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SITTING GOVERNMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- question period notes
1, record 1, English, question%20period%20notes
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In accordance with the Access to Information Act, the government proactively publishes the package of question period notes that were prepared by a government institution for the minister and that were in use on the last sitting day in June and December. The question period notes may be partially or fully redacted in accordance with the legislation; for example, if the notes contain information related to national security or personal information. 2, record 1, English, - question%20period%20notes
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- notes pour la période des questions
1, record 1, French, notes%20pour%20la%20p%C3%A9riode%20des%20questions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- notes pour la période de questions 2, record 1, French, notes%20pour%20la%20p%C3%A9riode%20de%20questions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ministres font publier sur support électronique [...] dans les trente jours suivant le dernier jour de séance de la Chambre des communes en juin et en décembre [...], l'ensemble des notes pour la période des questions, préparées à leur intention par une institution fédérale et en usage lors du dernier jour de séance du mois en question [...] 3, record 1, French, - notes%20pour%20la%20p%C3%A9riode%20des%20questions
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
1, record 2, English, Leader%20of%20the%20Opposition%20in%20the%20Senate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Leader of the Opposition 2, record 2, English, Leader%20of%20the%20Opposition
correct
- Opposition Leader 3, record 2, English, Opposition%20Leader
correct
- Leader of the Official Opposition in the Senate 4, record 2, English, Leader%20of%20the%20Official%20Opposition%20in%20the%20Senate
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The senator recognized as the head of the party, other than the Government party, with the most senators. 5, record 2, English, - Leader%20of%20the%20Opposition%20in%20the%20Senate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selected by the largest non-government party, the Leader of the Opposition coordinates party members’ activities in the Chamber and in committees. The Leader is often official spokesperson for the Opposition party as well. With the help of a Deputy Leader, the Leader negotiates with the Government on legislative business and the Senate sitting schedule. 6, record 2, English, - Leader%20of%20the%20Opposition%20in%20the%20Senate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Senate Opposition Leader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- leader de l'opposition au Sénat
1, record 2, French, leader%20de%20l%27opposition%20au%20S%C3%A9nat
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- leader de l'opposition 2, record 2, French, leader%20de%20l%27opposition
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- chef de l'opposition au Sénat 3, record 2, French, chef%20de%20l%27opposition%20au%20S%C3%A9nat
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sénateur reconnu comme chef du parti, autre que le parti au pouvoir, qui compte le plus de sénateurs. 4, record 2, French, - leader%20de%20l%27opposition%20au%20S%C3%A9nat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Choisi par son parti, le leader de l’opposition coordonne les activités des membres du parti, au Sénat et en comité. De plus, il assume souvent la fonction de porte-parole officiel de l’opposition. Avec l’aide d’un leader adjoint, il négocie les questions législatives et l’horaire de séance du Sénat avec le gouvernement. 5, record 2, French, - leader%20de%20l%27opposition%20au%20S%C3%A9nat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- líder de la oposición en el Senado
1, record 2, Spanish, l%C3%ADder%20de%20la%20oposici%C3%B3n%20en%20el%20Senado
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- lideresa de la oposición en el Senado 1, record 2, Spanish, lideresa%20de%20la%20oposici%C3%B3n%20en%20el%20Senado
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- Funeral Services
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- state funeral
1, record 3, English, state%20funeral
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A formal, ceremonial, public funeral organized by the State and held to honour a head of state or head of government or other figure of national significance ... 2, record 3, English, - state%20funeral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ceremonies vary from country to country and according to the person on behalf of whom they are held. They often comprise the laying-in-state of the deceased, half-masting the national flag and, in the case of a head of state, military honours. 2, record 3, English, - state%20funeral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It has been the practice of the Government of Canada to offer a state funeral to present and former governors general, present and former prime ministers and sitting members of the Ministry. In addition, any eminent Canadian may be offered a state funeral at the discretion of the Prime Minister. 3, record 3, English, - state%20funeral
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Pompes funèbres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- funérailles d'État
1, record 3, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20d%27%C3%89tat
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- funérailles nationales 2, record 3, French, fun%C3%A9railles%20nationales
correct, feminine noun, plural
- obsèques nationales 3, record 3, French, obs%C3%A8ques%20nationales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Funérailles publiques à grand cérémonial organisées par l'État pour rendre hommage à un chef d'État ou de gouvernement ou à un personnage illustre. 4, record 3, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le cérémonial varie d'un pays à l'autre et en fonction de la personne pour qui les funérailles sont organisées. Il comprend souvent l'exposition de la dépouille mortelle en chapelle ardente, la mise en berne du drapeau national et, dans le cas d'un chef d'État, des honneurs militaires. 4, record 3, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La pratique établie veut que le gouvernement du Canada offre des funérailles d'État aux titulaires de la charge de gouverneurs généraux et premiers ministres actuels et anciens, ainsi qu'aux membres du Cabinet. De plus, il est possible que le premier ministre accorde l'honneur de funérailles d'État à des Canadiens éminents, s'il le juge opportun. 5, record 3, French, - fun%C3%A9railles%20d%27%C3%89tat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ceremonias oficiales
- Pompas fúnebres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- funeral de Estado
1, record 3, Spanish, funeral%20de%20Estado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un funeral de Estado despidió ayer por la tarde los restos mortales de Mario Echandi Jiménez, quien desempeñó la Presidencia entre 1958 y 1962. 2, record 3, Spanish, - funeral%20de%20Estado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Chii Choo Juu’ęįį
1, record 4, English, Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A hill located in the Northwest Territories. 2, record 4, English, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordinates: 67° 18’ 56" N, 133° 41’ 41" W (Northwest Territories). 1, record 4, English, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Literal English translation of "Chii Choo Juu’ęįį, "provided by the Government of the Northwest Territories : rock—big—was sitting there. 1, record 4, English, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On June 21, 2013, the Government of the Northwest Territories officially recognized over 400 traditional Gwich’in place names reflecting their land use across the Gwich’in Settlement Area of the Northwest Territories. 2, record 4, English, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Chii Choo Juu’ęįį
1, record 4, French, Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colline située dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. 2, record 4, French, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coordonnées : 67° 18' 56" N, 133° 41' 41" O (Territoires du Nord-Ouest). 1, record 4, French, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Traduction littérale française de «Chii Choo Juu’ęįį», d’après la traduction littérale anglaise fournie par le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest : rocher - grand - se tenait là. 2, record 4, French, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le 21 juin 2013, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest a officiellement reconnu plus de 400 noms géographiques traditionnels en Gwich'in, reflétant ainsi leur utilisation à travers la région désignée des Gwich'in dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. 2, record 4, French, - Chii%20Choo%20Juu%26rsquo%3Be%CC%A8i%CC%A8i%CC%A8
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Political Institutions
- The Executive (Public Administration)
- Constitutional Law
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sitting government
1, record 5, English, sitting%20government
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The framework makes distinctions among governance challenges, the governance regime, sitting governments, and the public service. 1, record 5, English, - sitting%20government
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Institutions politiques
- Structures du pouvoir exécutif (Admin. publ.)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gouvernement au pouvoir
1, record 5, French, gouvernement%20au%20pouvoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cadre que nous avons élaboré établit des distinctions entre les défis à relever au chapitre de la gouvernance, le régime de gouvernance, les gouvernements au pouvoir et la fonction publique. 1, record 5, French, - gouvernement%20au%20pouvoir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Oral Presentations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- transfer
1, record 6, English, transfer
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Motion transferred to and ordered for consideration under Government Orders at next sitting of the House. 1, record 6, English, - transfer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Exposés et communications orales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- reporter
1, record 6, French, reporter
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- renvoyer 2, record 6, French, renvoyer
correct
- différer 2, record 6, French, diff%C3%A9rer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La résolution reportée d'une réunion antérieure figure à l'ordre du jour d'aujourd'hui. 3, record 6, French, - reporter
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Presentaciones orales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- remitir
1, record 6, Spanish, remitir
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La petición fue remitida al Gobierno [...] 1, record 6, Spanish, - remitir
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-05-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reverse dip 1, record 7, English, reverse%20dip
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a situation allowing members of Parliament to benefit from reverse double-dipping. 2, record 7, English, - reverse%20dip
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For those unfamiliar with these terms, a double dip occurs when a former MP, who is receiving a political pension, accepts a second paycheque from the public purse for a government job. Double-dipping is to be forbidden under reforms to the MPs’ pension plan announced in February by Treasury Board president Art Eggleton. But the reverse dip wasn’t mentioned in those reforms. This dip is more insidious because it's largely hidden. It occurs when sitting MPs accept parliamentary pay($64, 400 in salary, plus a $21, 300 tax-free allowance) and also quietly collect pensions from previous public service. The pensions may derive from a stint as a provincial MLA, or jobs in the public service or the military. 1, record 7, English, - reverse%20dip
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cumul de traitement et de pension
1, record 7, French, cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cumul d'avantages 2, record 7, French, cumul%20d%27avantages
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la même notion que le "double-dip" mais dans ce cas, la situation est inversée. 1, record 7, French, - cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reverse dipping 1, record 8, English, reverse%20dipping
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- reverse double-dipping 1, record 8, English, reverse%20double%2Ddipping
- reverse doubledipping 1, record 8, English, reverse%20doubledipping
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For members of Parliament, accepting parliamentary pay while collecting pensions from previous public service. 1, record 8, English, - reverse%20dipping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For those unfamiliar with these terms, a double dip occurs when a former MP, who is receiving a political pension, accepts a second paycheque from the public purse for a government job. Double-dipping is to be forbidden under reforms to the MPs’ pension plan announced in February by Treasury Board president Art Eggleton. But the reverse dip wasn’t mentioned in those reforms. This dip is more insidious because it's largely hidden. It occurs when sitting MPs accept parliamentary pay($64, 400 in salary, plus a $21, 300 tax-free allowance) and also quietly collect pensions from previous public service. The pensions may derive from a stint as a provincial MLA, or jobs in the public service or the military. 2, record 8, English, - reverse%20dipping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cumul de traitement et de pension
1, record 8, French, cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- cumul d'avantages 2, record 8, French, cumul%20d%27avantages
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la même notion que le "double-dipping" mais dans ce cas, la situation est inversée. 1, record 8, French, - cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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