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TERRITORIAL ORGANIZATION [26 records]

Record 1 2024-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
OBS

The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations(BCAFN) is a provincial territorial organization(PTO) representing the 203 First Nations in British Columbia.

OBS

[BCAFN’s mission is] to advocate for & implement aboriginal title rights & treaty rights through exercising inherent laws and jurisdiction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
CONT

Each of the... PCHOs is an independent organization, established to operate at arm's length from government in specific areas of health and health-care policy. The federal government provides PCHOs with all or most of their funding and holds them to account through a range of mechanisms. To carry out their mandates, the PCHOs are expected to collaborate with federal, provincial and territorial governments, system leaders, health-care providers, and researchers, as well as with other agencies, and, to varying degrees, patients and the public.

Key term(s)
  • panCanadian health organization
  • pan-Canadian health organisation
  • panCanadian health organisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
CONT

Chacune des [...] OPS est un organisme autonome, fonctionnant de façon indépendante du gouvernement dans des secteurs précis de la politique de santé ou des soins de santé. Le gouvernement fédéral fournit aux OPS la majorité ou la totalité des ressources financières dont elles disposent, et celles-ci lui rendent des comptes au moyen de différents mécanismes. Dans l'exécution de leurs mandats, les OPS sont amenées à collaborer avec les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux, les dirigeants des systèmes de santé, les professionnels de la santé et les chercheurs en soins de santé, une gamme d'autres organismes et, à divers degrés, avec les patients et la population.

Key term(s)
  • organisation pan-canadienne de santé

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
OBS

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples(CAP) is one of five National Indigenous Organizations recognized by the Government of Canada. Founded in 1971 as the Native Council of Canada(NCC), the organization was originally established to represent the interests of Métis and non-status Indians. Reorganized and renamed in 1993, CAP [Congress of Aboriginal Peoples] has extended its constituency to include all off-reserve status and non-status Indians, Métis and Southern Inuit Aboriginal Peoples, and serves as the national voice for its provincial and territorial affiliate organizations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
OBS

Le Congrès des peuples autochtones (CPA) est l'une des cinq organisations autochtones nationales reconnues par le gouvernement du Canada. Fondé en 1971 sous le nom de Conseil des autochtones du Canada (CAC), cet organisme a été créé à l'origine pour représenter les intérêts des Métis et des Indiens non inscrits. Réorganisé et renommé en 1993, le CPA [Congrès des peuples autochtones] a élargi son électorat pour inclure tous les Indiens inscrits, les Indiens non inscrits, les Métis et les Inuits du Sud vivant hors réserve, et sert de porte-parole national pour ses organisations affiliées provinciales et territoriales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
  • Administración (Pueblos indígenas)
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Record 4 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Investment
OBS

[A territorial organization that governs] the sale and trading of securities in the Northwest Territories [and administers] the Securities Act.

OBS

The Office of the Superintendent of Securities is overseen by the Canadian Securities Administrator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Investissements et placements

Spanish

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Record 5 2018-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sports (General)
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

[A territorial] organization overseen by KidSport Canada. [Its mission is to] provide financial assistance to children in the Norhwest Territories, aged 18 and under, who are interested in playing sports...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sports (Généralités)
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Team Sports
OBS

KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, [KidSport] provides grants so they can play a season of sport. Nationally, KidSport is comprised of a network of 11 provincial/territorial KidSport chapters and 166 community KidSport chapters.

OBS

KidSport: The name is followed by the "TM" symbol, in superscript.

Key term(s)
  • Kid Sport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sports d'équipe
OBS

SportJeunesse est un organisme national sans but lucratif qui fournit une aide financière aux jeunes âgés de 18 ans et moins pour payer leurs frais d'inscription et l'achat d'articles de sport. Des subventions sont distribuées au moyen d'un processus de demande confidentiel afin de permettre aux jeunes de participer à un sport pendant une saison. Dans l’ensemble du pays, SportJeunesse est composé d’un réseau de 11 sections provinciales et territoriales et de 166 sections communautaires.

OBS

SportJeunesse : Ce nom est suivi du symbole «TM» placé en exposant.

Key term(s)
  • Sport Jeunesse

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-01-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
OBS

The Canadian Trails Federation-Fédération canadienne des sentiers(CTF-FCS) is a national not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of provincial and territorial trails organizations across Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
OBS

Equine Association of Yukon(EAY) is the umbrella organization for all equestrian activities in the Yukon. It is a not-for-profit sport governing body, otherwise known as a Territorial Sport Organization(TSO), which provides leadership, education and support to individuals, associations, and businesses in Yukon's horse community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Various Sports (General)
OBS

School Sport Canada is the national body for school sport in Canada. SSC is the largest structured sport organization in Canada, with over 750, 000 student athletes, 52, 000 volunteer teacher coaches and 3, 200 schools in the member Provincial and Territorial Federations and Associations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sports divers (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Education
OBS

The Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment(CAPLA) is the national voice for the recognition of prior learning(RPL) in Canada. CAPLA has been operating since 1994 and was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit organization.... CAPLA... hosts yearly face-to-face conferences on a range of recognition of prior learning(RPL) programs, practices, policies, projects and research with local, provincial/territorial, national and international emphasis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Pédagogie

Spanish

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Record 11 2015-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Quebec Laws and Legal Documents

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Lois et documents juridiques québécois

Spanish

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Record 12 2014-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Disabled Sports
  • Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
CONT

Sport and physical activity for athletes with disabilities is organized by a variety of national, provincial, territorial and local groups. In many cases, a single national sport organization(NSO) may be the governing body for both the able-bodied and athletes with disabilities variants of one particular sport. At the same time, disability sport organizations(DSO) may represent several sports and activities in relation to a particular disability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports adaptés
  • Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
CONT

Des activités sportives et physiques destinées aux personnes ayant un handicap sont organisées par divers groupes nationaux, provinciaux, territoriaux et locaux. Dans de nombreux cas, un organisme national de sport (ONS) est l'organisme de régie d'un sport en particulier, autant pour les programmes visant les athlètes non handicapés que pour les programmes visant les athlètes ayant un handicap. Parallèlement, des organismes de sport adapté (OSA) représentent plusieurs sports et activités destinés aux personnes ayant un handicap particulier.

Spanish

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Record 13 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Road Safety
OBS

The Council is a non-profit organization comprising representatives of the provincial, territorial and federal governments of Canada which, through the collective consultative process, makes decisions on administration and operational matters dealing with licensing, registration and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety. It also comprises associate members whose expertise and opinions are sought in the development of strategies and programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sécurité routière
OBS

Le Conseil est un organisme sans but lucratif regroupant des représentants des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux chargés d'administrer, de réglementer et de contrôler le transport par véhicule automobile et la sécurité routière. L'organisation comprend également des membres associés dont l'expertise et l'opinion sont sollicitées dans l'élaboration des stratégies et des programmes.

Spanish

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Record 14 2010-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Union Organization
OBS

The Union of Northern Workers(UNW) or the Northwest Territories(NWT) Public Service Association as it was known then, began organizing employees of the new Territorial Government in 1969. In 1988, the Government of Northwest Territories(GNWT) passed the Union of Northern Workers Act which officially changed the name of the organization and recognized the UNW as the bargaining agent for its members working for the government. The UNW is a component(partner) of the Public Service Alliance of Canada(PSAC). The PSAC provides the UNW and its members with some specialized services. They do organizing drives, lobby governments at the federal level, provide legal advice, and representation in arbitrations. The UNW provides direct service to its members, representing them in job appeals, grievances and everyday workplace problems. UNW also prepares bargaining demands for contract negotiations. UNW Service Officers help ensure that the terms and conditions are enforced for each of the 25 Collective Agreements that apply to our UNQ members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Organisation syndicale

Spanish

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Record 15 2009-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cancers and Oncology
OBS

Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies(CAPCA) is an interprovincial organization representing provincial/territorial cancer agencies and programs that are responsible for reducing the burden of cancer on Canadians. CAPCA facilitates and supports provincial/territorial cancer agencies and programs through effective leadership, collaboration, communication and advocacy for cancer control.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Cancers et oncologie
OBS

La CAPCA (Association canadienne des agences provinciales du cancer) est un organisme interprovincial qui représente les organismes provinciaux et territoriaux de lutte contre le cancer et qui appuie les programmes visant à diminuer le fardeau de la maladie pour la population canadienne. La CAPCA, par l'efficacité de son leadership, de sa collaboration, de sa communication et de sa défense de l'intérêt public dans la lutte contre le cancer, apporte son soutien aux organismes provinciaux et territoriaux ainsi qu'à leurs programmes.

Key term(s)
  • ACAPC

Spanish

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Record 16 2008-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Municipal Law
CONT

In December 2000, the National Assembly adopted Bill 170(An Act to reform the municipal territorial organization of the metropolitan regions of Montreal, Quebec and the Outaouais). Under this act, five major municipalities in the areas of Montreal, Longueuil, Quebec City, Lévis and Hull will be created as the result of amalgamations involving some sixty towns and cities(henceforth known as "boroughs").

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit municipal
CONT

L'Assemblée nationale a adopté en décembre 2000 le projet de loi 170 (Loi portant réforme de l'organisation territoriale municipale des régions métropolitaines de Montréal, de Québec et de l'Outaouais). Il prévoit la fusion d'une soixantaine de villes (qui deviendront des «arrondissements») en cinq grandes municipalités dans les régions de Montréal, Longueuil, Québec, Lévis et Hull.

Spanish

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Record 17 2008-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
OBS

Its purpose is to provide a national structure for the provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities to present and pursue issues of common concerns and interest, and to share, consider and develop positions on such matters; and to develop services and benefits for its Members. FMRAC is the national organization and the privileged voice, both nationally and internationally, of the provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 18 2006-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Municipal Administration
OBS

The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators is a national, non-profit association open to all municipal managers, including : city clerks; any person who is employed in a management capacity in the administration of a canadian municipality; and, any person who is employed in an executive capacity in a national, regional, provincial, or territorial municipal organization dealing with municipal management and administration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Administration municipale
OBS

L'Association canadienne des administrateurs municipaux est une association nationale sans but lucratif à laquelle peuvent adhérer tous les directeurs municipaux ainsi que les secrétaires municipaux, toute personne employée à titre de cadre dans l'administration d'une municipalité canadienne et toute personne employée en tant que cadre supérieur d'une organisation municipale à l'échelle nationale, régionale, provinciale ou territoriale, axée sur la gestion et l'administration municipales.

Spanish

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Record 19 2005-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 20 2004-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Climatology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The Analysis and Modelling Group(AMG) is an organization of federal, provincial and territorial officials established as part of the National Climate Change Process(NCCP). It is co-chaired by NRCan and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Climatologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

Le Groupe d'analyse et de modélisation (GAM) est un groupe de travail fédéral-provincial-territorial relevant directement du Comité de coordination national des questions atmosphériques en matière de changement climatique.

Spanish

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Record 21 2001-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Family Law (common law)
  • Social Organization
  • Sociology of Human Relations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
  • Organisation sociale
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
OBS

Annexe, article 6

Spanish

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Record 22 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
  • Safety (Water Transport)
  • Maritime Law
OBS

Draft. Introduced in 1995 to the IMO [International Maritime Organization] Legal Committee by Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Aimed at establishing uniform rules for wreck removal operations beyond territorial sea and to achieve consistency with coastal State powers under the Convention.

Key term(s)
  • International Wreck Removal Convention

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
  • Sécurité (Transport par eau)
  • Droit maritime

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
  • Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
  • Derecho marítimo
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Record 23 1995-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

In use at the DTSD - Indian Affairs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

En usage à la DSTM - Affaires indiennes.

Spanish

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Record 24 1993-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 25 1993-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 26 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Structures de l'administration publique

Spanish

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