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MOUVEMENT COMMERCE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Commerce
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- North American trade automation prototype
1, record 1, English, North%20American%20trade%20automation%20prototype
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NATAP 2, record 1, English, NATAP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic commerce pilot project to facilitate the movement of commercial goods between Canada, the United States and Mexico. 3, record 1, English, - North%20American%20trade%20automation%20prototype
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The North American Trade Automation Prototype (NATAP) is a joint initiative between Canada, the United States and Mexico to streamline the customs clearance of commercial goods. The Prototype is based on a foundation of common data elements, documents and processes, and will attempt to show that most of the duplication required today could be eliminated. It will also test the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the concept of a seamless border for low-risk and pre-approved drivers. The Prototype is a low volume field test operating at six sites. On the Canada/United States border, the sites are at Fort Erie/Buffalo and Windsor/Detroit, and on the Mexico/United States border the sites include El Paso/Juarez, Laredo/Nuevo Laredo, Otay Mesa/Tijuana and Nogales/Nogales. All transactions in the Prototype will be processed in parallel through the Prototype and through existing Customs commercial systems. 4, record 1, English, - North%20American%20trade%20automation%20prototype
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To expedite the flow of legitimate goods coming across our border, a transponder system for trucks has already been tested. NATAP now is working on other high-tech alternatives such as smart cards or swipe cards that can instantly provide data on both the truck and the load it is carrying to customs. Under NATAP, the three countries are also harmonizing the data and the procedures for customs clearance. Work is underway on common software and an encryption system for exchanging electronic data. 5, record 1, English, - North%20American%20trade%20automation%20prototype
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce électronique
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prototype d'automatisation des échanges commerciaux nord-américains
1, record 1, French, prototype%20d%27automatisation%20des%20%C3%A9changes%20commerciaux%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricains
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PAECNA 2, record 1, French, PAECNA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projet pilote de commerce électronique visant à faciliter le mouvement des marchandises commerciales entre le Canada, les États-Unis et le Mexique. 1, record 1, French, - prototype%20d%27automatisation%20des%20%C3%A9changes%20commerciaux%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricains
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Revenu Canada] a signé un protocole d’entente entre le Canada, les États-Unis, la province d’Ontario, la Buffalo/Fort Erie Bridge Authority et la Windsor Bridge and Tunnel Authority afin de piloter le Prototype d’automatisation des échanges commerciaux nord-américains (PAECNA) [...] 1, record 1, French, - prototype%20d%27automatisation%20des%20%C3%A9changes%20commerciaux%20nord%2Dam%C3%A9ricains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- invisible transactions
1, record 2, English, invisible%20transactions
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
International trade operations in which stock is not physically moved. Contracting of services, unilateral transfers, payment of interest, insurance and reinsurance. 2, record 2, English, - invisible%20transactions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
invisible transactions: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 2, English, - invisible%20transactions
Record 2, Key term(s)
- invisible transaction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- transactions invisibles
1, record 2, French, transactions%20invisibles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- opérations invisibles 2, record 2, French, op%C3%A9rations%20invisibles
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opérations de commerce international dans lesquelles il n’ existe pas de mouvement physique des marchandises. Par exemple, l'achat et la vente de services, les transferts unilatéraux, le paiement des intérêts d’une dette et les assurances et réassurances. 3, record 2, French, - transactions%20invisibles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transactions invisibles : terme et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l’autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 2, French, - transactions%20invisibles
Record 2, Key term(s)
- transaction invisible
- opération invisible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- operaciones invisibles
1, record 2, Spanish, operaciones%20invisibles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- transacciones invisibles 2, record 2, Spanish, transacciones%20invisibles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operaciones de comercio internacional en las que no existe movimiento físico de mercancías. Por ejemplo, la compraventa de servicios, transferencias unilaterales, pago de intereses de deuda y seguros y reaseguros. 1, record 2, Spanish, - operaciones%20invisibles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operaciones invisibles: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 2, Spanish, - operaciones%20invisibles
Record 2, Key term(s)
- operación invisible
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-07-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Foreign Trade
- International Relations
- Social Movements
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fair trade movement 1, record 3, English, fair%20trade%20movement
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fairtrade movement 2, record 3, English, fairtrade%20movement
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As trade and investment barriers in the South have tumbled and government intervention in the market to support producers has been all but outlawed as "protectionist" under the new WTO [World Trade Organization] regime, a "fair trade" movement begun in the 1960s is gaining momentum. 1, record 3, English, - fair%20trade%20movement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- fair-trade movement
- movement of fair trade
- movement of fairtrade
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Commerce extérieur
- Relations internationales
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de commerce équitable
1, record 3, French, mouvement%20de%20commerce%20%C3%A9quitable
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mouvement équitable 2, record 3, French, mouvement%20%C3%A9quitable
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alors que tombent les barrières au libre commerce et à l'investissement dans le Sud, et que l'intervention des États sur les marchés visant à soutenir les producteurs est interdite et taxée de «protectionnisme» sous le nouveau régime de l'OMC [Organisation mondiale du commerce], un mouvement de commerce équitable amorcé en 1960 gagne maintenant du terrain. 1, record 3, French, - mouvement%20de%20commerce%20%C3%A9quitable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au fil des ans, le mouvement «équitable» a pris de l’ampleur en Europe où il progresse de 5 % par année et touche plus de 2 400 produits tels le café, les bananes, les souliers, les sacs d’école, etc. 2, record 3, French, - mouvement%20de%20commerce%20%C3%A9quitable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología industrial y económica
- Comercio exterior
- Relaciones internacionales
- Movimientos sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- movimiento de comercio justo
1, record 3, Spanish, movimiento%20de%20comercio%20justo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este movimiento surge frente a una situación de desigualdad manifiesta en las relaciones de intercambio y pretende revalorizar el trabajo de numerosos pequeños productores del Sur, concienciando sobre todo a los consumidores del Norte de la importancia de defender un nivel digno de vida de estos trabajadores. 1, record 3, Spanish, - movimiento%20de%20comercio%20justo
Record 3, Key term(s)
- movimiento de comercio equitativo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- e-route inc. 1, record 4, English, e%2Droute%20inc%2E
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Background: e-route inc. was created in 1998 by six of Canada's leading financial institutions - Canada Trust, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Mouvement des Caisses Desjardins, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada and TD Bank Financial Group - to provide its members with the technology and infrastructure for a comprehensive and fully integrated electronic bill presentment system. 1, record 4, English, - e%2Droute%20inc%2E
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- e-route inc.
1, record 4, French, e%2Droute%20inc%2E
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E-route inc. a été créée en 1998 par six grandes institutions financières canadiennes-Société Canada Trust, Banque Canadienne Impériale de Commerce, Mouvement des Caisses Desjardins, Banque Nationale du Canada, Banque Royale du Canada et Groupe financier Banque TD-afin de fournir à ses membres la technologie et l'infrastructure nécessaires à un système exhaustif et pleinement intégré de présentation électronique de factures. 1, record 4, French, - e%2Droute%20inc%2E
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- due course 1, record 5, English, due%20course
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
monopoly brought within and spoken of generally as impeding the due course of or being in restraint of trade. 1, record 5, English, - due%20course
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mouvement régulier
1, record 5, French, mouvement%20r%C3%A9gulier
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
monopole classé et mentionné, d’une façon générale, parmi les entraves ou les restrictions qui gênent le mouvement régulier du commerce. 1, record 5, French, - mouvement%20r%C3%A9gulier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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