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TERRORIST RISK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- National and International Security
- Finance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sectoral and geographic advisory
1, record 1, English, sectoral%20and%20geographic%20advisory
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SGA 1, record 1, English, SGA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sectoral and geographic advisories(SGAs) identify sectors or geographic areas more at risk from specific money laundering or financing of terrorist activities typologies. 1, record 1, English, - sectoral%20and%20geographic%20advisory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Finances
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avis sectoriel et géographique
1, record 1, French, avis%20sectoriel%20et%20g%C3%A9ographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ASG 1, record 1, French, ASG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les avis sectoriels et géographiques (ASG) traitent de secteurs ou de régions géographiques présentant un risque accru à l'égard de certaines typologies de blanchiment d'argent ou de financement des activités terroristes. 1, record 1, French, - avis%20sectoriel%20et%20g%C3%A9ographique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- de-risking
1, record 2, English, de%2Drisking
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De-risking refers to financial institutions closing the accounts of clients perceived as high risk for money laundering or terrorist financing abuse, namely money service businesses, nonprofit organizations, correspondent banks, and foreign embassies. 1, record 2, English, - de%2Drisking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atténuation de risques
1, record 2, French, att%C3%A9nuation%20de%20risques
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-04-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- National and International Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high threat urban area
1, record 3, English, high%20threat%20urban%20area
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States, a "high threat urban area" is an area where the risk of a terrorist attack is especially high, given its high population and critical infrastructure. The identity of the areas considered as high threat urban areas is established by the United States Department of Homeland Security. 2, record 3, English, - high%20threat%20urban%20area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone urbaine à haut risque
1, record 3, French, zone%20urbaine%20%C3%A0%20haut%20risque
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aux États-Unis, une «zone urbaine à haut risque» est une zone particulièrement susceptible de faire l’objet d’un attentat terroriste, compte tenu de sa population élevée et de l’importance de ses infrastructures. C’est le Department of Homeland Security des États-Unis qui détermine quelles sont les zones urbaines à haut risque. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20urbaine%20%C3%A0%20haut%20risque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-08-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Emergency Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- threat assessment
1, record 4, English, threat%20assessment
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process consisting of the identification, analysis and evaluation of threats. 2, record 4, English, - threat%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ITAC [Integrate Terrorism Assessment Centre] analyzes security intelligence from its various partner institutions and produces threat assessments – integrated analyses of the intent and capability of terrorists to carry out attacks. These threat assessments are then distributed to members of the Canadian security intelligence community, provincial emergency authorities, first responders and the private sector. Threat assessments produced by ITAC are related to possible terrorist attacks, terrorist trends and special events taking place in Canada and globally. ITAC assessments are also used in the development of international travel advisories and in the development of threat and risk assessments for Canadian missions, interests and persons abroad. 3, record 4, English, - threat%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
threat assessment: term and definition standardized by Public Safety Canada and the Translation Bureau. 4, record 4, English, - threat%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
threat assessment: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 4, English, - threat%20assessment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évaluation de menaces
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9valuation%20de%20menaces
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus qui comprend l'identification, l'analyse et l'examen de menaces. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20menaces
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SCRS [Service canadien du renseignement de sécurité] fournit des évaluations de menaces aux ministères et organismes fédéraux en se fondant sur des renseignements pertinents et à propos. C'est sur demande ou de sa propre initiative qu'il effectue ces évaluations – qui visent des événements spéciaux, des menaces pesant sur des institutions diplomatiques au Canada et diverses situations. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20menaces
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation de menaces : terme et définition normalisés par Sécurité publique Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20menaces
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évaluation de menaces : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20de%20menaces
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones de la gestión
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- evaluación de amenazas
1, record 4, Spanish, evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20amenazas
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso mediante el cual se determina la posibilidad de que un fenómeno físico se manifieste, con un determinado grado de severidad, durante un período de tiempo definido y en un área determinada. 1, record 4, Spanish, - evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20amenazas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Representa la recurrencia estimada y la ubicación geográfica de eventos probables. 1, record 4, Spanish, - evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20amenazas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- terrorist risk
1, record 5, English, terrorist%20risk
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- terrorism risk 2, record 5, English, terrorism%20risk
correct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- risque terroriste
1, record 5, French, risque%20terroriste
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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