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INQUIRY UNIT [17 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2018-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Major Fraud Investigation Unit 1, record 1, English, Major%20Fraud%20Investigation%20Unit
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Major Frauds Unit 1, record 1, English, Major%20Frauds%20Unit
former designation
- Special Federal Investigation Unit 1, record 1, English, Special%20Federal%20Investigation%20Unit
former designation
- Special Federal Inquiry Unit 1, record 1, English, Special%20Federal%20Inquiry%20Unit
former designation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"A" Division (Ottawa, Ontario). 1, record 1, English, - Major%20Fraud%20Investigation%20Unit
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Major Frauds Investigations Unit
- Special Federal Investigations Unit
- Special Federal Inquiries Unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Groupe des enquêtes sur les fraudes majeures
1, record 1, French, Groupe%20des%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20sur%20les%20fraudes%20majeures
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GEFM 1, record 1, French, GEFM
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Groupe des fraudes majeures 1, record 1, French, Groupe%20des%20fraudes%20majeures
former designation, masculine noun
- Groupe des enquêtes fédérales spéciales 1, record 1, French, Groupe%20des%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales%20sp%C3%A9ciales
former designation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Division A (Ottawa, Ontario). 1, record 1, French, - Groupe%20des%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20sur%20les%20fraudes%20majeures
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Banking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Cheque Inquiry Unit
1, record 2, English, Cheque%20Inquiry%20Unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Supply and Services Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Cheque%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sous-section des renseignements sur les chèques
1, record 2, French, Sous%2Dsection%20des%20renseignements%20sur%20les%20ch%C3%A8ques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Approvisionnements et Services Canada. 1, record 2, French, - Sous%2Dsection%20des%20renseignements%20sur%20les%20ch%C3%A8ques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- class of investigations
1, record 3, English, class%20of%20investigations
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classes of Investigations. 1. Investigations by a Fact Finding Board established by the Department of Transport to investigate air traffic control... 2. Investigations by a Flight Service Station Review Committee established by the Department of Transport to investigate reported occurrences relating to aviation safety... 3. Canadian Forces flight safety accident investigations other than those conducted in the form of a board of inquiry or summary investigation under the National Defence Act... 4. Investigations by or under the authority of the Canadian Forces Fire Marshall for the purpose of determining the cause of a fire, other than those conducted in the form of a board of inquiry or summary investigation under the National Defence Act... 5. Investigations by the Special Inquiries Unit of the Inspector General' s Branch of the Correctional Service of Canada. 2, record 3, English, - class%20of%20investigations
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Access to Information Regulations. 3, record 3, English, - class%20of%20investigations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- catégorie d'enquêtes
1, record 3, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Catégories d'enquêtes. 1. Les enquêtes menées par une commission d'enquête sur les faits, constituée par le ministère des Transports afin de vérifier le contrôle de la circulation aérienne [...] 2. Les enquêtes menées par le Comité de révision des stations d'information de vol, formé par le ministère des Transports pour enquêter sur des incidents touchant la sécurité aérienne qui ont été déclarés [...] 3. Les enquêtes sur les accidents des Forces canadiennes touchant la sécurité aérienne, sauf les enquêtes menées par des commissions d'enquête et les enquêtes sommaires menées en vertu de la Loi sur la défense nationale.[..] 4. Les enquêtes menées par le Commissaire des incendies ou sous sa direction en vue de déterminer la cause d'un incendie, sauf les enquêtes menées par des commissions d'enquête et les enquêtes sommaires menées en vertu de la Loi sur la défense nationale.[...] 5. Les enquêtes menées par l'Unité des enquêtes spéciales du Bureau de l'inspecteur général du Service correctionnel du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur l'accès à l'information. 3, record 3, French, - cat%C3%A9gorie%20d%27enqu%C3%AAtes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Quantum Statistics
- Statistical Methods
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sample unit
1, record 4, English, sample%20unit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- statistical unit 2, record 4, English, statistical%20unit
correct
- unit of inquiry 2, record 4, English, unit%20of%20inquiry
correct, Great Britain
- sampling unit 1, record 4, English, sampling%20unit
correct
- elementary unit 3, record 4, English, elementary%20unit
correct
- individual 4, record 4, English, individual
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For the purpose of sample selection, unit obtained by the division of the population into a finite number of distinct, non-overlapping and identifiable units, so that each member of the population belongs to only one sampling unit. 5, record 4, English, - sample%20unit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Statistique quantique
- Méthodes statistiques
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- unité élémentaire
1, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- unité d'échantillonnage 2, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage
correct, feminine noun
- unité de sondage 3, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20sondage
correct, feminine noun
- unité statistique 4, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20statistique
correct, feminine noun
- individu 1, record 4, French, individu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité obtenue par la division de la population en un nombre fini d'unités distinctes, non répétées et identifiables, de façon que chaque membre de la population appartienne à une seule unité d'échantillonnage. 3, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] ce peut être un individu par ex. un arbre (arbre d'échantillonnage), un nombre quelconque d'individus, une surface donnée de terrain etc. [...] 5, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «sondage» est aussi utilisé au sens d'échantillonnage. 3, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística cuántica
- Métodos estadísticos
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- unidad de muestreo
1, record 4, Spanish, unidad%20de%20muestreo
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inquiry station
1, record 5, English, inquiry%20station
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inquiry unit 2, record 5, English, inquiry%20unit
correct
- inquiry terminal 2, record 5, English, inquiry%20terminal
- disk inquiry unit 3, record 5, English, disk%20inquiry%20unit
- query station 2, record 5, English, query%20station
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A user terminal primarily designed for the interrogation of a computer. 4, record 5, English, - inquiry%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inquiry station: term standardized by CSA and ISO. 5, record 5, English, - inquiry%20station
Record 5, Key term(s)
- disc inquiry unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste d'interrogation
1, record 5, French, poste%20d%27interrogation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal d'utilisateur qui sert essentiellement à l'interrogation d'un ordinateur. 2, record 5, French, - poste%20d%27interrogation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poste d'interrogation : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - poste%20d%27interrogation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de consulta
1, record 5, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20consulta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- terminal de consultas 1, record 5, Spanish, terminal%20de%20consultas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- terminal de peticiones 2, record 5, Spanish, terminal%20de%20peticiones
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- terminal de interrogación 3, record 5, Spanish, terminal%20de%20interrogaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- estación de interrogación 3, record 5, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20interrogaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- unidad de consultas 1, record 5, Spanish, unidad%20de%20consultas
feminine noun
- unidad de interrogación 1, record 5, Spanish, unidad%20de%20interrogaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terminal o estación, que introduce las preguntas o solicitudes sobre los datos o información, mientras que el sistema está computando o comunicándose. 2, record 5, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20consulta
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En español, el término "terminal" puede ser tanto femenino como masculino. 4, record 5, Spanish, - estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20consulta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-01-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- remote inquiry station
1, record 6, English, remote%20inquiry%20station
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inquiry station : Device or unit from which an information request is made. 2, record 6, English, - remote%20inquiry%20station
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In industry, inquiring stations can be located at dozens of remote locations such as office, factory, warehouse, branch locations hundreds of miles away. 2, record 6, English, - remote%20inquiry%20station
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poste d'interrogation à distance
1, record 6, French, poste%20d%27interrogation%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estación de interrogación a distancia
1, record 6, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20interrogaci%C3%B3n%20a%20distancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-06-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Customer Relations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Client Inquiry Lines
1, record 7, English, Client%20Inquiry%20Lines
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Regional Inquiry Unit 2, record 7, English, Regional%20Inquiry%20Unit
former designation
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Regional Inquiries Unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Relations avec la clientèle
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Service de renseignements aux entreprises
1, record 7, French, Service%20de%20renseignements%20aux%20entreprises
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-11-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Saving and Consumption
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- General Inquiry Unit
1, record 8, English, General%20Inquiry%20Unit
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. 1, record 8, English, - General%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Épargne et consommation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Unité des renseignements généraux
1, record 8, French, Unit%C3%A9%20des%20renseignements%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raux
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de la Consommation et du Commerce. 1, record 8, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20des%20renseignements%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-10-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Supplier Inquiry Unit 1, record 9, English, Supplier%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Unité de renseignements aux fournisseurs 1, record 9, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20renseignements%20aux%20fournisseurs
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-08-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Supplier Inquiry Unit 1, record 10, English, Supplier%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Unité de renseignements sur les fournisseurs 1, record 10, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20renseignements%20sur%20les%20fournisseurs
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 1997-08-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Benefits Inquiry Unit 1, record 11, English, Benefits%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Unité des demandes de renseignements sur les prestations 1, record 11, French, Unit%C3%A9%20des%20demandes%20de%20renseignements%20sur%20les%20prestations
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-08-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Regional Inquiry Unit 1, record 12, English, Regional%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Unité régionale des demandes de renseignements 1, record 12, French, Unit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20des%20demandes%20de%20renseignements
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-06-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- keyboard inquiry device
1, record 13, English, keyboard%20inquiry%20device
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inquiry unit : a device used to "talk" to the computer, usually to get quick answers to random questions. 2, record 13, English, - keyboard%20inquiry%20device
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- unité d'interrogation par clavier
1, record 13, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27interrogation%20par%20clavier
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- terminal d'interrogation par clavier 1, record 13, French, terminal%20d%27interrogation%20par%20clavier
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir interrogation par clavier. 1, record 13, French, - unit%C3%A9%20d%27interrogation%20par%20clavier
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-01-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Military Administration
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Regional Inquiry Unit 1, record 14, English, Regional%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration militaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Unité de renseignements régionale 1, record 14, French, Unit%C3%A9%20de%20renseignements%20r%C3%A9gionale
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À Anciens Combattants Canada. 1, record 14, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20de%20renseignements%20r%C3%A9gionale
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-01-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Dedicated Inquiry Unit 1, record 15, English, Dedicated%20Inquiry%20Unit
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Service spécial chargé de toutes les demandes de renseignements 1, record 15, French, Service%20sp%C3%A9cial%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20toutes%20les%20demandes%20de%20renseignements
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré du rapport sur la phase III du projet de restructuration de la rémunération et des avantages sociaux à l'échelle de l'administration fédérale. 1, record 15, French, - Service%20sp%C3%A9cial%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20toutes%20les%20demandes%20de%20renseignements
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-01-07
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- remote inquiry unit
1, record 16, English, remote%20inquiry%20unit
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'interrogation à distance
1, record 16, French, dispositif%20d%27interrogation%20%C3%A0%20distance
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1981-07-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- income tax inquiry unit 1, record 17, English, income%20tax%20inquiry%20unit
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- service de renseignements sur l'impôt 1, record 17, French, service%20de%20renseignements%20sur%20l%27imp%C3%B4t
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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