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GAC [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- International Relations
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Global Affairs Canada
1, record 1, English, Global%20Affairs%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GAC 2, record 1, English, GAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%2C%20Trade%20and%20Development
correct
- DFATD 4, record 1, English, DFATD
correct
- DFATD 4, record 1, English, DFATD
- Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada 5, record 1, English, Foreign%20Affairs%2C%20Trade%20and%20Development%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Global Affairs Canada: applied title. 2, record 1, English, - Global%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development: legal title. 2, record 1, English, - Global%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada: former applied title (in use until November 4, 2015). 6, record 1, English, - Global%20Affairs%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On June 26, 2013, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian International Development Agency amalgamated. The department was continued under the name "Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development," over which the Minister of Foreign Affairs presides. 7, record 1, English, - Global%20Affairs%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Foreign Affairs Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Relations internationales
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Affaires mondiales Canada
1, record 1, French, Affaires%20mondiales%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AMC 2, record 1, French, AMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%2C%20du%20Commerce%20et%20du%20D%C3%A9veloppement
correct, masculine noun
- MAECD 4, record 1, French, MAECD
correct, masculine noun
- MAECD 4, record 1, French, MAECD
- Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada 4, record 1, French, Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%2C%20Commerce%20et%20D%C3%A9veloppement%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires mondiales Canada : titre d'usage. 2, record 1, French, - Affaires%20mondiales%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement : appellation légale. 2, record 1, French, - Affaires%20mondiales%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Affaires étrangères, Commerce et Développement Canada : ancien titre d'usage (jusqu'au 4 novembre 2015). 5, record 1, French, - Affaires%20mondiales%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le 26 juin 2013, le ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international fusionne avec l'Agence canadienne de développement international. Le ministère est alors maintenu sous la dénomination de «ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement» et placé sous l'autorité du ministre des Affaires étrangères. 6, record 1, French, - Affaires%20mondiales%20Canada
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ministère des Affaires étrangères
- Affaires étrangères Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Asuntos Mundiales de Canadá
1, record 1, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Mundiales%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo de Canadá 2, record 1, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Exteriores%2C%20Comercio%20y%20Desarrollo%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
- MAECD 2, record 1, Spanish, MAECD
correct, masculine noun
- MAECD 2, record 1, Spanish, MAECD
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministerio de Asuntos Mundiales de Canadá: equivalente español para el título usual del ministerio que entró en vigor el 4 de noviembre de 2015. 3, record 1, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Mundiales%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo de Canadá: equivalente español para la denominación jurídica del ministerio al 4 de noviembre de 2015. 3, record 1, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Mundiales%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
El 26 de junio de 2013, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional de Canadá se amalgamó con la Agencia Canadiense de Desarrollo Internacional. Se formó entonces el ministerio cuyo equivalente en español es "Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo de Canadá". 3, record 1, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Mundiales%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-04-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Anti-Corruption Unit 1, record 2, English, Anti%2DCorruption%20Unit
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Anti-Corruption Investigative Unit 1, record 2, English, Anti%2DCorruption%20Investigative%20Unit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Anticorruption Unit
- Anticorruption Investigative Unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe anticorruption
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20anticorruption
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GAC 1, record 2, French, GAC
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Groupe d'enquête anticorruption 1, record 2, French, Groupe%20d%27enqu%C3%AAte%20anticorruption
masculine noun
- GEAC 1, record 2, French, GEAC
masculine noun
- GEAC 1, record 2, French, GEAC
- Groupe de la lutte contre la corruption 1, record 2, French, Groupe%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20corruption
former designation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Groupe anti-corruption
- Groupe d'enquête anti-corruption
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2016-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Grievance Adjudication Committee 1, record 3, English, Grievance%20Adjudication%20Committee
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Grievances Adjudication Committee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'arbitrage des griefs
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27arbitrage%20des%20griefs
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAG 1, record 3, French, CAG
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2014-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Continuous Improvement Unit 1, record 4, English, Continuous%20Improvement%20Unit
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de l'amélioration continue
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20de%20l%27am%C3%A9lioration%20continue
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GAC 1, record 4, French, GAC
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Geology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Geological Association of Canada
1, record 5, English, Geological%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- GAC 1, record 5, English, GAC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Mission of the Geological Association of Canada is to facilitate the scientific well-being and professional development of its members, the learned discussion of geoscience in Canada, and the advancement, dissemination and wise use of geoscience in public, professional and academic life. The vision of the GAC is a geoscience community, which is knowledgeable, professionally competent and respected, whose input and advice are relevant, widely sought and utilized, and whose vital contribution to the economic prosperity and social well being of the nation is widely acknowledged. 1, record 5, English, - Geological%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Géologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association géologique du Canada
1, record 5, French, Association%20g%C3%A9ologique%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AGC 1, record 5, French, AGC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- granular activated carbon
1, record 6, English, granular%20activated%20carbon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GAC 2, record 6, English, GAC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- granulated activated carbon 3, record 6, English, granulated%20activated%20carbon
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorine or hypochlorites can also be used before a final treatment with granular activated carbon, which removes the taste-carrying organic matter and destroys the excess chlorine by catalysis. 3, record 6, English, - granular%20activated%20carbon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- charbon actif en grains
1, record 6, French, charbon%20actif%20en%20grains
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- charbon actif granulé 2, record 6, French, charbon%20actif%20granul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- CAG 3, record 6, French, CAG
masculine noun
- CAG 3, record 6, French, CAG
- charbon actif en granulés 4, record 6, French, charbon%20actif%20en%20granul%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charbon actif de forte granulométrie sous forme de lit filtrant traversé par l'eau à traiter, dont les impuretés se trouvent ainsi soumises à une extraction méthodique. 5, record 6, French, - charbon%20actif%20en%20grains
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chlore ou les hypochlorites peuvent [...] être employés avant un traitement final sur charbon actif en grains, qui élimine les matières organiques support de goûts, de même qu'il détruit par catalyse le chlore en excès. 2, record 6, French, - charbon%20actif%20en%20grains
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charbon actif : Charbon végétal auquel un traitement a donné une surface spécifique considérable. Utilisé pour l'adsorption des matières communiquant à l'eau un goût, une odeur ou une couleur, il est employé aussi pour absorber l'excès de chlore dans les eaux désinfectées. Le produit commercial est soit granulaire, soit pulvérulent. 6, record 6, French, - charbon%20actif%20en%20grains
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbón activo granular
1, record 6, Spanish, carb%C3%B3n%20activo%20granular
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carbón que tiene un tamaño de partícula superior a 0.1 mm y que se emplea en una columna de lecho fijo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - carb%C3%B3n%20activo%20granular
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Pollutants
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Joint Action Group
1, record 7, English, Joint%20Action%20Group
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- JAG 1, record 7, English, JAG
correct, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Created in the fall of 1996, the JAG is an innovative community-driven process - a group of individuals working together with the goal of remediating one of Canada's most toxic sites - the Muggah Creek Watershed. First conceived to find a solution to the Sydney Tar Ponds. JAG has evolved and broadened its mandate to include the former Coke Oven site, the Tar Ponds, and impacts of the municipal landfill - all part of the Muggah Creek Watershed area. JAG is comprised of local residents, business people, representatives, and youth. 2, record 7, English, - Joint%20Action%20Group
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Agents de pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'action conjointe
1, record 7, French, Groupe%20d%27action%20conjointe
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- GAC 1, record 7, French, GAC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe fédéral-provincial. 1, record 7, French, - Groupe%20d%27action%20conjointe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Advertising Agencies and Services
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Government Advertising Committee
1, record 8, English, Government%20Advertising%20Committee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GAC 1, record 8, English, GAC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Privy Council Office has a central role in the co-ordination and management of government communications, it is responsible for chairing the Government Advertising Committee (GAC), which review and advises on the advertising plans of institutions, helping to ensure their consistency with key government priorities and compliance with relevant policies. 1, record 8, English, - Government%20Advertising%20Committee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Agences et services de publicité
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité sur la publicité gouvernementale
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20publicit%C3%A9%20gouvernementale
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau du Conseil privé joue un rôle de premier plan dans la coordination et la gestion des communications gouvernementales, il préside le Comité sur la publicité gouvernementale, qui examine les plans de publicité des institutions en vue de contribuer à vérifier s'ils sont compatibles avec les grandes priorités du gouvernement et conformes aux politiques pertinentes et qui donne des conseils à ce sujet. 1, record 8, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20publicit%C3%A9%20gouvernementale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-10-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Management Operations (General)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Competency-Based Management
1, record 9, English, Competency%2DBased%20Management
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Competency-Based Management: Concepts and Implications 2, record 9, English, Competency%2DBased%20Management%3A%20Concepts%20and%20Implications
- CBM 3, record 9, English, CBM
correct
- CBM 3, record 9, English, CBM
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Gestion axée sur les compétences
1, record 9, French, Gestion%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Gestion axée sur les compétences : Concepts et conséquences 2, record 9, French, Gestion%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%3A%20Concepts%20et%20cons%C3%A9quences
feminine noun
- GAC 3, record 9, French, GAC
unofficial, feminine noun
- GAC 3, record 9, French, GAC
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des grands dossiers du Ministère en matière de ressources humaines. 4, record 9, French, - Gestion%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Environnement Canada. 5, record 9, French, - Gestion%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20les%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-05-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Air Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Air Group Maintenance Squadron
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Air%20Group%20Maintenance%20Squadron
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CAG Maint Sqn 1, record 10, English, CAG%20Maint%20Sqn
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Forces aériennes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Escadron de maintenance du Groupe aérien du Canada
1, record 10, French, Escadron%20de%20maintenance%20du%20Groupe%20a%C3%A9rien%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- EM GAC 1, record 10, French, EM%20GAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-04-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Gerontological Advisory Council
1, record 11, English, Gerontological%20Advisory%20Council
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- GAC 1, record 11, English, GAC
correct, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formed by the Veterans Affairs Canada in October 1997. 1, record 11, English, - Gerontological%20Advisory%20Council
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Conseil consultatif de gérontologie
1, record 11, French, Conseil%20consultatif%20de%20g%C3%A9rontologie
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- CCG 1, record 11, French, CCG
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé par Anciens Combattants Canada en octobre 1997. 1, record 11, French, - Conseil%20consultatif%20de%20g%C3%A9rontologie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-05-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Taxation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Client Assistance Group 1, record 12, English, Client%20Assistance%20Group
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Fiscalité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de l'aide aux clients
1, record 12, French, Groupe%20de%20l%27aide%20aux%20clients
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- GAC 1, record 12, French, GAC
masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-10-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- General Allowance Claim 1, record 13, English, General%20Allowance%20Claim
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Formule générale de demande d'indemnité 1, record 13, French, Formule%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20demande%20d%27indemnit%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CF 52. 1, record 13, French, - Formule%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20de%20demande%20d%27indemnit%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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