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ACSI [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative
1, record 1, English, Atlantic%20Canada%20Sustainability%20Initiative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACSI 1, record 1, English, ACSI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fourteen organizations across Atlantic Canada have come together to embed sustainability in the region with the Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative (ACSI). These partners, ranging from the major Atlantic telecom provider, a large municipal government to a local coffee shop have all taken on the challenge of modeling strategic sustainability using The Natural Step Framework. 1, record 1, English, - Atlantic%20Canada%20Sustainability%20Initiative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative
1, record 1, French, Atlantic%20Canada%20Sustainability%20Initiative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 1, French, ACSI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Initiative de développement durable du Canada atlantique 2, record 1, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable%20du%20Canada%20atlantique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiative de développement durable du Canada atlantique : traduction non officielle donnée à titre de renseignement seulement. 3, record 1, French, - Atlantic%20Canada%20Sustainability%20Initiative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sciences - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association for Information Science 1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Information%20Science
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAIS 1, record 2, English, CAIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CAIS was incorporated in 1970 to promote the advancement of information science in Canada, and encourage and facilitate the exchange of information relating to the use, access, retrieval, organization, management, and dissemination of information. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Association%20for%20Information%20Science
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des sciences de l’information
1, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20sciences%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 2, French, ACSI
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ACSI fut incorporée en 1970, afin de servir à promouvoir l'avancement des sciences de l'information au Canada, ainsi qu'à encourager et à faciliter l'échange d’informations relatifs à l'utilisation, à l'accès, au repérage, à l'organisation, à la gestion et à la diffusion de l'information. 1, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20sciences%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binformation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada
1, record 3, English, Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IAAC 1, record 3, English, IAAC
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Inc. 1, record 3, English, Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1990, the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Inc. (IAAC) is a national registered charitable organization working for choice and access to treatment options for those with infertility concerns. This is achieved through awareness, support and education. The IAAC is governed by a volunteer National Board of Directors. Chapters (in 1999 located in Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa and Winnipeg), affiliates, and regional and community contacts are located across Canada. IAAC is a founding member of the International Federation of Infertility Patient Associations (IFIPA) and works cooperatively with physician organizations such as the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society & the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. IAAC has a quarterly publication "The Canadian Journal of Infertility Awareness." [Taken from an information paper sent to donators.] 2, record 3, English, - Infertility%20Awareness%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de sensibilisation à l’infertilité
1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Binfertilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 3, French, ACSI
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de sensibilisation à l’infertilité, inc. 1, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20sensibilisation%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Binfertilit%C3%A9%2C%20inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Climate-Control Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Automotive Cooling Systems Institute
1, record 4, English, Automotive%20Cooling%20Systems%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACSI 2, record 4, English, ACSI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Système de conditionnement de l'air (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Automotive Cooling Systems Institute
1, record 4, French, Automotive%20Cooling%20Systems%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 2, record 4, French, ACSI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Customs and Excise
- Offences and crimes
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Americas Counter Smuggling Initiative
1, record 5, English, Americas%20Counter%20Smuggling%20Initiative
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ACSI 1, record 5, English, ACSI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Americas Counter Smuggling Initiative (ACSI) is a priority undertaking by the United States Customs Service designed to increase the effectiveness of dealing with narcotics smuggling via commercial cargo and conveyances. ACSI builds upon the success of the Carrier Initiative Program and Business Anti-Smuggling Coalition by expanding our anti-narcotics security programs with industry and government throughout Central and South America and Mexico. 1, record 5, English, - Americas%20Counter%20Smuggling%20Initiative
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Douanes et accise
- Infractions et crimes
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Americas Counter Smuggling Initiative
1, record 5, French, Americas%20Counter%20Smuggling%20Initiative
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 5, French, ACSI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa contra el Contrabando en las Américas
1, record 5, Spanish, Iniciativa%20contra%20el%20Contrabando%20en%20las%20Am%C3%A9ricas
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-02-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Association of Christian Schools International - Eastern Canada
1, record 6, English, Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools%20International%20%2D%20Eastern%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ACSI Eastern Canada 2, record 6, English, ACSI%20Eastern%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association of Christian Schools International - Eastern Canada
1, record 6, French, Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools%20International%20%2D%20Eastern%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ACSI Eastern Canada 2, record 6, French, ACSI%20Eastern%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l’organisme. 3, record 6, French, - Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools%20International%20%2D%20Eastern%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-10-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Facility Clearance Officer 1, record 7, English, Facility%20Clearance%20Officer
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agent de contrôle sécuritaire des installations
1, record 7, French, agent%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20des%20installations
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 1, record 7, French, ACSI
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- agente de contrôle sécuritaire des installations 1, record 7, French, agente%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20des%20installations
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d’un poste au sein de la Section des exigences en matière de sécurité industrielle. 1, record 7, French, - agent%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20s%C3%A9curitaire%20des%20installations
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Association of Christian Schools International
1, record 8, English, Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools%20International
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ACSI 2, record 8, English, ACSI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- National Christian School Education Association 1, record 8, English, National%20Christian%20School%20Education%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Ohio Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, English, Ohio%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
- Western Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, English, Western%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
- California Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, English, California%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Association of Christian Schools International
1, record 8, French, Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools%20International
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ACSI 2, record 8, French, ACSI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- National Christian School Education Association 1, record 8, French, National%20Christian%20School%20Education%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- Ohio Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, French, Ohio%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
- Western Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, French, Western%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
- California Association of Christian Schools 1, record 8, French, California%20Association%20of%20Christian%20Schools
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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