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INNOVATIVE LEADER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ministère des Transports
1, record 1, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Transports Québec 2, record 1, English, Transports%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
- Department of Transport 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Transport
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Department of Transportation and Communication 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Transportation%20and%20Communication
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Roads Department 3, record 1, English, Roads%20Department
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the ministère des Transports du Québec is to ensure the mobility of people and goods throughout Québec on safe, efficient transportation systems that contribute to the sustainable development of Québec. The Department is the leader in transportation in Québec. It is committed to offer competent and innovative management of the systems over which it has direct responsibility. It relies on close cooperation with its public and private partners to offer appropriate and functional transportation systems to the population and businesses. 4, record 1, English, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Transports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Transports
1, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Transports Québec 2, record 1, French, Transports%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
- ministère des Transports et Communications 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports%20et%20Communications
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- ministère de la Voirie 4, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Voirie
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère des Transports du Québec a pour mission d'assurer, sur tout le territoire, la mobilité des personnes et des marchandises par des systèmes de transport efficaces et sécuritaires qui contribuent au développement durable du Québec. Le Ministère se présente comme le chef de file en matière de transport au Québec. Il s'engage à gérer de façon compétente et innovatrice les réseaux dont il a la responsabilité directe. Il s'appuie sur l'étroite collaboration de ses partenaires publics et privés pour offrir à la population et aux entreprises des systèmes de transport appropriés et fonctionnels. 5, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
- Experimental Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lighthouse school
1, record 2, English, lighthouse%20school
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A school that is considered to be an educational leader in providing innovative and model educational programs. 2, record 2, English, - lighthouse%20school
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
- Pédagogie expérimentale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- école phare
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cole%20phare
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ESTP (École spéciale des travaux publics du bâtiment et de l'industrie), école phare du secteur, [...] bénéficie d'une très bonne réputation auprès des professionnels du secteur. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cole%20phare
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
école phare : terme recommandé par le Réseau des traducteurs et traductrices en éducation. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cole%20phare
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Snopake®
1, record 3, English, Snopake%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Built on a strong heritage-the world's first correction fluid-Snopake [registered trademark] today is an internationally respected brand leader in the supply of truly innovative, stylish stationery products. Snopake products are available from all good Office Supply stores and delivery companies... 1, record 3, English, - Snopake%C2%AE
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Snopake®: A registered trademark of Snopake International Limited. 2, record 3, English, - Snopake%C2%AE
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Snopake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Snopake®
1, record 3, French, Snopake%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Boîte de classement, chemise, classeur, correcteur, pochette, porte-carte, porte-documents, porte-revues, protège-document, recharge, sachet, valise Snopake [marque déposée]. 1, record 3, French, - Snopake%C2%AE
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Snopake® : Marque déposée de la société Snopake International Limited. 1, record 3, French, - Snopake%C2%AE
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Snopake
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- digital mail system
1, record 4, English, digital%20mail%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The company] now offers innovative mailing solutions designed and manufactured by a worldwide leader in technology. We can now expand our focus to maximizing the financial and productivity benefits available from today's digital mail systems. 1, record 4, English, - digital%20mail%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système postal numérique
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20postal%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-06-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Trailblazer Award
1, record 5, English, Trailblazer%20Award
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Trailblazer.-An innovative leader in a field; a pioneer. 2, record 5, English, - Trailblazer%20Award
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Trail blazer Award
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Prix du pionnier
1, record 5, French, Prix%20du%20pionnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le prix du pionnier dans l'entreprise a été attribué à un projet danois (Vejle) qui vise à «coacher» des entrepreneurs issus de l'immigration. Le coach, lui-même issu d'une minorité étrangère, aide des immigrés à utiliser les services aux entreprises existants et à créer ou reprendre une affaire. 2, record 5, French, - Prix%20du%20pionnier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Grain Growing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- AACC International
1, record 6, English, AACC%20International
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- American Association of Cereal Chemists International 1, record 6, English, American%20Association%20of%20Cereal%20Chemists%20International
unofficial
- American Association of Cereal Chemists 2, record 6, English, American%20Association%20of%20Cereal%20Chemists
former designation, United States
- AACC 2, record 6, English, AACC
former designation
- AACC 2, record 6, English, AACC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... members of the American Association of Cereal Chemists voted on Thursday (24/02/2005) to alter their organization’s name to AACC International. 2, record 6, English, - AACC%20International
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The AACC International [which] is a non-profit organization of members who are specialists in the use of cereal grains in foods... has been an innovative leader in gathering and disseminating scientific and technical information to professionals in the grain-based goods industry worldwide for more than 90 years. 3, record 6, English, - AACC%20International
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Minoterie et céréales
- Culture des céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- AACC International 1, record 6, French, AACC%20International
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- American Association of Cereal Chemists International 1, record 6, French, American%20Association%20of%20Cereal%20Chemists%20International
unofficial
- AACC 1, record 6, French, AACC
former designation
- AACC 1, record 6, French, AACC
- American Association of Cereal Chemists 1, record 6, French, American%20Association%20of%20Cereal%20Chemists
former designation
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités profesionales
- Molinería y cereales
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- AACC International
1, record 6, Spanish, AACC%20International
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- Asociación Americana de Químicos de Cereales 2, record 6, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Americana%20de%20Qu%C3%ADmicos%20de%20Cereales
former designation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Scientific Research
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Office of Technology Assessment
1, record 7, English, Office%20of%20Technology%20Assessment
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OTA 2, record 7, English, OTA
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Congressional Office of Technology Assessment closed on September 29, 1995. During its 23-year history, OTA provided Congressional members and committees with objective and authoritative analysis of the complex scientific and technical issues of the late 20th century. It was a leader in practicing and encouraging delivery of public services in innovative and inexpensive ways, including distribution of government documents through electronic publishing. 3, record 7, English, - Office%20of%20Technology%20Assessment
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Congressional Office of Technology Assessment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Recherche scientifique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Office of Technology Assessment
1, record 7, French, Office%20of%20Technology%20Assessment
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OTA 2, record 7, French, OTA
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-05-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
1, record 8, English, Edmonton%20Humane%20Society%20for%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Cruelty%20to%20Animals
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EHSPCA 2, record 8, English, EHSPCA
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Edmonton Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 3, record 8, English, Edmonton%20Society%20for%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Cruelty%20to%20Animals
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ESPCA 2, record 8, English, ESPCA
former designation, correct, Alberta
- ESPCA 2, record 8, English, ESPCA
- Edmonton S.P.C.A. 4, record 8, English, Edmonton%20S%2EP%2EC%2EA%2E
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Our Mission. The Edmonton Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization that shelters and speaks for homeless and abused companion animals. Our Vision. Housed in a state of the art facility, the Edmonton Humane Society partners with the community to successfully find responsible life-long homes for every adoptable animal in its care and is recognized as an innovative leader in educating the public on animal welfare issues. 5, record 8, English, - Edmonton%20Humane%20Society%20for%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Cruelty%20to%20Animals
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
1, record 8, French, Edmonton%20Humane%20Society%20for%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Cruelty%20to%20Animals
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- EHSPCA 2, record 8, French, EHSPCA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Edmonton Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 3, record 8, French, Edmonton%20Society%20for%20the%20Prevention%20of%20Cruelty%20to%20Animals
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- ESPCA 2, record 8, French, ESPCA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- ESPCA 2, record 8, French, ESPCA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-04-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
1, record 9, English, Ministry%20of%20Consumer%20and%20Business%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MCBS 1, record 9, English, MCBS
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Our Ministry vision is to be a responsive, innovative world leader in customer service and consumer protection by delivering quality products for a fair, safe, dynamic and informed Ontario marketplace. 1, record 9, English, - Ministry%20of%20Consumer%20and%20Business%20Services
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Services aux consommateurs et aux entreprises
1, record 9, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Services%20aux%20consommateurs%20et%20aux%20entreprises
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MSCE 1, record 9, French, MSCE
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision du ministère : être un leader mondial en matière de service à la clientèle et de protection des consommateurs. Offrir pour ce faire des produits de qualité au sein d'un marché équitable, sécuritaire, dynamique et informé. 1, record 9, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Services%20aux%20consommateurs%20et%20aux%20entreprises
Record 9, Key term(s)
- ministère des Services aux consommateurs et aux entreprises de l'Ontario
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-11-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- actuator strut
1, record 10, English, actuator%20strut
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Honeywell Space Systems is a leader of innovative technology applications for reaction wheels, mechanisms, deployment systems, momentum control systems, and isolation systems. A partial list(sorted by date) of some of Honeywell' s relevant recent and pending patents is as follows :... Hybrid Isolator and Structural Control Actuator Strut, 12/21/99, Patent No. 6003849... 2, record 10, English, - actuator%20strut
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ariane 5 EPS. 3, record 10, English, - actuator%20strut
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tige de vérin
1, record 10, French, tige%20de%20v%C3%A9rin
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-08-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- innovative leader
1, record 11, English, innovative%20leader
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drawn from Government On-Line Glossary. 2, record 11, English, - innovative%20leader
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chef de file innovateur
1, record 11, French, chef%20de%20file%20innovateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré du Lexique du Gouvernement en direct. 2, record 11, French, - chef%20de%20file%20innovateur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-07-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fixed broadband wireless communications network
1, record 12, English, fixed%20broadband%20wireless%20communications%20network
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BNI is a leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of fixed broadband wireless communications networks... BNI's innovative technology will allow service providers to deliver high quality voice, video and Internet service, and high speed data to their business customers across a wide variety of licensed frequencies. 2, record 12, English, - fixed%20broadband%20wireless%20communications%20network
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réseau de communications fixes à accès sans fil très large bande
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20communications%20fixes%20%C3%A0%20acc%C3%A8s%20sans%20fil%20tr%C3%A8s%20large%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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