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GCAC PACIFIQUE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA 1, record 1, English, CCGA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Marine Rescue Auxiliary 1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Marine%20Rescue%20Auxiliary
former designation, correct
- CMAS 1, record 1, English, CMAS
former designation, correct
- CMAS 1, record 1, English, CMAS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne
1, record 1, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC 1, record 1, French, GCAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Service auxiliaire canadian de sauvetage maritime 1, record 1, French, Service%20auxiliaire%20canadian%20de%20sauvetage%20maritime
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SACSM 1, record 1, French, SACSM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SACSM 1, record 1, French, SACSM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif : 1. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 1, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Newfoundland
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Newfoundland
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA - Newfoundland 1, record 2, English, CCGA%20%2D%20Newfoundland
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Newfoundland
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Terre-Neuve
1, record 2, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Terre%2DNeuve
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC - Terre-Neuve 1, record 2, French, GCAC%20%2D%20Terre%2DNeuve
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif :. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 2, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Terre%2DNeuve
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Laurentian
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Laurentian
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA - Laurentian 1, record 3, English, CCGA%20%2D%20Laurentian
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Laurentian
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Laurentienne
1, record 3, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Laurentienne
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC - Laurentienne 1, record 3, French, GCAC%20%2D%20Laurentienne
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif :. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 3, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Laurentienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Maritimes
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Maritimes
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA - Maritimes 1, record 4, English, CCGA%20%2D%20Maritimes
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Maritimes
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Maritimes
1, record 4, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Maritimes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC - Maritimes 1, record 4, French, GCAC%20%2D%20Maritimes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif :. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 4, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Maritimes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Pacific
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA - Pacific 1, record 5, English, CCGA%20%2D%20Pacific
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Pacific
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Pacifique
1, record 5, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC - Pacifique 1, record 5, French, GCAC%20%2D%20Pacifique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif :. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 5, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Pacifique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Coast Guard
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Central and Arctic
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Central%20and%20Arctic
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CCGA - Central and Arctic 1, record 6, English, CCGA%20%2D%20Central%20and%20Arctic
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) volunteer organization was established in 1978/79 by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to enhance search and rescue capabilities in Canada. The Auxiliary assists the Coast Guard in the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) operational and prevention services. The Auxiliary is incorporated into six non-profit corporations namely: 1 .CCGA - Newfoundland Inc. -2. CCGA - Maritimes Inc. -3.C CGA - Laurentian Inc. -4. CCGA - Central and Arctic Inc. -5. CCGA - Pacific Inc.; and 6. a CCGA National Incorporation responsible for directing the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Coast%20Guard%20Auxiliary%20%2D%20Central%20and%20Arctic
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Garde côtière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Centrale et Arctique
1, record 6, French, Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Centrale%20et%20Arctique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- GCAC - Centrale et Arctique 1, record 6, French, GCAC%20%2D%20Centrale%20et%20Arctique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Garde côtière canadienne(GCC) a créé la Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne(GCAC) en 1978-1979 afin d’accroître la capacité de recherche et de sauvetage(SAR) du Canada. La GCAC est un organisme formé de bénévoles qui aident la Garde côtière à fournir des services opérationnels et de prévention dans ce domaine. La GCAC est composée de six associations à but non lucratif :. GCAC-Terre-Neuve Inc. ;2. GCAC-Maritimes Inc. ;3. GCAC-Laurentienne Inc. ;4. GCAC-Centrale et Arctique Inc. ;5. GCAC-Pacifique Inc. ;et 6. un conseil national chargé de diriger les activités des membres de la GCAC, les auxiliaires. 1, record 6, French, - Garde%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20auxiliaire%20canadienne%20%2D%20Centrale%20et%20Arctique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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