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INSTANT AWARD [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Work and Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- instant award
1, record 1, English, instant%20award
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A recognition award. 1, record 1, English, - instant%20award
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et production
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prix instantané
1, record 1, French, prix%20instantan%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
Prix de reconnaissance. 1, record 1, French, - prix%20instantan%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lotteries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- instant lottery
1, record 2, English, instant%20lottery
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that awards prizes based on matching hidden numbers or symbols, usually concealed beneath scratch-off coatings. (Canadian Business, April 1984). 2, record 2, English, - instant%20lottery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Finance Ministry of Greece has confirmed plans to bring back Xysto, a widely popular instant lottery that was suspended in 2003 when a tender to renew its contract award stalled. 3, record 2, English, - instant%20lottery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Loto-Québec introduces 20 to 25 new scratch lotteries per year - a rate of about two per month -- and there is always a selection of about 10 different instant lotteries available at any given time. 4, record 2, English, - instant%20lottery
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are several kinds of instant-win games, the most common being instant-win scratch tickets and instant-win pull tabs. 5, record 2, English, - instant%20lottery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Loteries
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- loterie instantanée
1, record 2, French, loterie%20instantan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loterie où l'acheteur peut déterminer, à partir du seul billet acheté, s'il est gagnant sans qu'aucun tirage ne soit nécessaire. 2, record 2, French, - loterie%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ministère des Finances de la Grèce a confirmé son intention de relancer la très populaire loterie instantanée Xysto, à laquelle on a mis fin en 1003 en raison de l'insuccès de l'appel d'offres relatif au renouvellement de son contrat d'exploitation. 3, record 2, French, - loterie%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bon an, mal an, la société d'État met en marché une trentaine de loteries instantanées, dont environ 25 sont nouvelles. Les Kéno, Explosion d'argent, 9 en ligne et autres s'ajoutent donc aux loteries conventionnelles à tirages périodiques du type Lotto 6/49, Sélect 42 et Banco. 4, record 2, French, - loterie%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit soit de gratter une ou plusieurs cases; soit de décacheter le billet en entier ou en partie à la recherche de cases identiques ou complémentaires; soit de vérifier si le numéro sous scellé du billet acheté correspond au numéro de la semaine. «Loterie instantanée» est un terme utilisé par Loto-Québec pour ce genre de loterie; le type de billet le plus populaire est encore le «gratteux». 2, record 2, French, - loterie%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Honorary Distinctions
- Prizes and Awards (Arts and Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Hats Off!
1, record 3, English, Hats%20Off%21
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the Translation Bureau Recognition and Awards Program, this informal award is presented by the Directors or Chiefs to employees in a directorate of unit. This award enable managers to give instant recognition of the efforts, dedication and contribution of the employees in a directorate or unit. 1, record 3, English, - Hats%20Off%21
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du gouvernement fédéral
- Prix et récompenses (Arts et Culture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Chapeau!
1, record 3, French, Chapeau%21
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du Programme de reconnaissance et de récompense du Bureau de la traduction, ce prix informel est remis par les directeurs ou les chefs de service aux employés au sein d'une direction ou d'un service. Ce prix permet aux gestionnaires de reconnaître d'une façon immédiate et spontanée les efforts, le dévouement et la contribution des employés au sein d'une direction ou d'un service. 1, record 3, French, - Chapeau%21
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Penal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Correctional Service of Canada Instant Award
1, record 4, English, Correctional%20Service%20of%20Canada%20Instant%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CSC Instant Award 1, record 4, English, CSC%20Instant%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Instant Award
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Prime instantanée du Service correctionnel du Canada
1, record 4, French, Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e%20du%20Service%20correctionnel%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Prime instantanée du SCC 1, record 4, French, Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e%20du%20SCC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Prime instantanée
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Outstanding Achievement Award
1, record 5, English, Outstanding%20Achievement%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 5, English, - Outstanding%20Achievement%20Award
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles
1, record 5, French, Prime%20pour%20r%C3%A9alisations%20exceptionnelles
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 5, French, - Prime%20pour%20r%C3%A9alisations%20exceptionnelles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Instant Award
1, record 6, English, Instant%20Award
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 6, English, - Instant%20Award
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Prime instantanée
1, record 6, French, Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 6, French, - Prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Public Service
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Awards Program
1, record 7, English, Atlantic%20Canada%20Opportunities%20Agency%20Awards%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ACOA Awards Program 1, record 7, English, ACOA%20Awards%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"ACOA(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) has two awards : the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Instant Award. As federal public servants, the employees of the Agency may also receive the Government of Canada Long Service Award. These three awards vary in value, formality and intent. Among them, they offer recognition of conscientious efforts spanning an entire career, or special projects over a period of years or months, or even an intensive job of just a few days’ duration. The awards can be adapted to an individual or to group efforts. They can be presented at a formal reception or with a minimum of fanfare". 1, record 7, English, - Atlantic%20Canada%20Opportunities%20Agency%20Awards%20Program
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Awards Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Fonction publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme de reconnaissance de l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique
1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27Agence%20de%20promotion%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Programme de reconnaissance de l'APECA 1, record 7, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27APECA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
« Deux primes sont offertes par l'APECA (Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique) dans le cadre de ce programme, soit la Prime pour réalisations exceptionnelles et la Prime instantanée. A titre de fonctionnaires fédéraux, les employés de l'APECA peuvent également recevoir une Prime pour longs services. La valeur, l'intention et la teneur officielle de ces trois primes varient. Ces primes permettent de souligner la contribution d'un employé pendant sa carrière ou dans le cadre d'un projet d'une durée de quelques années ou de quelques mois ou même dans le cadre d'un projet intensif de quelques jours seulement. On peut adapter les primes selon l'employé ou le groupe d'employés. La remise des primes peut se faire dans le cadre d'une réception officielle ou dans la cadre d'une cérémonie toute simple. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20de%20l%27Agence%20de%20promotion%20%C3%A9conomique%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Instant Recognition Award Program 1, record 8, English, Instant%20Recognition%20Award%20Program
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Instant Recognition Award Programme
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme de reconnaissance immédiate
1, record 8, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20imm%C3%A9diate
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : CISR [Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié]. 1, record 8, French, - Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-06-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Instant Recognition Award 1, record 9, English, Instant%20Recognition%20Award
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Prime de reconnaissance immédiate
1, record 9, French, Prime%20de%20reconnaissance%20imm%C3%A9diate
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de reconnaissance des employés. 1, record 9, French, - Prime%20de%20reconnaissance%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : DGPPS, Santé Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Prime%20de%20reconnaissance%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-10-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Honorary Distinctions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Instant Award 1, record 10, English, Instant%20Award
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- prime instantanée 1, record 10, French, prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prime accordée au personnel de la Direction des services au public de la Bibliothèque nationale du Canada 1, record 10, French, - prime%20instantan%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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