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EWC [3 records]

Record 1 2023-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

The freight transported in an open or closed car and to which a carload rate is applied.

OBS

carload; CL: designations standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Quantité de marchandises transportée dans un wagon couvert ou découvert et dont le poids est suffisamment élevé pour donner droit à l'application d'un tarif par wagon.

OBS

envoi en wagon complet; EWC : désignations normalisées par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC).

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-01-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Electronic Warfare
CONT

An electronic warfare coordinator advises the combatant commander and battle staff on electronic warfare (EW) situations [and gives] recommendations on the use of EW assets.

OBS

electronic warfare coordinator; EWC: designations standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • electronic warfare co-ordinator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Guerre électronique
OBS

coordonnateur de la guerre électronique; EWC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Environment
OBS

A medium-sized national charitable organization founded in 2008.

OBS

[EcoWatch Canada's mission] is to improve the environmental quality, to educate future generations, and to raise awareness among [the] community by partnering with local businesses, community leaders, government officials, schools and neighbours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Environnement
OBS

Organisme caritatif national de moyenne envergure fondé en 2008.

Spanish

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