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TARIF COMMERCE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Courts
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian International Trade Tribunal
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CITT 2, record 1, English, CITT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Import Tribunal 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Import%20Tribunal
former designation, correct, see observation
- Anti-Dumping Tribunal 4, record 1, English, Anti%2DDumping%20Tribunal
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Tariff Board 5, record 1, English, Tariff%20Board
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Textile and Clothing Board 6, record 1, English, Textile%20and%20Clothing%20Board
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main quasi-judicial institution in Canada's trade remedy system with authority to: conduct inquiries into whether dumped or subsidized imports have caused, or are threatening to cause, material injury to a domestic industry; hear appeals of decisions of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency made under the Customs Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Special Import Measures Act; conduct inquiries and provide advice on such economic, trade and tariff issues as are referred to the Tribunal by the Governor in Council or the Minister of Finance; conduct inquiries into complaints by potential suppliers concerning procurement by the federal government that is covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Agreement on Internal Trade and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement; conduct safeguard inquiries into complaints by domestic producers that increased imports are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to domestic producers; and conduct investigations into requests from Canadian producers for tariff relief on imported textile that they use in their production operations. 7, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) became operational on December 31, 1988. It has replaced the Canadian Import Tribunal, the Tariff Board and the Textile and Clothing Board ... 8, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1984, the Anti-Dumping Tribunal changes its name to Canadian Import Tribunal. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Legal title, applied title and abbreviation for the purpose of the Federal Identity program. 9, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Tribunaux
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur
1, record 1, French, Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TCCE 2, record 1, French, TCCE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Tribunal canadien des importations 3, record 1, French, Tribunal%20canadien%20des%20importations
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Tribunal antidumping 4, record 1, French, Tribunal%20antidumping
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Commission du tarif 5, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20tarif
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Commission du textile et du vêtement 6, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20textile%20et%20du%20v%C3%AAtement
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme quasi judiciaire qui est l’intervenant clé du mécanisme de recours commerciaux du Canada ayant autorité pour : mener des enquêtes afin de déterminer si l’importation de produits sous-évalués ou subventionnés cause, ou menace de causer, un dommage sensible à une branche de production nationale; entendre les appels interjetés à l’égard de décisions rendues par l’Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada aux termes de la Loi sur les douanes, de la Loi sur la taxe d’accise et de la Loi sur les mesures spéciales d’importation; faire enquête et donner son avis sur des questions économiques, commerciales ou tarifaires dont le gouverneur en conseil ou le ministre des Finances saisit le Tribunal; examiner les plaintes déposées par des fournisseurs potentiels concernant les marchés publics du gouvernement fédéral visés par l’Accord de libre-échange nord-américain, l’Accord sur le commerce intérieur et l’Accord sur les marchés publics de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce; mener des enquêtes sur les mesures de sauvegarde relativement aux plaintes déposées par des producteurs nationaux qui soutiennent que l’augmentation des importations leur cause, ou menace de leur causer, un dommage grave; enquêter sur des demandes présentées par les producteurs canadiens qui souhaitent obtenir des allégements tarifaires sur des intrants textiles importés aux fins de production. 7, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur(TCCE) est en place depuis le 31 décembre 1988. Il remplace le Tribunal canadien des importations, la Commission du tarif et la Commission du textile et du vêtement [...] 8, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1984, le Tribunal antidumping change son nom à Tribunal canadien des importations. 4, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Appellation légale, titre d’usage et abréviation aux fins d’usage du Programme de coordination de l’image de marque. 9, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Tribunales
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Tribunal Canadiense de Comercio Exterior
1, record 1, Spanish, Tribunal%20Canadiense%20de%20Comercio%20Exterior
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tribunal responsable de las decisiones respecto de si las importaciones objeto de dumping o subvenciones consideradas en las investigaciones de [La Agencia Canadiense de Aduanas y Administración] causan daño o amenazan de daño a la industria local. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Tribunal%20Canadiense%20de%20Comercio%20Exterior
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trade commissioner
1, record 2, English, trade%20commissioner
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a trade commissioner has a variety of responsibilities: to act as an export marketing consultant; to bring foreign buyers into contact with Canadian sellers; to help organize trade fairs and trade missions; to recommend modes of distribution and suitable agents; to report on changes in tariffs, exchange controls and other matters affecting Canada's trade with the countries to which he or she is accredited; to assist in the identification and encouragement of potential investors in Canada; and to promote opportunities for technology transfer to Canada. A trade commissioner initiates programs to develop new markets for Canadian products, responds to inquiries from Canadian firms and provides advice to the visiting Canadian business persons. 2, record 2, English, - trade%20commissioner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- délégué commercial
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20commercial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- déléguée commerciale 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9e%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
- conseiller commercial 3, record 2, French, conseiller%20commercial
correct, masculine noun, France
- conseillère commerciale 4, record 2, French, conseill%C3%A8re%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le délégué commercial est-il appelé à remplir des fonctions diverses : agir à titre d’expert-conseil en matière de commercialisation des exportations; mettre les acheteurs étrangers en rapport avec les vendeurs canadiens; aider à organiser des foires et des missions commerciales; recommander des méthodes de distribution et des agents compétents; finalement, faire état des changements apportés en ce qui concerne le tarif douanier, la réglementation des échanges et d’autres questions qui influent sur le commerce du Canada avec les pays auprès desquels il est accrédité, ceci pour aider à trouver et à encourager d’éventuels investisseurs au Canada et pour accroître les transferts de technologie vers le Canada. Le délégué commercial lance des programmes destinés au développement de nouveaux marchés pour les produits canadiens, répond aux demandes de renseignements de la part des sociétés canadiennes et dispense des conseils aux gens d’affaires canadiens en visite. 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20commercial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- delegado comercial
1, record 2, Spanish, delegado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- comisionado comercial 2, record 2, Spanish, comisionado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Venezuela
- agregado comercial 2, record 2, Spanish, agregado%20comercial
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- binding
1, record 3, English, binding
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept of agreeing to maintain a particular tariff level or other trade restriction, i.e., binding it against increase or change. 2, record 3, English, - binding
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- consolidation
1, record 3, French, consolidation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept selon lequel on s’engage à maintenir un niveau de tarif donné ou un autre obstacle au commerce en le protégeant de tout accroissement ou changement. 2, record 3, French, - consolidation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- global cumulation
1, record 4, English, global%20cumulation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In calculating the value of the import content, any materials used in the manufacture or production of the goods, originating from any other beneficiary country (global cumulation) or from Canada (preference-giving country content rule) and any packing required for the transportation of the goods, but not including packing in which the goods are ordinarily sold for consumption in the beneficiary country, shall be deemed to have originated in the beneficiary country. 2, record 4, English, - global%20cumulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cumul global
1, record 4, French, cumul%20global
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contenu du cumul global et du pays donateur. Le contenu admissible de 60% au titre du TPG [tarif de préférence général] peut avoir été accumulé dans plusieurs pays bénéficiaires du TPG ou au Canada. Toutefois, les marchandises, les pièces ou les matières utilisées dans la production des marchandises qui entrent dans le commerce de tout pays autre qu'un pays bénéficiaire du TPG ne sont plus admissibles au TPG. 1, record 4, French, - cumul%20global
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-11-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Constitutional Law
- Taxation Law
- International Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- customs union
1, record 5, English, customs%20union
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement between two or more countries that have eliminated trade barriers on their interstate trade and have adopted a common commercial policy, such as a common external tariff, towards third countries. 2, record 5, English, - customs%20union
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A common market goes beyond a customs union in permitting free movement of all means of production, including labour, capital and the means of distribution. 3, record 5, English, - customs%20union
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Droit constitutionnel
- Droit fiscal
- Relations internationales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- union douanière
1, record 5, French, union%20douani%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Régime contractuel entre États qui suppriment les obstacles à leur commerce et imposent un tarif commun pour tous les biens importés des pays tiers. 2, record 5, French, - union%20douani%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Derecho constitucional
- Derecho fiscal
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- unión aduanera
1, record 5, Spanish, uni%C3%B3n%20aduanera
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acuerdo por el que dos o más países suprimen sus fronteras a efectos del comercio entre ellos y adoptan una postura común frente a terceros países. 2, record 5, Spanish, - uni%C3%B3n%20aduanera
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La CEE postuló explícitamente la creación de un mercado común europeo, y con ese objetivo se propuso como metas la eliminación de los derechos aduaneros, el establecimiento de un arancel externo común (unión aduanera), una política agrícola común y la libertad de establecimiento de los factores de la producción. 3, record 5, Spanish, - uni%C3%B3n%20aduanera
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unión aduanera: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 5, Spanish, - uni%C3%B3n%20aduanera
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dodecyl benzene for detergents 1, record 6, English, dodecyl%20benzene%20for%20detergents
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreign trade july ,4, 1962 U.S.S.R. p. 30 1, record 6, English, - dodecyl%20benzene%20for%20detergents
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- benzène dodécylique pour détersifs 1, record 6, French, benz%C3%A8ne%20dod%C3%A9cylique%20pour%20d%C3%A9tersifs
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commerce extérieur, septembre 1962 U. R. S. S. alcool dodécylique Patterson alcool laurique tarif français 29-4-f 1, record 6, French, - benz%C3%A8ne%20dod%C3%A9cylique%20pour%20d%C3%A9tersifs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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