Translation of "Analyse the production process for improvement " (English → French) :

Yesterday Dr. Paul Davenport, the chairman of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada stated “The increased investment in research will help generate growth and jobs, create new products and processes and improve our ability to compete globally.

In parallel, the government would reform the current procurement process to improve outcomes. This would include thorough and rigorous options analyses, a challenge function for military requirements, early and frequent industry involvement, and strengthened oversight with the use of third-party expertise.

(Return tabled) Question No. 152 Ms. Kirsty Duncan: With respect to the development of unconventional gas resources, including shale, tight and coal bed methane, and its possible impacts on the environment: (a) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding the development of unconventional gas resources, (i) what was the scope of this research in the areas of, but not limited to, air quality, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem impacts, economic impacts, occupational risks, public safety concerns, and seismic risks, (ii) what, if any, resources did the government provide for this research, (iii) what, if any, process was established to ...[+++]ensure the independence of the researchers, their research, and their findings, (iv) what, if any, case studies were considered as a part of this research, (v) what, if any, scenarios regarding the development of unconventional gas resources were developed as frameworks for the research, (vi) what economic, environmental and social impacts were identified by this research, (vii) what, if any, priority research areas were identified for further study as a result of this research, (viii) what, if any, departments were involved in this research, (ix) what, if any, action was undertaken to ensure inter-departmental cooperation throughout the research process, (x) what, if any, gaps or weaknesses in the regulatory framework did the research identify; (b) what, if any, research has the government undertaken regarding balancing shale gas' potential contribution to energy security with environmental risks; (c) what are the sources of greenhouse gas emissions associated with unconventional gas; (d) has the government developed a process to determine the overall carbon footprint of shale gas throughout the life cycle of natural gas use, if not, why not, and, if so, (i) what federal departments are involved in this process, (ii) how does the government ensure inter-departmental collaboration on this process, (iii) what is the p ...

When the Commission reviews progress and reports on the implementation of the Sustainable Consumption and Production and Sustainable Industrial Policy Action Plan in 2012, it will in particular analyse whether further action to improve the energy and environmental performance of products is needed, including, inter alia the possibility to provide co ...[+++]nsumers with information on the carbon footprint of products or the products’ environmental impact during their life cycle.

2. Design Methodology and Assurance of Products and Processes - Quality, Reliability and maintainability in industry (especially for "just-in-time" manufacturing). - Process and product assurance (advanced testing, measuring, monitoring control methods). 3. Application of Manufacturing technologies - Advancing manufacturing practices (including the transfer and adaptation of technologies used in other sectors). - Manufacturing processes for flexible materials (including textiles, leather, non-woven materials composites and packaging m ...[+++]aterials). - 3 - 4. Technologies for Manufacturing Processes - Surface techniques (improving resistence to wear, corrosion and high temperatures in industrial application). - Shaping, assembly and joining technologies. - Chemical processes (including improved yield in chemical processes, new chemical separation techniques and improved performance of membrane technologies). - Particle and powder processes (including better techniques to optimise product shape, structure and stability).

5. The following priority aspects of development aid action must be taken into account: (a) promotion of local economic development through support for small and medium-sized businesses, cooperatives and the informal sector, and for agricultural, craft, industrial, and commercial production, with encouragement of access to credit, technical assistance and training, in particular for women and young entrepreneurs; (b) encouragement of vocational training closely linked with local economic potential in the context of local policies and sustainable policies and initiatives to boost employment; (c) promotion of action to reduce cases of in ...[+++]security and violence by improving the operation of public institutions in the context of the rule of law; (d) increased opportunities for all members of society - in particular, women, the young and disadvantaged groups - to participate in development action and the democratic process; (e) improvement of the operation of basic health services, preventive medicine and community health programmes and action designed to meet the priority health concerns of communities; (f) promotion of basic education and all educational initiatives and action to encourage communities to put down stronger roots; (g) promotion of methods for the economic exploitation of natural resources which can also have a positive impact on the environment and improve the quality of life of communities; (h) general and programmatic support for developing countries involved with the reintegration of returning migrants; (i) decentralized cooperation, particularly as part of long- term programmes, as a means of establishing the necessary lasting links between development aid and immigration policy.