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LEGAL AFFAIRS DIVISION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ethics and Morals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- United Nations, Human Rights and Economic Law Division
1, record 1, English, United%20Nations%2C%20Human%20Rights%20and%20Economic%20Law%20Division
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- JLH 1, record 1, English, JLH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The United Nations, Human Rights and Economic Law Division(JLH) provides legal advice on issues relating to the United Nations, including the Security Council, in areas of international peace and security, defence and desarmament, human rights and humanitarian law, children's rights, aboriginal matters, implementing UN and other economic sanctions regimes, international air and space law, international claims law, extraterritorial application of law questions, and economic law matters, such as cyber-crime. Foreign Affairs Canada. 1, record 1, English, - United%20Nations%2C%20Human%20Rights%20and%20Economic%20Law%20Division
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Éthique et Morale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Direction du droit onusien, des droits de la personne et du droit économique
1, record 1, French, Direction%20du%20droit%20onusien%2C%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne%20et%20du%20droit%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- JLH 1, record 1, French, JLH
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction du droit onusien, des droits de la personne et du droit économique (JLH) fournit des avis juridiques sur les questions relatives aux Nations Unies, incluant le Conseil de sécurité, en matière de paix et de sécurité internationale, de défense et de désarmement, de droits de la personne et de droit humanitaire, de droits de l'enfant, de questions autochtones, de mise en œuvre des régimes de sanctions économiques onusiens et autres, de droit aérien international et de droit spatial international, de droit des réclamations internationales, d'application extra-territoriale des lois et de questions économiques telle la cyber-criminalité. Affaires étrangères Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20du%20droit%20onusien%2C%20des%20droits%20de%20la%20personne%20et%20du%20droit%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Corporate Structure
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Division
1, record 2, English, Legislative%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs%20Division
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LRAD 1, record 2, English, LRAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Division(LRAD) is a centre of expertise with the mandate to review, monitor, lead and co-ordinate legislative and regulatory activities across the Health Portfolio. The division identifies emerging issues and develops policies to ensure that legislation evolves in a way that responds to social, legal and technical realities. 1, record 2, English, - Legislative%20and%20Regulatory%20Affairs%20Division
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Division des affaires législatives et réglementaires
1, record 2, French, Division%20des%20affaires%20l%C3%A9gislatives%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DALR 1, record 2, French, DALR
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Division des affaires législatives et réglementaires (DALR) est un centre d'expertise qui a reçu le mandat d'examiner, de surveiller, de diriger et de coordonner les activités législatives et réglementaires du portefeuille de la santé. La division identifie les nouveaux enjeux et élabore des politiques qui répondent aux réalités sociales, légales et techniques. 1, record 2, French, - Division%20des%20affaires%20l%C3%A9gislatives%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Courts and Civil Justice Division
1, record 3, English, Courts%20and%20Civil%20Justice%20Division
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Courts and Civil Justice Division provides judicial and operational support to the court system, produces transcripts and provides enforcement services for legal judgments through the Sheriff's Office. It provides maintenance enforcement and other family justice services to assist parents and children deal with the difficulties of family breakdown. The Division licenses Commissioners of Oaths, Notaries Public and Marriage Commissioners. It also provides dispute resolution services to assist in resolving disputes outside the court system and protects the interests of people who do not have the capacity to manage their own financial affairs. As well, it supports economic well-being through the provision of corporate registry services. 1, record 3, English, - Courts%20and%20Civil%20Justice%20Division
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Courts and Civil Justice Division
1, record 3, French, Courts%20and%20Civil%20Justice%20Division
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Tribunaux et justice civile 2, record 3, French, Tribunaux%20et%20justice%20civile
unofficial, see observation, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction suggérée par la Direction des affaires francophones de la Saskatchewan : Tribunaux et justice civile. 2, record 3, French, - Courts%20and%20Civil%20Justice%20Division
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Police
- Treaties and Conventions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Criminal, Security and Treaty Law Division
1, record 4, English, Criminal%2C%20Security%20and%20Treaty%20Law%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- JLA 1, record 4, English, JLA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Criminal, Security and Treaty Law Division(JLA) provides legal advice on issues relating to international crime, terrorism and security. Foreign Affairs Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Criminal%2C%20Security%20and%20Treaty%20Law%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Police
- Traités et alliances
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Direction du droit criminel, de la sécurité et des traités
1, record 4, French, Direction%20du%20droit%20criminel%2C%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20trait%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- JLA 1, record 4, French, JLA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Direction du droit criminel, de la sécurité et des traités (JLA) fournit des avis juridiques sur des questions relatives au droit criminel international, au terrorisme et à la sécurité. Affaires étrangères Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Direction%20du%20droit%20criminel%2C%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20trait%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-04-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- International Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Oceans and Environmental Law Section
1, record 5, English, Oceans%20and%20Environmental%20Law%20Section
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Legal Affairs Bureau, Oceans, Environmental and Economic Law Division. 1, record 5, English, - Oceans%20and%20Environmental%20Law%20Section
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Section of Oceans and Environmental Law
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit international
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Section du droit des océans et de l'environnement
1, record 5, French, Section%20du%20droit%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans%20et%20de%20l%27environnement
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
Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international, Direction générale des affaires juridiques, Direction du droit économique, des océans et de l'environnement. 1, record 5, French, - Section%20du%20droit%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans%20et%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-01-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Legal Affairs Division
1, record 6, English, Legal%20Affairs%20Division
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- LA/LEG 1, record 6, English, LA%2FLEG
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Division des affaires juridiques
1, record 6, French, Division%20des%20affaires%20juridiques
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- LA/LEG 1, record 6, French, LA%2FLEG
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNESCO 1, record 6, French, - Division%20des%20affaires%20juridiques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- División de Asuntos Jurídicos
1, record 6, Spanish, Divisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Asuntos%20Jur%C3%ADdicos
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- LA/LEG 1, record 6, Spanish, LA%2FLEG
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNESCO. 1, record 6, Spanish, - Divisi%C3%B3n%20de%20Asuntos%20Jur%C3%ADdicos
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