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APH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Hamilton Port Authority
1, record 1, English, Hamilton%20Port%20Authority
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HPA 2, record 1, English, HPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Hamilton Harbour Commission 3, record 1, English, Hamilton%20Harbour%20Commission
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On 1 May 2001, the Hamilton Harbour Commission became the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA). 4, record 1, English, - Hamilton%20Port%20Authority
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Hamilton Harbor Commission
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Ports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Administration portuaire de Hamilton
1, record 1, French, Administration%20portuaire%20de%20Hamilton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APH 1, record 1, French, APH
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Commission du havre de Hamilton 2, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20havre%20de%20Hamilton
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 1er mai 2001, la Commission du havre de Hamilton est devenue l'Administration portuaire de Hamilton (APH). 2, record 1, French, - Administration%20portuaire%20de%20Hamilton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Port Authority
1, record 2, English, Halifax%20Port%20Authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HPA 1, record 2, English, HPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Halifax Port Corporation 2, record 2, English, Halifax%20Port%20Corporation
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On March 1, 1999, the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) succeeded the Halifax Port Corporation. Halifax was one of the first of 18 Canadian ports to implement this administrative change as required by the Canada Marine Act (Bill C-9), which was passed on June 11, 1998. As an Agent of the Crown under the direction of the Minister of Transport, the Halifax Port Authority is responsible for administering Halifax Harbour. 2, record 2, English, - Halifax%20Port%20Authority
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Port of Halifax Authority
- Port of Halifax Corporation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Ports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Administration portuaire d'Halifax
1, record 2, French, Administration%20portuaire%20d%27Halifax
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- APH 1, record 2, French, APH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Société du port d'Halifax 1, record 2, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20du%20port%20d%27Halifax
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 1er mars 1999, la Société du port d'Halifax est devenue l'Administration portuaire d'Halifax (APH). Halifax a été l'un des premiers ports, parmi 18 au Canada, à mettre en œuvre ce changement requis par la Loi maritime du Canada (projet de loi C-9), qui a été adoptée le 11 juin 1998. En tant que société d'État sous la direction du ministre des Transports, l'Administration portuaire d'Halifax est chargée d'administrer le Port d'Halifax. 1, record 2, French, - Administration%20portuaire%20d%27Halifax
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Administration du port d'Halifax
- Société portuaire d'Halifax
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Crustaceans
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lobster production area
1, record 3, English, lobster%20production%20area
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Crustacés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aire de production du homard
1, record 3, French, aire%20de%20production%20du%20homard
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Conseil pour la conservation des ressources halieutiques (CCRH) recommande la création de sept unités de conservation du homard appelées aires de production du homard. Les APH sont essentiellement des unités de conservation utilisées pour l'élaboration de stratégies de conservation. 1, record 3, French, - aire%20de%20production%20du%20homard
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rapport du CCRH, nov. 1995 (Conservation des stocks du homard de l'Atlantique) 1, record 3, French, - aire%20de%20production%20du%20homard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Printing for Blind Persons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- American Printing House for the Blind
1, record 4, English, American%20Printing%20House%20for%20the%20Blind
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- APH 1, record 4, English, APH
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) was founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 1858, making it the oldest institution of its kind in the United States. APH is also the world's largest company devoted solely to creating products and services for people who are visually impaired. 1, record 4, English, - American%20Printing%20House%20for%20the%20Blind
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Organization established in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. 1, record 4, English, - American%20Printing%20House%20for%20the%20Blind
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Impression pour personnes aveugles
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- American Printing House for the Blind
1, record 4, French, American%20Printing%20House%20for%20the%20Blind
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- APH 2, record 4, French, APH
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Louisville, Kentucky, États-Unis. 3, record 4, French, - American%20Printing%20House%20for%20the%20Blind
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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