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INFORMATION CIRCULAR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dissident information circular
1, record 1, English, dissident%20information%20circular
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a developer and manufacturer of Free Space Optical (FSO) wireless products ... today issued a dissident information circular (Plain Circular) to solicit proxies for the purpose of electing Plaintree's nominees to the board of directors ... 2, record 1, English, - dissident%20information%20circular
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- circulaire d'information de dissident
1, record 1, French, circulaire%20d%27information%20de%20dissident
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- circulaire d'information de dissidente 2, record 1, French, circulaire%20d%27information%20de%20dissidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la circulaire d'information d'un dissident doit préciser la volonté de l'actionnaire, lors de tout scrutin, d'exercer ou non le droit de vote rattaché aux actions représentées par la procuration, conformément à ses directives. 3, record 1, French, - circulaire%20d%27information%20de%20dissident
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial and Other Bodies (Law)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Commercial Law
- Stock Exchange
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- management information circular
1, record 2, English, management%20information%20circular
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a management information circular ... shall state that the shares represented by the proxy will be voted or withheld from voting in accordance with the instructions of the shareholder on any ballot... 2, record 2, English, - management%20information%20circular
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes commerciaux ou non (Droit)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Droit commercial
- Bourse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- circulaire d'information de la direction
1, record 2, French, circulaire%20d%27information%20de%20la%20direction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la circulaire d'information de la direction [...] doit préciser la volonté de l'actionnaire, lors de tout scrutin, d'exercer ou non le droit de vote rattaché aux actions représentées par la procuration, conformément à ses directives. 2, record 2, French, - circulaire%20d%27information%20de%20la%20direction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aeronautical information circular
1, record 3, English, aeronautical%20information%20circular
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AIC 2, record 3, English, AIC
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notice containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a NOTAM [notice to airmen] or for inclusion in the AIP [aeronautical information publication], but which relates to flight safety, air navigation, technical, administrative or legislative matters. 3, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20information%20circular
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aeronautical information circular; AIC: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 3, English, - aeronautical%20information%20circular
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- circulaire d'information aéronautique
1, record 3, French, circulaire%20d%27information%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AIC 1, record 3, French, AIC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avis contenant des renseignements qui ne satisfont pas aux conditions d'émission d'un NOTAM [avis aux navigants] ou d'insertion dans une publication d'information aéronautique, mais qui concernent la sécurité des vols, la navigation aérienne, ou d'autres questions techniques, administratives ou législatives. 2, record 3, French, - circulaire%20d%27information%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circulaire d'information aéronautique; AIC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 3, French, - circulaire%20d%27information%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación y legislación (Transporte aéreo)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- circular de información aeronáutica
1, record 3, Spanish, circular%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20aeron%C3%A1utica
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AIC 2, record 3, Spanish, AIC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aviso que contiene información que no requiera la iniciación de un NOTAM [aviso a los aviadores] ni la inclusión en las AIP [publicaciones de información aeronáutica], pero relacionada con la seguridad del vuelo, la navegación aérea, o asuntos de carácter técnico, administrativo o legislativo. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 3, record 3, Spanish, - circular%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20aeron%C3%A1utica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
circular de información aeronáutica; AIC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 3, Spanish, - circular%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20aeron%C3%A1utica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- information circular
1, record 4, English, information%20circular
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- proxy circular 2, record 4, English, proxy%20circular
correct
- proxy statement 3, record 4, English, proxy%20statement
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Under corporations and securities legislation, a document, accompanying the notice of a shareholders' meeting, prepared in connection with the solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of the management of the corporation. It contains information concerning the individuals making the solicitation, election of directors, appointment of auditors and other particulars of matters to be acted upon at the meeting. 4, record 4, English, - information%20circular
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circulaire d'information
1, record 4, French, circulaire%20d%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- circulaire de procuration 2, record 4, French, circulaire%20de%20procuration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document qui, en vertu des lois sur les sociétés et sur les valeurs mobilières, doit être établi lorsqu'on sollicite des procurations en vue d'une assemblée des actionnaires d'une société, ou d'une assemblée des porteurs de titres avec droit de vote d'un émetteur. 1, record 4, French, - circulaire%20d%27information
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce document, qui renferme notamment des informations sur les personnes sollicitant des procurations et sur les points à l'ordre du jour de l'assemblée visée, doit être envoyé aux personnes sollicitées avec l'avis de convocation à l'assemblée où l'on discutera de ces questions. 1, record 4, French, - circulaire%20d%27information
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Documents (Industries)
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aeronautical information circular
1, record 5, English, aeronautical%20information%20circular
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AIC 1, record 5, English, AIC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular providing advance notification of major changes to legislation, regulations, procedures or purely administrative matters, where the text is not part of the AIP [Aeronautical Information Publication] Canada (ICAO). 1, record 5, English, - aeronautical%20information%20circular
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Documents techniques (Industries)
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- circulaire d'information aéronautique
1, record 5, French, circulaire%20d%27information%20a%C3%A9ronautique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AIC 1, record 5, French, AIC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circulaire donnant un préavis relatif à des changements importants en matière de législation, de réglementation, de procédures ou de renseignements à caractère purement administratif, dont le texte ne figura pas dans l'AIP [publication d'information aéronautique] Canada (OACI). 1, record 5, French, - circulaire%20d%27information%20a%C3%A9ronautique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Airfields
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Aerodrome Safety Circular
1, record 6, English, Aerodrome%20Safety%20Circular
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ASC 1, record 6, English, ASC
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. 1997-2006. Aerodrome Safety Circulars (ASC) describe acceptable ways to comply with existing regulations/standards when it has been demonstrated that there is confusion or insufficient guidance in the standard(s). A thorough consultation on content with a broad range of stakeholders will take place prior to issuance. Example: The consolidation of instructions from several different sources on Reporting of Aircraft Movement Surface Condition. 1, record 6, English, - Aerodrome%20Safety%20Circular
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Aerodrome Safety Information Circular
- Aerodrome Safety Advisory Circular
- Aerodrome Advisory Circular
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Aérodromes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Circulaire de la Sécurité des aérodromes
1, record 6, French, Circulaire%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CSA 1, record 6, French, CSA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les Circulaires de la Sécurité des aérodromes (ASC) décrivent des moyens acceptables de se conformer à la réglementation et aux normes existantes lorsqu'il a été démontré qu'un point porte à confusion ou que les normes ne sont pas suffisamment claires. Une consultation approfondie sur le contenu à laquelle participent un large éventail d'intervenants a lieu avant la publication de la circulaire. Exemple : La consolidation des directives provenant de différentes sources concernant les comptes rendus de l'état de la surface pour les mouvements d'aéronefs. 1, record 6, French, - Circulaire%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Circulaire relative à Sécurité des aérodromes
- Circulaire d'information de la Sécurité des aérodromes
- Circulaire consultative de la Sécurité des aérodromes
- Circulaire d'information sur les aérodromes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Radiocommunication Information Circular
1, record 7, English, Radiocommunication%20Information%20Circular
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RIC 1, record 7, English, RIC
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Radiocom Information Circular 1, record 7, English, Radiocom%20Information%20Circular
correct, Canada
- RIC 1, record 7, English, RIC
correct, Canada
- RIC 1, record 7, English, RIC
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. Radiocommunication Information Circulars are issued for the guidance of those engaged in radiocommunications in Canada. The information contained in these circulars is subject to change without notice. It is therefore suggested that interested persons consult the nearest district office of Industry Canada for additional details. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty is expressed or implied. As well, these circulars have no status in law. 1, record 7, English, - Radiocommunication%20Information%20Circular
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Radiodiffusion
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Circulaire d'information sur les radiocommunications
1, record 7, French, Circulaire%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20radiocommunications
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CIR 1, record 7, French, CIR
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Circulaire d'information sur les radiocom 1, record 7, French, Circulaire%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20radiocom
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CIR 1, record 7, French, CIR
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- CIR 1, record 7, French, CIR
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Les circulaires d'information sur les radiocommunications sont publiées dans le but de renseigner ceux qui s'occupent activement des radiocommunications au Canada. Des modifications peuvent être effectuées sans préavis. Il est donc conseillé aux intéressés qui veulent d'autres renseignements de communiquer avec le plus proche bureau de district d'Industrie Canada. Bien que toutes les mesures possibles aient été prises pour assurer l'exactitude des renseignements contenus dans la présente circulaire, il n'est pas possible de l'attester expressément ou tacitement. De plus, lesdites circulaires n'ont aucun statut légal. 1, record 7, French, - Circulaire%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20radiocommunications
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Taxation
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Information Circular
1, record 8, English, Information%20Circular
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A Revenue Canada circular dealing with the registration under the Income Tax Act of employee pension plans. 2, record 8, English, - Information%20Circular
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Fiscalité
- Pensions et rentes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Circulaire d'information
1, record 8, French, Circulaire%20d%27information
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circulaire de Revenu Canada qui traite de l'agrément des régimes de pension des salariés en vertu de la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu. 2, record 8, French, - Circulaire%20d%27information
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Pharmacology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Drug Information Circular 1, record 9, English, Drug%20Information%20Circular
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHO [World Health Organization] 1, record 9, English, - Drug%20Information%20Circular
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Pharmacologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Note d'information pharmaceutique
1, record 9, French, Note%20d%27information%20pharmaceutique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de documentos y obras
- Farmacología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Circular de información farmacológica
1, record 9, Spanish, Circular%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20farmacol%C3%B3gica
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Law of the Sea
- Communication and Information Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Law of the Sea Information Circular 1, record 10, English, Law%20of%20the%20Sea%20Information%20Circular
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
New publication. Provides relevant information on the implementation of the Convention on the Law of the Sea. 1, record 10, English, - Law%20of%20the%20Sea%20Information%20Circular
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Droit de la mer
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Circulaire d'information sur le droit de la mer
1, record 10, French, Circulaire%20d%27information%20sur%20le%20droit%20de%20la%20mer
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Derecho del mar
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Law of the Sea Information Circular 1, record 10, Spanish, Law%20of%20the%20Sea%20Information%20Circular
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-03-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Labour Relations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- position information circular 1, record 11, English, position%20information%20circular
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Relations du travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- avis de poste vacant
1, record 11, French, avis%20de%20poste%20vacant
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bulletin d'affichage de poste 1, record 11, French, bulletin%20d%27affichage%20de%20poste
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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