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PRIMEIRO-MINISTRO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- premier
1, record 1, English, premier
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Canada, a premier is the head of government of a province or territory. There are currently ten provincial premiers and three territorial premiers. 1, record 1, English, - premier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- premier ministre provincial
1, record 1, French, premier%20ministre%20provincial
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- première ministre provinciale 2, record 1, French, premi%C3%A8re%20ministre%20provinciale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, le premier ministre ou la première ministre […] est le chef du gouvernement. Il y a ainsi 10 premiers ministres provinciaux et trois premiers ministres territoriaux. 1, record 1, French, - premier%20ministre%20provincial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- member of Parliament
1, record 2, English, member%20of%20Parliament
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MP 2, record 2, English, MP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- member of the House of Commons 3, record 2, English, member%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct
- member 4, record 2, English, member
correct
- commoner 5, record 2, English, commoner
rare, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person elected to a seat in the House of Commons as a representative of one of the 308 electoral districts into which Canada is divided. 6, record 2, English, - member%20of%20Parliament
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In debate, members are identified not by their own names but by the names of their electoral districts. 6, record 2, English, - member%20of%20Parliament
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The capitalization of "member" varies greatly from one source to another, and sometimes within the same source. According to the "Parliamentary Publications Text Style Guidelines," "member" should be written with a lower case "m" in this context. 7, record 2, English, - member%20of%20Parliament
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- député
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- députée 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- député à la Chambre des communes 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine noun
- députée à la Chambre des communes 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun
- membre de la Chambre des communes 3, record 2, French, membre%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- député fédéral 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
- députée fédérale 5, record 2, French, d%C3%A9put%C3%A9e%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne élue pour siéger à la Chambre des communes en vue de représenter l'une des 308 circonscriptions électorales du Canada. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9put%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au cours des débats, les députés sont identifiés par le nom de leur circonscription plutôt que par leur nom. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9put%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diputado
1, record 2, Spanish, diputado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona elegida para ocupar un escaño en la Cámara de los Comunes como representante de una de las 308 circunscripciones electorales en las que se divide Canadá. 2, record 2, Spanish, - diputado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Durante las deliberaciones en la Cámara, los diputados no son identificados por su propio nombre sino por el de su circunscripción electoral. 2, record 2, Spanish, - diputado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-04-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Prime Minister
1, record 3, English, Prime%20Minister
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PM 2, record 3, English, PM
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Leader of the Government who is ordinarily the leader of the party having the greatest number of seats in the House of Commons. 3, record 3, English, - Prime%20Minister
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appointed by the Governor General, the Prime Minister selects the other members of the Cabinet and, along with them, is responsible to the House for the administration of public affairs. 3, record 3, English, - Prime%20Minister
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- premier ministre
1, record 3, French, premier%20ministre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PM 2, record 3, French, PM
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- première ministre 3, record 3, French, premi%C3%A8re%20ministre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- PM 4, record 3, French, PM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- PM 4, record 3, French, PM
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chef du gouvernement qui est généralement le chef du parti qui détient le plus grand nombre de sièges à la Chambre des communes. 5, record 3, French, - premier%20ministre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nommé par le gouverneur général, le premier ministre choisit les membres de son Cabinet et, avec eux, est responsable envers la Chambre de l'administration des affaires publiques. 5, record 3, French, - premier%20ministre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Administración federal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Primer Ministro
1, record 3, Spanish, Primer%20Ministro
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jefe del Gobierno que es generalmente el jefe del partido que tiene el mayor número de escaños en la Cámara de los Comunes. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Primer%20Ministro
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nombrado por el Gobernador General, el Primer Ministro elige a los miembros de su Gabinete y, junto con ellos, es responsable ante la Cámara de la administración de los asuntos públicos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Primer%20Ministro
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- The Executive (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- council of ministers
1, record 4, English, council%20of%20ministers
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cabinet council 2, record 4, English, cabinet%20council
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The council of ministers is chaired by the prime minister and is tasked with managing government operations. It is held accountable by the president and the National Assembly. 1, record 4, English, - council%20of%20ministers
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Pouvoir exécutif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- conseil des ministres
1, record 4, French, conseil%20des%20ministres
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réunion régulière de l'ensemble des membres du gouvernement, sous la présidence du chef d'État. 2, record 4, French, - conseil%20des%20ministres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le conseil des ministres est le nom généralement donné à la réunion régulière, le plus souvent hebdomadaire, d'un gouvernement (chef du gouvernement et ministres). Parfois, il s'agit de la réunion d'une partie seulement du gouvernement. 3, record 4, French, - conseil%20des%20ministres
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le cabinet est l'ensemble de ceux qui en font partie et le conseil des ministres en est la réunion délibérante. 4, record 4, French, - conseil%20des%20ministres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
- Poder ejecutivo (Derecho constitucional)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- consejo de ministros
1, record 4, Spanish, consejo%20de%20ministros
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Institute for Connectivity in the Americas
1, record 5, English, Institute%20for%20Connectivity%20in%20the%20Americas
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 5, English, ICA
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In April, as Canada's contribution to fulfilling the goals of the 2001 Summit of the Americas, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the creation of the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas. The ICA is Canada's contribution to the common goals supported by hemispheric leaders at the 2001 Summit of the Americas. It builds on the success and experience of the Connecting Canadians Strategy and Canada's international development and information and communications technology (ICT) programs. Considering the International Development Research Centre's (IDRC) program experiences in addressing ICT access and human development issues, it was decided that the ICS would be located at IDRC. 2, record 5, English, - Institute%20for%20Connectivity%20in%20the%20Americas
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Institut pour la connectivité dans les Amériques
1, record 5, French, Institut%20pour%20la%20connectivit%C3%A9%20dans%20les%20Am%C3%A9riques
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 5, French, ICA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En avril dernier, le Premier ministre Jean Chrétien annonçait la création de l'Institut pour la connectivité dans les Amériques à titre de contribution du Canada à l'atteinte des objectifs du Sommet des Amériques 2001. L'Institut constitue la contribution du Canada aux buts communs prônés par les dirigeants hémisphériques présents au Sommet des Amériques 2001. Il s'appuie sur le succès et l'expérience de la stratégie «Un Canada branché» et des programmes canadiens en faveur du développement international et des technologies de l'information et des communications (TIC). Étant donné les programmes du Centre de recherches pour le développement international (CRDI) sur l'accès aux TIC, il a été résolu d'héberger le nouvel ICA au CRDI. 2, record 5, French, - Institut%20pour%20la%20connectivit%C3%A9%20dans%20les%20Am%C3%A9riques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Internet y telemática
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto para la Conectividad en las Américas
1, record 5, Spanish, Instituto%20para%20la%20Conectividad%20en%20las%20Am%C3%A9ricas
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ICA 1, record 5, Spanish, ICA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organización hemisférica que promueve la implementación de aplicaciones innovadoras de tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TICs) para el desarrollo. 2, record 5, Spanish, - Instituto%20para%20la%20Conectividad%20en%20las%20Am%C3%A9ricas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la Cumbre de las Américas realizada en Québec, en abril de 2001, los líderes de la región reconocieron la importancia de promover las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TICs) para mejorar el desarrollo social y económico y se comprometieron a reducir la brecha digital. El ICA desempeña un rol sustancial y significativo en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) reuniendo a actores de diferentes sectores sociales con el fin de implementar redes estratégicas y desarrollar iniciativas de tecnologías innovadoras. El ICA cumple de este modo y a través de varios proyectos claves un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de ALC, facilitando la coordinación y la cooperación entre los países de la región. 2, record 5, Spanish, - Instituto%20para%20la%20Conectividad%20en%20las%20Am%C3%A9ricas
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