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INNOVATION CHALLENGE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Urban Studies
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Smart Cities Challenge
1, record 1, English, Smart%20Cities%20Challenge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SCC 2, record 1, English, SCC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Smart Cities Challenge is a pan-Canadian competition open to communities of all sizes, including municipalities, regional governments and Indigenous communities(First Nations, Métis and Inuit). The challenge encourages communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology. 3, record 1, English, - Smart%20Cities%20Challenge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Challenge was launched in November 2017. 2, record 1, English, - Smart%20Cities%20Challenge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Smart%20Cities%20Challenge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Urbanisme
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Défi des villes intelligentes
1, record 1, French, D%C3%A9fi%20des%20villes%20intelligentes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DVI 2, record 1, French, DVI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Défi des villes intelligentes est un concours pancanadien ouvert aux collectivités de toutes tailles, y compris les municipalités, les administrations régionales et les collectivités autochtones (des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits). Le défi vise à encourager les collectivités à adopter une approche axée sur les villes intelligentes pour améliorer la qualité de vie de leurs résidents grâce à l'innovation, aux données et aux technologies connectées. 3, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20des%20villes%20intelligentes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Défi a été lancé en novembre 2017. 2, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20des%20villes%20intelligentes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 3, record 1, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20des%20villes%20intelligentes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Innovation Challenge
1, record 2, English, Innovation%20Challenge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2019 and 2020, the redesign of pay administration processes and procedures continued. Furthermore, PSPC [Public Services and Procurement Canada] began piloting recommendations made through an industry consultation process to identify best approaches to stabilizing pay, called the Innovation Challenge. 2, record 2, English, - Innovation%20Challenge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Défi de l'innovation
1, record 2, French, D%C3%A9fi%20de%20l%27innovation
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 2019 et 2020, la refonte des processus et procédures d'administration des paiements s'est poursuivie. En outre, SPAC [Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada] a commencé à mettre à l'essai les recommandations faites dans le cadre d'un processus de consultation de l'industrie appelé le Défi de l'innovation, afin de déterminer les meilleures approches pour stabiliser les salaires. 2, record 2, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20de%20l%27innovation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Environmental Management
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Global Pollution
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Oceans Youth Innovation Challenge
1, record 3, English, Oceans%20Youth%20Innovation%20Challenge
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This challenge asked young people, aged 18 to 25, from each of the G7 countries to submit ideas that could help solve one of the ocean-related challenges the G7 is working to address ... 2, record 3, English, - Oceans%20Youth%20Innovation%20Challenge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Gestion environnementale
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution planétaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Défi innovation jeunesse pour les océans
1, record 3, French, D%C3%A9fi%20innovation%20jeunesse%20pour%20les%20oc%C3%A9ans
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre de ce défi, les jeunes de 18 à 25 ans des pays du G7 étaient invités à présenter des idées pour aider à résoudre un des enjeux liés aux océans auxquels le G7 est confronté […] 2, record 3, French, - D%C3%A9fi%20innovation%20jeunesse%20pour%20les%20oc%C3%A9ans
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación a escala mundial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Desafío de innovación sobre los océanos para los jóvenes
1, record 3, Spanish, Desaf%C3%ADo%20de%20innovaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20los%20oc%C3%A9anos%20para%20los%20j%C3%B3venes
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- circular economy
1, record 4, English, circular%20economy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best way to explain what a circular economy is, is to compare it to our current linear economy. In our current economic system, we extract resources from our planet at an ever-increasing pace, and turn them into a product that we mostly dispose after use.... A circular economy is one that is waste-free and resilient by design. It is a new economic model that is ambitious as well as practical. Designing the economy in a way that is restorative of ecosystems, ambitious with its innovation, and impactful for society, is a bold challenge but one that is achievable when guided by the below principles of the circular economy. 1, record 4, English, - circular%20economy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- économie circulaire
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9conomie%20circulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept économique qui s'inscrit dans le cadre du développement durable et qui s'inspire notamment des notions d'économie verte, d'économie de l'usage ou de l'économie de la fonctionnalité, de l'économie de la performance et de l'écologie industrielle (laquelle veut que le déchet d'une industrie soit recyclé en matière première d'une autre industrie ou de la même). 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9conomie%20circulaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Stationary Airport Facilities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- facility activation
1, record 5, English, facility%20activation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Today, with Terminal 1 fully activated and operational, the GTAA [Greatear Toronto Airports Authority] is considered a world leader in airport facility activation and its Airport Development Program is a world-renowned example of best practices and innovation. With these successes, the Facility Activation Team has moved on to a new challenge : a consultancy service to share the best practices, innovation, and in-depth knowledge it has gained rebuilding a major international airport while maintaining full operations without shutting down for a day. 2, record 5, English, - facility%20activation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mise en service des installations
1, record 5, French, mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en service des installations de l'aéroport international Charles de Gaulle. L'Aéroport international Charles de Gaulle construit à Roissy-en-France, au nord de Paris, est entré en exploitation. Dans l'immédiat, la mise en service de l'aérogare n° 1 va porter à 23 millions de passagers par an la capacité d'accueil globale des trois aéroports de la capitale (Orly, Le Bourget et Charles de Gaulle). Il ne s'agit pourtant que de la première phase de la construction du nouvel aéroport dont la réalisation,commencée en décembre 1966, se poursuivra par étapes successives jusqu'en 1985. 1, record 5, French, - mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Mise en service des installations aéroportuaires. 2, record 5, French, - mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- The Innovation Skills Challenge : Profiles from Atlantic Canada
1, record 6, English, The%20Innovation%20Skills%20Challenge%20%3A%20Profiles%20from%20Atlantic%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moncton, New Brunswick: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), 2002. 1, record 6, English, - The%20Innovation%20Skills%20Challenge%20%3A%20Profiles%20from%20Atlantic%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Le développement des compétences en innovation : Profils du Canada atlantique
1, record 6, French, Le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20innovation%20%3A%20Profils%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moncton, Nouveau-Brunswick, Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA), 2002. 1, record 6, French, - Le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20en%20innovation%20%3A%20Profils%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- The Innovation Challenge 1, record 7, English, The%20Innovation%20Challenge
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- La nécessité d'innover
1, record 7, French, La%20n%C3%A9cessit%C3%A9%20d%27innover
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu le 95/07/18. Adaptée pour INTERNET le 95/06/20. 1, record 7, French, - La%20n%C3%A9cessit%C3%A9%20d%27innover
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-05-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Materials Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- evaluation listing 1, record 8, English, evaluation%20listing
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canadian Material Centre. To help the construction industry to meet the challenge of competition in the market place by offering a national evaluation service for innovation product. In the evaluation process the suitability for use of a product is assessed. If it proves to be suitable then an evaluation listing is issued. 1, record 8, English, - evaluation%20listing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie des matériaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- liste de contrôle de l'évaluation
1, record 8, French, liste%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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