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DUALITE CULTURELLE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Language (General)
- Federalism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- linguistic duality
1, record 1, English, linguistic%20duality
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] linguistic duality is the presence of two linguistic majorities cohabiting in the same country, with linguistic minority communities spread across the country. [The] linguistic duality and cultural diversity are fundamental and complementary values of Canadian identity. 2, record 1, English, - linguistic%20duality
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique (Généralités)
- Fédéralisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dualité linguistique
1, record 1, French, dualit%C3%A9%20linguistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On entend par dualité linguistique la présence de deux groupes linguistiques majoritaires qui coexistent dans un pays où les communautés de langue minoritaire sont réparties sur tout le territoire. La diversité culturelle et la dualité linguistique sont deux valeurs fondamentales complémentaires qui caractérisent l'identité des Canadiennes et des Canadiens. 2, record 1, French, - dualit%C3%A9%20linguistique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Diverse and Accessible Canadian Choices
1, record 2, English, Diverse%20and%20Accessible%20Canadian%20Choices
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of 5 strategic objectives in the "egg" (egg-shaped presentation): "Canada's cultural diversity, linguistic duality and shared values are reflected to Canadians through all forms of expression." 1, record 2, English, - Diverse%20and%20Accessible%20Canadian%20Choices
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Pluralité et accessibilité des choix canadiens
1, record 2, French, Pluralit%C3%A9%20et%20accessibilit%C3%A9%20des%20choix%20canadiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des 5 objectifs stratégiques du Ministère :«La diversité culturelle, la dualité linguistique et les valeurs communes de la société canadienne se révèlent au moyen de toutes les formes d’expression. » 1, record 2, French, - Pluralit%C3%A9%20et%20accessibilit%C3%A9%20des%20choix%20canadiens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- structural feature
1, record 3, English, structural%20feature
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Group identities are less centered on language and religion than in the 19th century and involve a sense of belonging to many different groups. Still, linguistic duality remains one of the structural features of Canadian society. While Canada's personality now reflects its cultural diversity, it continues to express itself in two official languages. 1, record 3, English, - structural%20feature
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique structurante
1, record 3, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Les identités collectives ne sont plus aussi linguistiques et religieuses qu'au XIXe siècle et sont marquées par une pluralité de sentiments d’appartenance. La dualité linguistique reste néanmoins l'une des caractéristiques structurantes de la société canadienne. Si la personnalité canadienne reflète désormais la diversité culturelle, elle s’énonce toujours en deux langues officielles. 1, record 3, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- relational principle
1, record 4, English, relational%20principle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The historic and cultural experience of Canadian Aboriginals, Francophones, Anglophones and allophones is so diverse that their rallying point would be better achieved through the concept of a contract based on relational principles. These principles would undoubtedly include democracy, diversity, openness, non-aggression, accommodation of others, mutual respect, inclusiveness, equal participation, equal rights and opportunities, the rule of law, respect for minorities, and linguistic duality. 1, record 4, English, - relational%20principle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- principe relationnel
1, record 4, French, principe%20relationnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expérience historique et culturelle des Canadiens et des Canadiennes autochtones, francophones, anglophones et allophones est si diversifiée que leur point de ralliement serait mieux saisi par l'idée d’un contrat fondé sur des principes relationnels. Ces derniers incluraient sans doute la démocratie, la diversité, l'ouverture, le pacifisme, l'adaptation aux autres, le respect mutuel, l'inclusion, la participation égale, l'égalité des droits et des chances, la primauté du droit, le respect des minorités et la dualité linguistique. 1, record 4, French, - principe%20relationnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Demography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- demographic portrait
1, record 5, English, demographic%20portrait
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a new millennium begins, our country's demographic portrait shows a broadening of our linguistic duality as it now includes and embraces cultural diversity. 1, record 5, English, - demographic%20portrait
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Démographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- portrait démographique
1, record 5, French, portrait%20d%C3%A9mographique
correct, federal regulation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce début de millénaire, le portrait démographique confirme que la diversité culturelle se superpose et s’intègre même à la dualité linguistique. 1, record 5, French, - portrait%20d%C3%A9mographique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bicultural character 1, record 6, English, bicultural%20character
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cultural duality 1, record 6, English, cultural%20duality
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dualité culturelle
1, record 6, French, dualit%C3%A9%20culturelle
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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