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IFC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Silviculture
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute of Forestry
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Forestry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CIF 1, record 1, English, CIF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Society of Forest Engineers 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Forest%20Engineers
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
New name adopted in 1950. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Forestry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada has been the national voice of forest practioners since 1908. Our mission is to advance the stewardship of Canada's forest resources, provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Forestry
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forestry Institute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sylviculture
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut forestier du Canada
1, record 1, French, Institut%20forestier%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 1, French, IFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Society of Forest Engineers 2, record 1, French, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Forest%20Engineers
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut est le porte-parole des professionnels de la foresterie depuis 1908. Notre mission consiste à faire progresser l'intendance des ressources forestières du Canada, d'assumer un leadership national en foresterie, de promouvoir la compétence parmi les professionnels de la foresterie, et chercher à sensibiliser le public sur les questions nationales et internationale en matière de foresterie. Nos membres regroupent des forestiers, des techniciens forestiers, des enseignants, des chercheurs et d'autres personnes qui ont un intérêt professionnel pour la foresterie. Nous travaillons pour le gouvernement, l'industrie, en recherche, en éducation et en consultation et nous sommes l'un des plus importants porte-parole en matière de foresterie au Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Institut%20forestier%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Family Centre
1, record 2, English, Indigenous%20Family%20Centre
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IFC 1, record 2, English, IFC
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Indian Family Centre 1, record 2, English, Indian%20Family%20Centre
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indigenous Family Centre (IFC) is a non-profit organization, serving Winnipeg's north end. IFC provides families with opportunities to build communities, learn about Indigenous culture, develop positive life skills, and experience healing. 1, record 2, English, - Indigenous%20Family%20Centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Indigenous Family Center
- Indian Family Center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Indigenous Family Centre
1, record 2, French, Indigenous%20Family%20Centre
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 2, French, IFC
correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Indian Family Centre 1, record 2, French, Indian%20Family%20Centre
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Indigenous Family Center
- Indian Family Center
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Island Fitness Council
1, record 3, English, Island%20Fitness%20Council
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IFC 2, record 3, English, IFC
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Island Fitness Council is a] volunteer driven organization that is commited to developing a competent and enthusiastic core of active living leaders through leadership programs and standards which have been designed to establish professional competency and credibility, and ultimately enhance the health of all Islanders. 3, record 3, English, - Island%20Fitness%20Council
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports (Généralités)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Island Fitness Council
1, record 3, French, Island%20Fitness%20Council
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 2, record 3, French, IFC
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fur Institute of Canada
1, record 4, English, Fur%20Institute%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FIC 1, record 4, English, FIC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Promoting the sustainable and wise use of Canada's fur resources. 1, record 4, English, - Fur%20Institute%20of%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Institut de la fourrure du Canada
1, record 4, French, Institut%20de%20la%20fourrure%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 4, French, IFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Promouvant l'utilisation durable et judicieuse de la ressource - fourrure du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Institut%20de%20la%20fourrure%20du%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Extinguishing Agents
- Environmental Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fluoroiodocarbon
1, record 5, English, fluoroiodocarbon
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FIC 1, record 5, English, FIC
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- iodofluorocarbon 2, record 5, English, iodofluorocarbon
avoid
- IFC 2, record 5, English, IFC
avoid
- IFC 2, record 5, English, IFC
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluoroiodocarbons as halon Replacements... The authors have identified a small set of chemicals with outstanding physical properties, extinguishment abilities comparable to halons, low toxicity, clean evaporation, and low environmental impact. These chemicals appear to be prime candidates to replace Halon 1211 as streaming agents and Halon 1301 as total flooding agents for firefighting. These chemicals are in the class of fluoroiodocarbons (FICs). A FIC is a molecule that contains fluorine, iodine, and carbon; in some cases FICs also contain hydrogen. FICs have been shown to be highly effective fire extinguishing agents (in some cases, more effective than existing halons). Both neat FICs and blends of FICs with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) show great promise as high-efficiency halon replacements. [Paper from the International CFC and Halon Alternatives Conference, Washington, DC, Oct. 20-22, 1993] 3, record 5, English, - fluoroiodocarbon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluoroiodocarbon: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 5, English, - fluoroiodocarbon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FIC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 4, record 5, English, - fluoroiodocarbon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents extincteurs
- Gestion environnementale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fluoroiodocarbone
1, record 5, French, fluoroiodocarbone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- iodofluorocarbone 2, record 5, French, iodofluorocarbone
avoid, masculine noun
- IFC 2, record 5, French, IFC
avoid
- IFC 2, record 5, French, IFC
- iodofluorocarbure 2, record 5, French, iodofluorocarbure
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluoroiodocarbone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 5, French, - fluoroiodocarbone
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes extintores
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- yodofluorocarbono
1, record 5, Spanish, yodofluorocarbono
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- yodofluorocarburo 1, record 5, Spanish, yodofluorocarburo
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- international forecasting centre
1, record 6, English, international%20forecasting%20centre
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IFC 2, record 6, English, IFC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flow forecasting system for the Niger river basin - contributing basin 1.2 million km2 - was funded by WMO. The network comprised 65 stations measuring river level and rainfall, linked by satellite to an international forecasting centre in Niamey and to national forecasting centres in each of the eight participating countries. Each of the stations also transmitted diagnostic data to facilitate preventative maintenance. The network was able to forecast flows up to 3 months in advance, making it a valuable tool for water management and agricultural production. 3, record 6, English, - international%20forecasting%20centre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for AGRHYMET [Regional Training Centre for Agrometeorology and Operational Hydrology and their Applications (Niamey, Niger]). 2, record 6, English, - international%20forecasting%20centre
Record 6, Key term(s)
- international forecasting center
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- centre international de prévisions météorologiques
1, record 6, French, centre%20international%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] André Schevers [...] en mars 1997, [...] fonde avec Johan Jaques, Météo Services, un centre de prévisions météorologiques totalement indépendant de l'Institut royal de météorologie, le Météo France belge. 2, record 6, French, - centre%20international%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Niamey: Centre de prévisions météo et hydrologiques; on prévoit le meilleur moment pour les semailles, on suit les cultures, on détermine le niveau des récoltes à l'avance. 3, record 6, French, - centre%20international%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pour AGRHYMET [Centre régional de formation, de recherche et d'application en agrométéorologie et en hydrologie opérationnelle]. 1, record 6, French, - centre%20international%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record 6, Key term(s)
- centre international de prévisions météo
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- predicción de escala internacional
1, record 6, Spanish, predicci%C3%B3n%20de%20escala%20internacional
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Facilitating Committee
1, record 7, English, International%20Facilitating%20Committee
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- IFC 1, record 7, English, IFC
correct, international
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- International Facilitating Committee
1, record 7, French, International%20Facilitating%20Committee
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 7, French, IFC
correct, international
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Internacional de Facilitación
1, record 7, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Internacional%20de%20Facilitaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- IGOSS flexible code 1, record 8, English, IGOSS%20flexible%20code
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IGOSS: Integrated Global Ocean Services System. 2, record 8, English, - IGOSS%20flexible%20code
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and World Meteorological Commission. 1, record 8, English, - IGOSS%20flexible%20code
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- code souple du SMISO
1, record 8, French, code%20souple%20du%20SMISO
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 8, French, IFC
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SMISO : Système mondial intégré de services océaniques. 2, record 8, French, - code%20souple%20du%20SMISO
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Commission océanographique intergouvernementale et organisation météorologique mondiale. 1, record 8, French, - code%20souple%20du%20SMISO
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Códigos (Soporte lógico)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- clave flexible del IGOSS
1, record 8, Spanish, clave%20flexible%20del%20IGOSS
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IFC 1, record 8, Spanish, IFC
feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Finance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Institute of Financial Consultants
1, record 9, English, Institute%20of%20Financial%20Consultants
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IFC 1, record 9, English, IFC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Finances
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Institute of Financial Consultants 1, record 9, French, Institute%20of%20Financial%20Consultants
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 9, French, - Institute%20of%20Financial%20Consultants
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-07-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Silviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canada's Forest Network 1, record 10, English, Canada%27s%20Forest%20Network
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Sylviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Inforoute de la forêt canadienne
1, record 10, French, Inforoute%20de%20la%20for%C3%AAt%20canadienne
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- IFC 1, record 10, French, IFC
feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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