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METROPOLE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Provincial Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
1, record 1, English, Minister%20Responsible%20for%20the%20Metropolis%20and%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20Region
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Minister responsible for the Montréal region 2, record 1, English, Minister%20responsible%20for%20the%20Montr%C3%A9al%20region
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration provinciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministre responsable de la Métropole et de la région de Montréal
1, record 1, French, ministre%20responsable%20de%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole%20et%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministre responsable de la région de Montréal 2, record 1, French, ministre%20responsable%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
former designation, correct, masculine and feminine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Urban Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- countermagnet center
1, record 2, English, countermagnet%20center
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- counter-magnet 2, record 2, English, counter%2Dmagnet
correct
- counterpoise metropolis 3, record 2, English, counterpoise%20metropolis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A growth area that is intended to provide an alternative attractive power to a major urban centre, and hence assist in controlling its growth. 4, record 2, English, - countermagnet%20center
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Planners contemplate the development of countermagnet centers, such as the projected satellite part 70 miles downstream at Haldia, to draw population pressure from the center. 1, record 2, English, - countermagnet%20center
Record 2, Key term(s)
- countermagnet centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Développement urbain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- noyau restructurateur
1, record 2, French, noyau%20restructurateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- métropole d’équilibre 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tropole%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
- ville de dégagement 3, record 2, French, ville%20de%20d%C3%A9gagement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Métropoles d'équilibre : grandes villes de province que l'État s'efforce de développer pour qu'elles deviennent des centres d'attraction économique capables de fixer la main-d'œuvre et de faire équilibre au développement excessif de Paris. 4, record 2, French, - noyau%20restructurateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La ville satellite ne résout pas le problème [de] l'extension [ce qui implique la restructuration des noyaux anciens des zones d'habitat dispersé] la politique des noyaux restructurateurs exige des investissements importants 1, record 2, French, - noyau%20restructurateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pôle de croissance dont l'objet est de faire contrepoids à l'attrait exercé par un grand centre urbain. 5, record 2, French, - noyau%20restructurateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metropolis
1, record 3, English, metropolis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chief, and sometimes capital, city of a country, state, or region. 2, record 3, English, - metropolis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often used to denote any large city. 3, record 3, English, - metropolis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Développement urbain
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métropole
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tropole
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ville principale d'une province, d'un État. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tropole
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ordenación urbana
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- metrópoli
1, record 3, Spanish, metr%C3%B3poli
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- metrópolis 1, record 3, Spanish, metr%C3%B3polis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Provincial Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Minister of Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal
1, record 4, English, Minister%20of%20Municipal%20Affairs%20and%20Greater%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration provinciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ministre des Affaires municipales et de la Métropole
1, record 4, French, ministre%20des%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20de%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Municipal Administration
- Provincial Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal
1, record 5, English, Minister%20of%20State%20for%20Municipal%20Affairs%20and%20Greater%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration municipale
- Administration provinciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ministre d’État aux Affaires municipales et à la Métropole
1, record 5, French, ministre%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20aux%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Religion (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)
1, record 6, English, Greek%20Orthodox%20Metropolis%20of%20Toronto%20%28Canada%29
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Greek Orthodox Church (Canada) 2, record 6, English, Greek%20Orthodox%20Church%20%28Canada%29
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titles confirmed by the organization. 3, record 6, English, - Greek%20Orthodox%20Metropolis%20of%20Toronto%20%28Canada%29
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- La Métropole orthodoxe grecque de Toronto(Canada)
1, record 6, French, La%20M%C3%A9tropole%20orthodoxe%20grecque%20de%20Toronto%28Canada%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- L’Église grecque orthodoxe (Canada) 2, record 6, French, L%26rsquo%3B%C3%89glise%20grecque%20orthodoxe%20%28Canada%29
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 6, French, - La%20M%C3%A9tropole%20orthodoxe%20grecque%20de%20Toronto%28Canada%29
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Municipal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ministère des Affaires municipales et de la Métropole
1, record 7, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20de%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ministère des Affaires municipales 2, record 7, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales
former designation, correct, Quebec
- ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Environnement 3, record 7, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20de%20l%27Environnement
former designation, correct, Quebec
- ministère des Affaires municipales 2, record 7, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Department of Municipal Affairs 4, record 7, English, Department%20of%20Municipal%20Affairs
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration municipale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Affaires municipales et de la Métropole
1, record 7, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20de%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ministère des Affaires municipales 2, record 7, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Environnement 3, record 7, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales%20et%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEnvironnement
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- ministère des Affaires municipales 2, record 7, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20municipales
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- département des Affaires municipales 3, record 7, French, d%C3%A9partement%20des%20Affaires%20municipales
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- regional metropolis 1, record 8, English, regional%20metropolis
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- métropole régionale
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9tropole%20r%C3%A9gionale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ville la plus importante et la plus influente au sein d'un espace régional. 2, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9tropole%20r%C3%A9gionale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces travaux qui montraient le rôle essentiel des villes dans l'organisation de l'espace ont nourri les réflexions sur l'aménagement du territoire, les notions de région polarisée et de métropole régionale. Cette dernière est apparue ainsi comme une ville présentant un équipement complet de services sophistiqués et offrant une zone d'influence plus importante que les autres villes. 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9tropole%20r%C3%A9gionale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-10-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Minister of State for Greater Montréal
1, record 9, English, Minister%20of%20State%20for%20Greater%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Quebec
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ministre d’État à la Métropole
1, record 9, French, ministre%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%89tat%20%C3%A0%20la%20M%C3%A9tropole
correct, Quebec
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- metropolitan vessel 1, record 10, English, metropolitan%20vessel
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- navire de métropole
1, record 10, French, navire%20de%20m%C3%A9tropole
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-07-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Home Service helmet
1, record 11, English, Home%20Service%20helmet
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This type of helmet was worn in the British Army from the mid-1870s until the First World War. It was worn only for ceremonial parades overseas or while on service in the United Kingdom (home service). It was standard issue for the Canadian Militia in the 1880s. 1, record 11, English, - Home%20Service%20helmet
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- casque de l'armée de la métropole
1, record 11, French, casque%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9tropole
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition faite après avoir consulté un texte sur les guerres coloniales de la Grande-Bretagne au siècle dernier. 1, record 11, French, - casque%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20m%C3%A9tropole
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-03-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- From Meeting Place to Metropolis: Exploring The Forks National Historic Site 1, record 12, English, From%20Meeting%20Place%20to%20Metropolis%3A%20Exploring%20The%20Forks%20National%20Historic%20Site
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- De lieu de rencontre à métropole : À la découverte du lieu historique national de la Fourche
1, record 12, French, De%20lieu%20de%20rencontre%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9tropole%20%3A%20%C3%80%20la%20d%C3%A9couverte%20du%20lieu%20historique%20national%20de%20la%20Fourche
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d'un album de photographies. 1, record 12, French, - De%20lieu%20de%20rencontre%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9tropole%20%3A%20%C3%80%20la%20d%C3%A9couverte%20du%20lieu%20historique%20national%20de%20la%20Fourche
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-09-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Postal Correspondence
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- homeward mails 1, record 13, English, homeward%20mails
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Objets de correspondance (Postes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dépêches pour la métropole
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%AAches%20pour%20la%20m%C3%A9tropole
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-07-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Development of a metropolis: the government's response to the report of the Consultative Committee on the Development of the Montreal Region
1, record 14, English, Development%20of%20a%20metropolis%3A%20the%20government%27s%20response%20to%20the%20report%20of%20the%20Consultative%20Committee%20on%20the%20Development%20of%20the%20Montreal%20Region
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Development of a metropolis 2, record 14, English, Development%20of%20a%20metropolis
correct, Canada
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Pour le développement d’une métropole : réponse du gouvernement au rapport du Comité consultatif sur le développement de la région de Montréal
1, record 14, French, Pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20m%C3%A9tropole%20%3A%20r%C3%A9ponse%20du%20gouvernement%20au%20rapport%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- Pour le développement d’une métropole 2, record 14, French, Pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20m%C3%A9tropole
correct, Canada
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-08-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Urban Integration
- Urban Development
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- metropolitan-hinterland 1, record 15, English, metropolitan%2Dhinterland
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area often including satellites of which a city is the economic of cultural center 2, record 15, English, - metropolitan%2Dhinterland
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Intégration urbaine
- Développement urbain
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- villes satellites d’une métropole 1, record 15, French, villes%20satellites%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20m%C3%A9tropole
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cités satellites d’une métropole 1, record 15, French, cit%C3%A9s%20satellites%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20m%C3%A9tropole
- villes limitrophes d’une métropole 1, record 15, French, villes%20limitrophes%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20m%C3%A9tropole
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1984-04-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Law
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Metropolitan Correctional Centre
1, record 16, English, Metropolitan%20Correctional%20Centre
United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Metropolitan Correctional Center
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit pénal
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Metropolitan Correctional Centre
1, record 16, French, Metropolitan%20Correctional%20Centre
United States
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom de prison. 1, record 16, French, - Metropolitan%20Correctional%20Centre
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Metropolitan Correctional Center
- Centre correctionnel métropolitain
- Centre correctionnel de la Métropole
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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