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SNS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Union Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Health Union
1, record 1, English, National%20Health%20Union
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NHU 2, record 1, English, NHU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[On] December 16, 2016, members from the Union of Environment Workers and the National Health Union ... voted to unite under the new Union of Health and Environment Workers. 3, record 1, English, - National%20Health%20Union
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organisation syndicale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Syndicat national de la santé
1, record 1, French, Syndicat%20national%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 2, record 1, French, SNS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En date du 16 décembre 2016, les membres du Syndicat des travailleurs de l'environnement et du Syndicat national de la santé ont décidé, à l'issue d'un vote, d'unir leurs forces pour devenir le nouveau Syndicat des travailleurs de la santé et de l'environnement. 3, record 1, French, - Syndicat%20national%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Soccer Nova Scotia
1, record 2, English, Soccer%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 2, record 2, English, SNS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Nova Scotia Football Association 3, record 2, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Football%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soccer Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization serving as the governing body responsible for overseeing all matters related to the sport throughout the province. 4, record 2, English, - Soccer%20Nova%20Scotia
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Soccer Nova Scotia's] mission is to provide leadership and support to [its] members by helping them build vibrant soccer communities through volunteers and soccer professionals sharing the values of fair play, respect and a passion for the game of soccer. 4, record 2, English, - Soccer%20Nova%20Scotia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Soccer Nova Scotia
1, record 2, French, Soccer%20Nova%20Scotia
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 2, record 2, French, SNS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Nova Scotia Football Association 3, record 2, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Football%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- standard numbering system
1, record 3, English, standard%20numbering%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 2, record 3, English, SNS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
standard numbering system; SNS: term and abbreviation standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - standard%20numbering%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système normalisé de numérotation
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20normalis%C3%A9%20de%20num%C3%A9rotation
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 2, record 3, French, SNS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système normalisé de numérotation; SNS : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20normalis%C3%A9%20de%20num%C3%A9rotation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Saskatoon Nature Society
1, record 4, English, Saskatoon%20Nature%20Society
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 1, record 4, English, SNS
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Saskatoon Nature Society brings together those interested in the natural world. Our objective is to promote the appreciation of nature and encourage a deeper knowledge of it through observation and sharing of experience. Our society supports nature conservation projects and is an active advocate for the preservation of plant and animal habitants. 1, record 4, English, - Saskatoon%20Nature%20Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Saskatoon Nature Society
1, record 4, French, Saskatoon%20Nature%20Society
correct, feminine noun, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 1, record 4, French, SNS
correct, feminine noun, Saskatchewan
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-01-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Immunology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Strategy%20on%20HIV%2FAIDS
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CSHA 1, record 5, English, CSHA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- National AIDS Strategy 2, record 5, English, National%20AIDS%20Strategy
former designation, correct
- NAS 3, record 5, English, NAS
former designation, correct
- NAS 3, record 5, English, NAS
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On May 28, 1998, the Minister of Health launched a new approach to address the HIV epidemic in Canada. The Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS grew out of an unprecedented, stakeholder-led, consultation in the fall of 1997. This process was led by the National HIV/AIDS Stakeholder Group, comprising persons living with HIV/AIDS, at-risk groups, Aboriginal communities, community-based organizations, researchers, health care professionals, the private sector and provincial and territorial governments. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Strategy%20on%20HIV%2FAIDS
Record 5, Key term(s)
- National HIV AIDS Strategy
- Canadian Strategy on HIV and AIDS
- Canadian Aids Strategy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Immunologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie canadienne sur le VIH/sida
1, record 5, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20le%20VIH%2Fsida
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SCVS 1, record 5, French, SCVS
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie nationale sur le sida 2, record 5, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20sur%20le%20sida
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SNS 3, record 5, French, SNS
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SNS 3, record 5, French, SNS
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 28 mai 1998, le ministre de la Santé a annoncé une nouvelle façon de contrer l'épidémie de VIH au Canada. La Stratégie canadienne sur le VIH/sida est issue de consultations sans précédent tenues à l'automne 1997 auprès de personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida, de groupes exposés, de collectivités autochtones, d'organismes communautaires, sans oublier le monde de la recherche, les professionnels de la santé, le secteur privé et les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux. 4, record 5, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20le%20VIH%2Fsida
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Stratégie canadienne sur le VIH et le sida
- Stratégie nationale sur le VIH/sida
- Stratégie nationale sur le VIH sida
- Stratégie nationale sur le sida
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Inmunología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estrategia Canadiense sobre el VIH/SIDA
1, record 5, Spanish, Estrategia%20Canadiense%20sobre%20el%20VIH%2FSIDA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las siglas del síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (sida) se han incorporado al español como un nombre común, por lo cual se escriben en minúsculas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - Estrategia%20Canadiense%20sobre%20el%20VIH%2FSIDA
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- subnetwork service
1, record 6, English, subnetwork%20service
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 1, record 6, English, SNS
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subnetwork service; SNS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - subnetwork%20service
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- service de sous-réseau
1, record 6, French, service%20de%20sous%2Dr%C3%A9seau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 1, record 6, French, SNS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
service de sous-réseau; SNS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - service%20de%20sous%2Dr%C3%A9seau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio de subred
1, record 6, Spanish, servicio%20de%20subred
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SNS 1, record 6, Spanish, SNS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
servicio de subred; SNS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - servicio%20de%20subred
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- standard NATO bar code symbology
1, record 7, English, standard%20NATO%20bar%20code%20symbology
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 1, record 7, English, SNS
correct, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système OTAN normalisé de symboles de codes à barres
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20OTAN%20normalis%C3%A9%20de%20symboles%20de%20codes%20%C3%A0%20barres
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 1, record 7, French, SNS
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-10-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- space network system
1, record 8, English, space%20network%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SNS 2, record 8, English, SNS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The computer-assisted FMS [frequency management system] of the IFRB [International Frequency Registration Board], the space network system. 1, record 8, English, - space%20network%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d’assignation pour réseaux spatiaux
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bassignation%20pour%20r%C3%A9seaux%20spatiaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SNS 2, record 8, French, SNS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assignation des fréquences. 3, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bassignation%20pour%20r%C3%A9seaux%20spatiaux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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