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INITIATIVES CHANGE CANADA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Personnel Management
- Sociology
- Public Service
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Diversity Action Plan
1, record 1, English, Diversity%20Action%20Plan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To... contribute to making the Diversity Action Plan a success, [Public Services and Procurement Canada] is setting in motion a number of co-developed initiatives with the [diversity networks]. These initiatives represent actions to deliver tangible results and transformative change for Indigenous people, Black people and other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ2S+ communities within [the] organization. 1, record 1, English, - Diversity%20Action%20Plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LGBTQ2S+: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit and others. 2, record 1, English, - Diversity%20Action%20Plan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion du personnel
- Sociologie
- Fonction publique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Plan d'action sur la diversité
1, record 1, French, Plan%20d%27action%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour [...] contribuer à la réussite du Plan d'action sur la diversité, [Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada] met en branle plusieurs initiatives élaborées conjointement avec les réseaux pour la diversité. Ces initiatives présentent des mesures visant à obtenir des résultats concrets et des changements transformateurs parmi les populations autochtones, les Noirs et les autres groupes racialisés, les personnes en situation de [handicap] et les membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+ au sein de [l'organisation]. 1, record 1, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LGBTQ2S+ : lesbien, gai, bisexuel, transgenre, queer, bispirituel et autres. 2, record 1, French, - Plan%20d%27action%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sociology of Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Task Force on Anti-Racism, Workplace Culture and Equity
1, record 2, English, Task%20Force%20on%20Anti%2DRacism%2C%20Workplace%20Culture%20and%20Equity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In December [2020], PSPC [Public Services and Procurement Canada] created the Task Force on Anti-Racism, Workplace Culture and Equity. The task force is led by departmental employees from the 4 designated employment equity groups : women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities. It ensures that PSPC implements the initiatives and tools required to meet the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's new commitments on diversity and inclusion. In doing so, the task force is helping to change the workplace culture and to implement measures that will reduce barriers to inclusion. 2, record 2, English, - Task%20Force%20on%20Anti%2DRacism%2C%20Workplace%20Culture%20and%20Equity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sociologie du travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail sur l'antiracisme, la culture organisationnelle et l'équité
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20l%27antiracisme%2C%20la%20culture%20organisationnelle%20et%20l%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En décembre [2020], SPAC [Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada] a créé le Groupe de travail sur l'antiracisme, la culture organisationnelle et l'équité. Ce groupe est dirigé par des employés du ministère membres des groupes désignés aux fins de l'équité en matière d'emploi, soit les femmes, les peuples autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap et les minorités visibles. Il s'assure que SPAC met en place les initiatives et les outils nécessaires afin de répondre aux nouveaux engagements en matière de diversité et d'inclusion du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le Groupe de travail contribue ainsi à changer la culture du milieu de travail et à mettre en place des mesures afin de réduire les obstacles à l'inclusion. 2, record 2, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20l%27antiracisme%2C%20la%20culture%20organisationnelle%20et%20l%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Communication and Information Management
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Digital Campaign Plan
1, record 3, English, Digital%20Campaign%20Plan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] Digital Campaign Plan [is used to align] CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] efforts to support broader Department of National Defence and Government of Canada digital initiatives and drive change. 1, record 3, English, - Digital%20Campaign%20Plan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Plan de campagne numérique
1, record 3, French, Plan%20de%20campagne%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le] Plan de campagne numérique [sert à harmoniser] les efforts des FAC [Forces armées canadiennes] pour soutenir les initiatives numériques plus larges du ministère de la Défense nationale et du gouvernement du Canada et pour favoriser le changement. 1, record 3, French, - Plan%20de%20campagne%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Environment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Wildlife Habitat Canada
1, record 4, English, Wildlife%20Habitat%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WHC 1, record 4, English, WHC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Wildlife Habitat Canada's] mandate is to provide financial assistance to conservation projects and initiatives related to waterfowl and migratory birds management based on [its] agreement with Environment and Climate Change Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Wildlife%20Habitat%20Canada
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Wild Life Habitat Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Environnement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Habitat faunique Canada
1, record 4, French, Habitat%20faunique%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- HFC 1, record 4, French, HFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conformément à [l'entente de l'organisme] avec Environnement et Changement climatique Canada, [le mandat d'Habitat faunique Canada] consiste à fournir une aide financière aux projets et aux initiatives de conservation liés à la gestion de la sauvagine et des oiseaux migrateurs. 1, record 4, French, - Habitat%20faunique%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Initiatives of Change Canada
1, record 5, English, Initiatives%20of%20Change%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- IofC Canada 1, record 5, English, IofC%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiatives of Change(IofC) Canada is part of a global movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own. 1, record 5, English, - Initiatives%20of%20Change%20Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Philosophie et religion
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Initiatives et Changement Canada
1, record 5, French, Initiatives%20et%20Changement%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- I&C Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- I&C Canada 3, record 5, French, I%26C%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiatives et Changement (I&C) Canada fait partie d'un mouvement international regroupant des personnes de différentes cultures et origines qui s’engagent à transformer la société à travers le changement des motivations, des attitudes et des comportements en commençant par elles-mêmes. 1, record 5, French, - Initiatives%20et%20Changement%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-01-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
- Hygiene and Health
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Primary Health Care Transition Fund
1, record 6, English, Primary%20Health%20Care%20Transition%20Fund
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PHCTF 2, record 6, English, PHCTF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Health Canada. The Primary Health Care Transition Fund(PHCTF) is intended to support the transitional costs of implementing sustainable, large-scale, primary health care renewal initiatives. As a result of such initiatives, it is expected that fundamental and sustainable change to the organization, funding and delivery of primary health care services will result in improved access, accountability and integration of services. 2, record 6, English, - Primary%20Health%20Care%20Transition%20Fund
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Finances
- Hygiène et santé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fonds pour l'adaptation des soins de santé primaires
1, record 6, French, Fonds%20pour%20l%27adaptation%20des%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FASSP 2, record 6, French, FASSP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Santé Canada. Le Fonds pour l'adaptation des soins de santé primaires (FASSP) soutient les coûts transitoires de la mise en œuvre d'initiatives de grande envergure de renouvellement des soins de santé primaires. À la suite de telles initiatives, un changement fondamental et durable devrait survenir concernant l'organisation, le financement et la prestation des services de santé primaires qui améliorera l'accès, l'imputabilité et l'intégration des services. 2, record 6, French, - Fonds%20pour%20l%27adaptation%20des%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaires
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-04-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Publication and Bookselling
- Christian Theology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives
1, record 7, English, Adventive%20Cross%20Cultural%20Initiatives
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- acci 2, record 7, English, acci
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- New Life League 1, record 7, English, New%20Life%20League
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLL 2, record 7, English, NLL
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLL 2, record 7, English, NLL
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACCI began in Alberta, Canada as New Life League(NLL), a recognized Canadian charity established in 1986 that focused on providing resources and personnel for printing Christian literature for Asia. In 2002, leadership for NLL was transferred to a new board [that] voted to change the name from New Life League to Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives... 2, record 7, English, - Adventive%20Cross%20Cultural%20Initiatives
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Édition et librairie
- Théologies chrétiennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives
1, record 7, French, Adventive%20Cross%20Cultural%20Initiatives
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- acci 2, record 7, French, acci
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- New Life League 1, record 7, French, New%20Life%20League
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLL 2, record 7, French, NLL
former designation, correct, Canada
- NLL 2, record 7, French, NLL
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Pollutants
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Greenhouse Gas Verification Centre
1, record 8, English, Greenhouse%20Gas%20Verification%20Centre
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Additional guidance on consistent approaches for measuring and estimating greenhouse gas emissions, reductions, and removals by Canadian climate change initiatives is provided by the Greenhouse Gas Verification Centre. The Centre, co-led by Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada, is a cross-cutting measure under Action Plan 2000 that assists domestic government and industry initiatives in developing methodologies, protocols, and standards. 1, record 8, English, - Greenhouse%20Gas%20Verification%20Centre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Greenhouse Gas Verification Center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Agents de pollution
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Centre de vérification des gaz à effet de serre
1, record 8, French, Centre%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre de vérification des gaz à effet de serre prodigue des conseils additionnels sur la façon logique de mesurer et d’estimer dans quelle mesure les initiatives de lutte contre les changements climatiques lancées par le Canada donnent lieu à l’émission, à la réduction et à l’absorption des gaz à effet de serre. Dirigé conjointement par Environnement Canada et Ressources naturelles Canada, le Centre est une mesure transsectorielle prise dans le cadre du Plan d’action 2000 qui aide l’industrie et le gouvernement canadien à mettre au point des méthodes, des protocoles et des normes. 1, record 8, French, - Centre%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20des%20gaz%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20serre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative
1, record 9, English, Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SII 1, record 9, English, SII
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Role of the Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative : Serves as the project tracking and monitoring office on common and shared IM/IT infrastructure initiatives, monitors all work performed. Provides the IM/IT Management Board with information needed to set priorities and make trade-offs. Maintains an architecture assurance function at the project level. Assists in implementing IM/IT best practices, reports the effectiveness of best practices and injects new disciplines(e. g. Enhanced Management Framework for IM/IT projects). Prepares the Common Requirements Vision document. Manages the process surrounding the IM/IT investment portfolio. Other specific functions include : risk monitoring, budgets, business analysis and requirements(including liaison to pathfinders), change management, document repository, contribute to GOL communication strategy, procurement strategy. 1, record 9, English, - Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 9, French, IIS
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le rôle de l'Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI : Agit à titre de bureau de suivi et de contrôle du projet pour les initiatives d'infrastructure de GI/TI communes et partagées; contrôle tous les travaux exécutés. Fournit au Conseil de gestion de l'information de GI/TI l'information requise pour établir les priorités et trouver des compromis. Maintient une fonction d'assurance de l'architecture au niveau du projet. Aide à la mise en œuvre des meilleures pratiques en matière de GI/TI, présente des rapports sur l'efficacité des meilleures pratiques et incorpore de nouvelles disciplines (p. ex., Cadre amélioré de gestion, projets de GI/TI). Prépare le document sur la vision des exigences communes. Gère le processus relatif au portefeuille des investissements en GI/TI. Les autres fonctions du Bureau comprennent ce qui suit : le contrôle des risques; les budgets; les exigences et les analyses opérationnelles (y compris les liens avec les projets exploratoires); la gestion du changement; les dépôts des documents; la contribution à la stratégie de communication pour l'initiative Gouvernement en direct; la stratégie d'approvisionnement. 1, record 9, French, - Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Federal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- APEX Partnership Award
1, record 10, English, APEX%20Partnership%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APEX: Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada. 1, record 10, English, - APEX%20Partnership%20Award
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - APEX%20Partnership%20Award
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Administration fédérale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Le prix du partenariat de l'APEX
1, record 10, French, Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
APEX : Association professionnelle des cadres de la fonction publique du Canada. 1, record 10, French, - Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - Le%20prix%20du%20partenariat%20de%20l%27APEX
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-05-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Management Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Project on Trends
1, record 11, English, Project%20on%20Trends
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Project on Trends will build on the Policy Research Initiative's(PRI) efforts by introducing new perspectives and ideas. Some of Canada's leading academics, jointly with the Policy Research Secretariat of the Federal Government, are heading up multi-disciplinary teams totalling over 45 academics and researchers in examining eight major trends. This work will improve our understanding of the forces of change that impact Canada and their potential implications for public policy. 1, record 11, English, - Project%20on%20Trends
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Projet sur les tendances
1, record 11, French, Projet%20sur%20les%20tendances
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Projet sur les tendances tirera parti des efforts déployés par le Projet de recherche sur les politiques (PRP) en y ajoutant de nouvelles perspectives et idées. Certains éminents scientifiques du Canada, en collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la recherche sur les politiques du Gouvernement fédéral, dirigent des équipes pluridisciplinaires comptant au total plus de 50 chercheurs et scientifiques qui examinent huit grandes tendances. Grâce à leurs travaux, il sera possible de mieux comprendre les moteurs du changement au Canada et leurs répercussions éventuelles sur la politique publique. 1, record 11, French, - Projet%20sur%20les%20tendances
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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