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CAMARA COMUNS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Federal Administration
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
1, record 1, English, Leader%20of%20the%20Government%20in%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Government House Leader 2, record 1, English, Government%20House%20Leader
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Minister responsible for managing the government's business in the House, including negotiating the scheduling of business with the House Leaders of the opposition parties. 3, record 1, English, - Leader%20of%20the%20Government%20in%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "Government House Leader" is usually written with a capital "G," "H" and "L." However, according to the "Parliamentary Publications Text Style Guidelines," unofficial and general titles are usually lower cased, and the spelling "government House leader" (with a lower case "g" and "l") is used for parliamentary publications such as the "House of Commons Debates." 4, record 1, English, - Leader%20of%20the%20Government%20in%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Government in the House of Commons Leader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Administration fédérale
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- leader du gouvernement à la Chambre des communes
1, record 1, French, leader%20du%20gouvernement%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- leader du gouvernement à la Chambre 2, record 1, French, leader%20du%20gouvernement%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- leader parlementaire du gouvernement 3, record 1, French, leader%20parlementaire%20du%20gouvernement
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ministre responsable de la gestion parlementaire des affaires du gouvernement à la Chambre, y compris la négociation du calendrier des affaires avec les leaders à la Chambre des partis de l'opposition. 4, record 1, French, - leader%20du%20gouvernement%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Líder del Gobierno en la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 1, Spanish, L%C3%ADder%20del%20Gobierno%20en%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diputado del partido en el poder responsable de la gestión de los asuntos del Gobierno en la Cámara, incluida la negociación del calendario de los asuntos con los líderes parlamentarios de los partidos de la oposición. 1, record 1, Spanish, - L%C3%ADder%20del%20Gobierno%20en%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Parliamentary Language
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- House of Commons Procedure and Practice
1, record 2, English, House%20of%20Commons%20Procedure%20and%20Practice
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- O'Brien and Bosc 2, record 2, English, O%27Brien%20and%20Bosc
correct, Canada
- Marleau and Montpetit 2, record 2, English, Marleau%20and%20Montpetit
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The procedural authority providing a complete description of the rules, practices and precedents in the House of Commons. The first edition, published in 2000, is also referred to as "Marleau and Montpetit". The second edition, often referred to as "O'Brien and Bosc," was published simultaneously in hard copy and online in 2009. 2, record 2, English, - House%20of%20Commons%20Procedure%20and%20Practice
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- La procédure et les usages de la Chambre des communes
1, record 2, French, La%20proc%C3%A9dure%20et%20les%20usages%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- O'Brien et Bosc 2, record 2, French, O%27Brien%20et%20Bosc
correct, Canada
- Marleau et Montpetit 2, record 2, French, Marleau%20et%20Montpetit
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ouvrage de procédure parlementaire qui donne une description exhaustive des règles, des usages et des précédents de la Chambre des communes. Publiée en 2000, la première édition de cet ouvrage est couramment appelée le «Marleau et Montpetit». La deuxième édition, souvent appelée l'«O'Brien et Bosc», a été publiée simultanément en version papier et électronique en 2009. 3, record 2, French, - La%20proc%C3%A9dure%20et%20les%20usages%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Procedimiento y Prácticas de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 2, Spanish, Procedimiento%20y%20Pr%C3%A1cticas%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
unofficial
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Obra de procedimiento parlamentario que contiene una descripción completa de las reglas, prácticas y precedentes de la Cámara de los Comunes. Publicada por primera vez en 2000, esta obra es llamada a veces Marleau y Montpetit. La segunda edición, conocida a menudo como O’Brien y Bosc, se publicó simultáneamente en formato papel y electrónico en 2009. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Procedimiento%20y%20Pr%C3%A1cticas%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Clerk of the House of Commons
1, record 3, English, Clerk%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The chief procedural adviser to the Speaker and to members of the House of Commons, Secretary to the Board of Internal Economy, etc. 2, record 3, English, - Clerk%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- greffier de la Chambre des communes
1, record 3, French, greffier%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- greffière de la Chambre des communes 2, record 3, French, greffi%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conseiller principal en procédure parlementaire auprès du Président et des députés de la Chambre des communes, secrétaire du Bureau de régie interne, etc. 3, record 3, French, - greffier%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Secretario de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 3, Spanish, Secretario%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Consejero principal del Presidente y los diputados de la Cámara de los Comunes en materia de procedimiento y administración, además de ejercer también como Secretario del Consejo de Administración Interna. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Secretario%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Secretario de la Cámara es nombrado por el Gobernador en Consejo y, en su calidad de alto funcionario permanente de la Cámara, asume numerosas funciones de carácter administrativo y procedimental relacionadas con el trabajo de la Cámara y sus comisiones. 1, record 3, Spanish, - Secretario%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
1, record 4, English, Deputy%20Leader%20of%20the%20Government%20in%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- leader adjoint du gouvernement à la Chambre des communes
1, record 4, French, leader%20adjoint%20du%20gouvernement%20%C3%A0%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Líder Adjunto del Gobierno en la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 4, Spanish, L%C3%ADder%20Adjunto%20del%20Gobierno%20en%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, common gender, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Parliamentary Language
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Speaker of the House of Commons
1, record 5, English, Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- first Commoner 2, record 5, English, first%20Commoner
correct, Canada, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Member elected by the House (by secret ballot) to preside over its proceedings. 2, record 5, English, - Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In particular, he or she is responsible for maintaining order and decorum. As Chair of the Board of Internal Economy, the Speaker oversees the administration of the House. In addition, the Speaker is the spokesperson and representative of the House of Commons in its relations with the Senate, the Crown and other bodies outside the House of Commons. 2, record 5, English, - Speaker%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 5, Key term(s)
- House Speaker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Président de la Chambre des communes
1, record 5, French, Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Présidente de la Chambre des communes 2, record 5, French, Pr%C3%A9sidente%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Orateur de la Chambre des communes 3, record 5, French, Orateur%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Député élu (au scrutin secret) par la Chambre afin d'assumer la présidence des délibérations. 4, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Président est particulièrement responsable du maintien de l'ordre et du décorum. À titre de président du Bureau de régie interne, il veille à l'administration de la Chambre. En outre, le Président est le porte-parole et le représentant de la Chambre des communes pour ses relations avec le Sénat, la Couronne et d'autres organismes extérieurs à la Chambre des communes. 4, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que l'usage français préconise l'emploi de la minuscule pour les titres de poste, la majuscule à Président et Présidente est obligatoire dans les documents concernant les délibérations de la Chambre des communes et du Sénat, car elle permet de faire la distinction entre le Président de chacune de ces chambres et les présidents des comités. 5, record 5, French, - Pr%C3%A9sident%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Presidente de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 5, Spanish, Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- Presidente 1, record 5, Spanish, Presidente
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diputado elegido por la Cámara (por votación secreta) para presidir las deliberaciones. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En particular, el Presidente de la Cámara es responsable de mantener el orden y el decoro. Como presidente del Consejo de Administración Interna, el Presidente supervisa la administración de la Cámara. Además, el Presidente es el portavoz y representante de la Cámara de los Comunes en sus relaciones con el Senado, la Corona y otros organismos exteriores a la Cámara de los Comunes. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Presidente%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Standing Orders of the House of Commons
1, record 6, English, Standing%20Orders%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The collection of the permanent written rules adopted by the House to govern its proceedings 2, record 6, English, - Standing%20Orders%20of%20the%20House%20of%20Commons
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Standing Orders
- Standing Orders of the House
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Règlement de la Chambre des communes
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8glement%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recueil qui contient les règles écrites permanentes que la Chambre a adoptées afin de régir ses travaux 2, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20de%20la%20Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Règlement de la Chambre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Reglamento de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 6, Spanish, Reglamento%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colección de las reglas escritas permanentes que la Cámara ha adoptado para dirigir sus trabajos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - Reglamento%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- House of Commons
1, record 7, English, House%20of%20Commons
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The elected part of the Parliament of Canada, which, with the Crown and the Senate, constitutes the Parliament of Canada. 2, record 7, English, - House%20of%20Commons
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Made up of 308 Members, the House alone is constitutionally authorized to introduce legislation concerned with the raising or spending of funds. 3, record 7, English, - House%20of%20Commons
Record 7, Key term(s)
- HC
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Chambre des communes
1, record 7, French, Chambre%20des%20communes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chambre basse élue qui, avec le Sénat et la Couronne, forme le Parlement du Canada. 2, record 7, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Composée de 308 députés, seule la Chambre est autorisée par la Constitution à présenter des projets de loi pour la levée ou la dépense de fonds publics. 3, record 7, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 7, Key term(s)
- CC
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 7, Spanish, C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- Cámara Baja 1, record 7, Spanish, C%C3%A1mara%20Baja
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cámara baja del Parlamento de Canadá constituida por los representantes electos. Está integrada por 308 diputados y es la única autorizada por la Constitución para presentar proyectos de ley relativos a la recaudación o gasto de fondos públicos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- The Legislature (Public Administration)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Standing Committee on House Management
1, record 8, English, Standing%20Committee%20on%20House%20Management
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The standing committee of the House charged with ongoing review of procedure and practice as well as House administration and services. 2, record 8, English, - Standing%20Committee%20on%20House%20Management
Record 8, Key term(s)
- House Management Committee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Structures du pouvoir législatif (Admin. publ.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité permanent de la gestion de la Chambre
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20permanent%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20la%20Chambre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comité permanent dont le mandat comprend l'étude, sur une base continue, de la procédure et des pratiques de la Chambre ainsi que de l'administration et des services. 2, record 8, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20permanent%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20la%20Chambre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Comité de la gestion de la Chambre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Estructura del poder legislativo (Admón. pública)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión Permanente de Gestión de la Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 8, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20Permanente%20de%20Gesti%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- House of Commons
1, record 9, English, House%20of%20Commons
correct, Great Britain
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Chambre des communes
1, record 9, French, Chambre%20des%20communes
see observation, feminine noun, Great Britain
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Parlement britannique comprend une Chambre des communes (House of Commons) et un Sénat, appelé Chambre des lords (House of Lords). 1, record 9, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le français n'a pas de statut officiel en Grande-Bretagne. C'est donc dire que le nom des institutions britanniques ne comporte pas de traduction française officielle. Par contre, l'appellation proposée ici est répandue dans l'usage et entérinée par le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 9, French, - Chambre%20des%20communes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cámara de los Comunes
1, record 9, Spanish, C%C3%A1mara%20de%20los%20Comunes
correct, feminine noun, Great Britain
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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