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IMMEUBLE DIRECTION GENERALE [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- RCMP National Headquarters
1, record 1, English, RCMP%20National%20Headquarters
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- RCMP NHQ 1, record 1, English, RCMP%20NHQ
correct, plural
- National Headquarters 1, record 1, English, National%20Headquarters
correct, plural
- NHQ 1, record 1, English, NHQ
correct, plural
- NHQ 1, record 1, English, NHQ
- National HQ 1, record 1, English, National%20HQ
correct, plural
- NHQ 1, record 1, English, NHQ
correct, plural
- NHQ 1, record 1, English, NHQ
- RCMP Headquarters 1, record 1, English, RCMP%20Headquarters
former designation, correct, plural
- RCMP HQ 1, record 1, English, RCMP%20HQ
former designation, correct, plural
- Headquarters 1, record 1, English, Headquarters
former designation, correct, plural
- HQ 1, record 1, English, HQ
former designation, correct, plural
- HQ 1, record 1, English, HQ
- Headquarters Division 1, record 1, English, Headquarters%20Division
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
RCMP: Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 1, record 1, English, - RCMP%20National%20Headquarters
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1920: established in Ottawa; 1947-53: absorbed by "A" Division; 1954: reinstated as a division; 1987: lost divisional status. 1, record 1, English, - RCMP%20National%20Headquarters
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The RCMP National Headquarters were located in the L.H. Nicholson Building before relocating to the M.J. Nadon Building from 2009 to 2012. 1, record 1, English, - RCMP%20National%20Headquarters
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Headquarters
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police NHQ
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Headquarters
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police HQ
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale de la GRC
1, record 1, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20GRC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- DG de la GRC 1, record 1, French, DG%20de%20la%20GRC
correct, feminine noun
- Direction générale 1, record 1, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- DG 1, record 1, French, DG
correct, feminine noun
- DG 1, record 1, French, DG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GRC : Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20GRC
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1920 : établie à Ottawa; 1947-1953 : intégrée à la Division A; 1954 : rétablissement de la division; 1987 : perte du statut divisionnaire. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20GRC
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Direction générale de la GRC occupait l'immeuble L. H. Nicholson jusqu'à sa réinstallation dans l'immeuble M. J. Nadon de 2009 à 2012. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20GRC
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Bien qu’au niveau national, on ait remplacé «Headquarters» par «National Headquarters», l’appellation française est demeurée la même. 1, record 1, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20la%20GRC
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Direction générale de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada
- DG de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- L.H. Nicholson Building
1, record 2, English, L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson%20Building
correct, Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Nicholson Building 1, record 2, English, Nicholson%20Building
Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L.H.: Leonard Hanson. 1, record 2, English, - L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson%20Building
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The L.H. Nicholson Building was formally recognized as a historic place on November 26, 1992. 1, record 2, English, - L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson%20Building
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) National Headquarters were located in the L.H. Nicholson Building before relocating to the M.J. Nadon Building. 1, record 2, English, - L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson%20Building
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Leonard Hanson Nicholson Building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- immeuble L.H. Nicholson
1, record 2, French, immeuble%20L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson
correct, masculine noun, Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- immeuble Nicholson 1, record 2, French, immeuble%20Nicholson
masculine noun, Canada, Ontario
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L.H. : Leonard Hanson. 1, record 2, French, - immeuble%20L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’immeuble L.H. Nicholson a été officiellement reconnu comme lieu patrimonial le 26 novembre 1992. 1, record 2, French, - immeuble%20L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Direction générale de la GRC(Gendarmerie royale du Canada) occupait l'immeuble L. H. Nicholson jusqu'à sa réinstallation dans l'immeuble M. J. Nadon. 1, record 2, French, - immeuble%20L%2EH%2E%20Nicholson
Record 2, Key term(s)
- immeuble Leonard Hanson Nicholson
- immeuble Leonard-Hanson-Nicholson
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- M.J. Nadon Government of Canada Building
1, record 3, English, M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20Government%20of%20Canada%20Building
correct, Canada, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- M.J. Nadon Building 1, record 3, English, M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20Building
Canada, Ontario
- Nadon Building 1, record 3, English, Nadon%20Building
Canada, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
M.J.: Maurice Jean. 1, record 3, English, - M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20Government%20of%20Canada%20Building
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On October 5, 2011, the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officially opens the doors to the M.J. Nadon Government of Canada Building. 1, record 3, English, - M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20Government%20of%20Canada%20Building
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The RCMP National Headquarters were located in the L.H. Nicholson Building before relocating to the M.J. Nadon Building at 73 Leikin Drive. The RCMP selected the civic number "73" as it is rooted in RCMP history: the Parliament of Canada established the North-West Mounted Police in 1873. 1, record 3, English, - M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20Government%20of%20Canada%20Building
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Maurice Jean Nadon Government of Canada Building
- Maurice Jean Nadon Building
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immeuble M.J. Nadon du gouvernement du Canada
1, record 3, French, immeuble%20M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun, Canada, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- immeuble M.J. Nadon 1, record 3, French, immeuble%20M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon
masculine noun, Canada, Ontario
- immeuble Nadon 1, record 3, French, immeuble%20Nadon
masculine noun, Canada, Ontario
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
M.J. : Maurice Jean. 1, record 3, French, - immeuble%20M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 5 octobre 2011, la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) ouvre officiellement les portes de l’immeuble M.J. Nadon du gouvernement du Canada. 1, record 3, French, - immeuble%20M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Direction générale de la GRC occupait l'immeuble L. H. Nicholson jusqu'à sa réinstallation dans l'immeuble M. J. Nadon au 73, promenade Leikin. La GRC a choisi le numéro «73» parce qu'il a un lien avec son histoire : le Parlement du Canada a créé la Police à cheval du Nord-Ouest en 1873. 1, record 3, French, - immeuble%20M%2EJ%2E%20Nadon%20du%20gouvernement%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- immeuble Maurice Jean Nadon du gouvernement du Canada
- immeuble Maurice-Jean-Nadon du gouvernement du Canada
- immeuble Maurice Jean Nadon
- immeuble Maurice-Jean-Nadon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- floor plan
1, record 4, English, floor%20plan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drawing; a horizontal section taken above a floor to show, diagrammatically, the enclosing walls of a building, its doors and windows, and the arrangement of its interior spaces. 2, record 4, English, - floor%20plan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The architect determines what internal and external spaces the client needs, the sizes of these spaces, their relative locations, and their interconnections. The results of this planning are shown in floor plans, which also diagram the internal flow, or circulation, of people and supplies. 3, record 4, English, - floor%20plan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plan d'étage
1, record 4, French, plan%20d%27%C3%A9tage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plan séparé, dressé pour chaque étage d’un bâtiment, indiquant les dimensions des pièces, des corridors, l’épaisseur des murs et l’emplacement des portes, des fenêtres, etc. 2, record 4, French, - plan%20d%27%C3%A9tage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est important de souligner que la Direction générale de la gestion des installations au Canada et de la sécurité intérieure a fait des efforts pour améliorer la gestion des locaux. En fait, il y a un plan d’étage de chaque immeuble occupé par le MAECI [ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international], afin de faciliter les activités globales de gestion des locaux. 3, record 4, French, - plan%20d%27%C3%A9tage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico e instrumentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- plano de piso
1, record 4, Spanish, plano%20de%20piso
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Branch Services Division
1, record 5, English, Branch%20Services%20Division
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BSD 1, record 5, English, BSD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Branch Services Division (BSD) is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and providing a wide range of Branch administrative services. These services include: accommodations; business continuity planning; long-term capital planning; temporary parking permits; security; health and safety; ministerial and executive correspondence; technical end-user and applications development services including scientific applications; and information management. The BSD processes recommendations for all grants and contributions and negotiates with the Translation Bureau for its services for the Branch. 1, record 5, English, - Branch%20Services%20Division
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Division des services de la Direction générale
1, record 5, French, Division%20des%20services%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DSDG 1, record 5, French, DSDG
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Direction des services de la gestion et des programmes-Agence de santé publique du Canada. La Division des services de la Direction générale(DSDG) planifie, met en œuvre, contrôle et dispense un large éventail de services administratifs au sein de la Direction générale : aménagement des locaux, planification de la continuité des opérations, planification des dépenses d’immobilisation à long terme, permis de stationnement temporaires, sécurité de l'immeuble, santé et sécurité au travail, correspondance ministérielle et correspondance de la haute direction, soutien technique à destination des usagers et développement d’applications, comprenant le domaine scientifique, et la gestion de l'information. La DSDG assure le traitement des recommandations touchant aux subventions et aux contributions et négocie avec le Bureau de la traduction des conventions de services de traduction pour l'ensemble de la Direction générale. 1, record 5, French, - Division%20des%20services%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Building Elements
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- interior structure
1, record 6, English, interior%20structure
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Area Measurement Policy: The Real Property Services Branch of PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] will manage its space inventory using the following area measurement elements: building outside gross; interior structure; ... 2, record 6, English, - interior%20structure
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Éléments du bâtiment
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éléments structuraux intérieurs
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20structuraux%20int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Politique de mesurage de la superficie : La Direction générale des services immobiliers de TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] gérera l'inventaire d’espace en axant le processus de mesurage sur les catégories de base suivantes : superficie extérieure brute de l'immeuble; éléments structuraux intérieurs [...] 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20structuraux%20int%C3%A9rieurs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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