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WVA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- War Veterans Allowance Program
1, record 1, English, War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 1, record 1, English, WVA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- WVA Program 1, record 1, English, WVA%20Program
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a transfer payment program, which has been in effect since September 1, 1930. The program is a form of non-taxable financial assistance available to Canadian Veterans of World War I (WWI), World War II (WWII) and the Korean War. It also acts as a "window of access" to other programs (e.g., Veterans Independence Program, Assistance Fund) for recipients and "near-recipients" (individuals who would qualify, except they receive income through other income support programs). The purpose of WVA is to ensure that, in recognition of wartime service, eligible persons are provided with regular monthly income in order to meet their basic needs, and maintain dignity. 1, record 1, English, - War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants
1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme des AAC 1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20AAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants (AAC) est un programme de paiement de transfert en vigueur depuis le 1er septembre 1930. Il s'agit d'une forme d'aide financière non imposable offerte aux anciens combattants canadiens de la Première Guerre mondiale, de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de la guerre de Corée. Le Programme sert également de porte d'entrée vers d'autres programmes (p. ex. Programme pour l'autonomie des anciens combattants, Fonds de secours) pour les bénéficiaires et les quasi-bénéficiaires (personnes qui seraient autrement admissibles si elles ne recevaient pas un soutien du revenu d'autres programmes). Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants constitue une forme de reconnaissance aux personnes admissibles ayant servi en temps de guerre, pour s'assurer qu'elles reçoivent un revenu mensuel régulier leur permettant de satisfaire leurs besoins fondamentaux et de conserver leur dignité. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- war veterans allowance
1, record 2, English, war%20veterans%20allowance
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 2, record 2, English, WVA
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- war veteran's allowance 3, record 2, English, war%20veteran%27s%20allowance
correct
- war veterans' allowance 4, record 2, English, war%20veterans%27%20allowance
correct
- veteran's allowance 5, record 2, English, veteran%27s%20allowance
correct, see observation
- veterans' allowance 6, record 2, English, veterans%27%20allowance
correct, see observation
- veteran allowance 7, record 2, English, veteran%20allowance
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additional monthly income for low-income veterans in recognition of their war-time duty to meet their basic needs. 8, record 2, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), pursuant to the War Veterans Allowance Act. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with a regular monthly income to meet their basic needs. Eligibility is determined by the wartime service of a veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income and residency. The amount of WVA is based on income, marital/common-law partner status and number of dependants. 9, record 2, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
war veterans allowance; WVA: term and abbreviation used by Veterans Affairs Canada. 8, record 2, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms "veteran's allowance", "veterans' allowance" and "veteran allowance" can be used as synonyms if these terms apply particularly to the war allowance that veterans receive. 8, record 2, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Not to be mistaken with the terms "veterans disability pension" and "veterans affairs award." 8, record 2, English, - war%20veterans%20allowance
Record 2, Key term(s)
- allowance of veterans, allowance of war veterans, war veteran allowance, veterans allowance, allowance for veterans, allowance for war veterans
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- allocation aux anciens combattants
1, record 2, French, allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAC 2, record 2, French, AAC
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- allocation d'ancien combattant 3, record 2, French, allocation%20d%27ancien%20combattant
correct, feminine noun
- AAC 4, record 2, French, AAC
correct, feminine noun
- AAC 4, record 2, French, AAC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revenu mensuel supplémentaire accordé aux anciens combattants en reconnaissance de leur service en temps de guerre afin de subvenir à leurs besoins de base. 5, record 2, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allocation aux anciens combattants (AAC) constitue une forme d'aide financière qu'offre Anciens Combattants Canada (ACC) en vertu de la Loi sur les allocations aux anciens combattants. En reconnaissance du service en temps de guerre, les personnes admissibles reçoivent un revenu mensuel régulier pour leur permettre de répondre à leurs besoins de base. L'admissibilité d'un ancien combattant ou d'un civil est déterminée en fonction du service en temps de guerre, de l'âge ou de l'état de santé, du revenu et du lieu de résidence. Le montant de l'AAC dépend du revenu, de l'état civil [époux ou épouse ou conjoint(e) de fait] et du nombre de personnes à charge. 6, record 2, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allocation aux anciens combattants; AAC : terme et abréviation en usage à Anciens Combattants Canada. 5, record 2, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les syntagmes «allocation d'anciens combattants» et «allocation des anciens combattants» sont aussi des solutions possibles. 5, record 2, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «pension d'invalidité des anciens combattants» et «indemnité d'invalidité des anciens combattants». 5, record 2, French, - allocation%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-10-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Winnipeg Vegetarian Association
1, record 3, English, Winnipeg%20Vegetarian%20Association
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 2, record 3, English, WVA
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 1, record 3, English, - Winnipeg%20Vegetarian%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Vegetarian Association of Winnipeg
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Winnipeg Vegetarian Association
1, record 3, French, Winnipeg%20Vegetarian%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- WVA 2, record 3, French, WVA
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Winnipeg (Manitoba). 1, record 3, French, - Winnipeg%20Vegetarian%20Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-05-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- World Veterinary Association
1, record 4, English, World%20Veterinary%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 1, record 4, English, WVA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association mondiale vétérinaire
1, record 4, French, Association%20mondiale%20v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaire
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AMV 1, record 4, French, AMV
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Mundial Veterinaria
1, record 4, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Mundial%20Veterinaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AMV 1, record 4, Spanish, AMV
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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