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PLACE DU PORTAGE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Public Property
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Place du Portage
1, record 1, English, Place%20du%20Portage
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PDP 2, record 1, English, PDP
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Place du Portage complex 1, record 1, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20%20complex
correct, Canada
- PDP complex 2, record 1, English, PDP%20complex
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Federal Government of Canada began the construction of the Place du Portage complex in 1970 in an effort to promote a proportional representation of its workforce throughout the National Capital Area. 3, record 1, English, - Place%20du%20Portage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Propriétés publiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Place du Portage
1, record 1, French, Place%20du%20Portage
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PDP 2, record 1, French, PDP
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- complexe Place du Portage 1, record 1, French, complexe%20Place%20du%20Portage
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- complexe PDP 2, record 1, French, complexe%20PDP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement fédéral du Canada a débuté la construction du complexe Place du Portage en 1970 dans un effort pour promouvoir une représentation proportionnelle de ses effectifs dans toute la région de la capitale nationale. 3, record 1, French, - Place%20du%20Portage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Public Property
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Place du Portage, Phase III
1, record 2, English, Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20III
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Place du Portage III 2, record 2, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20%20III
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Place du Portage, Phase III (the third of the four-stage Portage Complex) is a late modern megastructure consisting of six connected towers that vary in height ... Place du Portage, Phase III includes offices and commercial spaces, a three-level underground parking garage, a transportation hub ... and a hard-surfaced park ... 1, record 2, English, - Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20III
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Propriétés publiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Place du Portage, Phase III
1, record 2, French, Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20III
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Place du Portage III 2, record 2, French, Place%20du%20Portage%20III
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Place du Portage, Phase III (la troisième des quatre phases du complexe du Portage) est une mégastructure du style moderne tardif composée de six tours reliées et de hauteur variable [...] La Place du Portage, Phase III comprend des bureaux et des espaces commerciaux, un parc de stationnement souterrain de trois étages, un pôle de transport [...] et un aménagement paysager à surface dure [...] 1, record 2, French, - Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20III
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Public Property
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Place du Portage, Phase IV
1, record 3, English, Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20IV
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Place du Portage IV 2, record 3, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20%20IV
correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Place du Portage, Phase IV is an imposing reinforced concrete Late Modern megastructure with High-Tech and Brutalist influences ... With over a million square feet of office space it contributes significantly to the Place du Portage Complex as an office centre for the federal civil service. 1, record 3, English, - Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20IV
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Propriétés publiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Place du Portage, Phase IV
1, record 3, French, Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20IV
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Place du Portage IV 2, record 3, French, Place%20du%20Portage%20IV
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Place du Portage, Phase IV est une imposante mégastructure en béton armé de la fin de l'époque moderne avec des influences de l'architecture high-tech et brutaliste [...] Avec plus d'un million de pieds carrés de locaux à bureaux, elle contribue de façon significative au complexe de la Place du Portage en tant qu'ensemble de locaux à bureaux pour la fonction publique fédérale. 1, record 3, French, - Place%20du%20Portage%2C%20Phase%20IV
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-02-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Public Property
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Millennium Lobby 1, record 4, English, Millennium%20Lobby
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Place du Portage Millennium Lobby 1, record 4, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20Millennium%20Lobby
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
English working title for the lobby between Towers A and B in Place du Portage, where PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] has set up an exhibition entitled "Linking a People, Building a Nation" representing the history of PWGSC. 1, record 4, English, - Millennium%20Lobby
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Millennium project. 1, record 4, English, - Millennium%20Lobby
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Communications Branch, PWGSC. 1, record 4, English, - Millennium%20Lobby
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Propriétés publiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Foyer du millénaire
1, record 4, French, Foyer%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Hall d'entrée du millénaire de la Place du Portage 1, record 4, French, Hall%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire%20de%20la%20Place%20du%20Portage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phase III de la Place du Portage. 1, record 4, French, - Foyer%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Ensemble, vol. 7, n° 6, décembre 1999-janvier 2000, p. 2. 1, record 4, French, - Foyer%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Culture (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Millennium Project 1, record 5, English, Millennium%20Project
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Place du Portage, Phase III, Hull. 1, record 5, English, - Millennium%20Project
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PWGSC Communications Branch has initiated a Millennium Project, on behalf of the department, to coordinate a permanent exhibition and retrofit of the Phase III lobby area. We have begun installing the exhibition, entitled "Linking a People, Building a Nation", a history of Public Works and Government Services Canada. The exhibit will highlight the people and the technology of our department and its founding organizations that played a key role in building a stronger Canada. Sir Sandford Fleming and the Intercolonial Railway, the Parliament Buildings, and the Canadian flag are just a few of the high points that marked the evolution of PWGSC since the formation of the Board of Works in 1841. 1, record 5, English, - Millennium%20Project
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Source(s): Director General, Communications Branch, PWGSC. 1, record 5, English, - Millennium%20Project
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Place du Portage Millennium Project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Projet du millénaire
1, record 5, French, Projet%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Place du Portage, Phase III, Hull. 1, record 5, French, - Projet%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Direction générale des communications de TPSGC a entrepris un Projet du millénaire, au nom du Ministère, dans le but de coordonner une exposition permanente et le réaménagement du foyer de la Phase III. Nous avons commencé à installer une nouvelle exposition, intitulée «Réunir un peuple, bâtir une nation», l'histoire de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. L'exposition fera état des gens et de la technologie de notre ministère et de ses organisations fondatrices qui ont joué un rôle clé visant à bâtir un Canada plus fort. Sir Sandford Fleming et le chemin de fer intercolonial, les édifices du Parlement et le drapeau canadien ne sont que quelques-uns des points saillants qui ont marqué l'évolution de TPSGC depuis la formation de la Commission des travaux publics en 1841. 1, record 5, French, - Projet%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Source(s) : Directrice générale, Direction générale des communications, TPSGC. 1, record 5, French, - Projet%20du%20mill%C3%A9naire
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Projet du millénaire de la Place du Portage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-03-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Slogans
- Environmental Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Greening Place du Portage 1, record 6, English, Greening%20Place%20du%20Portage
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Slogans
- Droit environnemental
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Écologisons Place du Portage 1, record 6, French, %C3%89cologisons%20Place%20du%20Portage
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Procès-verbal du Comité de direction des SGTI [Services gouvernementaux de télécommunications et d'informatique] du 23 mars 1998. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89cologisons%20Place%20du%20Portage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-10-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Place du Portage Learning Centre 1, record 7, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20Learning%20Centre
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'apprentissage de la Place du Portage
1, record 7, French, Centre%20d%27apprentissage%20de%20la%20Place%20du%20Portage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Communiqué de la DGRH [Direction générale des ressources humaines du Canada]. 1, record 7, French, - Centre%20d%27apprentissage%20de%20la%20Place%20du%20Portage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Place du Portage Park
1, record 8, English, Place%20du%20Portage%20Park
correct, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A park located in the City of Hull. 2, record 8, English, - Place%20du%20Portage%20Park
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- parc de la Place du Portage
1, record 8, French, parc%20de%20la%20Place%20du%20Portage
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un parc situé sur le territoire de la ville de Hull. "Place du Portage" est le nom d'un immeuble à bureaux, d'où la majuscule à "Place". 2, record 8, French, - parc%20de%20la%20Place%20du%20Portage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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