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LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations
1, record 1, English, International%20Alliance%20of%20Dietary%2FFood%20Supplement%20Associations
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IADSA 2, record 1, English, IADSA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... mission. To create a favourable climate to ensure food supplements access to the market worldwide. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Alliance%20of%20Dietary%2FFood%20Supplement%20Associations
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
IADSA is the leading international expert association regarding the globalisation of food supplement markets and increasing regulatory challenges. Bringing together food supplement associations from 6 continents, IADSA aims to build an international platform for debate and a sound legislative and political environment for the development of the food supplement sector worldwide. 4, record 1, English, - International%20Alliance%20of%20Dietary%2FFood%20Supplement%20Associations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations
1, record 1, French, International%20Alliance%20of%20Dietary%2FFood%20Supplement%20Associations
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IADSA 2, record 1, French, IADSA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- initial environmental review
1, record 2, English, initial%20environmental%20review
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The current position of an organization with regard to the environment can be established by means of an initial environment review. The initial review can cover the following : identification of legislative and regulatory requirements; identification of environmental aspects of its activities, products or services so as to determine those that have or can have significant environmental impacts and liabilities; evaluation of performance compared with internal criteria, external standards, regulations, coded of practice and sets of principles and guidelines,.... 1, record 2, English, - initial%20environmental%20review
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
initial environmental review: term approved by the Translation Bureau and in general use within ghe industry and related businesses as well as in public administration. 2, record 2, English, - initial%20environmental%20review
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- revue environnementale initiale
1, record 2, French, revue%20environnementale%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première étape importante [de la revue environnementale initiale] est d'établir la liste des points à passer en revue. Ceci peut inclure les activités, les opérations spécifiques ou site précis de l'organisme [...] certaines techniques courantes à mettre en œuvre pour conduire une revue sont des questionnaires, des interviews, des listes de vérifications, des mesurages et examens écrits,une revue des enregistrements, du référencement [...]. 1, record 2, French, - revue%20environnementale%20initiale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revue environnementale initiale : terme préconisé par le Bureau de la traduction et largement utilisé par les milieux de l'industrie, de l'entreprise privée et de l'administration publique. 2, record 2, French, - revue%20environnementale%20initiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Public Service
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- legislative environment
1, record 3, English, legislative%20environment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fonction publique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cadre législatif 1, record 3, French, cadre%20l%C3%A9gislatif
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) cadre législatif et administratif de la Fonction publique. 1, record 3, French, - cadre%20l%C3%A9gislatif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Public Service
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- managerial environment
1, record 4, English, managerial%20environment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- management environment 2, record 4, English, management%20environment
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the legislative and managerial environment of the Public Service. 3, record 4, English, - managerial%20environment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Rational planning contributed to the development of a complex, centralized managerial environment. 2, record 4, English, - managerial%20environment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The changing management environment. 2, record 4, English, - managerial%20environment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fonction publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- environnement de gestion
1, record 4, French, environnement%20de%20gestion
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une philosophie de planification rationnelle a également contribué à la création d'un environnement de gestion complexe et centralisé. 1, record 4, French, - environnement%20de%20gestion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Évolution de l'environnement de gestion. 1, record 4, French, - environnement%20de%20gestion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Scientific Research
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Tri-Agency Research Integrity Policy
1, record 5, English, Tri%2DAgency%20Research%20Integrity%20Policy
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Tri-Agency Research Integrity Policy... is a joint policy of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research(CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council(SSHRC)... The policy's purpose is to support the agencies in discharging their respective legislative mandates to promote and assist research and in discharging their responsibility to foster a positive research environment. 1, record 5, English, - Tri%2DAgency%20Research%20Integrity%20Policy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Recherche scientifique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Politique des trois organismes sur l’intégrité dans la recherche
1, record 5, French, Politique%20des%20trois%20organismes%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3Bint%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20recherche
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Politique des trois organismes sur l’intégrité dans la recherche est une politique conjointe des Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC), du Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG) et du Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines (CRSH) [...] L’objectif de cette politique est d’aider les organismes à exécuter leur mandat législatif respectif en vue de promouvoir et de favoriser la recherche, ainsi qu’à assumer leur responsabilité de mettre en place un environnement favorable à la recherche. 1, record 5, French, - Politique%20des%20trois%20organismes%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3Bint%C3%A9grit%C3%A9%20dans%20la%20recherche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Co-operative Association
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Co%2Doperative%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CCA 1, record 6, English, CCA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Co-operative Union of Canada 1, record 6, English, Co%2Doperative%20Union%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- CUC 1, record 6, English, CUC
former designation, correct
- CUC 1, record 6, English, CUC
- Co-operative College of Canada 1, record 6, English, Co%2Doperative%20College%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- CCC 2, record 6, English, CCC
former designation, correct
- CCC 2, record 6, English, CCC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Co-operative Association is a national association for co-operatives in Canada, representing more than nine million co-operative and credit union members from over 2, 000 organizations. CCA's mission is three-fold. It : Promotes the co-operative model and profiles the economic and social contributions of co-operatives and credit unions; Develops co-operatives in Canada, and in over 40 countries, by securing an enabling and supportive legislative environment, and by securing or providing technical and financial resources to help emerging co-operatives; and Unites co-operatives from different industry sectors and regions of Canada around a common co-operative identity, a common sense of purpose, and a common voice to government. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Co%2Doperative%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Canadian Cooperative Association
- Cooperative Union of Canada
- Cooperative College of Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association des coopératives du Canada
1, record 6, French, Association%20des%20coop%C3%A9ratives%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACC 1, record 6, French, ACC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Co-operative Union of Canada 1, record 6, French, Co%2Doperative%20Union%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- CUC 1, record 6, French, CUC
former designation, correct
- CUC 1, record 6, French, CUC
- Co-operative College of Canada 1, record 6, French, Co%2Doperative%20College%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- CCC 2, record 6, French, CCC
former designation, correct
- CCC 2, record 6, French, CCC
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque l'Association des coopératives du Canada a été fondée en 1909, il s'agissait principalement d'un organisme anglophone. Aujourd'hui de nombreuses organisations qui adhèrent à l'Association des coopératives du Canada (ACC) ont des membres francophones. L'Association des coopératives du Canada est une association nationale créée pour les coopératives canadiennes. Elle représente plus de neuf millions de membres appartenant à plus de 2000 coopératives et caisses de crédit. La mission de l'ACC comporte trois volets : Promouvoir le modèle coopératif et dresser le profil des contributions économiques et sociales des coopératives et des caisses de crédit; Développer les coopératives au Canada - et dans plus de 40 pays - en favorisant la mise en place d'un environnement législatif habilitant et favorable, et en obtenant ou en fournissant des ressources techniques et financières pour aider les coopératives naissantes; Unifier les coopératives œuvrant dans différents secteurs de l'industrie et différentes régions du Canada autour d'une identité coopérative et d'un objectif communs, et leur permettre de s'exprimer d'une voix commune auprès du gouvernement. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20des%20coop%C3%A9ratives%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association canadienne de la coopération
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-07-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- director, Consultations and Engagement
1, record 7, English, director%2C%20Consultations%20and%20Engagement
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] Director, Consultations and Engagement is accountable for : managing the development and implementation of the Department's centre of expertise in Consultations and Engagement..., and promoting a Department-wide community of practice; drafting polices, procedures for the establishment of the NRCan consultation/engagement framework; managing the analysis of all upcoming consultations planned over the next year by the Department; drafting a cohesive, and coherent NRCan consultation/engagement approach... ;drafting summaries of consultation outcomes for publication; synthesizing views and intelligence from consultations/engagements for consideration in Departmental legislative/regulatory/policy and program development processes; analyzing, developing briefings on the implications of policies, programs, positions, etc., on consultations and stakeholder engagement, and recommending strategies for strengthening engagement; promoting a consultative environment that facilitates stakeholder and public dialogue and input into the Department and enhances their understanding of Departmental mandate. 1, record 7, English, - director%2C%20Consultations%20and%20Engagement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
director, Consultations and Engagement: Natural Resources Canada 2, record 7, English, - director%2C%20Consultations%20and%20Engagement
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- directeur, Consultations et mobilisation
1, record 7, French, directeur%2C%20Consultations%20et%20mobilisation
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- directrice, Consultations et mobilisation 1, record 7, French, directrice%2C%20Consultations%20et%20mobilisation
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
directeur/directrice, Consultations et mobilisation : traductions proposées. 1, record 7, French, - directeur%2C%20Consultations%20et%20mobilisation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Association of European Manufacturers of Sporting Ammunition
1, record 8, English, Association%20of%20European%20Manufacturers%20of%20Sporting%20Ammunition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- European Association of Sport Ammunition Manufacturers 2, record 8, English, European%20Association%20of%20Sport%20Ammunition%20Manufacturers
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of European Manufacturers of Sporting Ammunition is an international non-governmental organisation that, on behalf of its members, establishes dialogue with decision-making bodies and provides a forum for members to work together to tackle the technical, scientific and legislative challenges of a competitive business environment. 1, record 8, English, - Association%20of%20European%20Manufacturers%20of%20Sporting%20Ammunition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Tir (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Association des fabricants européens de munition de sport
1, record 8, French, Association%20des%20fabricants%20europ%C3%A9ens%20de%20munition%20de%20sport
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AFEMS 1, record 8, French, AFEMS
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Government Purchasing Agency
1, record 9, English, Government%20Purchasing%20Agency
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- GPA 1, record 9, English, GPA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government Purchasing Agency is the central procurement unit for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is responsible for purchasing more than $250 million in goods and services annually on behalf of provincial departments and agencies. The Government Purchasing Agency is further responsible for the Central Purchasing Authority which coordinates and administers a system of high volume procurement on behalf of government funded bodies. The Agency functions under the legislative provision of the Public Tender Act. The main goal of the public tender legislation is to ensure procurement and is conducted in an open and competitive environment while maintaining fair and equitable opportunities for supplies to compete for government business. 1, record 9, English, - Government%20Purchasing%20Agency
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Agence des achats gouvernementaux
1, record 9, French, Agence%20des%20achats%20gouvernementaux
correct, feminine noun, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. 2, record 9, French, - Agence%20des%20achats%20gouvernementaux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Financial Institutions
- Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Financial Institutions in Insurance
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Financial%20Institutions%20in%20Insurance
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CAFII 1, record 10, English, CAFII
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAFII will represent, promote and advance the interests of financial institutions in insurance and affiliated organizations. Its express goal is the development of an open and flexible marketplace that is efficient and effective and allows consumers choice in the purchase of insurance products and services. Working with other industry associations where appropriate to ensure public policy supports a legislative and regulatory environment that is healthy for future growth. 1, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Financial%20Institutions%20in%20Insurance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Institutions financières
- Assurances
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des institutions financières en assurance
1, record 10, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20institutions%20financi%C3%A8res%20en%20assurance
correct, 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 2001-09-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Working Together - Report of the Joint Tables
1, record 11, English, Working%20Together%20%2D%20Report%20of%20the%20Joint%20Tables
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This report was the product of a joint policy exploration process undertaken by a group of voluntary sector leaders and senior government officials. This joint exercise, which has come to be known as the Joint Tables Process, delineated three distinct areas requiring strategic investment and attention : improving the relationship between the government and the sector; enhancing the capacity of the sector to serve Canadians, and improving the legislative and regulatory environment in which the sector operates. 1, record 11, English, - Working%20Together%20%2D%20Report%20of%20the%20Joint%20Tables
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Joint Tables Report
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Travailler ensemble - Rapport des Tables conjointes
1, record 11, French, Travailler%20ensemble%20%2D%20Rapport%20des%20Tables%20conjointes
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce rapport] [...] a été le fruit d'un travail conjoint d'exploration des politiques effectué par un groupe de dirigeants du secteur bénévole et de hauts fonctionnaires du gouvernement. Ce travail, que l'on a appelé processus des Tables conjointes, a permis de cerner trois domaines distincts auxquels il fallait consacrer des ressources et une attention stratégiques, soit : l'amélioration de la relation entre le gouvernement et le secteur bénévole; le renforcement des moyens d'action dont dispose le secteur pour servir les Canadiens; l'amélioration du cadre législatif et réglementaire dans lequel le secteur exerce son activité. 1, record 11, French, - Travailler%20ensemble%20%2D%20Rapport%20des%20Tables%20conjointes
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Rapport des talles conjointes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-04-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Legislative Committee on Bill C-72, An Act to establish the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
1, record 12, English, Legislative%20Committee%20on%20Bill%20C%2D72%2C%20An%20Act%20to%20establish%20the%20National%20Round%20Table%20on%20the%20Environment%20and%20the%20Economy
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Legislative Committee on Bill C-72 1, record 12, English, Legislative%20Committee%20on%20Bill%20C%2D72
correct, Canada
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Comité législatif sur le projet de loi C-72, Loi constituant la Table ronde nationale sur l'environnement et l'économie
1, record 12, French, Comit%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9gislatif%20sur%20le%20projet%20de%20loi%20C%2D72%2C%20Loi%20constituant%20la%20Table%20ronde%20nationale%20sur%20l%27environnement%20et%20l%27%C3%A9conomie
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Comité législatif sur le projet de loi C-72 1, record 12, French, Comit%C3%A9%20l%C3%A9gislatif%20sur%20le%20projet%20de%20loi%20C%2D72
correct, Canada
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-11-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- National Alliance for Animal Legislation
1, record 13, English, National%20Alliance%20for%20Animal%20Legislation
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- The ALLIANCE 1, record 13, English, The%20ALLIANCE
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seeks to develop a network of individuals to promote legislation protecting animals and their environment and teach the public how-to use the legislative process to establish laws protecting animals 1, record 13, English, - National%20Alliance%20for%20Animal%20Legislation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- National Alliance for Animal Legislation
1, record 13, French, National%20Alliance%20for%20Animal%20Legislation
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- The ALLIANCE 1, record 13, French, The%20ALLIANCE
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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