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INNOVATION LEADER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Excellence%20Research%20Chairs%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CERC 2, record 1, English, CERC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Launched in 2008, the Canada Excellence Research Chairs(CERC) Program supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada's growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation. The program awards world-renowned researchers and their teams up to $10 million over seven years to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. These awards are among the most prestigious and generous available globally. 2, record 1, English, - Canada%20Excellence%20Research%20Chairs%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme des chaires d'excellence en recherche du Canada
1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20chaires%20d%27excellence%20en%20recherche%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CERC 2, record 1, French, CERC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lancé en 2008, le Programme des chaires d'excellence en recherche du Canada aide les universités canadiennes à consolider la réputation du Canada comme chef de file mondial en recherche et en innovation. Il finance, pendant une période de sept ans et jusqu'à concurrence de 10 millions de dollars, des chercheurs de calibre international et leurs équipes afin qu'ils réalisent d'ambitieux programmes de recherche au sein des universités canadiennes. Les chaires d'excellence en recherche du Canada sont parmi les reconnaissances les plus prestigieuses et financièrement importantes du monde. 3, record 1, French, - Programme%20des%20chaires%20d%27excellence%20en%20recherche%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Investigación científica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Cátedras de Excelencia en Investigación de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Programa%20de%20C%C3%A1tedras%20de%20Excelencia%20en%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of Old Age
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Baycrest Foundation
1, record 2, English, Baycrest%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Baycrest 2, record 2, English, Baycrest
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Baycrest is an academic health sciences centre that provides an exemplary care experience for older adults across a variety of institutional and community based settings. [The Centre is] devoted to improving the quality of life of older adults everywhere through the integration and application of exceptional healthcare, wellness promotion, research, and educational activities.... [Baycrest is] dedicated to : achieving the highest quality and innovation in client-centered clinical and residential care and patient safety; generating and applying clinical and scientific breakthroughs; sharing [its] expertise nationally and globally, serving as a thought leader and resource for information to support the health and wellbeing of the older adult population; providing a community of care and learning that encourages creativity and personal and professional growth for all of [their] staff, physicians, volunteers, and students; and effectively advocating for an accessible and comprehensive healthcare and community support system that responds to the diverse needs of older adults. 2, record 2, English, - Baycrest%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Baycrest Foundation
1, record 2, French, Baycrest%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Baycrest 2, record 2, French, Baycrest
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Curriculum Services Canada
1, record 3, English, Curriculum%20Services%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSC 2, record 3, English, CSC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It serves] as a leader in meeting the ever-changing needs of learners—anywhere, anytime, [at] any stage of life—through high-quality standards and innovation for learning. 3, record 3, English, - Curriculum%20Services%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Service des programmes d'études Canada
1, record 3, French, Service%20des%20programmes%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20Canada
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 Service des programmes d’études Canada [offre] ses services à la communauté de l’éducation internationale et [rend] ses ressources accessibles à tous. 2, record 3, French, - Service%20des%20programmes%20d%27%C3%A9tudes%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Investment
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- make targeted investments
1, record 4, English, make%20targeted%20investments
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our Government will continue making targeted investments in science and innovation chains from laboratory to market in order to position Canada as a leader in the knowledge economy. 1, record 4, English, - make%20targeted%20investments
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- investir de façon ciblée
1, record 4, French, investir%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20cibl%C3%A9e
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notre gouvernement continuera d’investir de façon ciblée dans les sciences et les chaînes d’innovation, du laboratoire aux marchés, pour faire du Canada un leader dans l’économie du savoir. 1, record 4, French, - investir%20de%20fa%C3%A7on%20cibl%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Ballet School
1, record 5, English, National%20Ballet%20School
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NBS 1, record 5, English, NBS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada's National Ballet School strives to be an international leader in ballet training. Dedicated to advancing the art of ballet, NBS develops dance professionals in a student-centred environment by weaving innovation and evolving practice with the finest teaching traditions. Established in 1959, Canada's National Ballet School is one of the world's foremost training institutions for aspiring young dancers and teachers. Attracting students from across the country and around the world, NBS is the only ballet academy in North America to provide elite dance training, academic instruction and residential care on the same campus. 1, record 5, English, - National%20Ballet%20School
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Danse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- École nationale de ballet
1, record 5, French, %C3%89cole%20nationale%20de%20ballet
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ENB 1, record 5, French, ENB
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- École nationale de ballet du Canada 1, record 5, French, %C3%89cole%20nationale%20de%20ballet%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondée en 1959, l'École nationale de ballet du Canada est l'un des premiers établissements au monde pour la formation des danseurs et des professeurs de ballet. Attirant des élèves et étudiants de toutes les régions du pays et de partout au monde, l'ÉNB est la seule académie de ballet en Amérique du Nord à offrir sous un même toit une formation en danse de premier ordre, l'enseignement scolaire et l'hébergement en résidence. Avec son programme d'enseignement progressif axé sur le bien-être physique et affectif de l'étudiant, l'ÉNB est à l'avant-plan en matière de formation en danse au niveau international. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%89cole%20nationale%20de%20ballet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-08-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Stationary Airport Facilities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- facility activation
1, record 6, English, facility%20activation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - facility%20activation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mise en service des installations
1, record 6, French, mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Mise en service des installations aéroportuaires. 2, record 6, French, - mise%20en%20service%20des%20installations
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Scientific Research
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- NRC Expertise
1, record 7, English, NRC%20Expertise
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NRC(National Research Council) Expertise provides a direct link to more than 1700 men and women at the National Research Council of Canada who have scientific, technical and professional expertise in literally thousands of topics. Building on its reputation as a world leader in research and development, NRC is now working with industry, academia and other government departments to support economic growth through innovation in Canada. 1, record 7, English, - NRC%20Expertise
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Research Council Expertise Database
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Recherche scientifique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Compétences du CNRC
1, record 7, French, Comp%C3%A9tences%20du%20CNRC
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
Compétences du CNRC vous donne accès à plus de 1700 spécialistes du Conseil national de recherches du Canada ayant des compétences scientifiques, techniques et spécialisées dans des milliers de domaines. Jouissant d'une solide réputation de chef de file en recherche et développement, le CNRC s'unit maintenant avec l'industrie, les universités et d'autres ministères pour contribuer à la croissance économique du Canada par l'innovation. 1, record 7, French, - Comp%C3%A9tences%20du%20CNRC
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 2005-04-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Construction
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Institute for Research in Construction
1, record 9, English, Institute%20for%20Research%20in%20Construction
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IRC 1, record 9, English, IRC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Division of Building Research 2, record 9, English, Division%20of%20Building%20Research
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Institute for Research in Construction(IRC), part of the National Research Council, is the leader in research, technology and innovation for the Canadian construction industry, the country's largest industrial sector. Through its research and in partnership with industry, the Institute works to improve the safety, durability and comfort of Canadian workplaces, homes and public infrastructure while helping builders become more competitive. 1, record 9, English, - Institute%20for%20Research%20in%20Construction
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Construction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Institut de recherche en construction
1, record 9, French, Institut%20de%20recherche%20en%20construction
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Division des recherches en bâtiment 2, record 9, French, Division%20des%20recherches%20en%20b%C3%A2timent
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut de recherche en construction, qui fait partie du Conseil national de recherches, est le chef de file en recherche, en technologie et en innovation pour l'industrie canadienne de la construction, qui est le plus grand secteur industriel du pays. Grâce à ses travaux de recherche et en association avec l'industrie, l'Institut contribue à accroître la sécurité, la durabilité et le confort des lieux de travail, des habitations et des infrastructures publiques du Canada, tout en aidant les constructeurs canadiens à devenir plus compétitifs. 1, record 9, French, - Institut%20de%20recherche%20en%20construction
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-08-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Institute for Aerospace Research
1, record 10, English, Institute%20for%20Aerospace%20Research
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IAR 2, record 10, English, IAR
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- National Aeronautical Establishment 3, record 10, English, National%20Aeronautical%20Establishment
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Research Council of Canada's(NRC) Institute for Aerospace Research(IAR) is Canada's national aerospace laboratory. IAR is a leader in aerospace innovation through focused R&D programs, partnerships and collaborations with industry, government, and university partners and clients from around the world. 2, record 10, English, - Institute%20for%20Aerospace%20Research
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Institut de recherche aérospatiale
1, record 10, French, Institut%20de%20recherche%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- IRA 1, record 10, French, IRA
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Établissement aéronautique national 2, record 10, French, %C3%89tablissement%20a%C3%A9ronautique%20national
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut de recherche aérospatiale (IRA) du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) est le laboratoire national de recherche aérospatiale. L'IRA est un chef de file en matière d'innovation aérospatiale grâce à ses programmes de R-D, à ses partenariats et à ses collaborations avec des partenaires de l'industrie, des gouvernements et des universités ainsi que des clients partout dans le monde. 1, record 10, French, - Institut%20de%20recherche%20a%C3%A9rospatiale
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Institut national d'aéronautique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-07-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- innovation leader 1, record 11, English, innovation%20leader
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result, countries that are innovation leaders are better able to position themselves in global markets. 1, record 11, English, - innovation%20leader
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chef de file dans le domaine de l'innovation
1, record 11, French, chef%20de%20file%20dans%20le%20domaine%20de%20l%27innovation
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par conséquent, les pays qui sont des chefs de file dans le domaine de l'innovation sont mieux en mesure de se tailler une place sur les marchés internationaux. 1, record 11, French, - chef%20de%20file%20dans%20le%20domaine%20de%20l%27innovation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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