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APEC [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- National History
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Polish Association for Canadian Studies
1, record 1, English, Polish%20Association%20for%20Canadian%20Studies
correct, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PACS 2, record 1, English, PACS
correct, Europe
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main objectives of PACS are ... to promote Canadian studies and research on Canada, to spread knowledge about Canada, [and] to facilitate contacts among scholars engaged in Canadian studies and individuals interested in the study of Canada in any form. 3, record 1, English, - Polish%20Association%20for%20Canadian%20Studies
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Histoires nationales
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association Polonaise d’Études Canadiennes
1, record 1, French, Association%20Polonaise%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tudes%20Canadiennes
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 1, French, APEC
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les] objectifs principaux [de l'Association Polonaise d'Études Canadiennes (APEC)] sont d'encourager le développement des études canadiennes dans tous les domaines de la science; [de] vulgariser la connaissance du Canada[;] [et de] développer les relations directes entre personnes et centres universitaires qui mènent des recherches sur le Canada ainsi qu'entre personnes intéressées par toute forme d'approfondissement et de promotion des connaissances du Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Association%20Polonaise%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tudes%20Canadiennes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
1, record 2, English, Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- APEC 1, record 2, English, APEC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. 2, record 2, English, - Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
1, record 2, French, Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 2, French, APEC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Coopération économique pour l'Asie-Pacifique 2, record 2, French, Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20pour%20l%27Asie%2DPacifique
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 2, record 2, French, APEC
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 2, record 2, French, APEC
- Coopération économique de la zone Asie-Pacifique 3, record 2, French, Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20de%20la%20zone%20Asie%2DPacifique
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 4, record 2, French, APEC
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 4, record 2, French, APEC
- Coopération économique Asie-Pacifique 5, record 2, French, Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20Asie%2DPacifique
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 5, record 2, French, APEC
unofficial, feminine noun
- APEC 5, record 2, French, APEC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation économique régionale créée à Canberra en novembre 1989 et comprenant 21 membres : la Chine, Taïwan, Hongkong, le Japon, la Corée du Sud, sept des dix pays de l'ASEAN [Association des nations de l'Asie du Sud-Est] (à l'exception de la Birmanie, du Cambodge et du Laos), l'Australie, la Nouvelle-Zélande, la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée, les États-Unis, le Canada, le Mexique, le Chili, le Pérou et la Russie. 2, record 2, French, - Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico
1, record 2, Spanish, Foro%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Econ%C3%B3mica%20Asia%2DPac%C3%ADfico
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- APEC 2, record 2, Spanish, APEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mecanismo de cooperación creado en el año 1989, en la ciudad de Canberra, Australia. Desde su creación se define como un bloque orientado a la promoción del comercio, la cooperación y el desarrollo económico regional. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Foro%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Econ%C3%B3mica%20Asia%2DPac%C3%ADfico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Miembros: Brunei, Malasia, Filipinas, Singapur y Tailandia. Papúa Nueva-Guinea, Vietnam y Laos son observadores. Corea del Sur posee un estatuto especial. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Foro%20de%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Econ%C3%B3mica%20Asia%2DPac%C3%ADfico
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia Pacífico
- Cooperación Económica Asia Pacífico
- Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico
Record 3 - external organization data 2012-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
1, record 3, English, Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- APEC 1, record 3, English, APEC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC is the only intergovernmental grouping in the world operating on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants. Unlike the WTO or other multilateral trade bodies, APEC has no treaty obligations required of its participants. Decisions made within APEC are reached by consensus and commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis. 2, record 3, English, - Asia%2DPacific%20Economic%20Cooperation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Coopération économique Asie-Pacifique
1, record 3, French, Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20Asie%2DPacifique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 3, French, APEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Coopération économique pour l'Asie-Pacifique (aussi connue par l'acronyme APEC : Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) est une organisation intergouvernementale visant à faciliter la croissance économique, la coopération, les échanges et l'investissement de la région Asie-Pacifique. Elle se réunit en forum chaque année. 2, record 3, French, - Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20Asie%2DPacifique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'acronyme reste en anglais. 3, record 3, French, - Coop%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A9conomique%20Asie%2DPacifique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Language (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Network for Language Awareness
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Network%20for%20Language%20Awareness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CNLA 2, record 4, English, CNLA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- The Alliance for the Preservation of English in Canada 1, record 4, English, The%20Alliance%20for%20the%20Preservation%20of%20English%20in%20Canada
former designation, correct
- APEC 2, record 4, English, APEC
former designation, correct
- APEC 2, record 4, English, APEC
- Canadian Against Bilingualism Injustice 1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Against%20Bilingualism%20Injustice
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Linguistique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Network for Language Awareness
1, record 4, French, Canadian%20Network%20for%20Language%20Awareness
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- The Alliance for the Preservation of English in Canada 2, record 4, French, The%20Alliance%20for%20the%20Preservation%20of%20English%20in%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- APEC 3, record 4, French, APEC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- APEC 3, record 4, French, APEC
- Canadian Against Bilingualism Injustice 1, record 4, French, Canadian%20Against%20Bilingualism%20Injustice
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviations confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 4, French, - Canadian%20Network%20for%20Language%20Awareness
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Association professionnelle des enseignants et enseignantes en commerce
1, record 5, English, Association%20professionnelle%20des%20enseignants%20et%20enseignantes%20en%20commerce
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- APEC 2, record 5, English, APEC
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 5, English, - Association%20professionnelle%20des%20enseignants%20et%20enseignantes%20en%20commerce
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association professionnelle des enseignants et enseignantes en commerce
1, record 5, French, Association%20professionnelle%20des%20enseignants%20et%20enseignantes%20en%20commerce
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 2, record 5, French, APEC
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Association provinciale de l'enseignement commercial 1, record 5, French, Association%20provinciale%20de%20l%27enseignement%20commercial
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-02-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Case Presentation and Review Officer 1, record 6, English, Case%20Presentation%20and%20Review%20Officer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
New position title that is unique to the Ontario region of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (for the moment anyway). 1, record 6, English, - Case%20Presentation%20and%20Review%20Officer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Agent chargé de la présentation et de l'examen des cas
1, record 6, French, Agent%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20la%20pr%C3%A9sentation%20et%20de%20l%27examen%20des%20cas
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 6, French, APEC
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-04-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Automotive Products Export Council
1, record 7, English, Automotive%20Products%20Export%20Council
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- APEC 1, record 7, English, APEC
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Automotive Products Export Council
1, record 7, French, Automotive%20Products%20Export%20Council
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 7, French, APEC
correct, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Automotive Products Emissions Committee
1, record 8, English, Automotive%20Products%20Emissions%20Committee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- APEC 1, record 8, English, APEC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Automotive Products Emission Committee
1, record 8, French, Automotive%20Products%20Emission%20Committee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- APEC 1, record 8, French, APEC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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