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EAUX LIMITROPHES [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Law of the Sea
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Boundary Waters Treaty Act
1, record 1, English, International%20Boundary%20Waters%20Treaty%20Act
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- An Act respecting the International Joint Commission established under the treaty of January 11, 1909 relating to boundary waters 2, record 1, English, An%20Act%20respecting%20the%20International%20Joint%20Commission%20established%20under%20the%20treaty%20of%20January%C2%A011%2C%201909%20relating%20to%20boundary%20waters
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International Boundary Waters Treaty Act: short title. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Boundary%20Waters%20Treaty%20Act
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An Act respecting the International Joint Commission established under the treaty of January 11, 1909 relating to boundary waters: long title. 3, record 1, English, - International%20Boundary%20Waters%20Treaty%20Act
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Droit de la mer
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Loi du traité des eaux limitrophes internationales
1, record 1, French, Loi%20du%20trait%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20limitrophes%20internationales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Loi concernant la création de la Commission mixte internationale en application du traité des eaux limitrophes du 11 janvier 1909 2, record 1, French, Loi%20concernant%20la%20cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20la%20Commission%20mixte%20internationale%20en%20application%20du%20trait%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20limitrophes%20du%2011%C2%A0janvier%C2%A01909
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi du traité des eaux limitrophes internationales : titre abrégé. 3, record 1, French, - Loi%20du%20trait%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20limitrophes%20internationales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loi concernant la création de la Commission mixte internationale en application du traité des eaux limitrophes du 11 janvier 1909 : titre intégral. 3, record 1, French, - Loi%20du%20trait%C3%A9%20des%20eaux%20limitrophes%20internationales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
- Derecho del mar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ley del Tratado de aguas limítrofes internacionales
1, record 1, Spanish, Ley%20del%20Tratado%20de%20aguas%20lim%C3%ADtrofes%20internacionales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Water Resources Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International St. Croix River Watershed Board
1, record 2, English, International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- International St. Croix River Board 2, record 2, English, International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Board
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The board helps to prevent and resolve disputes over the boundary waters of the St. Croix River, monitors the ecological health of these waters and ensures that four dams comply with the IJC's [International Joint Commission's] orders of approval. 3, record 2, English, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The International St. Croix River Board was formed in September 2000 by the fusion of the International St. Croix River Board of Control and the International Advisory Board on Pollution Control – St. Croix River. 4, record 2, English, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In April 2007, the International St. Croix River Board was renamed the International St. Croix River Watershed Board. 4, record 2, English, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Gestion des ressources en eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International St. Croix River Watershed Board
1, record 2, French, International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- International St. Croix River Board 2, record 2, French, International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Board
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- Conseil international du bassin de la rivière Sainte-Croix 3, record 2, French, Conseil%20international%20du%20bassin%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Sainte%2DCroix
unofficial, masculine noun
- Conseil international de la rivière Sainte-Croix 4, record 2, French, Conseil%20international%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Sainte%2DCroix
former designation, unofficial, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil aide à prévenir et à régler les différends concernant les eaux limitrophes de la rivière Sainte-Croix, surveille la santé écologique de ces eaux et veille à ce que quatre barrages soient conformes aux ordonnances d’approbation de la CMI [Commission mixte internationale]. 5, record 2, French, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le International St. Croix River Board a été formé en septembre 2000 par la fusion du International St. Croix River Board of Control et du International Advisory Board on Pollution Control – St. Croix River. 6, record 2, French, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En avril 2007, le International St. Croix River Board a été renommé International St. Croix River Watershed Board. 6, record 2, French, - International%20St%2E%20Croix%20River%20Watershed%20Board
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Gestión de recursos hídricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Internacional de la Cuenca del Río Saint Croix
1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20Internacional%20de%20la%20Cuenca%20del%20R%C3%ADo%20Saint%20Croix
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Consejo Internacional del Río Saint Croix 1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20Internacional%20del%20R%C3%ADo%20Saint%20Croix
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
- Ecology (General)
- Marine Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network
1, record 3, English, Quebec%20Marine%20Mammal%20Emergency%20Response%20Network
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Gestion environnementale
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Biologie marine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Réseau québécois d'urgences pour les mammifères marins
1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9seau%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20d%27urgences%20pour%20les%20mammif%C3%A8res%20marins
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RQUMM 2, record 3, French, RQUMM
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constitué en 2004, le Réseau québécois d’urgences pour les mammifères marins regroupe les organismes et institutions au Québec qui interviennent auprès des mammifères marins. Il a pour mandat d’organiser, de coordonner et de mettre en œuvre des mesures visant à réduire les mortalités accidentelles de mammifères marins, à secourir des mammifères marins en difficulté et à favoriser l'acquisition de connaissances auprès des animaux morts, échoués ou à la dérive, dans les eaux du Saint-Laurent limitrophes du Québec. 3, record 3, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20d%27urgences%20pour%20les%20mammif%C3%A8res%20marins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria
1, record 4, English, Joint%20Rescue%20Coordination%20Centre%20Victoria
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- JRCC Victoria 1, record 4, English, JRCC%20Victoria
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) is one of three Canadian JRCCs; the others being in Trenton, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The JRCC is responsible for coordinating the Search and Rescue (SAR) response to air and marine incidents within Canada and adjacent waters. 2, record 4, English, - Joint%20Rescue%20Coordination%20Centre%20Victoria
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Victoria; JRCC Victoria: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 3, record 4, English, - Joint%20Rescue%20Coordination%20Centre%20Victoria
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Joint Rescue Coordination Center Victoria
- Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre Victoria
- Joint Rescue Co-ordination Center Victoria
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre conjoint de coordination des opérations de sauvetage - Victoria
1, record 4, French, Centre%20conjoint%20de%20coordination%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20sauvetage%20%2D%20Victoria
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- CCCOS Victoria 1, record 4, French, CCCOS%20Victoria
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre conjoint de coordination des opérations de sauvetage(CCCOS) [-] Victoria est l'un de trois CCCOS au Canada, les autres étant établis à Trenton, en Ontario, et à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Le Centre est chargé de coordonner les opérations de recherche et sauvetage pour les incidents aériens et maritimes au Canada et dans ses eaux limitrophes. 2, record 4, French, - Centre%20conjoint%20de%20coordination%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20sauvetage%20%2D%20Victoria
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Centre conjoint de coordination des opérations de sauvetage - Victoria; CCCOS Victoria : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 3, record 4, French, - Centre%20conjoint%20de%20coordination%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20sauvetage%20%2D%20Victoria
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Centre conjoint de coordination des opérations de sauvetage Victoria
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- headwater
1, record 5, English, headwater
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- waterhead 2, record 5, English, waterhead
correct, see observation
- head water 3, record 5, English, head%20water
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The source (or sources) and upper part of a stream, especially of a large stream or river, including the upper drainage basin; a stream from this source. 4, record 5, English, - headwater
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The multitudes of beavers on the headwaters of our major streams stabilize stream flow, prevent stream bed erosion, create trout ponds, and improve habitat for many forms of wildlife. 5, record 5, English, - headwater
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
headwater: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 5, English, - headwater
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
headwater; waterhead: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 5, English, - headwater
Record 5, Key term(s)
- headwaters
- head waters
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cours supérieur d'une rivière
1, record 5, French, cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- eau d'amont 2, record 5, French, eau%20d%27amont
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d’amont d’une rivière près de sa source. 3, record 5, French, - cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Traité relatif aux eaux limitrophes de 1909 a établi des principes, obligations et mécanismes auxquels doivent se conformer le Canada et les États-Unis pour prévenir et régler les différends le long de leur frontière commune. [...] L'article IV établit des exigences [...] en ce qui concerne les ouvrages érigés dans des cours d’eau qui s’écoulent des eaux frontalières ou dans des cours d’eau transfrontaliers, lorsque ces ouvrages ont pour effet d’élever le niveau des eaux d’amont dans l'autre pays. 4, record 5, French, - cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les nombreux castors qui vivent dans les eaux d’amont de nos principaux cours d’eau en stabilisent le débit, préviennent l’érosion de leur lit, créent des étangs favorables à la truite et améliorent l’habitat de plusieurs espèces d’animaux sauvages. 5, record 5, French, - cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eau d’amont : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 6, record 5, French, - cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eau d’amont : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 5, French, - cours%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27une%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record 5, Key term(s)
- eaux d'amont
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- curso de cabecera
1, record 5, Spanish, curso%20de%20cabecera
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
cursos de cabecera: Corrientes de agua que nacen en las fuentes de un río. 1, record 5, Spanish, - curso%20de%20cabecera
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curso de cabecera: Término utilizado generalmente en el plural. 2, record 5, Spanish, - curso%20de%20cabecera
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cursos de cabecera
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Joint Commission
1, record 6, English, International%20Joint%20Commission
correct, intergovernmental
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IJC 1, record 6, English, IJC
correct, intergovernmental
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Joint Commission is an independent binational organization established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. Its purpose is to help prevent and resolve disputes relating to the use and quality of boundary waters and to advise Canada and the United States on related questions. 2, record 6, English, - International%20Joint%20Commission
Record 6, Key term(s)
- International Joint Commission for the Great Lakes
- International Joint Commission of the United States and Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Commission mixte internationale
1, record 6, French, Commission%20mixte%20internationale
correct, feminine noun, intergovernmental
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CMI 1, record 6, French, CMI
correct, feminine noun, intergovernmental
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Commission conjointe internationale 2, record 6, French, Commission%20conjointe%20internationale
former designation, correct, intergovernmental
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission mixte internationale est un organisme indépendant et binational établi en vertu du Traité des eaux limitrophes de 1909. Elle a pour mandat d’aider à prévenir et à résoudre les conflits relatifs à l'utilisation et à la qualité des eaux limitrophes et de conseiller le Canada et les États-Unis sur les questions qui y sont reliées. 3, record 6, French, - Commission%20mixte%20internationale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Commission mixte internationale pour les Grands Lacs
- Commission conjointe internationale pour les Grands Lacs
- Commission mixte internationale des États-Unis et du Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión Mixta Internacional
1, record 6, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20Mixta%20Internacional
feminine noun, intergovernmental
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Public Law
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Law of the Sea
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- boundary waters
1, record 7, English, boundary%20waters
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- frontier waters 2, record 7, English, frontier%20waters
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boundary waters and frontier waters: Expressions reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 7, English, - boundary%20waters
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit international public
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Droit de la mer
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- eaux limitrophes
1, record 7, French, eaux%20limitrophes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression est utilisée à l'article 102 de la Loi du traité des eaux limitrophes internationales. 2, record 7, French, - eaux%20limitrophes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho internacional público
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Derecho del mar
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- aguas limítrofes
1, record 7, Spanish, aguas%20lim%C3%ADtrofes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- aguas fronterizas 1, record 7, Spanish, aguas%20fronterizas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aguas limítrofes y aguas fronterizas: Expresiones reproducidas del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 2, record 7, Spanish, - aguas%20lim%C3%ADtrofes
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-11-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Physical Geography (General)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contiguous waters
1, record 8, English, contiguous%20waters
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Designated Waters and Contiguous Waters. 1. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the basic charge for a passage, other than a movage, through International District No. 1 or any part thereof and its contiguous waters is $7.24 for each kilometre ($12.06 for each statute mile), plus $161 for each lock transited. 1, record 8, English, - contiguous%20waters
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- eaux limitrophes
1, record 8, French, eaux%20limitrophes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eaux non désignées et eaux limitrophes. 1.(1) Sous réserve du paragraphe(2), le droit de base exigible pour la traversée, à l'exception d’un déplacement, via la circonscription internationale n° 1 ou une partie de celle-ci et ses eaux limitrophes, est de 7, 24 $ le kilomètre(12, 06 $ le mille terrestre), plus 161 $ pour chaque écluse franchie. 1, record 8, French, - eaux%20limitrophes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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