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Record 1 2026-04-30

English

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

Founded in 1976, the Churchill Northern Studies Centre is an independent, non-profit field station focused on research and education in the subarctic and is located 23 km east of the town of Churchill, Manitoba.

Key term(s)
  • Churchill Northern Studies Center

French

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

Fondé en 1976, le Churchill Northern Studies Centre est un centre indépendant à but non lucratif dédié à la recherche et à l'éducation dans le subarctique. Il est situé à 23 km à l'est de la ville de Churchill, au Manitoba.

Key term(s)
  • Churchill Northern Studies Center

Spanish

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Record 2 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 3 2025-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Social Problems
  • News and Journalism
OBS

... the United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity offer a holistic framework to guide multi-stakeholder action for a healthier information ecosystem. This framework consists of five principles for strengthening information integrity, each of which include recommendations for key stakeholder groups. The principles are : societal trust and resilience; independent, free and pluralistic media; transparency and research; public empowerment; and healthy incentives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Information et journalisme
OBS

[...] les Principes mondiaux des Nations Unies pour l'intégrité de l'information offrent un cadre holistique pour guider l'action des différentes parties prenantes en vue d'un écosystème de l'information plus sain. Ce cadre consiste en cinq principes de renforcement de l'intégrité de l'information, chacun d'entre eux comprenant des recommandations à l'intention des principaux groupes de parties prenantes. Ces principes sont les suivants : confiance sociétale et résilience; médias indépendants, libres et pluralistes; transparence et recherche; autonomisation du public; et incitations saines.

Spanish

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Record 4 2023-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • International Relations
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.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 5 2023-02-28

English

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

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

French

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

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

Spanish

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Record 6 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 7 2021-10-19

English

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

Resources for the Future is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC.

OBS

RFF’s mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 8 2021-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
CONT

The National Research Council(NRC) is an organization that collects and evaluates research done on canine nutrition. Based on research projects done all over the country at universities and independent research laboratories, it makes nutrient recommendations for dog foods including [the] type and level of nutrients.

OBS

nutrient recommendation: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • nutrient recommendations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
CONT

Différentes institutions proposent des normes ou [des] recommandations nutritionnelles pour la fabrication d'aliments composés pour chiens, en croissance, durant la reproduction ou adultes, en bonne santé.

OBS

recommandation nutritionnelle; recommandation nutritive : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • recommandations nutritionnelles
  • recommandations nutritives

Spanish

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Record 9 - external organization data 2021-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies)
3781
occupation code, see observation
OBS

3781: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code.

OBS

The member is responsible for : researching, compiling and monitoring social science information with internal and external partners on drugs, drug issues and emerging drug trends, e. g. chemical drugs, injections sites, medical marihuana, cannabis, and demand reduction strategies; providing advice on drug awareness prevention initiatives through participation in research projects, and community, provincial and national networks; liaising with Health Canada, Headquarters Drug Branch researchers, educational institutions, subject matter experts and other external partners and institutions involved in substance abuse and drug research; establishing and maintaining partnerships with law enforcement agencies, government departments, independent researchers, members of the public and private sector, professional associations and community groups involved in drug prevention initiatives and activities; maintaining drug awareness research information on the RCMP(Royal Canadian Mounted Police) web site and disseminating information about drugs and substance abuse; assisting in planning and coordinating drug awareness training; preparing reports; and monitoring national and international substance abuse research networks.

Key term(s)
  • Drugs Research Analyst

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
3781
occupation code, see observation
OBS

3781 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada.

OBS

Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : faire des recherches, recueillir et contrôler, de concert avec des partenaires internes et externes, des renseignements d'ordre social sur les drogues, des questions relatives aux drogues et les nouvelles tendances en matière de drogues, p. ex. drogues chimiques, sites d'injection, marihuana à des fins médicales, cannabis, et stratégies de réduction de la demande; donner des conseils sur les initiatives de sensibilisation aux drogues et de prévention de l'usage des drogues en participant à des projets de recherche et à des réseaux communautaires, provinciaux et nationaux; assurer la liaison avec Santé Canada, les chercheurs de la Sous-direction de la police des drogues de la Direction générale, les établissements d'enseignement, les experts en la matière et d'autres partenaires et organismes extérieurs participant aux recherches sur les drogues et l'abus des drogues; établir et entretenir des partenariats avec des organismes d'application de la loi, des chercheurs indépendants de ministères gouvernementaux, des membres du public et du secteur privé, des associations professionnelles et des groupes communautaires participant à des initiatives et des activités de prévention de l'usage des drogues; tenir à jour les renseignements sur les recherches en matière de sensibilisation aux drogues sur le site Web de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) et diffuser les renseignements sur les drogues et l'abus des drogues; aider à planifier et à coordonner la formation en matière de sensibilisation aux drogues; rédiger des rapports; contrôler les réseaux nationaux et internationaux de recherche sur l'abus des drogues

OBS

analyste-recherchiste en matière de drogues : Bien que ce titre soit tiré du «Manuel de la gestion des carrières» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «analyste de la recherche sur les drogues» est préférable, car «analyste-recherchiste» est plutôt l'équivalent d'«analyst/researcher».

Key term(s)
  • drogues - analyste-recherchiste

Spanish

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Record 10 2020-06-23

English

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada continues to look for ways to strengthen its evidence base for decision-making including on aquaculture science.... The External Advisory Committee on Aquaculture Science was created to help ensure the department has access to external perspectives when designing its research programs. It also aligns with recommendations from the 2018 Report of the Independent Expert Panel on Aquaculture Science.

Key term(s)
  • External Advisory Committee on Aquiculture Science

French

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

Pêches et Océans Canada continue de chercher des moyens de renforcer sa base de données probantes pour la prise de décisions, y compris dans le domaine des sciences aquacoles. [...] Le Comité consultatif externe sur les sciences aquacoles a été créé pour veiller à ce que le Ministère ait accès à des perspectives externes lorsqu'il conçoit ses programmes de recherche. Il s'aligne également sur les recommandations du rapport de 2018 du Comité d'experts indépendant sur les sciences de l'aquaculture.

Key term(s)
  • Comité consultatif externe sur les sciences aquicoles

Spanish

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Record 11 2020-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Scientific Research
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

The Global Forum for Health Research is an independent, international organization committed to demonstrating the essential role of research and innovation for health and health equity, benefiting poor and marginalized populations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Le Forum mondial pour la recherche en santé est une organisation internationale indépendante qui s'est engagée à démontrer le rôle essentiel de la recherche et de l'innovation pour la santé et l'équité en santé, au profit des populations démunies et marginalisées.

Spanish

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Record 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 2019-10-24

English

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

Mission : to improve accessibility in broadcasting and telecommunications; to drive the growth of an independent accessible content production industry; to commission and produce research on accessibility in broadcasting and telecommunications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 16 2019-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
  • Scholarships and Research Grants
CONT

Career transition award. [It facilitates] the transition of investigators to independent, productive research careers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • Bourses d'études et subventions de recherche

Spanish

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Record 17 2019-06-25

English

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

Cardus is a non-partisan, faith-based think tank and registered charity dedicated to promoting a flourishing society through independent research, robust public dialogue, and thought-provoking commentary.

OBS

The organization was founded in 1974 as the "Work Research Foundation" and was renamed "Cardus" in 2000.

French

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

L'organisme a été fondé en 1974 sous le nom de «Work Research Foundation» et a été rebaptisé «Cardus» en 2000.

Spanish

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Record 18 2019-04-01

English

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

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

French

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

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
  • Capacitación del personal
  • Trabajo y empleo
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Record 19 2019-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Private-Sector Programs
  • Pensions and Annuities
OBS

The purpose of the NPH is to provide a sustainable pipeline of independent and objective pension research that, among other things, will lead to innovative solutions to pension design, governance and investment challenges.

OBS

Global Risk Institute.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes du secteur privé
  • Pensions et rentes
OBS

Global Risk Institute.

Spanish

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Record 20 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 21 2018-10-11

English

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

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

OBS

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

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

French

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

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

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

Spanish

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Record 22 2018-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Standardization
OBS

Technical Safety BC(formerly BC Safety Authority) is an independent, self-funded organization mandated to oversee the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licenses and certificates, [it works] with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research.

OBS

Technical Safety BC: title in use since September 20, 2017.

Key term(s)
  • Technical Safety British Columbia
  • Safety Authority of British Columbia
  • Safety Authority of BC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Normalisation industrielle
Key term(s)
  • Technical Safety British Columbia
  • Safety Authority of British Columbia
  • Safety Authority of BC

Spanish

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Record 23 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 24 2018-02-23

English

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

Founded in 1996, People for Education is an independent charitable organization that conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and facilitates an extensive communications strategy to support public dialogue about public education.

OBS

Mission. To accomplish [its] vision, People for Education is: leading a conversation about the purpose and value of universal public education; leading an alliance to broaden the public’s definition of school success and expand how success is measured [and] engaging a broader constituency from inside and outside the education sector to include a new generation of advocates and a wide range of civic leaders.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 25 2017-10-24

English

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

The Change Foundation ... is an independent health policy think-tank that works to inform positive change in Ontario’s health care system. With a firm commitment to engaging the voices of patients, family caregivers and health and community care providers, the Foundation explores contemporary health care issues through different projects and partnerships to evolve our health care system in Ontario and beyond. The Change Foundation was created in 1995 through an endowment from the Ontario Hospital Association and is dedicated to enhancing patient and caregiver experiences and Ontario’s quality of health care.

OBS

The Change Foundation(TCF) is dedicated to evolving Ontario's health care system by enhancing patient and caregiver experiences and exploring contemporary health care issues. TCF works on projects and partners with organizations that have the same goal of informing positive change in the province's health care system. TCF aims to : make patients, family caregivers, and health providers equal partners in finding ways to improve care and experience in Ontario's health care system; generate robust and independent research and policy analysis of health care issues related to improving care and experience of patients and caregivers as they navigate the health care system; [and] lead informed discussion and strategic engagement with the stewards, stakeholders and users of the health care system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 26 2017-09-27

English

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

Resource Recycling, Inc. is a privately-held publishing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

OBS

For over three decades, Resource Recycling has provided recycling professionals with the latest in breaking news and in-depth analysis. With an emphasis on markets, equipment, legislation, research and industry news, Resource Recycling has established itself as the definitive independent recycling magazine for the $20 billion-a-year recycling industry. Published monthly, each issue contains feature length articles from the leading voices in plastics recycling and the magazine's acclaimed editorial staff, which have been hailed by readers as "a great resource for experienced professionals and newcomers alike. "

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Environnement

Spanish

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Record 27 2017-09-27

English

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

The Renaissance Society of America is the largest international learned society devoted to the study of the era 1300–1700. Founded in 1954, RSA has grown to include over 5,000 members around the world. ... RSA, a not-for-profit membership organization incorporated in the State of New York, is a member of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). Its offices are located in the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

OBS

The Renaissance Society of America promotes study of the period 1300–1700. The Society produces the Renaissance Quarterly journal and sponsors publications, fellowships, awards, and other benefits for its members, to support their research and recognize their accomplishments. Its annual meeting brings together scholars from North America and around the world, representing a wide variety of academic disciplines. RSA's members include college and university faculty and students; staff at museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions; independent scholars; and many others interested in Renaissance studies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Histoire

Spanish

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Record 28 2017-09-22

English

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

The Canadian Out-of-Home Measurement Bureau(COMB for short) sets the industry standard for measurement of OOH [out-of-home] advertising audiences across Canada. It publishes circulation and market data for over 59, 000 OOH advertising faces in more than 275 markets. COMB is national, not-for-profit, and has been dedicated to unbiased, accurate and independent quantitative research since its founding in 1965. COMB's members-OOH companies, advertising agencies and advertisers-provide guidance, funding and oversight to the media measurement process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Techniques marchandes
OBS

Le Bureau canadien de l'évaluation de l'affichage (COMB) établit les normes de l'industrie en ce qui a trait à l'évaluation de la mesure de l'affichage au Canada. Il publie les données relatives à la circulation pour plus de 59 000 faces publicitaires réparties dans plus de 275 marchés. COMB est une organisation pancanadienne à but non lucratif dont le but est de faire des études quantitatives fiables et rigoureuses de façon indépendante depuis sa création en 1965. Les membres de COMB – des entreprises d'affichage, des agences de publicité et des annonceurs – guident, financent et encadrent les processus d'évaluation du média.

Spanish

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Record 29 2017-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Internet and Telematics
OBS

The International Telecommunications Society(ITS) is an association of professionals in the information, communications, and technology sectors. ITS is an independent, non-aligned and not-for-profit organization with a worldwide network of about 400 members. ITS provides a forum where academic, private sector, and government communities can meet to identify pressing new problems and issues, share research results, and form new relationships and approaches to address outstanding issues.... The goal of ITS is to research and analyze issues related to the emergence of a global information society. The organization places particular emphasis on the interrelationships among socioeconomic, technological, legal, regulatory, competitive, organizational, policy, and ethical dimensions of the issues it addresses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 30 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 31 2017-06-23

English

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

The Battle River Research Group is a non-profit, grass-roots organization located in east-central Alberta. [The organization is] an independent, producer driven, applied research association committed to improving agriculture.

OBS

The Battle River Research [Group] (BRRG) came into existence after the amalgamation of the Battle River Forage Association and the Battle River Applied Research Association in 1993.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Agriculture biologique

Spanish

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Record 32 2017-05-15

English

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

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

OBS

4211: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

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

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

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 33 2017-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Birds
OBS

The Canadian Migration Monitoring Network(CMMN) consists of a network of independent bird migration monitoring and research stations operated by volunteers and/or paid staff. It is a collaborative initiative among these member stations, Bird Studies Canada(BSC) and Environment Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service(CWS).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Oiseaux
OBS

Le Réseau canadien de surveillance des migrations (RCSM) est formé de stations indépendantes de surveillance et de recherche aviaires dont le fonctionnement est assuré par des bénévoles ou un personnel rémunéré. Le réseau est une initiative conjointe de ces stations, d'Études d'Oiseaux Canada (ÉOC) et du Service canadien de la faune (SCF) d'Environnement Canada.

Spanish

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Record 34 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 35 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 36 2017-01-23

English

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

The purpose of the society is to provide a venue for the presentation of Jewish studies education, research and information primarily for faculty members, graduate students, and independent scholars living in Canada.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 37 2016-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Finance
  • Scientific Research
  • Security
OBS

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's(OPC) Contributions Program funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.

Key term(s)
  • Contributions Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Finances
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Sécurité
OBS

Le Programme des contributions du Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada finance la recherche indépendante et les initiatives connexes d'application des connaissances sur la protection de la vie privée.

Spanish

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Record 38 2016-08-09

English

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

The Documentary Organization of Canada(DOC) is the collective voice of independent documentary makers across Canada. DOC is the premier organization for Canadian documentary advocacy, analyzing policy, conducting insightful research and speaking up at all levels of government to help Canadian documentary flourish. DOC helps Canadian documentary-makers get their work made and seen.

OBS

The organization was founded as the Canadian Independent Film Caucus (CIFC) in 1983 ...

OBS

DOC champions the production and distribution of documentaries across all platforms; advocates on behalf of creators and producers; and connects and strengthens the Canadian documentary community.

Key term(s)
  • Documentary Organisation of Canada

French

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

Documentaristes du Canada - titre d'usage

Spanish

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Record 39 2016-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Arts (General)
  • Sciences - General
OBS

The American Academy serves the nation as a champion of scholarship, civil dialogue, and useful knowledge. As one of the country's oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers, the Academy convenes leaders from the academic, business, and government sectors to respond to the challenges facing the nation and the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Arts (Généralités)
  • Sciences - Généralités

Spanish

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Record 40 2016-05-27

English

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

Founded in 1812 by Revolutionary War patriot and printer Isaiah Thomas, the American Antiquarian Society is both a learned society and a major independent research library. The AAS library today houses the largest and most accessible collection of books, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, periodicals, music, and graphic arts material printed through 1876 in what is now the United States, as well as manuscripts and a substantial collection of secondary texts, bibliographies, and digital resources and reference works related to all aspects of American history and culture before the twentieth century.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Histoire
  • Bibliothéconomie

Spanish

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Record 41 2015-12-15

English

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

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

OBS

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

French

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

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

Spanish

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

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

OBS

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

OBS

ESA por sus siglas en inglés.

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Record 42 2015-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Ecology (General)
OBS

The United Kingdom's Natural Environment Research Council(NERC) provides independent research and training in the environmental sciences. Our mission is to gather and apply knowledge, improve understanding and predict the behaviour of the natural environment and its resources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Écologie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 43 2014-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
  • Aboriginal Law
CONT

The Commission successfully completed this undertaking, both for the studies undertaken jointly by Canada and the Kahkewistahaw First Nation as well as for several additional studies undertaken solely by the First Nation, including a... Present Value Study Independent of this process, the Band also completed land sales and trust account research.

OBS

Report on the Mediation of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation 1907 Surrender Claim (Jan. 2003).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
  • Droit autochtone
CONT

La Commission a réussi à s'acquitter de cette tâche, tant pour les études commandées conjointement par le Canada et la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw que pour plusieurs études additionnelles demandées uniquement par la Première Nation, dont [...] une étude de la valeur actuelle.

OBS

Rapport de médiation sur la revendication de la Première Nation de Kahkewistahaw relative à la cession de 1907 (Janv. 2003).

Spanish

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Record 44 2014-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research
  • Education (General)
CONT

Interdisciplinary studies provides an opportunity to pursue independent, innovative research that bridges disciplinary categories... Work closely with scholars from different areas related to your research topic and join a small group of high-achieving students with a wide range of scholarly interests and perspectives.

Key term(s)
  • inter-disciplinary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Pédagogie (Généralités)
CONT

Le Centre de recherches en éducation franco-ontarienne [...] est un centre de recherche interdisciplinaire où on étudie les pratiques éducatives, sociales et langagières de la francophonie en Ontario, au Canada et dans le monde, en mettant l'accent sur les processus de construction des différences et des inégalités sociales ainsi que sur les mécanismes sociaux d'inclusion et d'exclusion.

Key term(s)
  • inter-disciplinaire

Spanish

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Record 45 2014-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science
  • Scientific Research
DEF

An international consortium of university, college, and independent research libraries.

OBS

Founded in 1949, CRL [Center for Research Libraries] supports advanced research and teaching in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences by preserving and making available to scholars the primary source material critical to those disciplines.

Key term(s)
  • Centre for Research Libraries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Bibliothéconomie
  • Recherche scientifique
OBS

Centre pour les bibliothèques de recherche; CBR : traductions non officielles données à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

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Record 46 2013-05-07

English

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

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

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 47 2012-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Criminology
CONT

Geocriminology is related to on-going areas of study in criminology, including theory and research on spatial and temporal dimensions of crime. Crime is a dynamic entity describable in terms of inertia, place, and time. It exists independent from the actors who create it and its reality is multiple. The task of geocriminology is to capture that dynamic theoretically and empirically.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Criminologie

Spanish

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Record 48 2011-08-09

English

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

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

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

French

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

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
  • Economía del medio ambiente
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Record 49 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Social Problems
OBS

Status of Women Canada's Policy Research Fund was instituted in 1996 to support independent, nationally relevant policy research on gender equality issues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Problèmes sociaux
OBS

Le Fonds de recherche en matière de politiques de Condition féminine Canada a été créé en 1996 dans le but de soutenir la recherche indépendante en matière de politiques, valable à l'échelle nationale, qui porte sur des enjeux liés à l'égalité entre les sexes.

Spanish

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Record 50 2010-12-14

English

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

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology is both an academic department within the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Manitoba, and a Clinical Programme within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. For more information on our pre-doctoral internship progam, click on "Student Resources. "The Department of Clinical Health Psychology is a fully independent academic department within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. Our mandate within the Faculty of Medicine is to teach undergraduate and graduate medical students, conduct research, train pre-doctoral Psychology Interns in our CPA and APA Accredited Internship program, and train Postdoctoral Residents. The clinical mandate of the Department of Clinical Health Psychology within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive range of psychological services to serve the population in and around Winnipeg. In addition, the Department provides clinical and academic consultation and support to psychologists working within our Rural and Northern Psychology Program. Thus, the Department has academic and clinical responsibilities in many parts of the Province of Manitoba.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 51 2010-10-26

English

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

The Vintners Quality Alliance(VQA) is an Appellation of Origin system by which consumers can identify wines of Canada based on the origin of the grapes from which they are produced. With the VQA system, Canada joins other leading wine-producing countries in developing a body of regulations and setting high standards for its wines. In Ontario, the VQA officially began in 1988. The Ontario VQA encouraged the British Columbia wine industry to undertake a similar VQA program, which the province did in 1990. There are two distinct wine-producing regions in Canada : the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The VQA recognizes three Designated Viticultural Areas in Ontario, and four in British Columbia. EPThe VQA in Ontario is an independent alliance of wineries, grape growers, the provincial liquor regulator(the Liquor Control Board of Ontario), and academic, hospitality, and research institutions.

French

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

Renseignements obtenus de l'alliance en Ontario.

Spanish

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Record 52 2010-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
DEF

Attachment point of the binding to the snowshoe; it pivots on a metal rod so that the snowshoe tail drags or tracks behind as you walk.

CONT

A rotating toe cord helps to deliver maximum crampon penetration and minimize fatigue in powder or packed snow conditions and the recreational crampon system is located under the ball of the foot and heel for secure traction throughout the entire stride.

CONT

Independent research proves that the Rotating Toe Cord is the most efficient pivot system available, which means over a long trek you will expend less energy to traverse the same distance than you would using a pivot system without full rotation.

CONT

Your snowshoes have a rotating toe cord (sometimes called the pivot rod) that allows a 90 degree [rotation.]

Key term(s)
  • pivot bar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
DEF

Pièce cylindrique pénétrant dans un palier et pouvant tourner sur elle-même.

OBS

La fixation est reliée au corps de la raquette à l'aide d'un système de pivot qui tourne sur un axe parfois en métal, parfois constitué d'une bande de caoutchouc renforcé. L'avantage du pivot de métal demeure la liberté accrue du pied qui s'affranchit du poids de la raquette.

Spanish

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Record 53 2009-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
CONT

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow to develop an independent research group that will complement existing research strengths.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grades et diplômes
CONT

Ancien président de l'Université Simon Fraser, M. [...] est actuellement agrégé supérieur de recherche au centre de dialogue Morris J. Wosk de cette même Université.

Spanish

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Record 54 2009-11-06

English

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

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

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 55 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 56 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 57 2008-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Social Policy (General)
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Cultural Information and Research Centres Liaison in Europe is an independent think tank dedicated to developing cultural policy models for Europe. CIRCLE is a network of people concerned with cultural policy including researchers from many disciplines, scholars, documentalists, cultural practitioners, policy-makers and politicians.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Politiques sociales (Généralités)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Réseau créé en 1984 à l'initiative du Conseil de l'Europe, qui lui assure un soutien financier annuel (par le biais du Comité de la Culture). CIRCLE réunit dans tout l'Europe des chercheurs sur les politiques culturelles et des utilisateurs des résultats de recherche. Le réseau organise des tables rondes internationales, entreprend des études et des recherches documentaires, publie des ouvrages et une lettre d'information intitulée Circular.

Spanish

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Record 58 2008-03-18

English

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

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 59 2008-03-17

English

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

Since 1938, tax practitioners from all over the world rely on the IBFD for authoritative expertise on cross-border taxation. IBFD is the portal to high quality independent tax research, international tax information and education with the aim to enable customers to do their work more quickly and efficiently. The wealth of IBFD's experience and knowledge is reflected in the make-up of the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Fiscalité
Key term(s)
  • Bureau international de documentation fiscale

Spanish

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Record 60 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 61 2008-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Political Systems
OBS

The International Association of Centers for Federal Studies(IACFS) is an interdisciplinary association of Centers and Institutes throughout the world with interests in independent research and publication about political, constitutional, legal, administrative, fiscal, economic, historical and philosophical issues relevant to political systems which have federal features. The Association seeks to further the study and understanding of federal principles and patterns in all their variety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Régimes politiques
OBS

Appellation confirmée par le président, et professeur à l'Institut des relations intergouvernementales de la Queen's University.

OBS

L'Association internationale des centres d'études du fédéralisme (IACFS) regroupe dans le monde des centres et des instituts privés de recherche et produisant des publications sur des questions politiques, constitutionnelles, juridiques, administratives, fiscales, économiques, historiques, et philosophiques liées aux systèmes politiques fédéraux ou ayant des aspects caractéristiques du fédéralisme. L'IACFS fut fondée en 1973 afin de développer l'étude et la compréhension des principes du fédéralisme et des formes diverses de la gouvernance fédérale.

OBS

En contexte, l'usage le plus répandu consiste à mettre l'article qui accompagnerait le nom si celui-ci était traduit en français. «University» se traduisant par Université, nom féminin en français, l'article «la» serait normalement élidé du fait de la rencontre des deux voyelles (le «a» de la et le «U» de «University»). Par contre, pour des raisons d'euphonie (le son «l'iou» est désagréable à l'oreille), il est recommandé de ne pas élider l'article «la».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Regímenes políticos
Save record 61

Record 62 2008-01-29

English

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

The Canadian Association for Earthquake Engineering(CAEE/ACGP) is a national, nonprofit, technical society whose membership is open to all interested engineers, geoscientists, architects, researchers, educators, designers, planners, economists, social scientists, public officials, government and building code officials. CAEE/ACGP is an independent but interdisciplinary organization that seeks cooperation with other national technical and professional societies, as well as other counterpart associations across the world. The primary objective of CAEE/ACGP is to foster earthquake engineering practice and research in Canada. This overall goal is met through initiating a communication network for earthquake engineering practice and research activities in Canada, sponsoring national earthquake engineering conferences and other technical meetings, encouraging and facilitating the application of research into engineering practice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Volcanologie et sismologie

Spanish

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Record 63 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 64 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

Save record 64

Record 65 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Oceanography
OBS

The Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme(CASP) is an independent, non-profit-making geological research organization based in the University of Cambridge. It originated in 1948 as Cambridge Spitsbergen Expeditions, and was incorporated as CASP in 1975. Initially, support came from companies with an interest in Svalbard and the Barents Shelf. Since then, CASP has greatly increased its scope, diversifying to new areas of research outside the Arctic and to new methods of data presentation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Océanographie
OBS

Le CASP est une fondation menant des recherches sur le terrain, à l'origine uniquement en Arctique. Ses zones d'investigation se sont depuis étendues à d'autres régions du monde.

OBS

Appellation qui doit être soulignée ou en italique puisqu'elle reste en anglais. Se trouve à Vancouver.

Spanish

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Record 66 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 67 2006-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Names
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
OBS

The Women's Study Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1984 by women, social scientists and economists concerned with gender issues. Known as CEM from the initials of its Spanish name "Centro de Estudios de la Mujer" it conducts research, training, communication and consulting programs, concentrating on the fields of labor and employment, citizenship and political participation, and public policy planning.

Key term(s)
  • Centro de Estudios Femeninos

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Établissements d'enseignement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de edificios
  • Instalaciones de investigación científica
  • Establecimientos de enseñanza
OBS

El Centro de Estudios de la Mujer fue fundado en abril de 1984 por un grupo multidisciplinario de investigadoras en ciencias sociales y económicas. Està dedicado a los estudios de género y realiza investigación, formación, difusión y asesorías especialmente en las áreas de Trabajo y Empleo, Ciudadanía y Participación Política, y Políticas Públicas.

Key term(s)
  • Centro de Estudios Femeninos
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Record 68 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 69 2006-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Honorary Distinctions
  • Political Science (General)
OBS

In 1990, Atlas honored its late founder by establishing the Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Awards. This annual program recognizes outstanding publications produced by independent public policy research institutes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations internationaux
  • Sciences politiques (Généralités)
OBS

Par l'Atlas Economic Research Foundation.

Spanish

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Record 70 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 71 2006-02-15

English

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

The McDowell Foundation is an independent charitable organization that was created by the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation in response to teachers’ needs for greater involvement in educational research. Its goal is to support inquiry, reflection, and the communication of information and ideas that improve education.

French

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

Spanish

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Record 72 2005-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Animal Diseases
  • CBRNE Weapons
OBS

The Federal Research Centre for Virus Diseases of Animals(BFAV) is an independent supreme federal authority under the auspices of the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Nutrition and Agriculture. Its task is to produce the scientific basis to help decision making in the areas of nutrition, agriculture and forestry, and to expand scientific knowledge in these areas. The BFAV performs research concerning animal virus diseases and related sciences.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Armes CBRNE
Key term(s)
  • Institut fédéral de recherche sur les maladies virales animales

Spanish

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Record 73 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 74 2005-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Education Theory and Methods
  • Training of Personnel
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

In much earlier tutorial dialogue research(such as in Socratic teaching dialogues...), very little autonomy was given to the learner in terms of the range of responses available, and the possibility of pursuing their own independent learning goals.

OBS

Compare with "learning objective".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
  • Internet et télématique
OBS

Le but a un caractère lointain et global par rapport à l'objectif.

OBS

Comparer à «objectif d'apprentissage».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inteligencia artificial
  • Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
  • Capacitación del personal
  • Internet y telemática
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Record 75 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 76 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 77 2005-04-21

English

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

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, the second largest provincial archaeological organization in Canada, is one of the most active and effective voluntary archaeological organizations on the continent, promoting public education and research, and advocating for conservation. Founded in 1963, the Society is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a board of volunteers and staffed by two persons. Both Amateur, or avocational, and professional archaeologists comprise our membership.

Key term(s)
  • Archaeological Society of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Society of Archaeology
  • Society of Archeology of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Archéologie
Key term(s)
  • Société d'archéologie de la Saskatchewan
  • Société archéologique de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 78 2005-04-05

English

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

Titles and abbreviation confirmed by the organization.

OBS

Our Mission-The BC Cancer Foundation is an independent charitable organization that raises and stewards resources to support breakthrough research and compassionate care through the BC Cancer Agency. Our Vision-A World Free from Cancer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cancers et oncologie
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Fondation pour le cancer de la Colombie-Britannique

Spanish

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Record 79 2004-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

Created to promote education, capacity-building, and research as a means to enhance the peaceful and sustainable use and management of ocean and coastal spaces and their resources. The IOI was founded in 1972 by Professor Elisabeth Mann Borgese as an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation headquartered at the University of Malta. The IOI Network currently consists of ten Operational Centres spanning the globe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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Record 80 2004-08-25

English

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

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

French

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

Spanish

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Record 81 2004-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations Research and Management
  • Scientific Research
CONT

Our independent research offers an incisive comprehensive view of the rapidly evolving business processes fundamental to success in the new economy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
  • Recherche scientifique
CONT

Permettre la flexibilité et l'innovation dans la recherche indépendante est le but des projets.

Spanish

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Record 82 2004-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Ecology (General)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

TECHWARE(TECHnology for WAter REsources) is an independent, international non profit-making organization founded, under Belgian law, on 6 July 1990 in Brussels, Belgium. TECHWARE is a well-established, Europe-wide collaborative network of members who are involved in all cross-sectoral aspects of the water environment. They include companies, universities and research institutions, public authorities, professional associations, and individual consultants. Networking knowledge, skill, information and technology, thus bridging the gap between research and application, results and their application.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
Key term(s)
  • Techniques de mise en valeur des ressources en eau

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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Record 83 2004-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Education
  • Scientific Research
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation whose mission is to advance the medical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.

OBS

Title confirmed by the Organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Pédagogie
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Appellation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 84 2004-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
CONT

In this method, the research might be conducted with less control of subjects and the independent variable. The common quasi-experimental designs include : the succession(before-and-after) design, the time-series design, the cross-sectional design and the after-group design.

OBS

A research design similar to an experimental design in all respects except that random assignment is not used to select who will, and who will not, receive the treatment (participate in the program).

Key term(s)
  • quasi experimental design

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique
DEF

Structure d'étude utilisant des groupes de comparaison [pour faire des inférences causales], mais sans recours à la randomisation pour constituer un groupe expérimental et un groupe témoin.

OBS

Le premier groupe est ordinairement acquis; le groupe expérimental est choisi pour correspondre le plus possible avec lui, de façon à permettre des inférences sur les effets incrémentiels du programme.

Key term(s)
  • modèle quasi expérimental

Spanish

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Record 85 2004-02-20

English

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

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

OBS

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

French

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

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

Spanish

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Record 86 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

Biolab is a single-rack multi-user facility that will support biological research on small plants, small invertebrates, microorganisms, animal cells, and tissue cultures. It will include an incubator equipped with centrifuges in which the preceding experimental subjects can be subjected to controlled levels of accelerations. Containers can be handled automatically by the Biolab Handling Mechanism. Independent analysis instruments are available for supporting experiment sample test analyses. A capability for the visualisation of images is at hand. The atmospheric environment of the Experiment Container may be adjusted during centrifuge operations. Automatic temperature-controlled and ambient temperature stowage units are available for storing Experiment Container samples. A Biolab glovebox provides a clean, controlled and enclosed environment for manual operations on Experiment Container samples. The glovebox, working under negative pressure, pre-empts any possible contamination to the laboratory atmosphere.

OBS

Biolab: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

À bord du module européen Columbus, l'instrument Biolab, notamment, sera consacré aux expériences sur les micro-organismes, les cellules animales, les cultures de tissus, les petits végétaux et les petits invertébrés.

OBS

[Biolab] est conçu de manière modulaire et comporte une partie dans laquelle les expériences se déroulent automatiquement et une partie dans laquelle l'équipage peut manipuler des échantillons.

OBS

Biolab : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 87 2003-10-23

English

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

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

CONT

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

Key term(s)
  • nuclear gyro
  • atomic gyroscope

French

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

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

CONT

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

Spanish

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Record 88 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 89 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 90 2003-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Economic Planning
  • Scientific Research
OBS

The Expert Panel on the Commercialization of University Research was created in October 1998 by the Advisory Council on Science and Technology(ACST). The Panel' s mandate was to provide independent, expert advice on options to maximize the social and economic benefits to Canada from the public investment in university research. The Panel completed its work in May 1999.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Planification économique
  • Recherche scientifique
OBS

Le Groupe d'experts sur la commercialisation des résultats de la recherche universitaire a été créé en octobre 1998 par le Conseil consultatif des sciences et de la technologie (CCST). Le Groupe a reçu pour mandat de fournir, de façon indépendante, des conseils éclairés sur les moyens à prendre pour que le Canada bénéficie du maximum de retombées socio-économiques possible des investissements publics dans la recherche universitaire.

Key term(s)
  • Groupe d'experts sur la commercialisation de la recherche universitaire

Spanish

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Record 91 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 92 2003-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

A Data Buoy Co-Operation Panel Action Group is an independent self-funded body that maintains, as a significant element of its responsibilities, an observational buoy programme providing meteorological and oceanographic data for real-time and/or research purposes in support of the World Weather Watch(WWW), the World Climate Research Programme(WCRP), the Global Climate Observing System(GCOS), and the Global Ocean Observing System(GOOS), and other relevant WMO and IOC programmes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
Key term(s)
  • Groupe d'action

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
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Record 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 2002-09-30

English

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

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, non-profit research facility dedicated to the study of marine science and to the education of marine scientists. It is the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Océanographie
Key term(s)
  • Institut océanographique de Woods Hole

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Oceanografía
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Record 97 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 98 2002-06-06

English

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

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 1, 900 people, RTI is active in health and medicine, environmental protection, technology commercialization, education, and decision support system. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Démographie

Spanish

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Record 99 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 100 2002-06-05

English

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

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

French

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

Spanish

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