
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Autorité ontarienne de réglementation des services financiers
1, record 2, French, Autorit%C3%A9%20ontarienne%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20des%20services%20financiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ARSF 1, record 2, French, ARSF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nouvel organisme de réglementation indépendant créé pour améliorer les mesures de protection des consommateurs et des bénéficiaires de régimes de retraite en Ontario. 2, record 2, French, - Autorit%C3%A9%20ontarienne%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20des%20services%20financiers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ARSF se veut un organisme de réglementation visionnaire, souple et autofinancé, en mesure de suivre le rythme d'évolution rapide du marché, de l'industrie et des attentes du public. 2, record 2, French, - Autorit%C3%A9%20ontarienne%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20des%20services%20financiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities
1, record 3, English, Board%20of%20Commissioners%20of%20Public%20Utilities
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Board is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory agency appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, and operates primarily under the authority of the Public Utilities Act. The Board was established in 1949. The Board is responsible for the regulation of the electric utilities in the province to ensure that the rates charged are just and reasonable, and that the service provided is safe and reliable. 1, record 3, English, - Board%20of%20Commissioners%20of%20Public%20Utilities
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Régie des commissaires aux services publics
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9gie%20des%20commissaires%20aux%20services%20publics
correct, feminine noun, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Régie des commissaires aux services publics est un organisme de réglementation indépendant et quasi judiciaire dont les membres sont nommés par le lieutenant-gouverneur en conseil. La Régie fonctionne principalement en vertu du pouvoir de la Public Utilities Act, R.S.N., 1990. La Régie est l'organisme de réglementation des services publics d'électricité de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et est responsable de s'assurer que les tarifs d'électricité facturés aux clients sont justes et raisonnables et que le service d'électricité fourni est sécuritaire et fiable. 2, record 3, French, - R%C3%A9gie%20des%20commissaires%20aux%20services%20publics
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-11-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crop Protection
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Lindane Board of Review
1, record 4, English, Lindane%20Board%20of%20Review
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Following a request to the Minister of Health, an independent review board has been established to conduct a hearing concerning decisions made by the Minister of Health through the PMRA [Pest Management Regulatory Agency] on February 11, 2002 and February 21, 2002 to suspend or refuse to amend the registration of pest control products containing lindane. 1, record 4, English, - Lindane%20Board%20of%20Review
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Commission d'examen sur le lindane
1, record 4, French, Commission%20d%27examen%20sur%20le%20lindane
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la suite d'une demande au ministre de la Santé, une commission d'examen indépendante a été établie afin de tenir une audience concernant la décision prise par le ministre de la Santé, par l'entremise de l'ARLA [Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire], le 11 février 2002 et le 21 février 2002 de suspendre ou de refuser de modifier l'homologation de produits antiparasitaires à base de lindane. 1, record 4, French, - Commission%20d%27examen%20sur%20le%20lindane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- independent regulatory agency 1, record 5, English, independent%20regulatory%20agency
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- organisme de réglementation indépendant
1, record 5, French, organisme%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20ind%C3%A9pendant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- independent regulatory agency
1, record 6, English, independent%20regulatory%20agency
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agency established by government that is identified in the Development Assessment Legislation which issues a licence, permit or other authorization, the terms and conditions of which are not subject to variation by Government. 1, record 6, English, - independent%20regulatory%20agency
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
independent regulatory agency : term and definition taken from the Umbrella Final Agreement/Gwich’in. 2, record 6, English, - independent%20regulatory%20agency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- organisme de réglementation indépendant
1, record 6, French, organisme%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme [...] établi par le gouvernement et mentionné dans la législation sur l'évaluation des activités de développement et qui a pour responsabilité de délivrer des licences, permis ou autres autorisations dont les conditions ne peuvent être modifiées par le gouvernement. 1, record 6, French, - organisme%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
organisme de réglementation indépendant : terme et définition relevés dans l'Accord-cadre définitif - Gwich'in. 2, record 6, French, - organisme%20de%20r%C3%A9glementation%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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