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LIFE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Natural Resources Canada
1, record 1, English, Natural%20Resources%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NRCan 2, record 1, English, NRCan
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Department of Natural Resources 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Natural%20Resources
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural Resources Canada(NRCan) is a federal government department specializing in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests and earth sciences. At NRCan, we deal with natural resource issues that are important to Canadians. We look at these issues from both a national and international perspective, using our expertise in science and technology, policy and programs. How we manage our land and resources today will determine the quality of life for Canadians both now and in the future. 2, record 1, English, - Natural%20Resources%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ressources naturelles Canada
1, record 1, French, Ressources%20naturelles%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- RNCan 2, record 1, French, RNCan
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministère des Ressources naturelles 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Ressources%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan) est un ministère du gouvernement fédéral qui œuvre principalement dans les domaines du développement durable et de l'utilisation des ressources naturelles, de l'énergie, des minéraux et des métaux, des forêts et des sciences de la Terre. À RNCan, nous étudions les enjeux que les Canadiens jugent importants en matière de ressources naturelles. Nous abordons ces questions d'une perspective nationale et internationale, en prenant appui sur notre expertise scientifique, technologique et notre expérience de l'élaboration de politiques et de programmes. La façon dont nous gérons notre territoire et nos ressources influe sur la qualité de vie des Canadiens d'aujourd'hui et de demain. 2, record 1, French, - Ressources%20naturelles%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Economía del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Recursos Naturales de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Recursos%20Naturales%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Structure
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- life science department 1, record 2, English, life%20science%20department
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- service des appareils biomédicaux
1, record 2, French, service%20des%20appareils%20biom%C3%A9dicaux
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- service du matériel biomédical 1, record 2, French, service%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20biom%C3%A9dical
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom d'un service où l'on fabrique des appareils électroniques à usage médical ou scientifique. (chromatographie, électrophorèse). 1, record 2, French, - service%20des%20appareils%20biom%C3%A9dicaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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