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MERITANT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Ethics and Morals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- equity-denied group
1, record 1, English, equity%2Ddenied%20group
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- equity-deserving group 1, record 1, English, equity%2Ddeserving%20group
correct, see observation
- equity-seeking group 2, record 1, English, equity%2Dseeking%20group
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of people who, because of systemic discrimination, face barriers that prevent them from having the same access to the resources and opportunities that are available to other members of society, and that are necessary for them to attain just outcomes. 1, record 1, English, - equity%2Ddenied%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, groups generally considered to be equity-denied groups include women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people who are part of LGBTQ2+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit and other] communities, religious minority groups and racialized people. 1, record 1, English, - equity%2Ddenied%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
equity-deserving group: Some people may prefer [this term] because it highlights the fact that equity should be achieved from a systemic, cultural or societal change and the burden of seeking equity should not be placed on the group. 1, record 1, English, - equity%2Ddenied%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
equity-seeking group: Some people may prefer [this term] because it highlights the actions of the communities that fight for equal access to resources and opportunities by actively seeking social justice and reparation. 1, record 1, English, - equity%2Ddenied%20group
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
equity-seeking group: term used in the Public Service Employment Act. 3, record 1, English, - equity%2Ddenied%20group
Record 1, Key term(s)
- equity denied group
- equity deserving group
- equity seeking group
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Éthique et Morale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- groupe privé d’équité
1, record 1, French, groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe méritant l'équité 1, record 1, French, groupe%20m%C3%A9ritant%20l%27%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- groupe en quête d’équité 2, record 1, French, groupe%20en%20qu%C3%AAte%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de personnes qui, parce qu'elles font l'objet de discrimination systémique, sont confrontées à des obstacles qui les empêchent d'avoir le même accès aux ressources et aux occasions auxquelles ont accès d'autres membres de la société et qui sont nécessaires pour qu'elles obtiennent des résultats justes. 1, record 1, French, - groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, les femmes, les peuples autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap, les personnes faisant partie des communautés LGBTQ2+ [lesbiennes, gaies, bisexuelles, trans, queer, bispirituelles et autres], les groupes religieux minoritaires et les personnes racisées sont parmi les groupes considérés comme des groupes privés d'équité. 1, record 1, French, - groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
groupe méritant l'équité : Certaines personnes pourraient préférer [ce terme] parce qu'il met l'accent sur le fait que l'atteinte de l'équité devrait découler de changements au sein des systèmes, de la culture ou de la société et non pas incomber au groupe. 1, record 1, French, - groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
groupe en quête d'équité : Certaines personnes pourraient préférer [ce terme] parce qu'il met l'accent sur les actions menées par les communautés qui luttent pour un accès égal aux ressources et aux occasions tout en revendiquant la justice sociale et la réparation. 1, record 1, French, - groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
groupe en quête d'équité : terme utilisé dans la Loi sur l'emploi dans la fonction publique. 3, record 1, French, - groupe%20priv%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
- Ética y Moral
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo merecedor de equidad
1, record 1, Spanish, grupo%20merecedor%20de%20equidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Como grupo merecedor de equidad, y de acuerdo con la Declaración de la ONU sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas (Naciones Unidas, 2007), la educación superior debe respetar el derecho de los pueblos indígenas a la autodeterminación, a la no discriminación y a recibir una educación culturalmente apropiada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - grupo%20merecedor%20de%20equidad
Record 2 - external organization data 2019-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Academic Achievement Award 1, record 2, English, Academic%20Achievement%20Award
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An award granted by "The Quarterly," the official magazine of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) Veterans' Association. 1, record 2, English, - Academic%20Achievement%20Award
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Prix de l'étudiant méritant
1, record 2, French, Prix%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tudiant%20m%C3%A9ritant
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Prix d’excellence académique 1, record 2, French, Prix%20d%26rsquo%3Bexcellence%20acad%C3%A9mique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prix décerné par «La Trimestrielle», revue officielle de l'Association des anciens de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada). 1, record 2, French, - Prix%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tudiant%20m%C3%A9ritant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Prix d'excellence académique : Bien que cette appellation soit tirée de «La Trimestrielle», «Prix de l'étudiant méritant» est préférable, car le terme «excellence académique» est plutôt l'équivalent d'«academic excellence». 1, record 2, French, - Prix%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tudiant%20m%C3%A9ritant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- special interest person 1, record 3, English, special%20interest%20person
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- personne méritant une attention particulière
1, record 3, French, personne%20m%C3%A9ritant%20une%20attention%20particuli%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PMAP 1, record 3, French, PMAP
feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne inscrite dans un fichier de la police. 1, record 3, French, - personne%20m%C3%A9ritant%20une%20attention%20particuli%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-08-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- firearms interest person 1, record 4, English, firearms%20interest%20person
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This database would only hold the names and additional data of individuals who have been recorded in "local" systems that fall within section 5 criteria [of the Firearms Act]. 1, record 4, English, - firearms%20interest%20person
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- personne méritant attention relativement aux armes à feu
1, record 4, French, personne%20m%C3%A9ritant%20attention%20relativement%20aux%20armes%20%C3%A0%20feu
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PMAAF 1, record 4, French, PMAAF
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- special interest applicant
1, record 5, English, special%20interest%20applicant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- candidat méritant une attention particulière
1, record 5, French, candidat%20m%C3%A9ritant%20une%20attention%20particuli%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- candidate méritant une attention particulière 2, record 5, French, candidate%20m%C3%A9ritant%20une%20attention%20particuli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Personnel Management
- Cinematography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- The Rewards of Rewarding
1, record 6, English, The%20Rewards%20of%20Rewarding
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
24 min. Roundtable Films 1973. A humourous film showing that people need to feel appreciated. Discusses the importance of proper recognition for job performance and how to show appreciation to subordinates. 1, record 6, English, - The%20Rewards%20of%20Rewarding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Gestion du personnel
- Cinématographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Le mérite au méritant
1, record 6, French, Le%20m%C3%A9rite%20au%20m%C3%A9ritant
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-06-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- deserving 1, record 7, English, deserving
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- méritoire 1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9ritoire
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- méritant 1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9ritant
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méritant (personne) méritoire (chose) 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9ritoire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-06-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- award student 1, record 8, English, award%20student
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- étudiant qui s’est distingué 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9tudiant%20qui%20s%26rsquo%3Best%20distingu%C3%A9
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- étudiant méritant 1, record 8, French, %C3%A9tudiant%20m%C3%A9ritant
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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