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FRONT COMMUN [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Front commun pour la transition énergétique
1, record 1, English, Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20transition%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- United Front for Energy Transition 2, record 1, English, United%20Front%20for%20Energy%20Transition
unofficial
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Created in 2015, the Front commun pour la transition énergétique (United Front for Energy Transition) is a coalition of more than 60 citizen groups, environmental NGOs [non-governmental organizations], trade unions and community organizations sharing the goal of accelerating the transition towards a Québec that will be carbon neutral, more resilient and more just. To this end, it relies on collaboration, dialogue and respect for the diversity, freedom and autonomy of each of its member groups. 2, record 1, English, - Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20transition%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Front commun pour la transition énergétique
1, record 1, French, Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20transition%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en 2015, le Front commun pour la transition énergétique est une coalition de plus de 85 organisations citoyennes, environnementales, syndicales, communautaires et étudiantes représentant plus de 1, 8 million de personnes au Québec. Son but est d’accélérer la mise en place d’une transition juste vers le Québec carboneutre de demain. Il mise pour ce faire sur la collaboration, sur la concertation ainsi que sur le respect des diversités, de la liberté et de l'autonomie de chacun de ses groupes membres. 1, record 1, French, - Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20transition%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Waste Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Front commun québécois pour une gestion écologique des déchets
1, record 2, English, Front%20commun%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20pour%20une%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FCQGED 2, record 2, English, FCQGED
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group and individual members of the Front commun québécois pour une gestion écologique des déchets (FCQGED) participate in establishing alternatives to traditional waste management methods. 3, record 2, English, - Front%20commun%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20pour%20une%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Gestion des déchets
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Front commun québécois pour une gestion écologique des déchets
1, record 2, French, Front%20commun%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20pour%20une%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FCQGED 2, record 2, French, FCQGED
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les] groupes et individus membres du Front commun québécois pour une gestion écologique des déchets(FCQGED) participent activement à la mise sur pied [de solutions de rechange] aux méthodes traditionnelles de traitement des déchets(incinération et enfouissement pêle-mêle). Ces nouvelles méthodes sont fondées sur une approche écologique et démocratique, c'est-à-dire, dans l'ordre : la réduction à la source, la réutilisation [et] le recyclage/compostage, et ce, à l'intérieur de processus démocratiques. 3, record 2, French, - Front%20commun%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20pour%20une%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The Kanesatake Mohawk Coalition
1, record 3, English, The%20Kanesatake%20Mohawk%20Coalition
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- La Coalition des Mohawks de Kanesatake
1, record 3, French, La%20Coalition%20des%20Mohawks%20de%20Kanesatake
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Front commun des Mohawks de Kanesatake
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Union Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- General Conference Committee 1, record 4, English, General%20Conference%20Committee
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation syndicale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité général inter-syndical
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20inter%2Dsyndical
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comité, groupe des représentants de chacun des syndicats du front commun. Sorte de conseil d’administration. 1, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20inter%2Dsyndical
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sur le modèle de : Inter-groupes : en Europe, députés de partis différents qui se groupent pour défendre les intérêts de leur région. 1, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20inter%2Dsyndical
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Industry-Government Relations (Econ.)
- National and International Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- economic interventionism
1, record 5, English, economic%20interventionism
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A state's intervention in its economy. 2, record 5, English, - economic%20interventionism
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Economic interventionism, basically defined, is activity undertaken by a central government to affect the country's economy. Generally, this will be in an attempt to increase economic growth, but it may also be to promote a philosophical belief (such as a belief in equality). 2, record 5, English, - economic%20interventionism
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Relations de l'industrie avec l'État (Écon.)
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- interventionnisme économique
1, record 5, French, interventionnisme%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'histoire des organisations professionnelles se confond avec l'interventionnisme économique. Plus l'État est intervenu dans le jeu économique, dépassant sans cesse le champ de ses prérogatives régaliennes, plus les entreprises ont été conduites à se regrouper et à opposer un front commun. 2, record 5, French, - interventionnisme%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones de la industria con el Estado (Economía)
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- intervencionismo
1, record 5, Spanish, intervencionismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- intervención estatal 2, record 5, Spanish, intervenci%C3%B3n%20estatal%20
correct, feminine noun
- intervencionismo económico 2, record 5, Spanish, intervencionismo%20econ%C3%B3mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actitud del Estado de intervenir en el libre funcionamiento del mercado planificando y corrigiendo ciertas tendencias para dirigir la economía del país según una determinada política. 3, record 5, Spanish, - intervencionismo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El término es lo suficientemente amplio para incluir tanto la regulación y control de los mercados como la participación directa en la actividad económica. Desde un punto de vista teórico puede afirmarse que en toda sociedad moderna existe algún tipo de intervención estatal en la economía: todos los gobiernos proveen algunos bienes públicos y regulan, mediante leyes y decretos, ciertos aspectos de la actividad económica. Por ello se habla de intervencionismo sólo cuando la acción del Estado supera ciertos límites. Cuando casi toda la actividad económica de una nación es dirigida y llevada a cabo por el Estado, en cambio, no se habla ya de intervención: en este caso se está ante una economía planificada, de tipo socialista [...] 2, record 5, Spanish, - intervencionismo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- turtle-like upper lip 1, record 6, English, turtle%2Dlike%20upper%20lip
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouth, the lower lip of which is straight and the upper lip of which stands at an acute angle so that the mouth seems to be triangular. 1, record 6, English, - turtle%2Dlike%20upper%20lip
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Trisomy 10p) The triangularly shaped mouth with a "turtle-like" upper lip observed in case 1, is a sign to have in mind for further patients. 1, record 6, English, - turtle%2Dlike%20upper%20lip
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bouche en tortue
1, record 6, French, bouche%20en%20tortue
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouche dont la lèvre inférieure est droite, et la lèvre supérieure réalise un angle aigu de telle façon que la bouche apparaît triangulaire. 1, record 6, French, - bouche%20en%20tortue
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Deux cas de trisomie 10p partielle) Malgré cette divergence cytologique, il existe, chez les patients, un ensemble morbide commun associant : une dysmorphie crânio-faciale : trop grand développement de la loge antérieure du crâne par rapport à la face :front haut, bombé et recouvert de duvet; ensellure nasale saillante; implantation basse des oreilles; bouche triangulaire «en tortue». 1, record 6, French, - bouche%20en%20tortue
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Centrale des syndicats démocratiques
1, record 7, English, Centrale%20des%20syndicats%20d%C3%A9mocratiques
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSD 2, record 7, English, CSD
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Centrale des syndicats démocratiques, CSD (Congress of Democratic Unions) is a labour congress formed by seceders from the CNTU. The founding convention was held in Québec City, Québec, June 8-10, 1972. 3, record 7, English, - Centrale%20des%20syndicats%20d%C3%A9mocratiques
Record 7, Key term(s)
- CDU
- C.S.D.
- Congress of Democratic Unions
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation syndicale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Centrale des syndicats démocratiques
1, record 7, French, Centrale%20des%20syndicats%20d%C3%A9mocratiques
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CSD 2, record 7, French, CSD
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD) fut créée à la suite d’une scission au sein de la CSN. Le congrès de fondation eut lieu à Québec, du 8 au 10 juin 1972. 3, record 7, French, - Centrale%20des%20syndicats%20d%C3%A9mocratiques
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Centrale des syndicats démocratiques est une centrale syndicale québécoise formée le 18 juin 1972 à la suite d’un schisme de la droite syndicale avec le reste de la Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux(CSN). Lors de sa formation la CSD a drainé 30 000 membres de la CSN. La centrale fut originellement formée par trois membres de l'exécutif dissidents de la CSN, soit Paul-Émile Dalpé, Jacques Dion et Amédée Daigle communément appelé les trois «D» par le milieu syndical québécois. La formation de la CSD fut l'expression d’un malaise et du désaccord de certains membres de la CSN avec le durcissement des positions et l'adoption de syndicalisme de combat par la centrale. Sa formation coïncide avec la formation du premier front commun des centrales syndicales québécoises contre le gouvernement du Québec et avec les derniers moments de la révolution tranquille. 4, record 7, French, - Centrale%20des%20syndicats%20d%C3%A9mocratiques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lake association
1, record 8, English, lake%20association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... lake associations ... have volunteered to take part in a provincial program to combat pollution and deterioration of lake shallows, shoreland and forest border. 2, record 8, English, - lake%20association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- association vouée à la protection des lacs
1, record 8, French, association%20vou%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20protection%20des%20lacs
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- association pour la protection des lacs 2, record 8, French, association%20pour%20la%20protection%20des%20lacs
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'existence d’une association témoigne de la volonté des villégiateurs à travailler à la protection de leur lac. [...] Face aux différents intervenants, une association fait office de front commun et elle peut mieux exprimer [...] la volonté collective de défendre le milieu naturel. 3, record 8, French, - association%20vou%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20protection%20des%20lacs
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le RAPPEL, c’est 58 associations-membres qui sont vouées à la protection des lacs, cours d’eau et milieux humides de la région. 4, record 8, French, - association%20vou%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20protection%20des%20lacs
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-03-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Front commun des personnes assistées sociales du Québec
1, record 9, English, Front%20commun%20des%20personnes%20assist%C3%A9es%20sociales%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FCPASQ 2, record 9, English, FCPASQ
correct, Quebec
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Front commun des personnes assistées sociales du Québec
1, record 9, French, Front%20commun%20des%20personnes%20assist%C3%A9es%20sociales%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FCPASQ 2, record 9, French, FCPASQ
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme situé à Montréal. 3, record 9, French, - Front%20commun%20des%20personnes%20assist%C3%A9es%20sociales%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-10-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Environmental Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Front commun pour la gestion écologique des déchets 1, record 10, English, Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Gestion environnementale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Front commun pour la gestion écologique des déchets
1, record 10, French, Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20gestion%20%C3%A9cologique%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-11-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Federated Health Campaign
1, record 11, English, Federated%20Health%20Campaign
correct, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Government Services 1, record 11, English, - Federated%20Health%20Campaign
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Front commun pour la santé
1, record 11, French, Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ministère des Services gouvernementaux 1, record 11, French, - Front%20commun%20pour%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- coalition 1, record 12, English, coalition
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
anti-abortionists, claiming one million supporters across Canada, took their case for tighter abortion laws to Prime Minister Trudeau on Wednesday (The Citizen, 22/5/75, p. 14) 1, record 12, English, - coalition
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- front commun
1, record 12, French, front%20commun
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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