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INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- International Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- specially designated global terrorist
1, record 1, English, specially%20designated%20global%20terrorist
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SDGT 2, record 1, English, SDGT
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the executive branch may... list both organizations and individuals as specially designated global terrorists(SDGTs). This power was created by executive order... 13 224, which was issued pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act(IEEPA). IEEPA grants presidents the authority to declare a national emergency and subsequently impose financial restrictions on foreign countries or nationals believed to be related to that state of emergency.... An individual may be designated as an SDGT if they have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten [the United States’] national security. 3, record 1, English, - specially%20designated%20global%20terrorist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Relations internationales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entité terroriste mondiale expressément désignée
1, record 1, French, entit%C3%A9%20terroriste%20mondiale%20express%C3%A9ment%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En janvier 2024, le Département d'État des États-Unis a annoncé qu'il désignait Ansarallah comme une entité terroriste mondiale expressément désignée dans le cadre de son décret 13 224. 1, record 1, French, - entit%C3%A9%20terroriste%20mondiale%20express%C3%A9ment%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- special assistant
1, record 2, English, special%20assistant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A special assistant's responsibilities are varied, depending on the employer's context and needs. Common tasks include managing calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondence for a senior executive or high-profile individual. 2, record 2, English, - special%20assistant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- adjoint spécial
1, record 2, French, adjoint%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- adjointe spéciale 2, record 2, French, adjointe%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- executive resourcing
1, record 3, English, executive%20resourcing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Executive resourcing. It is important, given the influence of leadership behaviour on performance and the huge cost of getting the resourcing of executive roles in an organisation wrong, to clearly articulate the required behaviour for successful performance in a role and to appraise an individual against this whether in an external recruitment situation or in an internal move. 1, record 3, English, - executive%20resourcing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ressourcement des cadres de direction
1, record 3, French, ressourcement%20des%20cadres%20de%20direction
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ressourcement des cadres 1, record 3, French, ressourcement%20des%20cadres
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La délégation des pouvoirs vise à permettre à une organisation de gérer ses propres processus de dotation pour le groupe de la direction et de satisfaire à ses besoins spécifiques en recrutement de la façon la plus efficace et efficiente possible. [...] le développement de la capacité en matière de ressourcement des cadres [a été l'un des changements apportés en matière de nomination des cadres]. 1, record 3, French, - ressourcement%20des%20cadres%20de%20direction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Political Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- totalitarian state
1, record 4, English, totalitarian%20state
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state in which all executive, legislative, and judicial powers are centrally controlled by one person or by a collective; where there is usually only one political party, the ruling party; where personal and political rights and liberties of the individual are subjected to limitations as determined by the authority of the governing instrument(the government) within the state; where the maximum of efficiency and the minimum of waste is demanded and backed by laws; where the dignity and the worth of the individual is determined by the governing agent or agents(the party and the government) ;and where the interest of the state is paramount and the interest of the individual person is secondary. Totalitarianism is a characteristic mode of rule under Communism, Fascism, Nazism, or Caesarism. 1, record 4, English, - totalitarian%20state
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Régimes politiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- État totalitaire
1, record 4, French, %C3%89tat%20totalitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'État totalitaire est donc non seulement omnipotent et omniprésent, mais encore, - pis que tout le reste - omniscient : son œil voit tout, ou presque; aussi bien doit-il sur ce point [...] se faire aider par ses polices en uniforme et ses polices «en bourgeois». Cette aide indispensable, le pouvoir policier le fait payer cher à l'État totalitaire, au point que ce 4e pouvoir devient bientôt, à lui seul l'exécutif, le législatif et même le judiciaire. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%89tat%20totalitaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Corporate Structure
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- officer
1, record 5, English, officer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] individual in an organization on whom executive authority has been confirmed by legislation, by-law or resolution of the board of directors. 2, record 5, English, - officer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Structures de l'entreprise
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- membre de la direction
1, record 5, French, membre%20de%20la%20direction
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dirigeant 2, record 5, French, dirigeant
correct, masculine noun
- dirigeante 3, record 5, French, dirigeante
correct, feminine noun
- cadre 4, record 5, French, cadre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui participe à la direction d'une entreprise ou d'un organisme. 5, record 5, French, - membre%20de%20la%20direction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- APEX Partnership Award
1, record 6, English, APEX%20Partnership%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APEX: Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada. 1, record 6, English, - APEX%20Partnership%20Award
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The APEX Partnership Award is given annually to a member of the federal executive cadre through a partnership arrangement with the National Bank of Canada. The individual chosen may have a proven track record(either over a number of years or through the course of one major project) of having actively engaged in, promoted and enabled partnership initiatives with other departments, other orders of government and/or other sectors in a manner that has resulted in enhanced or more efficient services. Alternatively, the candidate may have played a catalytic role with other departments, other orders of government and/or other sectors which resulted in positive change to public policy and its implementation. 1, record 6, English, - APEX%20Partnership%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Le prix du partenariat de l'APEX
1, record 6, French, Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APEX : Association professionnelle des cadres de la fonction publique du Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le prix du partenariat de l'APEX est parrainé par la banque nationale du Canada et est décerné annuellement à un fonctionnaire membre du cadre de direction du gouvernement fédéral. Le candidat doit avoir participé activement à des partenariats avec d'autres ministères, d'autres ordres de gouvernement ou d'autres secteurs, soit pendant de nombreuses années ou au cours d'un projet de taille et avoir favorisé et encouragé de tels partenariats, de façon à améliorer les services ou à les rendre plus efficaces. En second lieu, le candidat doit avoir joué le rôle de catalyseur auprès des autres ministères, des autres ordres de gouvernement ou des autres secteurs d'une manière ayant permis de modifier de façon positive la pratique officielle et son application. 1, record 6, French, - Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Guidelines for the Administration of the Executive Employment Transition Policy
1, record 7, English, Guidelines%20for%20the%20Administration%20of%20the%20Executive%20Employment%20Transition%20Policy
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. This appendix will assist departmental officials in determining the appropriate mix of components and the amounts which may be negotiated under the Executive Employment Transition(EET) policy in individual termination settlements with affected employees. 1, record 7, English, - Guidelines%20for%20the%20Administration%20of%20the%20Executive%20Employment%20Transition%20Policy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Lignes directrices pour l'administration de la Politique de transition dans la carrière des cadres de direction
1, record 7, French, Lignes%20directrices%20pour%20l%27administration%20de%20la%20Politique%20de%20transition%20dans%20la%20carri%C3%A8re%20des%20cadres%20de%20direction
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. La présente appendice a pour objet d'aider les ministères à établir la combinaison appropriée d'éléments et le montant maximum des règlements de cessation d'emploi négociés individuellement avec les fonctionnaires visés par la Politique de transition dans la carrière des cadres de direction. 1, record 7, French, - Lignes%20directrices%20pour%20l%27administration%20de%20la%20Politique%20de%20transition%20dans%20la%20carri%C3%A8re%20des%20cadres%20de%20direction
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-08-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year Award
1, record 8, English, Distinguished%20Canadian%20Retailer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year Award recognizes a retail leader that has led his/her company to outstanding business success and innovation and that has consistently demonstrated community commitment and support. The recipient is seen as a role model because of his/her exceptional leadership within the corporation, in the retail industry in Canada and in the community at large, through personal and/or corporate philanthropy activities. While years of service within the company are not a prerequisite, the individual' s term as chief executive officer must be commiserate with the company's outstanding success. The individual must be widely respected throughout the industry for his/her achievements and the corporation he/she represents must be seen as a leader in the business community. 1, record 8, English, - Distinguished%20Canadian%20Retailer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Commerce
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prix du Détaillant canadien émérite de l'année
1, record 8, French, prix%20du%20D%C3%A9taillant%20canadien%20%C3%A9m%C3%A9rite%20de%20l%27ann%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Du Conseil canadien du commerce de détail. 1, record 8, French, - prix%20du%20D%C3%A9taillant%20canadien%20%C3%A9m%C3%A9rite%20de%20l%27ann%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-04-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Women’s Executive Network
1, record 9, English, Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Executive%20Network
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WXN 1, record 9, English, WXN
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women's Executive Network(WXN) is Canada's most influential female audience and the country's leading organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of women executives across Canada. WXN invites women leaders in business, government and not-for-profit sectors in seven cities to attend our exclusive by-invitation-only breakfast series, Canada s Most Powerful Women : Top 100 Awards and Summit, professional development workshops and golf program in association with Links for Women. These events, organized by WXN and hosted by individual partners, will take place in Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. 1, record 9, English, - Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Executive%20Network
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Réseau des femmes exécutives
1, record 9, French, R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- RFE 1, record 9, French, RFE
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau des femmes exécutives (RFE)MD constitue l auditoire féminin le plus influent du Canada et représente l'organisation la plus importante au pays consacrée à la promotion et à la reconnaissance des femmes cadres dans leur milieu de travail. Depuis 1997, le RFE s'est développé rapidement pour répondre aux besoins d'un nombre grandissant de femmes cadres partout au Canada. Le RFE invite les dirigeantes du monde des affaires, du gouvernement et des secteurs à but non lucratif à assister, dans sept villes, à sa série exclusive de déjeuners sur invitation uniquement, lors du Sommet des 100 femmes les plus influentes au Canada, et des ateliers de développement professionnel. Ces activités, organisées par le RFE et parrainées par les partenaires individuels du RFE, auront lieu à Vancouver, à Calgary, à Mississauga, à Toronto, à Ottawa, à Montréal et à Halifax. 1, record 9, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20des%20femmes%20ex%C3%A9cutives
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- UNICEF Maurice Pate Award
1, record 10, English, UNICEF%20Maurice%20Pate%20Award
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The award, named in honour of the first UNICEF Executive Director, is given to an institution, organization or individual in a developing country for extraordinary leadership in and contribution to the survival, protection and development of children. 2, record 10, English, - UNICEF%20Maurice%20Pate%20Award
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Maurice Pate Memorial Award
- Maurice Pate Award
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations internationaux
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Prix Maurice Pate de l'UNICEF
1, record 10, French, Prix%20Maurice%20Pate%20de%20l%27UNICEF
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] pour récompenser un leadership extraordinaire et exemplaire et une contribution à la survie, la protection et le développement des enfants. 2, record 10, French, - Prix%20Maurice%20Pate%20de%20l%27UNICEF
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Prix Maurice Pate
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos honoríficos y condecoraciones internacionales
- Premios y recompensas (Artes y Cultura)
- Problemas sociales
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Premio Maurice Pate del UNICEF
1, record 10, Spanish, Premio%20Maurice%20Pate%20del%20UNICEF
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] para recompensar la capacidad de dirección extraordinaria y ejemplar de cualquier individuo u organización, y su contribución a la supervivencia, la protección y el desarrollo de la infancia. 2, record 10, Spanish, - Premio%20Maurice%20Pate%20del%20UNICEF
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Premio en memoria de Maurice Pate
- Premio Maurice Pate
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-08-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plural executive
1, record 11, English, plural%20executive
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a group of officers or major officials(as a boards of directors) or a committee that functions in making current decisions or in giving routine orders usu. The responsibility of an individual executive officer or official. 2, record 11, English, - plural%20executive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- direction collégiale
1, record 11, French, direction%20coll%C3%A9giale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- gestion collégiale 1, record 11, French, gestion%20coll%C3%A9giale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept de la gestion selon lequel l'autorité et le pouvoir de décision appartiennent collectivement à un groupe de personnes travaillant ensemble. 1, record 11, French, - direction%20coll%C3%A9giale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec "direction multiple". 2, record 11, French, - direction%20coll%C3%A9giale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-04-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- APEX Award for Career Contribution
1, record 12, English, APEX%20Award%20for%20Career%20Contribution
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Given by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada to an individual who is a member of the Executive Group, who has spent at least ten years in the Public Service, who is a leader in his field and through his exemplary work, has brought recognition to the Canadian Public Service or to his department/agency, who personifies the values of APEX as outlined in its Statement of Principles and who provides an example for other members of the Executive Group. 1, record 12, English, - APEX%20Award%20for%20Career%20Contribution
Record 12, Key term(s)
- APEX Career Contribution Award
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Prix de l'APEX pour contribution pendant une carrière
1, record 12, French, Prix%20de%20l%27APEX%20pour%20contribution%20pendant%20une%20carri%C3%A8re
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remis par l'Association professionnelle des cadres de la fonction publique du Canada à une personne qui est membre du Groupe de la direction et qui a travaillé au moins dix ans au sein de la fonction publique, qui est reconnue comme expert dans son domaine et qui, par son travail exceptionnel, a attiré l'attention sur la fonction publique canadienne ou sur son ministère ou agence, qui personnifie les valeurs de l'APEX telles que décrites dans son Énoncé de principes et qui sert d'exemple aux autres membres du Groupe de la direction. 1, record 12, French, - Prix%20de%20l%27APEX%20pour%20contribution%20pendant%20une%20carri%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-06-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- individual executive
1, record 13, English, individual%20executive
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- direction individuelle 1, record 13, French, direction%20individuelle
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) on n'a guère analysé encore les avantages comparatifs de la gestion collective et de la gestion individuelle. 1, record 13, French, - direction%20individuelle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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