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OAA [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cattle Raising
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Angus Association
1, record 1, English, Ontario%20Angus%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 2, record 1, English, OAA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Angus Association (OAA) represents Angus breeders and Canadian Angus Association members within the province of Ontario. 3, record 1, English, - Ontario%20Angus%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Élevage des bovins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Angus Association
1, record 1, French, Ontario%20Angus%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 2, record 1, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Antarctic oscillation
1, record 2, English, Antarctic%20oscillation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAO 1, record 2, English, AAO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- southern annular mode 2, record 2, English, southern%20annular%20mode
correct
- SAM 2, record 2, English, SAM
correct
- SAM 2, record 2, English, SAM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The leading mode of variability of Southern Hemisphere geopotential height, which is associated with shifts in the latitude of the midlatitude jet. 3, record 2, English, - Antarctic%20oscillation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Antarctic oscillation (AAO) is the dominant pattern of non-seasonal tropospheric circulation variations south of 20S, and it is characterized by pressure anomalies of one sign centered in the Antarctic and anomalies of the opposite sign centered about 40-50S. 4, record 2, English, - Antarctic%20oscillation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oscillation antarctique
1, record 2, French, oscillation%20antarctique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 2, record 2, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun
- AAO 3, record 2, French, AAO
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- oscillation de l'Antarctique 4, record 2, French, oscillation%20de%20l%27Antarctique
correct, feminine noun
- mode annulaire austral 5, record 2, French, mode%20annulaire%20austral
correct, masculine noun
- SAM 6, record 2, French, SAM
masculine noun
- SAM 6, record 2, French, SAM
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de variabilité principal de l'altitude géopotentielle dans l'hémisphère austral, associé à des changements de latitude du courant jet de latitude moyenne. 6, record 2, French, - oscillation%20antarctique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreux phénomènes doivent être pris en compte pour prédire avec précision l'évolution des températures en Antarctique, notamment l'évolution de la 'cicatrisation' de la couche d'ozone. L'amincissement de cette couche atmosphérique protectrice, en influençant un phénomène climatique appelé l'oscillation antarctique (ou mode annulaire austral [...]), a contribué à faire baisser les températures. 7, record 2, French, - oscillation%20antarctique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AAO; SAM : acronymes des termes anglais «Antarctic oscillation» et «southern annular mode». 8, record 2, French, - oscillation%20antarctique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- accredited adoption body
1, record 3, English, accredited%20adoption%20body
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AAB 2, record 3, English, AAB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adoptions resorting to an accredited adoption body ... The choice of prospective adoptive parents whether or not to resort to an AAB can also be a factor of inequality between children. The accredited bodies, in particular, are guarantors ... for the benefit of the child, the family of origin and the adoptive family. 2, record 3, English, - accredited%20adoption%20body
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- organisme d'adoption agréé
1, record 3, French, organisme%20d%27adoption%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 2, record 3, French, OAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'y a pas de politique définie concernant la collaboration avec des associations ou des agences dans les pays d'accueil. Beaucoup d'adoptions se font directement avec les adoptants, sans passer par un organisme d'adoption agrée (OAA) dans le pays d'accueil. Les OAA sont des agences privées qui ont obtenu une autorisation de leur gouvernement de pratiquer l'adoption internationale dans l'intérêt supérieur de l'enfant. 2, record 3, French, - organisme%20d%27adoption%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Osaka Action Agenda
1, record 4, English, Osaka%20Action%20Agenda
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 2, record 4, English, OAA
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adopted in 1995, the Osaka Action Agenda is the framework for implementing the Leaders' Declaration (adopted in Bogor, Indonesia, 1994) that APEC [Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation] member economies would achieve the free and open trade within the region by 2010/2020. 3, record 4, English, - Osaka%20Action%20Agenda
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Osaka Action Agenda was adopted at the third APEC [Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation] Economic Leaders' Meeting in Osaka, Japan in November 19, 1995. 1, record 4, English, - Osaka%20Action%20Agenda
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'action d'Osaka
1, record 4, French, Programme%20d%27action%20d%27Osaka
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PAO 2, record 4, French, PAO
masculine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adopté en 1995, le Programme d'action d'Osaka est le cadre pour la mise en œuvre de la Déclaration des dirigeants (adoptée à Bogor, en Indonésie, en 1994), selon laquelle les économies membres de l'APEC [Organisation de coopération économique d'Asie-Pacifique] établiraient un commerce libre et ouvert dans la région d'ici 2010/2020. 3, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27action%20d%27Osaka
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'action d'Osaka a été entériné à la troisième réunion des dirigeants économiques de l'APEC [Organisation de coopération économique d'Asie-Pacifique] à Osaka, au Japon, le 19 novembre 1995. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27action%20d%27Osaka
Record 4, Key term(s)
- OAA
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Tourist Lodging
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Accommodation Association
1, record 5, English, Ontario%20Accommodation%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 2, record 5, English, OAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Motels Ontario 3, record 5, English, Motels%20Ontario%20
former designation, correct
- Accommodation Motel Ontario Association 3, record 5, English, Accommodation%20Motel%20Ontario%20Association
former designation, correct
- AMOA 4, record 5, English, AMOA
former designation, correct
- AMOA 4, record 5, English, AMOA
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Effective February 1, 1998, Motels Ontario has become the Ontario Accommodation Association. 5, record 5, English, - Ontario%20Accommodation%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Accommodation Association
1, record 5, French, Ontario%20Accommodation%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 2, record 5, French, OAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Motels Ontario 3, record 5, French, Motels%20Ontario%20
former designation, correct
- Accommodation Motel Ontario Association 3, record 5, French, Accommodation%20Motel%20Ontario%20Association
former designation, correct
- AMOA 4, record 5, French, AMOA
former designation, correct
- AMOA 4, record 5, French, AMOA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Insurance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- African Insurance Organization
1, record 6, English, African%20Insurance%20Organization
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AIO 1, record 6, English, AIO
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The African Insurance Organisation (AIO) is a non-governmental organisation recognized by many African governments, including Cameroon which has signed a headquarters agreement with it and where it has set up its permanent secretariat. AIO was established in 1972. 1, record 6, English, - African%20Insurance%20Organization
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Assurances
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Organisation des Assurances Africaines
1, record 6, French, Organisation%20des%20Assurances%20Africaines
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 6, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Organisation des Assurances Africaines (OAA) est une organisation non gouvernementale reconnue par plusieurs gouvernements des pays Africains, y compris le Cameroun avec lequel elle a signé un accord de siège et sur le territoire duquel elle a établi son Siège. L'OAA a été créée en 1972. 1, record 6, French, - Organisation%20des%20Assurances%20Africaines
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Archery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Association of Archers Inc.
1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Association%20of%20Archers%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 2, record 7, English, OAA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Archery Association 1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Archery%20Association
former designation, correct
- OAA 2, record 7, English, OAA
former designation, correct
- OAA 2, record 7, English, OAA
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titles and abbreviations confirmed by the association. 3, record 7, English, - Ontario%20Association%20of%20Archers%20Inc%2E
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Tir à l'arc
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Association of Archers Inc.
1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Association%20of%20Archers%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 2, record 7, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Ontario Archery Association 1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Archery%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OAA 2, record 7, French, OAA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OAA 2, record 7, French, OAA
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviations confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 7, French, - Ontario%20Association%20of%20Archers%20Inc%2E
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Fine Arts (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa Art Association
1, record 8, English, Ottawa%20Art%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 1, record 8, English, OAA
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa Art Association is a collegial group of visual artists working in watercolour, pastel, oil, acrylic, mixed media and other media (graphite, ink, charcoal, painting on silk, and prints made by hand). 1, record 8, English, - Ottawa%20Art%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Beaux-arts (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Ottawa Art Association
1, record 8, French, Ottawa%20Art%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 8, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-05-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aquaculture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Aquaculture Association
1, record 9, English, Ontario%20Aquaculture%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 1, record 9, English, OAA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Trout Farmers Association 2, record 9, English, Ontario%20Trout%20Farmers%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Aquaculture Association is a non-profit corporation representing the interests of the aquaculture industry in the province, and provides a means through which members can express their views and concerns on industry matters. 1, record 9, English, - Ontario%20Aquaculture%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Aquaculture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Aquaculture Association
1, record 9, French, Ontario%20Aquaculture%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 9, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Orient Airlines Association
1, record 10, English, Orient%20Airlines%20Association
correct, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OAA 2, record 10, English, OAA
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Orient Airlines Research Bureau 3, record 10, English, Orient%20Airlines%20Research%20Bureau
former designation, correct, international
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded 1966, Manila, as Orient Airline Research Bureau. Present name adopted 1970. 3, record 10, English, - Orient%20Airlines%20Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association des lignes aériennes orientales
1, record 10, French, Association%20des%20lignes%20a%C3%A9riennes%20orientales
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 10, French, OAA
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Orient Airlines Association 2, record 10, French, Orient%20Airlines%20Association
correct, feminine noun, international
- Orient Airlines Research Bureau 2, record 10, French, Orient%20Airlines%20Research%20Bureau
former designation, correct, international
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Association des compagnies aériennes d'Orient
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Transporte aéreo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación de aerolíneas orientales
1, record 10, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aerol%C3%ADneas%20orientales
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OAA 1, record 10, Spanish, OAA
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-09-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Government Contracts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Postponement of Award Order
1, record 11, English, Postponement%20of%20Award%20Order
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PAO 1, record 11, English, PAO
correct, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Marchés publics
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Ordre d'ajournement d'adjudication
1, record 11, French, Ordre%20d%27ajournement%20d%27adjudication
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 11, French, OAA
correct, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-07-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Supply Administrative Officer
1, record 12, English, Supply%20Administrative%20Officer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- SAO 1, record 12, English, SAO
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Officier d'administration - Approvisionnement
1, record 12, French, Officier%20d%27administration%20%2D%20Approvisionnement
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- OAA 1, record 12, French, OAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-10-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Avionics and Weapons Officer 1, record 13, English, Avionics%20and%20Weapons%20Officer
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Officier d'armement et d'avionique 1, record 13, French, Officier%20d%27armement%20et%20d%27avionique
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Base des Forces canadiennes à Cold Lake. 1, record 13, French, - Officier%20d%27armement%20et%20d%27avionique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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