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Record 1 - external organization data 2022-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology (General)
DEF

Someone who undertakes vigorous political or social campaigning for peace or an end to conflicts.

CONT

A small number of Canadians vocally opposed the war, despite the intense pressure in most English-speaking parts of the country for its unqualified support. The women's suffrage movement, organized labour, farming organizations, and socialist groups were well represented in the ranks of peace activists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
DEF

Personne qui entreprend une campagne politique ou sociale vigoureuse pour la paix ou pour mettre fin aux conflits.

CONT

Un petit nombre de Canadiens s'opposaient vigoureusement à la guerre, en dépit des pressions intenses dans la plupart des régions anglophones du pays, qui l'appuyaient sans réserves. Le mouvement pour le droit de vote pour les femmes, les syndicats, les organisations agricoles et les groupes socialistes étaient bien représentés parmi les activistes de la paix.

Spanish

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