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SEGURANCA PUBLICA CANADA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
- Protection of Life
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
1, record 1, English, Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Minister of Public Safety 2, record 1, English, Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On October 26, 2021, the position of Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness was split into 2 positions: Minister of Public Safety and Minister of Emergency Preparedeness. 3, record 1, English, - Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On December 12, 2003, the minister was formally appointed to the existing portfolio (Solicitor General) from which the new portfolio (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) was being created ... The office of Solicitor General was abolished and the office of Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness was created by Statute 53 Elizabeth II, c. [chapter] 10 (2005), assented to March 23, 2005 and in force April 4, 2005. 4, record 1, English, - Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: legal title. 5, record 1, English, - Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Minister of Public Safety: applied title. 5, record 1, English, - Minister%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister
- Public Safety Minister
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
- Sécurité des personnes
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile
1, record 1, French, ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministre de la Sécurité publique 2, record 1, French, ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 26 octobre 2021, le poste de ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile a été scindé en 2 postes : ministre de la Sécurité publique et ministre de la Protection civile. 3, record 1, French, - ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 12 décembre 2003, le ministre était nommé officiellement au ministère (Solliciteur général) qui servait de fondement au nouveau portefeuille (Sécurité publique et Protection civile) [...] La fonction de solliciteur général fut abolie et celle de ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile établie en vertu de la Loi 53 Elizabeth II, c. [chapitre] 10 (2005), sanctionnée le 23 mars 2005 et promulguée le 4 avril 2005. 4, record 1, French, - ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile : titre légal. 5, record 1, French, - ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ministre de la Sécurité publique : titre utilisé couramment. 5, record 1, French, - ministre%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
- Protección de las personas
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ministro de Seguridad Pública y Protección Civil de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, ministro%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20y%20Protecci%C3%B3n%20Civil%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ministra de Seguridad Pública y Protección Civil de Canadá 1, record 1, Spanish, ministra%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20y%20Protecci%C3%B3n%20Civil%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
- Police
- Penal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Public Safety Canada
1, record 2, English, Public%20Safety%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PS 2, record 2, English, PS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 3, record 2, English, Department%20of%20Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness
correct
- Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada 4, record 2, English, Public%20Safety%20and%20Emergency%20Preparedness%20Canada
former designation, correct
- PSEPC 4, record 2, English, PSEPC
former designation, correct
- PSEPC 4, record 2, English, PSEPC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Safety Canada was created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians. 5, record 2, English, - Public%20Safety%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Public Safety Canada: applied title. 6, record 2, English, - Public%20Safety%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: legal title. 6, record 2, English, - Public%20Safety%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada: former applied title. 7, record 2, English, - Public%20Safety%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
On December 12, 2003, the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness was transferred from the Department of National Defence to the Department of the Solicitor General and the National Crime Prevention Centre was transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of the Solicitor General, from which the new portfolio of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness was being created. Subsequenly, the Department of the Solicitor General was abolished and the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness was established on April 4, 2005. 7, record 2, English, - Public%20Safety%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Police
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sécurité publique Canada
1, record 2, French, S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SP 1, record 2, French, SP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile 2, record 2, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20de%20la%20Protection%20civile
correct, masculine noun
- Sécurité publique et Protection civile Canada 3, record 2, French, S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20et%20Protection%20civile%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SPPCC 3, record 2, French, SPPCC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SPPCC 3, record 2, French, SPPCC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sécurité publique Canada (SP) a été créé en 2003 pour assurer la coordination de tous les ministères et organismes fédéraux qui ont pour mission de veiller à la sécurité nationale et à la protection des Canadiens et des Canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sécurité publique Canada : titre d'usage. 5, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile : appellation légale (depuis 2005). 5, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sécurité publique et Protection civile Canada : ancien titre d'usage. 6, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Le 12 décembre 2003, le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile fut transféré du ministère de la Défense nationale au ministère du Solliciteur général et le Centre national de prévention du crime fut transféré du ministère de la Justice au ministère du Solliciteur général, qui servit de fondement au nouveau portefeuille de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile. Par la suite, le ministère du Solliciteur général fut aboli et le ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile fut constitué le 4 avril 2005. 6, record 2, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
- Policía
- Administración penitenciaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Seguridad Pública de Canadá
1, record 2, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- Ministerio de Seguridad Pública y Protección Civil de Canadá 1, record 2, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20y%20Protecci%C3%B3n%20Civil%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organismo creado en 2003. Absorbió las funciones del Ministerio del Solicitador General de Canadá, que fue formalmente abolido en 2005. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ministerio de Seguridad Pública de Canadá: equivalente español para el título usual del ministerio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ministerio de Seguridad Pública y Protección Civil de Canadá: equivalente español para la denominación jurídica del ministerio. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-04-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Solicitor General Canada
1, record 3, English, Solicitor%20General%20Canada
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SGC 1, record 3, English, SGC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Department of the Solicitor General 2, record 3, English, Department%20of%20the%20Solicitor%20General
correct, see observation
- SGC 1, record 3, English, SGC
correct
- SGC 1, record 3, English, SGC
- Ministry Secretariat of the Solicitor General of Canada 3, record 3, English, Ministry%20Secretariat%20of%20the%20Solicitor%20General%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Secretariat provided strategic and corporate advice to the Solicitor General and developed policy in the areas of police, security, counter-terrorism, and corrections. 4, record 3, English, - Solicitor%20General%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Solicitor General Canada: applied title (from 1970 to 2005). 4, record 3, English, - Solicitor%20General%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Department of the Solicitor General: legal title (from 1 October 1966 to 3 April 2005). 4, record 3, English, - Solicitor%20General%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On December 12, 2003, the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness was transferred from the Department of National Defence to the Department of the Solicitor General and the National Crime Prevention Centre was transferred from the Department of Justice to the Department of the Solicitor General, from which the new portfolio of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness was being created. 4, record 3, English, - Solicitor%20General%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The "Department of the Solicitor General Act," which established the department on October 1, 1966, was repealed by the "Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act" on April 4, 2005. 4, record 3, English, - Solicitor%20General%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Solicitor General Secretariat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Solliciteur général Canada
1, record 3, French, Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SGC 1, record 3, French, SGC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ministère du Solliciteur général 2, record 3, French, minist%C3%A8re%20du%20Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- SGC 1, record 3, French, SGC
correct, masculine noun
- SGC 1, record 3, French, SGC
- Secrétariat du ministère du Solliciteur général du Canada 3, record 3, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20du%20minist%C3%A8re%20du%20Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%20Canada
former designation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Secrétariat donnait des conseils stratégiques et organisationnels au solliciteur général et élaborait la politique en matière de police, de sécurité, de lutte contre le terrorisme et de services correctionnels. 4, record 3, French, - Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Solliciteur général Canada : titre d'usage (de 1970 à 2005). 4, record 3, French, - Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ministère du Solliciteur général : appellation légale (du 1er octobre 1966 au 3 avril 2005). 4, record 3, French, - Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le 12 décembre 2003, le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile fut transféré du ministère de la Défense nationale au ministère du Solliciteur général et le Centre national de prévention du crime fut transféré du ministère de la Justice au ministère du Solliciteur, qui servit de fondement au nouveau portefeuille de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile. 4, record 3, French, - Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
La «Loi sur le ministère du Solliciteur général», qui avait établi le ministère le 1er octobre 1966, fut abrogée par la «Loi sur le ministère de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile» le 4 avril 2005. 4, record 3, French, - Solliciteur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Administración penitenciaria
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio del Solicitador General de Canadá
1, record 3, Spanish, Ministerio%20del%20Solicitador%20General%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A partir de 2005, este ministerio se integró al Ministerio de Seguridad Pública y Protección Civil de Canadá. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Ministerio%20del%20Solicitador%20General%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
- International Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada in the World and Public Security: Sub-Committee on Canada-United States Relations
1, record 4, English, Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security%3A%20Sub%2DCommittee%20on%20Canada%2DUnited%20States%20Relations
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Considers issues concerning the fostering of strong relations between Canada and the United States and the advancement of mutual interests. 2, record 4, English, - Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security%3A%20Sub%2DCommittee%20on%20Canada%2DUnited%20States%20Relations
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada in the World and Public Security: Sub-Committee on Canada-United States Relations: name of a committee composed of federal ministers that was created on November 4, 2015 as part of the 42nd legislature. 3, record 4, English, - Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security%3A%20Sub%2DCommittee%20on%20Canada%2DUnited%20States%20Relations
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Sub-Committee on Canada-United States Relations
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Relations internationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canada dans le monde et sécurité publique : sous-comité sur les relations canado-américaines
1, record 4, French, Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20%3A%20sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20relations%20canado%2Dam%C3%A9ricaines
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce sous-comité s’occupe des questions qui concernent le renforcement des relations entre le Canada et les États-Unis ainsi que la promotion des intérêts communs des deux pays. 2, record 4, French, - Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20%3A%20sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20relations%20canado%2Dam%C3%A9ricaines
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada dans le monde et sécurité publique : sous-comité sur les relations canado-américaines : nom d'un comité composé de ministres fédéraux, qui a été créé le 4 novembre 2015 dans le cadre de la 42e législature. 3, record 4, French, - Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique%20%3A%20sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20sur%20les%20relations%20canado%2Dam%C3%A9ricaines
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Sous-comité chargé des relations canado-américaines
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Canadá en el Mundo y Seguridad Pública: Subcomité sobre las Relaciones entre Canadá y Estados Unidos
1, record 4, Spanish, Canad%C3%A1%20en%20el%20Mundo%20y%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica%3A%20Subcomit%C3%A9%20sobre%20las%20Relaciones%20entre%20Canad%C3%A1%20y%20Estados%20Unidos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Subcomité sobre las Relaciones entre Canadá y Estados Unidos
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
- International Relations
- National and International Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cabinet Committee on Canada in the World and Public Security
1, record 5, English, Cabinet%20Committee%20on%20Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Considers issues concerning Canada’s engagement with and participation in the international community, the promotion of Canadian interests and values abroad, the management of bilateral and multilateral relations, and international assistance. Responsible for issues related to domestic and global security. 2, record 5, English, - Cabinet%20Committee%20on%20Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cabinet Committee on Canada in the World and Public Security: name of a committee composed of federal ministers that was created on November 4, 2015 as part of the 42nd legislature. 3, record 5, English, - Cabinet%20Committee%20on%20Canada%20in%20the%20World%20and%20Public%20Security
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Relations internationales
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Comité du Cabinet chargé du Canada dans le monde et de la sécurité publique
1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20du%20Cabinet%20charg%C3%A9%20du%20Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce comité est responsable des questions qui touchent la participation du Canada aux activités de la communauté internationale et ses interactions avec cette dernière, la promotion des intérêts et des valeurs du Canada à l’étranger, la gestion des relations bilatérales et multilatérales ainsi que l’aide internationale. Le comité se penche également sur les questions relatives à la sécurité nationale et internationale. 2, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20du%20Cabinet%20charg%C3%A9%20du%20Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comité du Cabinet chargé du Canada dans le monde et de la sécurité publique : nom d'un comité composé de ministres fédéraux, qui a été créé le 4 novembre 2015 dans le cadre de la 42e législature. 3, record 5, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20du%20Cabinet%20charg%C3%A9%20du%20Canada%20dans%20le%20monde%20et%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20publique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Relaciones internacionales
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité de Gabinete sobre Canadá en el Mundo y Seguridad Pública
1, record 5, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20Gabinete%20sobre%20Canad%C3%A1%20en%20el%20Mundo%20y%20Seguridad%20P%C3%BAblica
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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