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Glossary Search Results
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- Kilometre
- A unit of length in the metric system of measurement (SI) equal to 1 000 metres or approximately 0.62 of a mile.
- Knowledge of Non-official Languages
- Refers to all languages, other than English or French, in which the respondent can conduct a conversation. (Source: 1996 Census Dictionary, Statistics Canada)
- Knowledge of Official Languages
- Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French or in neither of the official languages of Canada. (Source: 1996 Census Dictionary, Statistics Canada)
- Kyoto Protocol
- The Protocol to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change signed in December 1997 setting out targets and timetables for industrialized countries to reduce emissions of six greenhouse gasses by at least five percent below 1990 levels in the period 2008-2012 and other provisions. It will enter into effect 90 days after ratification by not less than 55 Parties, including industrialized parties that in total account for at least 55 percent of the total carbon dioxide emissions for 1990. (Source: United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Country Dialogue Workshops Programme, Glossary of Terms)
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