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DELIVRANCE VISAS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-08-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- watch list
1, record 1, English, watch%20list
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- watch-list 2, record 1, English, watch%2Dlist
correct
- watchlist 3, record 1, English, watchlist
- lookout list 4, record 1, English, lookout%20list
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list of items or names which require close surveillance, especially for legal or political reasons. 2, record 1, English, - watch%20list
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Watch lists play a critical role in ensuring our national security. They are a key tool in combatting terrorism by stopping terrorists before they reach Canada or by intercepting them at our ports of entry. Since September 11, the number of names on watch lists has grown dramatically. At Canada's airports, Customs officers on the primary inspection line check the names of arriving passengers against the watch lists. Watch lists are also used as an essential check in issuing visas, of which nearly 900,000 were issued in 2003. 1, record 1, English, - watch%20list
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- liste de surveillance
1, record 1, French, liste%20de%20surveillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les listes de surveillance jouent un rôle essentiel en matière de sécurité nationale. Elles sont un outil crucial de lutte contre le terrorisme, car elles permettent d’intercepter les terroristes avant qu'ils ne gagnent le territoire canadien ou lorsqu'ils se présentent aux points d’entrée du Canada. Depuis le 11 septembre, le nombre d’inscriptions sur ces listes a grimpé de façon spectaculaire. Dans les aéroports canadiens, les douaniers de la ligne d’inspection primaire se servent de ces listes pour contrôler le nom des voyageurs qui arrivent. Ces listes sont aussi un moyen essentiel de vérification pour la délivrance de visas dont près de 900 000 ont été émis en 2003. 2, record 1, French, - liste%20de%20surveillance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-06-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visaing
1, record 2, English, visaing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- visa issuance 2, record 2, English, visa%20issuance
correct
- issuance of a visa 3, record 2, English, issuance%20of%20a%20visa
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Issuance of visa: ... a visa officer ... may issue a visa to that person, for the purpose of identifying the holder thereof as an immigrant or visitor ... 4, record 2, English, - visaing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 1, record 2, English, - visaing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- délivrance d'un visa
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9livrance%20d%27un%20visa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Délivrance de visa : l'agent des visas [...] peut lui délivrer un visa attestant qu'à son avis, le titulaire est un immigrant ou un visiteur [...] 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9livrance%20d%27un%20visa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9livrance%20d%27un%20visa
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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