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SAIC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Information
- Protection of Life
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Meteorology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- heat alert and response system
1, record 1, English, heat%20alert%20and%20response%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HARS 2, record 1, English, HARS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many international and Canadian communities have developed heat alert and response systems (HARS) to adapt to extreme heat and protect human health. A HARS aims to reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths by alerting the public when temperatures are a risk to human health and activating community responses to help vulnerable populations, including providing individuals with information to help them take protective measures before and during the heat event. 2, record 1, English, - heat%20alert%20and%20response%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Information scientifique
- Sécurité des personnes
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Météorologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d’avertissement et d’intervention en cas de chaleur
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20en%20cas%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SAIC 2, record 1, French, SAIC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreuses collectivités internationales et canadiennes ont mis au point des systèmes d’avertissement et d’intervention en cas de chaleur(SAIC) afin de s’adapter à la chaleur accablante et de protéger la santé humaine. Ce type de systèmes vise à réduire les maladies et les décès liés à la chaleur en avertissant le public quand les températures mettent à risque la santé humaine et en activant des interventions communautaires pour aider les populations vulnérables, notamment en informant les gens sur les mesures de protection qui peuvent être prises avant et pendant la période de chaleur. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20en%20cas%20de%20chaleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Secrétariat aux affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes
1, record 2, English, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAIC 2, record 2, English, SAIC
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Direction générale des affaires canadiennes 3, record 2, English, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20affaires%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name changed in 1984. 3, record 2, English, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Secrétariat aux affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes (SAIC) is under the authority of the Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, Francophones within Canada, the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Reform of Democratic Institutions and Access to Information. Generally speaking, the SAIC advises the Québec government on Canadian intergovernmental relations. It prepares, presents and implements policy in this regard. It analyses the federal government's policies and programs in view of how they affect Québec. It safeguards and promotes Québec's interests. The SAIC is also responsible for relations with the governments of the provinces and coordinates all of Québec's governmental activities in Canada. The SAIC is responsible for constitutional issues and, on behalf of the Québec government, conducts all related negotiations. 2, record 2, English, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat aux affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes
1, record 2, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
correct, Quebec
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAIC 2, record 2, French, SAIC
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Direction générale des affaires canadiennes 3, record 2, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20affaires%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom changé en 1984. 3, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Secrétariat aux affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes(SAIC) relève du ministre responsable des Affaires intergouvernementales canadiennes, de la Francophonie canadienne, de l'Accord sur le commerce intérieur, de la Réforme des institutions démocratiques et de l'Accès à l'information. De façon générale, le SAIC conseille le gouvernement du Québec sur toute question ayant trait aux relations intergouvernementales canadiennes. Il élabore, propose et met en œuvre une politique à cet égard. Il analyse les politiques et les programmes du gouvernement fédéral en fonction de leurs diverses incidences sur le Québec. Il voit ainsi à la défense et à la promotion des intérêts du Québec. Le SAIC est également responsable des relations avec les gouvernements des provinces du Canada et il coordonne l'ensemble des activités gouvernementales québécoises au Canada. Le SAIC a la responsabilité du dossier constitutionnel et il assume, pour le gouvernement du Québec, l'ensemble des négociations dans ce domaine. 2, record 2, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20aux%20affaires%20intergouvernementales%20canadiennes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- simulation software
1, record 3, English, simulation%20software
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- computer simulation program 2, record 3, English, computer%20simulation%20program
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer simulation programs of all kinds become increasingly popular as instructional devices. 2, record 3, English, - simulation%20software
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
simulation: The representation of the functioning of one system by another; e.g., represent one computer by another, represent a physical system by a mathematical model. 3, record 3, English, - simulation%20software
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- logiciel de simulation
1, record 3, French, logiciel%20de%20simulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- didacticiel de simulation 2, record 3, French, didacticiel%20de%20simulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Logiciel qui reproduit le fonctionnement d’une machine ou d’un organisme complexe et propose des exercices de résolution de problèmes ou d’étude de processus [CTN, Paris, 1991]. 3, record 3, French, - logiciel%20de%20simulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux États-Unis près de cent cinquante organismes travaillent sur les réseaux neuronaux. Leurs premières applications concernaient les logiciels de simulation :«Neural Systems, Neuronics, Nestor, Human Devices, AI Ware, Hecht Nielsen, Saic, Texas Instrument, TRW». 4, record 3, French, - logiciel%20de%20simulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
simulateur : Appareil ou programme qui permet de simuler le fonctionnement d’un autre appareil ou de simuler des événements créés par certaines hypothèses. 5, record 3, French, - logiciel%20de%20simulation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Steering Committee on Numbering
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Steering%20Committee%20on%20Numbering
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CSCN 1, record 4, English, CSCN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CSCN is a Working Group of the CISC and addresses numbering issues that fall under the jurisdiction of the CRTC. The CSCN establishes numbering administration guidelines which the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA) follows to provide numbering administration functions for the Canadian telecommunications industry. SAIC Canada currently performs the CNA role under contract to the Canadian Numbering Administration Consortium (CNAC), which is authorized by the CRTC to hire a contractor to perform the CNA function. The CNA works cooperatively with the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) to ensure effective and efficient use of North American Numbering Plan (NANP) resources. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Steering%20Committee%20on%20Numbering
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité directeur canadien sur la numérotation
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20directeur%20canadien%20sur%20la%20num%C3%A9rotation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CDCN 1, record 4, French, CDCN
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité directeur canadien sur la numérotation(CDCN) est un groupe de travail qui relève du CDCI. Il traite des questions de numérotation qui sont du ressort du CRTC et il établit les lignes directrices sur lesquelles l'administrateur de la numérotation canadienne(l'ANC) se fonde pour assurer la gestion de la numérotation aux fins de l'industrie canadienne des télécommunications. SAIC Canada remplit actuellement le rôle de l'ANC aux termes d’un contrat du Consortium de gestion de la numérotation canadienne(CGNC), groupement autorisé par le CRTC à confier le rôle de l'ANC à un entrepreneur. L'ANC travaille en collaboration avec l'administrateur du Plan de numérotation nord-américain(PNNA) pour s’assurer que les ressources du PNNA sont utilisées de façon efficace. 1, record 4, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20directeur%20canadien%20sur%20la%20num%C3%A9rotation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Political Science (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Science Applications International Corporation Canada
1, record 5, English, Science%20Applications%20International%20Corporation%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SAIC 1, record 5, English, SAIC
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In February 1997, the development of the Register system was issued and Science Applications International Corporation Canada (SAIC) was awarded the contract. 1, record 5, English, - Science%20Applications%20International%20Corporation%20Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Science Applications International Corporation Canada
1, record 5, French, Science%20Applications%20International%20Corporation%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SAIC 1, record 5, French, SAIC
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contrat du développement du système du registre des électeurs a été attribué à Science Applications International Corporation Canada(SAIC) en février 1997. 1, record 5, French, - Science%20Applications%20International%20Corporation%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- SAARC Agricultural Information Centre
1, record 6, English, SAARC%20Agricultural%20Information%20Centre
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SAIC 2, record 6, English, SAIC
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 1, record 6, English, - SAARC%20Agricultural%20Information%20Centre
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Agricultural Information Centre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- SAARC Agricultural Information Centre
1, record 6, French, SAARC%20Agricultural%20Information%20Centre
correct, international
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SAIC 2, record 6, French, SAIC
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-08-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Automatic Client Information System
1, record 7, English, Automatic%20Client%20Information%20System
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ACIS 1, record 7, English, ACIS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système automatisé d’information sur les clients
1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Binformation%20sur%20les%20clients
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SAIC 1, record 7, French, SAIC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l’emploi. Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1990. 2, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Binformation%20sur%20les%20clients
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ACIS CEC
1, record 8, English, ACIS%20CEC
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- CEC doté du SAIC
1, record 8, French, CEC%20dot%C3%A9%20du%20SAIC
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l’emploi. Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1990. 2, record 8, French, - CEC%20dot%C3%A9%20du%20SAIC
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-01-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Information Technology (Informatics)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Automated Contract Information System 1, record 9, English, Automated%20Contract%20Information%20System
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Système automatisé d’information sur les contrats 1, record 9, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20automatis%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Binformation%20sur%20les%20contrats
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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