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INC [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- PPP Canada Inc.
1, record 1, English, PPP%20Canada%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PPP Canada 2, record 1, English, PPP%20Canada
correct
- P3C 3, record 1, English, P3C
correct
- P3C 3, record 1, English, P3C
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Order in Council P.C. 2008-0243 authorized the Canada Development Investment Corporation to procure the incorporation of a wholly-owned subsidiary under the name PPP Canada Inc. (effective February 7, 2008). ... The officials explained that the federal P3 [public-private partnerships] office, PPP Canada Inc., is a Crown Corporation which will work with the public and the private sectors towards encouraging the further development of Canada's P3 market. It will be responsible for managing the P3 Fund and act as a source of expertise and advice on P3 matters. 4, record 1, English, - PPP%20Canada%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Public-Private Partnerships Canada Inc.
- Public-Private Partnerships Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- PPP Canada Inc.
1, record 1, French, PPP%20Canada%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- PPP Canada 2, record 1, French, PPP%20Canada
correct
- P3C 3, record 1, French, P3C
correct
- P3C 3, record 1, French, P3C
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu du décret C.P. 2008-0243, la Corporation de développement des investissements du Canada est autorisée à constituer une filiale à cent pour cent sous le nom PPP Canada Inc., dont toutes les actions, lors de la constitution, sont détenues par la Corporation de développement des investissements du Canada (en vigueur dès le 7 février 2008). [...] Les fonctionnaires ont expliqué que le bureau fédéral des P3 [partenariats publics-privés], PPP Canada Inc., est une société d'État qui collaborera avec les secteurs public et privé afin de favoriser le développement du marché des P3 au Canada. PPP Canada sera chargé de gérer le Fonds P3 et fournira des services d'experts et des conseils sur les questions relatives aux P3. 4, record 1, French, - PPP%20Canada%20Inc%2E
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Partenariats public-privé Canada Inc.
- Partenariats public-privé Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- PPP Canada Inc.
1, record 1, Spanish, PPP%20Canada%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- PPP Canada 1, record 1, Spanish, PPP%20Canada
correct
- P3C 1, record 1, Spanish, P3C
correct
- P3C 1, record 1, Spanish, P3C
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incus
1, record 2, English, incus
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- inc 2, record 2, English, inc
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- anvil 3, record 2, English, anvil
correct
- anvil cloud 4, record 2, English, anvil%20cloud
correct
- anvil head 5, record 2, English, anvil%20head
correct
- Maccabeus' tree 6, record 2, English, Maccabeus%27%20tree
see observation, France
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At a blacksmith's, the iron block on which the blacksmith hammers out the horseshoes is called an anvil. In weather, mature thunderstorm clouds extend so far up into the atmosphere that high-level winds cause the tops of the clouds to spread out in the shape of an anvil. 7, record 2, English, - incus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "incus" is the technical term used in the International Cloud Atlas; the other terms are popular terms. 8, record 2, English, - incus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Maccabeus' tree: English equivalent of "arbre des Macchabées" which is a name given in the East of France to the "incus" of a Cumulonimbus. 9, record 2, English, - incus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- incus
1, record 2, French, incus
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- inc 2, record 2, French, inc
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enclume 3, record 2, French, enclume
correct, feminine noun
- nuage en enclume 4, record 2, French, nuage%20en%20enclume
correct, masculine noun
- arbre des Macchabées 5, record 2, French, arbre%20des%20Macchab%C3%A9es
see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La masse de fer sur laquelle le forgeron façonne les fers à cheval s'appelle enclume. En météorologie, les nuages orageux évolués s'étendent si haut dans l'atmosphère que les vents à haute altitude étalent le sommet des nuages, en leur donnant la forme d'une enclume. 6, record 2, French, - incus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme technique retenu par l'Organisation mondiale de la météorologie est «incus»; les autres sont des termes de la langue courante. 7, record 2, French, - incus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
arbre des Macchabées : Nom donné dans l'est de la France à l'enclume des Cumulonimbus. 5, record 2, French, - incus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte superior de un Cumulonimbus extendida en forma de un yunque de aspecto liso, fibroso o estriado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - incus
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nube en yunque
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-08-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Team Canada Inc
1, record 3, English, Team%20Canada%20Inc
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Team Canada Inc is a partnership of federal, provincial and territorial governments helping Canadian companies succeed in world markets. Team Canada Inc provides Canadian companies with what they asked for, faster, easier access to the international business services that governments offer. 2, record 3, English, - Team%20Canada%20Inc
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Team Canada
- Team Canada Incorporated
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Équipe Canada inc
1, record 3, French, %C3%89quipe%20Canada%20inc
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équipe Canada inc est un partenariat des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux ayant pour but d'aider les entreprises canadiennes à prospérer sur les marchés mondiaux. Équipe Canada inc répond aux exigences des entreprises canadiennes, soit un accès plus rapide et plus facile aux services commerciaux internationaux offerts par les gouvernements. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89quipe%20Canada%20inc
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Équipe Canada
- Équipe Canada Incorporée
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Comercio exterior
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Equipo Canadá Inc
1, record 3, Spanish, Equipo%20Canad%C3%A1%20Inc
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Equipo Canadá
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Silviculture
- Paperboard
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Alcell Forest Products Inc.
1, record 4, English, Alcell%20Forest%20Products%20Inc%2E
correct, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saint John. 2, record 4, English, - Alcell%20Forest%20Products%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Alcell Forest Products
- Alcell Forest Products Incorporated
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sylviculture
- Carton
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Les Produits forestiers Alcell Inc.
1, record 4, French, Les%20Produits%20forestiers%20Alcell%20Inc%2E
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saint John. 2, record 4, French, - Les%20Produits%20forestiers%20Alcell%20Inc%2E
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Les Produits forestiers Alcell
- Les Produits forestiers Alcell Incorporée
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités provinciales y no gubernamentales canadienses
- Silvicultura
- Cartón
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Productos Forestales Alcell Inc.
1, record 4, Spanish, Productos%20Forestales%20Alcell%20Inc%2E
masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CoreTek, Inc.
1, record 5, English, CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A privately-held company that is a pioneer in strategic optical components. 2, record 5, English, - CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acquired by Nortel Networks June 23, 2000. 2, record 5, English, - CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CoreTek
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- CoreTek, Inc.
1, record 5, French, CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Société fermée qui fait figure de pionnière dans le domaine des composants optiques stratégiques. 2, record 5, French, - CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Telecomunicaciones ópticas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- CoreTek, Inc.
1, record 5, Spanish, CoreTek%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Xros, Inc.
1, record 6, English, Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A privately-held company that is a world leader in second-generation, large scale, fully photonic switching. 2, record 6, English, - Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Nortel Networks. 2, record 6, English, - Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Xros
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Xros, Inc.
1, record 6, French, Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef de file mondial en matière de commutation entièrement photonique à grande échelle de deuxième génération. 2, record 6, French, - Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Filiale en propriété exclusive de Nortel Networks. 2, record 6, French, - Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Telecomunicaciones ópticas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Xros, Inc. 1, record 6, Spanish, Xros%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Diplomacy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Foundation for the Improvement of Housing Arrangements for Official Foreign Personnel, Inc. 1, record 7, English, Foundation%20for%20the%20Improvement%20of%20Housing%20Arrangements%20for%20Official%20Foreign%20Personnel%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: New York City Commission for the United Nations. 1, record 7, English, - Foundation%20for%20the%20Improvement%20of%20Housing%20Arrangements%20for%20Official%20Foreign%20Personnel%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Diplomatie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Foundation for the Improvement of Housing Arrangements for Official Foreign Personnel, Inc.
1, record 7, French, Foundation%20for%20the%20Improvement%20of%20Housing%20Arrangements%20for%20Official%20Foreign%20Personnel%2C%20Inc%2E
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Diplomacia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Foundation for the Improvement of Housing Arrangements for Official Foreign Personnel, Inc.
1, record 7, Spanish, Foundation%20for%20the%20Improvement%20of%20Housing%20Arrangements%20for%20Official%20Foreign%20Personnel%2C%20Inc%2E
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 1, record 8, English, Natural%20Resources%20Defense%20Council%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 1, record 8, French, Natural%20Resources%20Defense%20Council%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. 1, record 8, Spanish, Natural%20Resources%20Defense%20Council%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Education
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Educational Development, Inc. 1, record 9, English, International%20Educational%20Development%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NGO [non-governmental organization] 1, record 9, English, - International%20Educational%20Development%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pédagogie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- International Educational Development, Inc. 1, record 9, French, International%20Educational%20Development%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Pedagogía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- International Educational Development, Inc. 1, record 9, Spanish, International%20Educational%20Development%2C%20Inc%2E
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)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Union of Caribbean Associations, Inc. 1, record 10, English, Union%20of%20Caribbean%20Associations%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Union des Associations des Caraïbes
1, record 10, French, Union%20des%20Associations%20des%20Cara%C3%AFbes
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Union of Caribbean Associations, Inc.
1, record 10, Spanish, Union%20of%20Caribbean%20Associations%2C%20Inc%2E
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Problems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- International Council for Equality of Opportunity Principles, Inc.
1, record 11, English, International%20Council%20for%20Equality%20of%20Opportunity%20Principles%2C%20Inc%2E
United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established by the Reverend (Rev.) Leon Sullivan (USA) with regard to South African branches of US companies. 1, record 11, English, - International%20Council%20for%20Equality%20of%20Opportunity%20Principles%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- International Council for Equality of Opportunity Principles, Inc.
1, record 11, French, International%20Council%20for%20Equality%20of%20Opportunity%20Principles%2C%20Inc%2E
United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Derechos y Libertades
- Problemas sociales
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- International Council for Equality of Opportunity Principles, Inc.
1, record 11, Spanish, International%20Council%20for%20Equality%20of%20Opportunity%20Principles%2C%20Inc%2E
United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Commercial Establishments
- Social Problems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- National Mobilization for Survival, Inc. 1, record 12, English, National%20Mobilization%20for%20Survival%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
U.S. [United States]-based NGO [non-governmental organization]. 1, record 12, English, - National%20Mobilization%20for%20Survival%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Établissements commerciaux
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- National Mobilization for Survival, Inc. 1, record 12, French, National%20Mobilization%20for%20Survival%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Establecimientos comerciales
- Problemas sociales
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- National Mobilization for Survival, Inc. 1, record 12, Spanish, National%20Mobilization%20for%20Survival%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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