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EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Department of Employment and Social Development Act
1, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Act
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DESDA 2, record 1, English, DESDA
unofficial
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting the Department of Employment and Social Development and to amend and repeal certain related Acts 3, record 1, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20the%20Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20and%20to%20amend%20and%20repeal%20certain%20related%20Acts
correct
- Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act 4, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Human%20Resources%20and%20Skills%20Development%20Act
former designation, correct
- DHRSDA 5, record 1, English, DHRSDA
former designation, unofficial
- DHRSDA 5, record 1, English, DHRSDA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Employment and Social Development Act: short title. 6, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act respecting the Department of Employment and Social Development and to amend and repeal certain related Acts: long title. 6, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DESDA; DHRSDA: These abbreviations are used but are not official. 6, record 1, English, - Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Act
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur le ministère de l'Emploi et du Développement social
1, record 1, French, Loi%20sur%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LMEDS 2, record 1, French, LMEDS
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant le ministère de l'Emploi et du Développement social et modifiant et abrogeant certaines lois 3, record 1, French, Loi%20concernant%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social%20et%20modifiant%20et%20abrogeant%20certaines%20lois
correct, feminine noun
- Loi sur le ministère des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences 4, record 1, French, Loi%20sur%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Ressources%20humaines%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- LMRHDC 5, record 1, French, LMRHDC
former designation, unofficial, feminine noun
- LMRHDC 5, record 1, French, LMRHDC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur le ministère de l'Emploi et du Développement social : titre abrégé. 6, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant le ministère de l'Emploi et du Développement social et modifiant et abrogeant certaines lois : titre intégral. 6, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
LMEDS; LMRHDC : Bien que ces abréviations soient utilisées, elles ne sont pas officielles. 6, record 1, French, - Loi%20sur%20le%20minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Employment and Social Development Canada
1, record 2, English, Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ESDC 1, record 2, English, ESDC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Department of Employment and Social Development 2, record 2, English, Department%20of%20Employment%20and%20Social%20Development
correct
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada 3, record 2, English, Human%20Resources%20and%20Skills%20Development%20Canada
former designation, correct
- HRSDC 4, record 2, English, HRSDC
former designation, correct
- HRSDC 4, record 2, English, HRSDC
- Department of Human Resources and Skills Development 5, record 2, English, Department%20of%20Human%20Resources%20and%20Skills%20Development%20
former designation, correct
- Human Resources and Social Development Canada 5, record 2, English, Human%20Resources%20and%20Social%20Development%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Employment and Social Development Canada: On December 12, 2013, Bill C-4—the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 2—received Royal Assent. The Department's name was changed from "Human Resources and Skills Development Canada" to "Employment and Social Development Canada." 6, record 2, English, - Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada: On February 6, 2006, "Human Resources and Skills Development Canada" and the former "Social Development Canada" were consolidated into the "Human Resources and Skills Development Canada" to be styled "Human Resources and Social Development Canada." The Department was subsequently renamed "Human Resources and Skills Development Canada" in October 2008. 4, record 2, English, - Employment%20and%20Social%20Development%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Emploi et Développement social Canada
1, record 2, French, Emploi%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EDSC 1, record 2, French, EDSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ministère de l'Emploi et du Développement social 2, record 2, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27Emploi%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social
correct, masculine noun
- Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada 3, record 2, French, Ressources%20humaines%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RHDCC 4, record 2, French, RHDCC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RHDCC 4, record 2, French, RHDCC
- ministère des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences 3, record 2, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Ressources%20humaines%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Ressources humaines et Développement social Canada 3, record 2, French, Ressources%20humaines%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RHDSC 4, record 2, French, RHDSC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- RHDSC 4, record 2, French, RHDSC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emploi et Développement social Canada : Le 12 décembre 2013, le projet de loi C-4, la Loi no 2 sur le plan d’action économique de 2013, a reçu la sanction royale. Le nom «Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada» a été modifié pour devenir «Emploi et Développement social Canada». 5, record 2, French, - Emploi%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada : Le 6 février 2006, «Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada» et «Développement social Canada» ont fusionné en un seul ministère, qui est devenu «Ressources humaines et Développement social Canada». En octobre 2008, le ministère des Ressources humaines et du Développement social (Ressources humaines et Développement social Canada) est redevenu le ministère des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences (Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada). 4, record 2, French, - Emploi%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20social%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Administración federal
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Empleo y Desarrollo Social de Canadá
1, record 2, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Empleo%20y%20Desarrollo%20Social%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo de Competencias de Canadá 1, record 2, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Recursos%20Humanos%20y%20Desarrollo%20de%20Competencias%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo Social de Canadá 1, record 2, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Recursos%20Humanos%20y%20Desarrollo%20Social%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- MRHDSC 1, record 2, Spanish, MRHDSC
correct, masculine noun
- MRHDSC 1, record 2, Spanish, MRHDSC
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministerio de Empleo y Desarrollo Social de Canadá: El 12 de diciembre de 2013, el nombre del ministerio cambió de "Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo de Competencias de Canadá" a "Ministerio de Empleo y Desarrollo Social de Canadá". 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Empleo%20y%20Desarrollo%20Social%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo de Competencias de Canadá: nombre que recibió el ministerio entre octubre de 2008 y diciembre de 2013. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Empleo%20y%20Desarrollo%20Social%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo Social de Canadá: Este ministerio se creó en febrero de 2006 al fusionarse el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de Canadá y el Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo de Competencias de Canadá. En octubre de 2008 se convirtió en el "Ministerio de Recursos Humanos y Desarrollo de Competencias de Canadá". 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Empleo%20y%20Desarrollo%20Social%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Appointment of Women in the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development(Employment Equity Program) Regulations
1, record 3, English, Appointment%20of%20Women%20in%20the%20Department%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20and%20Northern%20Development%28Employment%20Equity%20Program%29%20Regulations
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Employment Act. 1, record 3, English, - Appointment%20of%20Women%20in%20the%20Department%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20and%20Northern%20Development%28Employment%20Equity%20Program%29%20Regulations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur la nomination de femmes au ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien (programme d'équité en matière d'emploi)
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20nomination%20de%20femmes%20au%20minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20du%20Nord%20canadien%20%28programme%20d%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27emploi%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur l'emploi dans la fonction publique. 1, record 3, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20la%20nomination%20de%20femmes%20au%20minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20indiennes%20et%20du%20Nord%20canadien%20%28programme%20d%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27emploi%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Department of Training and Employment Development
1, record 4, English, Department%20of%20Training%20and%20Employment%20Development
correct, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ministère de la Formation et du Développement de l'emploi
1, record 4, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Formation%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20l%27emploi
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Labour and Employment
- Workplace Organization Research
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Employment and Development Department 1, record 5, English, Employment%20and%20Development%20Department
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ILO [International Labour Office]. 1, record 5, English, - Employment%20and%20Development%20Department
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Development and Employment Department
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Travail et emploi
- Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Département de l'emploi et du développement
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9partement%20de%20l%27emploi%20et%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Département du développement et de l'emploi
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Trabajo y empleo
- Investigación de la organización en el lugar de trabajo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Departamento de Empleo y Desarrollo
1, record 5, Spanish, Departamento%20de%20Empleo%20y%20Desarrollo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Departamento de Desarrollo y Empleo
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