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UPHOLD LAW [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Social Problems
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism
1, record 1, English, National%20Forum%20on%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
correct, Canada, intergovernmental
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the conclusion of the Forum, representatives of federal, provincial and municipal governments and law enforcement agencies from across Canada endorsed a Statement of Intent. They reaffirmed their commitment to address hate crimes that target the Jewish community through strengthened law enforcement and prosecution efforts. Together, they pledged to uphold the rights and safety of everyone in Canada, strengthen trust in our justice systems, and build a nation where hate and discrimination have no place. 1, record 1, English, - National%20Forum%20on%20Combatting%20Antisemitism
Record 1, Key term(s)
- National Forum on Combatting Anti-semitism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Problèmes sociaux
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Forum national de lutte contre l'antisémitisme
1, record 1, French, Forum%20national%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
correct, masculine noun, Canada, intergovernmental
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'issue du Forum, des représentants des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et municipaux et des forces de l'ordre du Canada ont approuvé une déclaration d'intention. Ils ont réaffirmé leur engagement à lutter contre les crimes haineux visant la communauté juive en renforçant les efforts en matière d'application de la loi et de poursuites judiciaires. Ensemble, ils ont promis de défendre les droits et la sécurité de toutes les personnes au Canada, de renforcer la confiance dans nos systèmes judiciaires et de construire une nation où la haine et la discrimination n'ont pas leur place. 1, record 1, French, - Forum%20national%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27antis%C3%A9mitisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
- Weapon Systems
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- amnesty order
1, record 2, English, amnesty%20order
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Government of Canada has taken... strong steps to tackle gun crime and to uphold its commitment to keep cities and communities safe..... As part of its comprehensive approach... the Government announced the prohibition of [several] military style assault-style firearms. Accompanying the prohibition is an amnesty order... that protects businesses and owners while they come into compliance with the law. 2, record 2, English, - amnesty%20order
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amnesty: An undertaking by a government or other authority to take no action against individuals for illegal possession of a weapon, drug, etc., under the condition that the item is surrendered within a fixed period (or, occasionally, under other specified conditions). 3, record 2, English, - amnesty%20order
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décret d'amnistie
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9cret%20d%27amnistie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada a pris [des] mesures rigoureuses pour lutter contre les crimes commis à l'aide d'armes à feu et pour respecter son engagement envers la sécurité des villes et des communautés. [...] Dans le cadre de son approche globale, le gouvernement a annoncé [...] l'interdiction [de plusieurs] armes à feu de style arme d'assaut de type militaire. Un décret d'amnistie [...] accompagne l'interdiction. Il vise à protéger les entreprises et les particuliers pendant qu'ils prennent des mesures pour se conformer à la loi. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9cret%20d%27amnistie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Parliamentary Language
- Official Ceremonies
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coronation oath
1, record 3, English, coronation%20oath
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- oath 2, record 3, English, oath
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are several stages to the [coronation] service :... The oath : The sovereign swears to uphold the law and the Church of England. 3, record 3, English, - coronation%20oath
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Cérémonies officielles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serment du couronnement
1, record 3, French, serment%20du%20couronnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- serment du sacre 2, record 3, French, serment%20du%20sacre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lors de la cérémonie, l'archevêque de Canterbury présente d'abord le nouveau souverain à l'auditoire, qui l'acclame. Le souverain prononce le serment du couronnement. 3, record 3, French, - serment%20du%20couronnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho constitucional
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Ceremonias oficiales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- juramento de coronación
1, record 3, Spanish, juramento%20de%20coronaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- juramento 2, record 3, Spanish, juramento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Political Institutions
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
1, record 4, English, Office%20for%20Democratic%20Institutions%20and%20Human%20Rights
correct, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ODIHR 2, record 4, English, ODIHR
correct, Europe
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights 3, record 4, English, OSCE%20Office%20for%20Democratic%20Institutions%20and%20Human%20Rights
correct, Europe
- ODIHR 3, record 4, English, ODIHR
correct, Europe
- ODIHR 3, record 4, English, ODIHR
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights(ODIHR) provides support, assistance and expertise to participating States and civil society to promote democracy, rule of law, human rights and tolerance and non-discrimination. ODIHR observes elections, reviews legislation and advises governments on how to develop and sustain democratic institutions. The Office conducts training programmes for government and law-enforcement officials and non-governmental organizations on how to uphold, promote and monitor human rights. 3, record 4, English, - Office%20for%20Democratic%20Institutions%20and%20Human%20Rights
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
OSCE: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. 3, record 4, English, - Office%20for%20Democratic%20Institutions%20and%20Human%20Rights
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Institutions politiques
- Droits et libertés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des institutions démocratiques et des droits de l'homme
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20des%20institutions%20d%C3%A9mocratiques%20et%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
correct, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BIDDH 2, record 4, French, BIDDH
correct, Europe
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Bureau des institutions démocratiques et des droits de l'homme de l'OSCE 3, record 4, French, Bureau%20des%20institutions%20d%C3%A9mocratiques%20et%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme%20de%20l%27OSCE
correct, Europe
- BIDDH 3, record 4, French, BIDDH
correct, Europe
- BIDDH 3, record 4, French, BIDDH
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des institutions démocratiques et des droits de l'homme (BIDDH) de l'OSCE est un des principaux organes des droits de l'homme en Europe. [L'institution] s'emploie à promouvoir des élections démocratiques, à faire respecter les droits de l'homme, la tolérance et la non-discrimination, et à renforcer l'état de droit. 3, record 4, French, - Bureau%20des%20institutions%20d%C3%A9mocratiques%20et%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
OSCE : Organisation pour la sécurité et la coopération en Europe. 3, record 4, French, - Bureau%20des%20institutions%20d%C3%A9mocratiques%20et%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Instituciones políticas
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Instituciones Democráticas y Derechos Humanos
1, record 4, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Instituciones%20Democr%C3%A1ticas%20y%20Derechos%20Humanos
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OIDDH 1, record 4, Spanish, OIDDH
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Oficina de Instituciones Democráticas y Derechos Humanos de la OSCE 1, record 4, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Instituciones%20Democr%C3%A1ticas%20y%20Derechos%20Humanos%20de%20la%20OSCE
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- OIDDH 1, record 4, Spanish, OIDDH
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- OIDDH 1, record 4, Spanish, OIDDH
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Oficina de Instituciones Democráticas y Derechos Humanos de la OSCE (OIDDH) proporciona apoyo, asistencia y experiencia a los Estados participantes y a la sociedad civil para promover la democracia, el Estado de derecho, los derechos humanos, la tolerancia y la no discriminación. La OIDDH monitoriza elecciones, revisa la legislación y asesora a los gobiernos sobre el modo de crear y mantener instituciones democráticas. La Oficina lleva a cabo programas de capacitación para funcionarios gubernamentales, miembros de las fuerzas de seguridad y organizaciones no gubernamentales sobre la forma de mantener, promover y supervisar los derechos humanos 1, record 4, Spanish, - Oficina%20de%20Instituciones%20Democr%C3%A1ticas%20y%20Derechos%20Humanos
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
OSCE: Organización para la Seguridad y la Cooperación en Europa. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Oficina%20de%20Instituciones%20Democr%C3%A1ticas%20y%20Derechos%20Humanos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Trusts (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- head of charity
1, record 5, English, head%20of%20charity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canada Revenue Agency(CRA) Charities Directorate recognizes that activities that uphold human rights can further charitable purposes under all four heads of charity(relief of poverty, advancement of education, advancement of religion, and other purposes beneficial to the community that are considered charitable at law). 2, record 5, English, - head%20of%20charity
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chiefly used in plural, as in "the four heads of charity. 3, record 5, English, - head%20of%20charity
Record 5, Key term(s)
- charity head
- heads of charity
- charity heads
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des fiducies (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chef d'activités caritatives
1, record 5, French, chef%20d%27activit%C3%A9s%20caritatives
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chef d'activités caritatives : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - chef%20d%27activit%C3%A9s%20caritatives
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Employé le plus souvent au pluriel, comme dans l'expression «les quatre chefs d'activités caritatives». 3, record 5, French, - chef%20d%27activit%C3%A9s%20caritatives
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-09-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Tobacco Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Operation I.D.
1, record 6, English, Operation%20I%2ED%2E
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OPERATION I. D. is a positive-action program designed to help retailers and their staff uphold the law and put an end to the illegal sale of tobacco to minors. Operation I. D. is a commitment by retailers to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, when it comes to tobacco access by young people. Operation I. D. is an initiative of Canada's Tobacco Companies and the Canadian Coalition for Responsible Tobacco Retailing. 1, record 6, English, - Operation%20I%2ED%2E
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Industrie du tabac
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Opération Carte d'Identité
1, record 6, French, Op%C3%A9ration%20Carte%20d%27Identit%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opération Carte d'Identité est un programme dynamique qui vise à aider les détaillants et leur personnel à mettre fin à la vente illégale de tabac aux mineurs. Opération Carte d'Identité témoigne de l'engagement des détaillants à faire partie de la solution, et non du problème, en ce qui a trait à l'accès des jeunes au tabac. Opération Carte d'Identité est une initiative des fabricants des produits du tabac du Canada et de la Coalition canadienne pour une pratique responsable du commerce du tabac. 1, record 6, French, - Op%C3%A9ration%20Carte%20d%27Identit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Oath of Citizenship
1, record 7, English, Oath%20of%20Citizenship
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: House of Commons. Bill C-203. 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. First reading, October 2, 2002. 1, record 7, English, - Oath%20of%20Citizenship
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"In pledging allegiance to Canada, I take my place among Canadians, a people united by God whose sacred trust is to uphold these five principles : equality of opportunity, freedom of speech, democracy, basic human rights, and the rule of law. " 1, record 7, English, - Oath%20of%20Citizenship
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Serment de citoyenneté
1, record 7, French, Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-203. 2e session, 37e législature. Première lecture le 2 octobre 2002. 1, record 7, French, - Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«En prêtant allégeance au Canada, je me range parmi les Canadiens, un peuple uni devant Dieu qui a pour mission sacrée de faire respecter cinq grands principes : égalité des chances, liberté d'expression, valeurs démocratiques, droits de la personne et primauté du droit». 1, record 7, French, - Serment%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Affirmation of Citizenship
1, record 8, English, Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: House of Commons. Bill C-203. 37th Parliament, 2nd Session. First reading, October 2, 2002. 1, record 8, English, - Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"In pledging allegiance to Canada, I take my place among Canadians, a people united by their solemn trust to uphold these five principles : equality of opportunity, freedom of speech, democracy, basic human rights and the rule of law". 1, record 8, English, - Affirmation%20of%20Citizenship
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Affirmation de citoyenneté
1, record 8, French, Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Chambre des communes. Projet de loi C-203. 2e session, 37e législature. Première lecture le 2 octobre 2002. 1, record 8, French, - Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«En prêtant allégeance au Canada, je me range parmi les Canadiens, un peuple uni par la mission solennelle de faire respecter cinq grands principes : égalité des chances, liberté d'expression, valeurs démocratiques, droits de la personne et primauté du droit». 1, record 8, French, - Affirmation%20de%20citoyennet%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- International Relations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- uphold the law 1, record 9, English, uphold%20the%20law
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Relations internationales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- faire observer la loi 1, record 9, French, faire%20observer%20la%20loi
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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