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CWF [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Literature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- The Canadian Writers' Foundation, Inc.
1, record 1, English, The%20Canadian%20Writers%27%20Foundation%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 1, record 1, English, CWF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1931, the Canadian Writers’ Foundation is a registered charity with onlyone aim—to help Canada’s writers when they fall on hard times. 1, record 1, English, - The%20Canadian%20Writers%27%20Foundation%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- The Canadian Writers Foundation, Incorporated
- Canadian Writers Foundation, Incorporated
- Canadian Writers Foundation, Inc.
- The Canadian Writers Foundation
- Canadian Writers Foundation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Littérature
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- La Fondation des écrivains canadiens Inc.
1, record 1, French, La%20Fondation%20des%20%C3%A9crivains%20canadiens%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FÉC 1, record 1, French, F%C3%89C
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondée en 1931, la Fondation des écrivains canadiens (FÉC) est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré qui n’a qu’un seul objectif : celui de venir en aide aux écrivains canadiens aux prises avec des difficultés financières. 1, record 1, French, - La%20Fondation%20des%20%C3%A9crivains%20canadiens%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fondation des écrivains canadiens
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Zoology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Wildlife Federation
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Wildlife%20Federation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 2, record 2, English, CWF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat by: informing and educating Canadians; advocating responsible human actions; and representing wildlife on conservation issues. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Wildlife%20Federation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Zoologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fédération canadienne de la faune
1, record 2, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20de%20la%20faune
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FCF 2, record 2, French, FCF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fédération canadienne de la faune a pour vocation de susciter l'attachement de la population à l'égard de la nature et à assurer la pérennité des espèces et des habitats sauvages : en informant et en sensibilisant les Canadiens; en prônant des pratiques respectueuses de la nature; [et] en faisant valoir les intérêts de la faune et de la flore dans les discussions concernant la conservation. 2, record 2, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20de%20la%20faune
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Weightlifting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation
1, record 3, English, Commonwealth%20Weightlifting%20Federation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 1, record 3, English, CWF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- British Commonwealth Weightlifting Federation 2, record 3, English, British%20Commonwealth%20Weightlifting%20Federation
former designation, correct
- BCWLF 3, record 3, English, BCWLF
former designation, correct
- BCWLF 3, record 3, English, BCWLF
- British Empire and Commonwealth Weightlifting Council 2, record 3, English, British%20Empire%20and%20Commonwealth%20Weightlifting%20Council
former designation, correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Haltérophilie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fédération haltérophile du Commonwealth
1, record 3, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20halt%C3%A9rophile%20du%20Commonwealth
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Fédération haltérophile britannique et du Commonwealth 2, record 3, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20halt%C3%A9rophile%20britannique%20et%20du%20Commonwealth
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Conseil de poids et haltères de l'Empire britannique et du Commonwealth 2, record 3, French, Conseil%20de%20poids%20et%20halt%C3%A8res%20de%20l%27Empire%20britannique%20et%20du%20Commonwealth
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Conseil des poids et haltères de l'Empire britannique et du Commonwealth
- Fédération haltérophile britannique et du Commonwealth
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada West Foundation
1, record 4, English, Canada%20West%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 2, record 4, English, CWF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Our vision is a dynamic and prosperous West in a strong Canada. Our mission is a leading source of strategic insight, conducting and communicating non-partisan economic and public policy research of importance to the four western provinces, the territories, and all Canadians. 3, record 4, English, - Canada%20West%20Foundation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canada West Foundation
1, record 4, French, Canada%20West%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CWF 2, record 4, French, CWF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of the Family
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Women's Foundation
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Women%27s%20Foundation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 2, record 5, English, CWF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Women%27s%20Foundation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fondation canadienne des femmes
1, record 5, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FCF 1, record 5, French, FCF
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- La Fondation des femmes canadiennes 2, record 5, French, La%20Fondation%20des%20femmes%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 5, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20femmes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Coal Washing Floors
1, record 6, English, Coal%20Washing%20Floors
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CWF 1, record 6, English, CWF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Coal Washing Floor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- seuils exigés pour le lavage du charbon
1, record 6, French, seuils%20exig%C3%A9s%20pour%20le%20lavage%20du%20charbon
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- seuil exigé pour le lavage du charbon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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