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FPA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Atlantic Fisheries Fund
1, record 1, English, Atlantic%20Fisheries%20Fund
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AFF 2, record 1, English, AFF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Atlantic Fisheries Fund is a contribution program funded jointly by the federal, provincial and territorial governments. It will invest over $400 million over 7 years to support Canada's fish and seafood sector. 3, record 1, English, - Atlantic%20Fisheries%20Fund
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Atlantic%20Fisheries%20Fund
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds des pêches de l'Atlantique
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20des%20p%C3%AAches%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 2, record 1, French, FPA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds des pêches de l'Atlantique est un programme de contribution financé conjointement par les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux. Il permettra d'investir plus de 400 millions de dollars sur 7 ans en vue d'appuyer le secteur du poisson et des fruits de mer du Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Fonds%20des%20p%C3%AAches%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pêches et Océans Canada. 4, record 1, French, - Fonds%20des%20p%C3%AAches%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo de Pesca del Atlántico
1, record 1, Spanish, Fondo%20de%20Pesca%20del%20Atl%C3%A1ntico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
- Security
- Airfields
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aerodrome security force
1, record 2, English, aerodrome%20security%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASF 1, record 2, English, ASF
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- airfield security force 1, record 2, English, airfield%20security%20force
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A task-tailored deployed force responsible for integral and close security and policing within the close defence area. 1, record 2, English, - aerodrome%20security%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ASF is capable of handling daily and routine security and policing, as well as limited chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection, identification and monitoring functions. 1, record 2, English, - aerodrome%20security%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An ASF is a sub-component of an operations support flight. 1, record 2, English, - aerodrome%20security%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aerodrome security force; ASF: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 2, record 2, English, - aerodrome%20security%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Sécurité
- Aérodromes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force de protection des aérodromes
1, record 2, French, force%20de%20protection%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 1, record 2, French, FPA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force déployée adaptée à la tâche chargée de la sécurité rapprochée et intégrée et du maintien de l'ordre dans la zone de défense rapprochée. 1, record 2, French, - force%20de%20protection%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La FPA peut assurer, de façon quotidienne et régulière, la sécurité et le maintien de l'ordre, et de façon limitée, les fonctions de détection, d'identification et de surveillance d'éléments chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires. 1, record 2, French, - force%20de%20protection%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La FPA est un sous-élément d'une escadrille de soutien opérationnel. 1, record 2, French, - force%20de%20protection%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
force de protection des aérodromes; FPA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - force%20de%20protection%20des%20a%C3%A9rodromes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas especiales (Militar)
- Seguridad
- Aeródromos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de securidad de aeródromos
1, record 2, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20securidad%20de%20aer%C3%B3dromos
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Finance
- Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Financial Planning Association
1, record 3, English, Financial%20Planning%20Association
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FPA 1, record 3, English, FPA
correct, trademark
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized international organization founded in 1969. [Its mission is] to provide leadership and advocacy for persons who need, support and deliver professional planning services ... 2, record 3, English, - Financial%20Planning%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Financial Planning Association; FPA: designations followed by an uppercase "R" in a circle, in superscript. 3, record 3, English, - Financial%20Planning%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Finances
- Économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Financial Planning Association
1, record 3, French, Financial%20Planning%20Association
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 1, record 3, French, FPA
correct, trademark
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme international de moyenne envergure fondé en 1969. 2, record 3, French, - Financial%20Planning%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Financial Planning Association; FPA : désignations suivies d'un «R» majuscule encerclé placé en exposant. 2, record 3, French, - Financial%20Planning%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Training for Adults Program
1, record 4, English, Occupational%20Training%20for%20Adults%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OTA 2, record 4, English, OTA
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Manpower and Immigration. 1, record 4, English, - Occupational%20Training%20for%20Adults%20Program
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Formation professionnelle des adultes
1, record 4, French, Formation%20professionnelle%20des%20adultes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 2, record 4, French, FPA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère de la Main-d'œuvre et de l'Immigration. 1, record 4, French, - Formation%20professionnelle%20des%20adultes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-07-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Field Personnel Administration Unit
1, record 5, English, Field%20Personnel%20Administration%20Unit
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FPA 1, record 5, English, FPA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Transport aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'administration du personnel des services extérieurs
1, record 5, French, Groupe%20d%27administration%20du%20personnel%20des%20services%20ext%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 1, record 5, French, FPA
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Transporte aéreo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Subsección de administración del personal de misiones
1, record 5, Spanish, Subsecci%C3%B3n%20de%20administraci%C3%B3n%20del%20personal%20de%20misiones
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FPA 1, record 5, Spanish, FPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Education (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- accelerated vocational training
1, record 6, English, accelerated%20vocational%20training
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of training, usually given under government auspices or with its assistance, which helps adult workers to acquire, in a few months, knowledge and skill so that they can occupy jobs demanding a defined level of qualifications. 2, record 6, English, - accelerated%20vocational%20training
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation professionnelle accélérée
1, record 6, French, formation%20professionnelle%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 2, record 6, French, FPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation donnée habituellement sous les auspices du gouvernement ou avec l'aide de celui-ci, et qui permet aux travailleurs d'acquérir en quelques mois les connaissances et l'habileté requises pour accomplir des tâches qui exigent un niveau déterminé de qualification. 3, record 6, French, - formation%20professionnelle%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacitación vocacional acelerada
1, record 6, Spanish, capacitaci%C3%B3n%20vocacional%20acelerada
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-12-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Focal Plane Assembly
1, record 7, English, Focal%20Plane%20Assembly
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FPA 1, record 7, English, FPA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- FPA
1, record 7, French, FPA
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 2, record 7, French, - FPA
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Free Pacific Association
1, record 8, English, Free%20Pacific%20Association
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FPA 1, record 8, English, FPA
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Free Pacific Association
1, record 8, French, Free%20Pacific%20Association
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 1, record 8, French, FPA
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Families for Private Adoption
1, record 9, English, Families%20for%20Private%20Adoption
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FPA 1, record 9, English, FPA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Families for Private Adoption
1, record 9, French, Families%20for%20Private%20Adoption
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 1, record 9, French, FPA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-08-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Adult Occupational Training
1, record 10, English, Adult%20Occupational%20Training
Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AOT 2, record 10, English, AOT
Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- OTA
- occupational training of adults
- occupational training for adults program
- occupational training for adults programme
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Formation professionnelle des adultes
1, record 10, French, Formation%20professionnelle%20des%20adultes
Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FPA 2, record 10, French, FPA
Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement donné par Véronique Girard, section Emploi et Immigration, Ottawa. 1, record 10, French, - Formation%20professionnelle%20des%20adultes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-11-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Solid Fossil Fuels
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Firing Point Approximately 1, record 11, English, Firing%20Point%20Approximately
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles fossiles solides
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- degré approximatif d'allumage 1, record 11, French, degr%C3%A9%20approximatif%20d%27allumage
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charbon on rend en français par FPA 1, record 11, French, - degr%C3%A9%20approximatif%20d%27allumage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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