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CSTA [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Seed Trade Association
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Seed%20Trade%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 2, record 1, English, CSTA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CSTA represents its members with stakeholders at the government and industry level. In addition, CSTA fosters the development of international markets, and works with industry and affiliated organizations in Canada and abroad to address issues in the seed industry. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Seed%20Trade%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- L'Association canadienne du commerce des semences
1, record 1, French, L%27Association%20canadienne%20du%20commerce%20des%20semences
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACCS 2, record 1, French, ACCS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne du commerce des semences (ACCS) est une association bénévole de près de 154 entreprises semencières de partout au pays. Ce groupe est très représentatif des entreprises canadiennes qui développent, produisent et vendent des semences. En fait, l'ACCS représente presque tous les exportateurs et exportations de semences canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - L%27Association%20canadienne%20du%20commerce%20des%20semences
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Producción vegetal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Canadiense de Comercio de Semillas
1, record 1, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Comercio%20de%20Semillas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Stock Exchange
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Security Traders Association, Inc.
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Security%20Traders%20Association%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 2, record 2, English, CSTA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized national organization founded in 2000. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Security%20Traders%20Association%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canadian Security Traders Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Bourse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Security Traders Association, Inc.
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Security%20Traders%20Association%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CSTA 2, record 2, French, CSTA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 2000. 3, record 2, French, - Canadian%20Security%20Traders%20Association%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canadian Security Traders Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Society of Technical Analysts
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Technical%20Analysts
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 2, record 3, English, CSTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Society of Technical Analysts was founded in 1984 as a non-profit professional organization with the following objectives: encourage the development of technical analysis; provide an outlet for the exchange of information for the benefit of all members; educate the financial community in Canada about the uses of technical analysis in the investment decision-making process [and] foster among its members the practice of technical analysis in a professional and ethical manner. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Technical%20Analysts
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The mission is] to promote technical analysis at both academic and professional levels, through education and the sharing of knowledge with the community of technical analysts and the investment industry, and through the establishment and fostering of the highest standards. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Society%20of%20Technical%20Analysts
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Society of Technical Analysts
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Technical%20Analysts
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CSTA 2, record 3, French, CSTA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CSTA Update : Fostering Excellence in Government S&T
1, record 4, English, CSTA%20Update%20%3A%20Fostering%20Excellence%20in%20Government%20S%26T
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: Industry Canada. CSTA: Council of Science and Technology Advisors. S&T: Science and Technology. 1, record 4, English, - CSTA%20Update%20%3A%20Fostering%20Excellence%20in%20Government%20S%26T
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Council of Science and Technology Advisors Update
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bilan du CEST : L'excellence au cœur des activités fédérales en S-T
1, record 4, French, Bilan%20du%20CEST%20%3A%20L%27excellence%20au%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales%20en%20S%2DT
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Industrie Canada, Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie. S-T : Sciences et technologie. 1, record 4, French, - Bilan%20du%20CEST%20%3A%20L%27excellence%20au%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales%20en%20S%2DT
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Bilan du Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Surface Transportation Administration
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Surface%20Transportation%20Administration
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 2, record 5, English, CSTA
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Surface%20Transportation%20Administration
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Administration canadienne des transports de surface
1, record 5, French, Administration%20canadienne%20des%20transports%20de%20surface
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 2, record 5, French, ACTS
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Administration%20canadienne%20des%20transports%20de%20surface
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian School Boards’ Association
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20School%20Boards%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CSBA 1, record 6, English, CSBA
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Canadian School Trustees’ Association 2, record 6, English, Canadian%20School%20Trustees%26rsquo%3B%20Association
former designation, correct
- CSTA 3, record 6, English, CSTA
former designation, correct, Canada
- CSTA 3, record 6, English, CSTA
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires
1, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20commissions%2Fconseils%20scolaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACCCS 1, record 6, French, ACCCS
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de syndics des écoles 2, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20syndics%20des%20%C3%A9coles
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Association canadienne des commissaires d'écoles 2, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20commissaires%20d%27%C3%A9coles
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-06-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Council of Science and Technology Advisors
1, record 7, English, Council%20of%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Advisors
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 1, record 7, English, CSTA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Council of Science and Technology Advisors (CSTA) - is a group of advisors outside the government who provide expert science advice to the federal cabinet. The CSTA aims to improve the management of federal science and technology by examining problems shared by departments and agencies, including Health Canada, that focuses on science and research. The advisory group also highlights potential opportunities for partnerships. Established in 1998, the CSTA was created in response to the government's science and technology plan. The plan called for the government to: Rely more on external advice; and Form one group that would advise the federal government on science and technology problems. 1, record 7, English, - Council%20of%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Advisors
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie
1, record 7, French, Conseil%20d%27experts%20en%20sciences%20et%20en%20technologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CEST 1, record 7, French, CEST
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie (CEST) - est un groupe de conseillers externes qui donne des conseils scientifiques d'experts au Cabinet fédéral. Le CEST a pour but d'améliorer la gestion de la science et de la technologie du gouvernement fédéral en examinant les questions d'intérêt commun des ministères et des organismes à vocation scientifique, y compris Santé Canada. Le Conseil met également en valeur les possibilités de partenariat. Le CEST a été établi en 1998, en réponse au plan scientifique et technique du gouvernement qui exigeait : un recours accru à des conseils externes; la formation d'un groupe de conseillers qui donneraient des conseils scientifiques au gouvernement fédéral sur les problèmes scientifiques et technologiques. 1, record 7, French, - Conseil%20d%27experts%20en%20sciences%20et%20en%20technologie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance
1, record 8, English, Canadian%20Sport%20Tourism%20Alliance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 1, record 8, English, CSTA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Created in November 2000 through a partnership with the Canadian Tourism Commission, one of the CSTA's key objectives is to market Canada internationally as a preferred sport tourism destination. The CSTA leverages its expertise and leadership as a catalyst to grow the $2 billion a year sport tourism industry in Canada, promoting the development of partnerships between events rights holders and host cities. Other activities of the CSTA include sharing best practices, measuring the economic impact of sport events and enhancing the profile of sport tourism. 2, record 8, English, - Canadian%20Sport%20Tourism%20Alliance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Alliance canadienne du tourisme sportif
1, record 8, French, Alliance%20canadienne%20du%20tourisme%20sportif
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACTS 1, record 8, French, ACTS
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en novembre 2000, grâce à son association avec la Commission canadienne du tourisme, l'ACTS identifie parmi ses objectifs clés l'importance de faire la promotion du Canada au niveau international comme destination de choix en matière de tourisme sportif. L'ACTS augmente l'influence de ses compétences et qualités de leader afin de s'en servir comme catalyseur afin d'accroître l'industrie du tourisme sportif au Canada, dont la valeur a atteint les deux milliards de dollars, en assurant la collaboration entre les détenteurs des droits qui mettront sur pied des événements, d'une part, et les villes hôtes de ces événements. Parmi les autres activités de l'ACTS, signalons celles de partager les meilleures pratiques, mesurer l'impact économique des manifestations sportives, et rehausser le profil du tourisme sportif. 2, record 8, French, - Alliance%20canadienne%20du%20tourisme%20sportif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-08-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Council of Science and Technology Advisors Secretariat
1, record 9, English, Council%20of%20Science%20and%20Technology%20Advisors%20Secretariat
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- CSTA Secretariat 1, record 9, English, CSTA%20Secretariat
correct
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat du Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie
1, record 9, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20Conseil%20d%27experts%20en%20sciences%20et%20en%20technologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat du CEST 1, record 9, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20CEST
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-07-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- The IPTS Report Highlights the Work of the CSTA
1, record 10, English, The%20IPTS%20Report%20Highlights%20the%20Work%20of%20the%20CSTA
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: The Council of Science and Technology Advisors (CSTA). IPTS: European Commission's Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. 1, record 10, English, - The%20IPTS%20Report%20Highlights%20the%20Work%20of%20the%20CSTA
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- La revue « The IPTS Report » met en vedette le travail du CEST
1, record 10, French, La%20revue%20%C2%AB%20The%20IPTS%20Report%20%C2%BB%20met%20en%20vedette%20le%20travail%20du%20CEST
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Le Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie (CEST), 1, record 10, French, - La%20revue%20%C2%AB%20The%20IPTS%20Report%20%C2%BB%20met%20en%20vedette%20le%20travail%20du%20CEST
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-07-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Sciences - General
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- CSTA Newsletter
1, record 11, English, CSTA%20Newsletter
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CSTA = Council of Science and Technology Advisors. 1, record 11, English, - CSTA%20Newsletter
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Council of Science and Technology Advisors Newsletter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Bulletin du CEST
1, record 11, French, Bulletin%20du%20CEST
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CEST = Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie. 1, record 11, French, - Bulletin%20du%20CEST
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Bulletin du Conseil d'experts en sciences et en technologie.
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-04-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America
1, record 12, English, Craniosacral%20Therapy%20Association%20of%20North%20America
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA/NA 1, record 12, English, CSTA%2FNA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. (Letters Patent, Canada Gazette, I, 19990501, p. 1220). 1, record 12, English, - Craniosacral%20Therapy%20Association%20of%20North%20America
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America
1, record 12, French, Craniosacral%20Therapy%20Association%20of%20North%20America
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CSTA/NA 1, record 12, French, CSTA%2FNA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Lettres patentes, Gazette du Canada, ibid.). 1, record 12, French, - Craniosacral%20Therapy%20Association%20of%20North%20America
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Catholic School Teachers Association
1, record 13, English, Catholic%20School%20Teachers%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- CSTA
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Catholic School Teachers Association
1, record 13, French, Catholic%20School%20Teachers%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-06-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Canadian String Teachers’ Association
1, record 14, English, Canadian%20String%20Teachers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 2, record 14, English, CSTA
correct, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de professeurs de cordes
1, record 14, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20professeurs%20de%20cordes
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-05-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- computer-supported telecommunications application 1, record 15, English, computer%2Dsupported%20telecommunications%20application
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- télécommunication assistée par ordinateur
1, record 15, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Coal and Slurry Technology Association
1, record 16, English, Coal%20and%20Slurry%20Technology%20Association
correct, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- CSTA 1, record 16, English, CSTA
correct, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- Slurry Transport Association 1, record 16, English, Slurry%20Transport%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Slurry Technology Association 1, record 16, English, Slurry%20Technology%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Coal and Slurry Technology Association
1, record 16, French, Coal%20and%20Slurry%20Technology%20Association
correct, United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- CSTA 1, record 16, French, CSTA
correct, United States
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- Slurry Transport Association 1, record 16, French, Slurry%20Transport%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Slurry Technology Association 1, record 16, French, Slurry%20Technology%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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