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BIC [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Banking
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canada Infrastructure Bank
1, record 1, English, Canada%20Infrastructure%20Bank
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CIB 2, record 1, English, CIB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As part of the Government of Canada's historic Investing in Canada plan, the Canada Infrastructure Bank was announced as an additional tool that provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners can use to build infrastructure across Canada. The projects the Bank invests in will contribute to [Canada's] long-term economic growth and support the creation of good, well-paying jobs for the middle class. 3, record 1, English, - Canada%20Infrastructure%20Bank
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Canada%20Infrastructure%20Bank
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Infrastructure Bank
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Banque
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada
1, record 1, French, Banque%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 2, record 1, French, BIC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre du plan d'infrastructure historique du gouvernement du Canada, Investir dans le Canada, [le gouvernement a] annoncé la création de la Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada à titre d'outil additionnel que [les] partenaires provinciaux, territoriaux, municipaux et autochtones pourront utiliser pour réaliser des projets d'infrastructure partout au Canada. Les projets dans lesquels la Banque investira contribueront à [la] croissance économique [du Canada] à long terme et appuieront la création de bons emplois bien rémunérés pour les gens de la classe moyenne. 3, record 1, French, - Banque%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20du%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Infrastructure Canada. 4, record 1, French, - Banque%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Operaciones bancarias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Banco de Infraestructuras de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Banco%20de%20Infraestructuras%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Bayesian information criterion
1, record 2, English, Bayesian%20information%20criterion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BIC 2, record 2, English, BIC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Schwarz information criterion 3, record 2, English, Schwarz%20information%20criterion
correct
- SIC 3, record 2, English, SIC
correct
- SBC 4, record 2, English, SBC
correct
- SBIC 4, record 2, English, SBIC
correct
- SIC 3, record 2, English, SIC
- Schwarz criterion 5, record 2, English, Schwarz%20criterion
correct
- SBC 6, record 2, English, SBC
correct
- SBIC 6, record 2, English, SBIC
correct
- SBC 6, record 2, English, SBC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In statistics, the Bayesian information criterion (BIC) or Schwarz criterion (also SBC, SBIC) is a criterion for model selection among a finite set of models. It is based, in part, on the likelihood function, and it is closely related to Akaike information criterion (AIC). 6, record 2, English, - Bayesian%20information%20criterion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- critère d'information bayésien
1, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20d%27information%20bay%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 1, record 2, French, BIC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- critère Bayésien de Schwarz 2, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20Bay%C3%A9sien%20de%20Schwarz
correct, masculine noun
- SBC 2, record 2, French, SBC
correct, masculine noun
- SBC 2, record 2, French, SBC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le critère d'information bayésien [...] est un critère d'information dérivé du critère d'information d'Akaike […] À la différence du critère d'information d'Akaike, la pénalité dépend de la taille de l'échantillon et pas seulement du nombre de paramètres. 3, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20d%27information%20bay%C3%A9sien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Financial Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bank identifier code
1, record 3, English, bank%20identifier%20code
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BIC 1, record 3, English, BIC
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code used to identify financial institutions in order to facilitate automated processing of telecommunication messages in banking and related financial transaction environments. 1, record 3, English, - bank%20identifier%20code
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bank identifier code; BIC: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 2, record 3, English, - bank%20identifier%20code
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Institutions financières
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- code identificateur de banque
1, record 3, French, code%20identificateur%20de%20banque
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 1, record 3, French, BIC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code utilisé pour identifier les institutions financières afin de faciliter le traitement automatisé des messages télétransmis dans le domaine de la banque et des transactions financières connexes. 1, record 3, French, - code%20identificateur%20de%20banque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
code identificateur de banque; BIC : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 3, French, - code%20identificateur%20de%20banque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-08-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Communication (Public Relations)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Communication Canada
1, record 4, English, Communication%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Canada Information Office 2, record 4, English, Canada%20Information%20Office
former designation, correct
- CIO 3, record 4, English, CIO
former designation, correct
- CIO 3, record 4, English, CIO
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communication Canada managed a variety of government-wide GOL projects. Because the department was dissolved on 31 March 2004, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), Government Information Services Branch (GISB) is now responsible for these projects. 4, record 4, English, - Communication%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This organization groups together the communications coordination activities of Public Works and Government Services Canada with those of the Canada Information Office. This change [was] effective September 1, 2001 ... Communication Canada [oversees] the amalgamation of such communications programs as 1 800 O-Canada, the Canada Web site, sponsorships, government publications, fairs and exhibits, citizen-focussed information campaigns, communications research and community outreach program. 5, record 4, English, - Communication%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Communication Canada is under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. 6, record 4, English, - Communication%20Canada
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Canadian Information Office
- Canadian Information Bureau
- Canada Information Bureau
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Communication Canada
1, record 4, French, Communication%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Bureau d'information du Canada 2, record 4, French, Bureau%20d%27information%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- BIC 3, record 4, French, BIC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- BIC 3, record 4, French, BIC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communication Canada gérait plusieurs projets GED à l'échelle du gouvernement. Étant donné que le ministère a été dissous le 31 mars 2004, la Direction générale des services d'information du gouvernement de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada est maintenant responsable de la gestion de ces projets. 4, record 4, French, - Communication%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet organisme regroupe les activités de coordination des communications de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, avec celles du Bureau d'information du Canada. Cette mesure [est entrée] en vigueur le 1er septembre 2001 [...] Communication Canada [regroupe les] programmes de communication tels que le 1 800 O-Canada, le Site du Canada, les commandites, les publications du gouvernement, les foires et expositions, les campagnes d'information axées sur les citoyens, les recherches en communication et les programmes de liaisons communautaires. 5, record 4, French, - Communication%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Communication Canada relève du ministre de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 6, record 4, French, - Communication%20Canada
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Bureau d'information sur le Canada
- Bureau canadien d'information
- Bureau d'informations du Canada
- Bureau canadien d'informations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Comunicación (Relaciones públicas)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio de Comunicación de Canadá
1, record 4, Spanish, Servicio%20de%20Comunicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Data Banks and Databases
- Military Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Capability Investment Database
1, record 5, English, Capability%20Investment%20Database
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CID 2, record 5, English, CID
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Capabilities Initiatives Database 3, record 5, English, Capabilities%20Initiatives%20Database
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Capabilities Initiatives Data Base
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Banques et bases de données
- Administration militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Base de données des investissements pour les capacités
1, record 5, French, Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20investissements%20pour%20les%20capacit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 2, record 5, French, BIC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Base de données des initiatives pour les capacités 3, record 5, French, Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20initiatives%20pour%20les%20capacit%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que l'on voie parfois des majuscules aux mots investissements et capacités il est recommandèé de ne pas en mettre. 4, record 5, French, - Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20des%20investissements%20pour%20les%20capacit%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Cinematograph Bureau
1, record 6, English, International%20Cinematograph%20Bureau
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No activity reported after 1978 1, record 6, English, - International%20Cinematograph%20Bureau
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau international du cinéma
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20international%20du%20cin%C3%A9ma
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 1, record 6, French, BIC
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-07-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Bureau international des containers
1, record 7, English, Bureau%20international%20des%20containers
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BIC 1, record 7, English, BIC
correct, international
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Bureau international des containers
1, record 7, French, Bureau%20international%20des%20containers
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- BIC 1, record 7, French, BIC
correct, international
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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