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REPRESENTATION EQUITABLE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Equitable Portrayal Code
1, record 1, English, Equitable%20Portrayal%20Code
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming 1, record 1, English, Sex%2DRole%20Portrayal%20Code%20for%20Television%20and%20Radio%20Programming
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Equitable Portrayal Code was approved by the [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 2008 as proposed by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB). 2, record 1, English, - Equitable%20Portrayal%20Code
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This code contains standards for the portrayal of all identifiable groups and replaces the CAB's Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming approved by the Commission in Public Notice 1990-99. 1, record 1, English, - Equitable%20Portrayal%20Code
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Radiodiffusion
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Code sur la représentation équitable
1, record 1, French, Code%20sur%20la%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20%C3%A9quitable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Code d'application concernant les stéréotypes sexuels à la radio et à la télévision 1, record 1, French, Code%20d%27application%20concernant%20les%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9otypes%20sexuels%20%C3%A0%20la%20radio%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2008, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes a approuvé le projet de Code sur la représentation équitable déposé par l'Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs(l'ACR). 2, record 1, French, - Code%20sur%20la%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20%C3%A9quitable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce code, qui renferme des normes pour la représentation de tous les groupes identifiables, remplace le Code d’application concernant les stéréotypes sexuels à la radio et à la télévision de l’ACR approuvé par le Conseil dans l’avis public 1990-99. 1, record 1, French, - Code%20sur%20la%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20%C3%A9quitable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Writing Styles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gender-neutral writing
1, record 2, English, gender%2Dneutral%20writing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'écriture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rédaction épicène
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9daction%20%C3%A9pic%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rédaction neutre 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9daction%20neutre
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La rédaction épicène est une approche globale d’écriture qui privilégie d’emblée une représentation équitable des femmes et des hommes. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9daction%20%C3%A9pic%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- representation rule
1, record 3, English, representation%20rule
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This rule is provided for in the Fair Representation Act and applies to a province whose population was overrepresented in the House of Commons at the completion of the last redistribution process. If such a province would become underrepresented according to the new calculation method, it is given more seats to ensure its share is proportional to its share of the population. 2, record 3, English, - representation%20rule
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- règle de représentation
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A8gle%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette règle est prévue dans la Loi sur la représentation équitable et s’applique à une province surreprésentée à la Chambre des communes au terme du dernier processus de redécoupage. Si une telle province devenait sous-représentée à la suite de l'application de la nouvelle formule de représentation, d’autres sièges lui seraient attribués afin que sa part soit proportionnelle à son poids démographique. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Occupational Training
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program
1, record 4, English, Legal%20Studies%20for%20Aboriginal%20People%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- LSAP Program 1, record 4, English, LSAP%20Program
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Justice Canada. The Legal Studies for Aboriginal People (LSAP) Program is a bursary program designed to financially assist Métis and Non-Status Indian students who wish to pursue their studies in law. The objective is to promote equitable representation of Aboriginal people in the legal profession by providing financial assistance to those enrolled in a law school program in Canada. 1, record 4, English, - Legal%20Studies%20for%20Aboriginal%20People%20Program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Programme
- Legal Studies for Aboriginal People
- Program of Legal Studies for Aboriginal People
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Orientation professionnelle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'accès aux études de droit pour les Autochtones
1, record 4, French, Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20%C3%A9tudes%20de%20droit%20pour%20les%20Autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- Programme AÉDA 1, record 4, French, Programme%20A%C3%89DA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Justice Canada. Le Programme d’accès aux études de droit pour les Autochtones(AÉDA) est un programme de bourses conçu afin d’offrir une aide financière aux Métis et Indiens non inscrits qui souhaitent faire des études en droit. L'objectif est de favoriser la représentation équitable des peuples autochtones dans la profession juridique en offrant un soutien financier à ceux déjà inscrits dans un programme de droit au Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20aux%20%C3%A9tudes%20de%20droit%20pour%20les%20Autochtones
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Accès aux études de droit pour les Autochtones
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Fair Vote Canada
1, record 5, English, Fair%20Vote%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- FVC 1, record 5, English, FVC
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fair Vote Canada (FVC) is a multi-partisan citizens' campaign for voting system reform. Canadians from all points on the political spectrum, all regions and all walks of life are joining FVC to demand a fair voting system: a fundamental requirement for healthy representative democracy and government accountability. 1, record 5, English, - Fair%20Vote%20Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mouvement pour la représentation équitable au Canada
1, record 5, French, Mouvement%20pour%20la%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20%C3%A9quitable%20au%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MREC 1, record 5, French, MREC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Mouvement pour la représentation équitable au Canada(MREC) est une campagne populaire non partisane pour obtenir une réforme du système électoral. Des citoyens ordinaires, de toutes les régions du Canada et représentant tous les points de vue politiques joignent le MREC demandant une réforme du système électoral, un pré-requis essentiel pour une démocratie représentative saine et un gouvernement responsable. 1, record 5, French, - Mouvement%20pour%20la%20repr%C3%A9sentation%20%C3%A9quitable%20au%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Union Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees
1, record 6, English, New%20Brunswick%20Union%20of%20Public%20and%20Private%20Employees
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NBUPPE 2, record 6, English, NBUPPE
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- New Brunswick Union 3, record 6, English, New%20Brunswick%20Union
correct, see observation
- New Brunswick Public Employees Association 4, record 6, English, New%20Brunswick%20Public%20Employees%20Association
former designation, correct
- NBPEA 4, record 6, English, NBPEA
former designation, correct
- NBPEA 4, record 6, English, NBPEA
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission: ... to be a trade union that ensures democratic and equitable representation, a trade union driven by a commitment to fairness and respect in [the] workplaces, [the] governments and [the] communities, and a trade union to accommodate the diversity of [its] members and allow for accountable leadership and effective communication. 5, record 6, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Union%20of%20Public%20and%20Private%20Employees
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees: legal title. 6, record 6, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Union%20of%20Public%20and%20Private%20Employees
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
New Brunswick Union: applied title. 6, record 6, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Union%20of%20Public%20and%20Private%20Employees
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The "New Brunswick Public Employees Association" was renamed "New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees" in 2004. 6, record 6, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Union%20of%20Public%20and%20Private%20Employees
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Organisation syndicale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Syndicat des employé(e)s des secteurs public et privé du Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 6, French, Syndicat%20des%20employ%C3%A9%28e%29s%20des%20secteurs%20public%20et%20priv%C3%A9%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SESPPNB 2, record 6, French, SESPPNB
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Syndicat du Nouveau-Brunswick 3, record 6, French, Syndicat%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Association des employés de la fonction publique du Nouveau-Brunswick 4, record 6, French, Association%20des%20employ%C3%A9s%20de%20la%20fonction%20publique%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AEFPNB 4, record 6, French, AEFPNB
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AEFPNB 4, record 6, French, AEFPNB
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission :[...] former un syndicat qui garantit une représentation démocratique et équitable, un syndicat qui tient vraiment à l'équité et au respect au sein [des] milieux de travail, [des] gouvernements et [des] localités, et un syndicat qui tient compte de la diversité de [ses] membres et qui permet un leadership responsable et des communications efficaces. 5, record 6, French, - Syndicat%20des%20employ%C3%A9%28e%29s%20des%20secteurs%20public%20et%20priv%C3%A9%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Syndicat des employé(e)s des secteurs public et privé du Nouveau-Brunswick : titre légal. 6, record 6, French, - Syndicat%20des%20employ%C3%A9%28e%29s%20des%20secteurs%20public%20et%20priv%C3%A9%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Syndicat du Nouveau-Brunswick : titre d’usage. 6, record 6, French, - Syndicat%20des%20employ%C3%A9%28e%29s%20des%20secteurs%20public%20et%20priv%C3%A9%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
L’«Association des employés de la fonction publique du Nouveau-Brunswick» a été renommé «Syndicat des employé(e)s des secteurs public et privé du Nouveau-Brunswick» en 2004. 6, record 6, French, - Syndicat%20des%20employ%C3%A9%28e%29s%20des%20secteurs%20public%20et%20priv%C3%A9%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- equal access
1, record 7, English, equal%20access
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- equity of access 2, record 7, English, equity%20of%20access
correct
- equality of access 3, record 7, English, equality%20of%20access
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The working groups are addressing the important goals of equal access and economic integration. 5, record 7, English, - equal%20access
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Droits et libertés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- égalité d'accès
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de planification globale adopté par un employeur, conformément à la loi en vigueur, afin de discerner et d’éliminer les pratiques discriminatoires, de corriger les effets de la discrimination passée et d’assurer la représentation équitable des groupes désignés dans l'effectif. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
égalité d’accès à un emploi 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ces groupes s’efforcent de promouvoir l’égalité d’accès et l’intégration économique. 4, record 7, French, - %C3%A9galit%C3%A9%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- special measures
1, record 8, English, special%20measures
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remedial actions taken for a pre-determined period to redress the results of employment disadvantages experienced by the designated groups. These measures, usually implemented in the form of programs, support mechanisms, and targets, are intended to hasten the achievement of fair representation of designated group members in the Public Service. 2, record 8, English, - special%20measures
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
employment equity 3, record 8, English, - special%20measures
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mesures spéciales
1, record 8, French, mesures%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesures prises, pendant une période déterminée à l'avance, pour éliminer les conséquences des obstacles sur le plan de l'emploi que connaissent les membres des groupes désignés. Ces mesures prennent généralement la forme de programmes, de mécanismes de soutien et de cibles destinés à accélérer la représentation équitable des membres de groupes désignés au sein de la fonction publique. 2, record 8, French, - mesures%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel du Conseil du Trésor / Ressources humaines. 3, record 8, French, - mesures%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
équité en emploi 4, record 8, French, - mesures%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-10-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Translation (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- meal and entertainment expenses 1, record 9, English, meal%20and%20entertainment%20expenses
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The budget proposes a number of tax changes to improve the fairness and efficiency of the tax system and to raise additional revenues. These include ... reducing the Business Income Tax deduction and GST tax credit for meal and entertainment expenses ... 1, record 9, English, - meal%20and%20entertainment%20expenses
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frais de repas et de représentation
1, record 9, French, frais%20de%20repas%20et%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le budget propose un certain nombre de mesures visant à rendre le régime fiscal plus équitable et plus efficient, tout en accroissant les recettes publiques, notamment [...] la réduction de la déduction fiscale et le crédit pour TPS au titre des frais de repas et de représentation [...] 1, record 9, French, - frais%20de%20repas%20et%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-10-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Employment Benefits
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- GST tax credit for meal and entertainment expenses 1, record 10, English, GST%20tax%20credit%20for%20meal%20and%20entertainment%20expenses
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The budget proposes a number of tax changes to improve the fairness and efficiency of the tax system and to raise additional revenues. These include ... reducing the Business Income Tax deduction and GST tax credit for meal and entertainment expenses ... 1, record 10, English, - GST%20tax%20credit%20for%20meal%20and%20entertainment%20expenses
Record 10, Key term(s)
- goods and services tax credit for meal and entertainment expenses
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Avantages sociaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- crédit pour TPS au titre des frais de repas et de représentation
1, record 10, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20pour%20TPS%20au%20titre%20des%20frais%20de%20repas%20et%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le budget propose un certain nombre de mesures visant à rendre le régime fiscal plus équitable et plus efficient, tout en accroissant les recettes publiques, notamment [...] la réduction de la déduction fiscale et du crédit pour TPS au titre des frais de repas et de représentation [...] 1, record 10, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%20pour%20TPS%20au%20titre%20des%20frais%20de%20repas%20et%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentation
Record 10, Key term(s)
- crédit pour taxe sur les produits et services au titre des frais de repas et de représentation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Union Activities
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- grievance screening procedure 1, record 11, English, grievance%20screening%20procedure
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Action syndicale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- méthode de tamisage des griefs
1, record 11, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20tamisage%20des%20griefs
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs syndicats ont amélioré les méthodes de tamisage des griefs afin d’éviter le recours aux plaintes se rapportant à l'obligation de représentation équitable. 1, record 11, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20tamisage%20des%20griefs
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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