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FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Fiscal Stabilization Program
1, record 1, English, Fiscal%20Stabilization%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Fiscal Stabilization Program is authorized by the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and falls under the responsibility of the Minister of Finance. It enables the federal government to provide financial assistance to any province faced with a year-over-year decline in its non-resource revenues greater than five percent. 2, record 1, English, - Fiscal%20Stabilization%20Program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Fiscal Stabilization Program was last reviewed in 1995 and, following calls from provincial and territorial governments and academics for the program to be modernized, the federal government proposes [in the Fall Economic Statement 2020] to modernize the Fiscal Stabilization Program ... 3, record 1, English, - Fiscal%20Stabilization%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fiscal Stabilization Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de stabilisation fiscale
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20stabilisation%20fiscale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de stabilisation fiscale a fait l'objet d'un examen pour la dernière fois en 1995. À la suite d'une demande de modernisation des gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux ainsi que d'universitaires, le gouvernement propose [dans l'Énoncé économique de l'automne de 2020] de moderniser le Programme de stabilisation fiscale [...] 2, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20stabilisation%20fiscale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Federal Steering Committee on Self-Government and Comprehensive Claims
1, record 2, English, Federal%20Steering%20Committee%20on%20Self%2DGovernment%20and%20Comprehensive%20Claims
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FSC 2, record 2, English, FSC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Federal Steering Committee on Self-Government and Comprehensive Claims(FSC) will assume new responsibility to provide direction to federal departments and agencies on modern treaty implementation. The committee's executive will be responsible for providing direction on strategic and fiscal issues. 2, record 2, English, - Federal%20Steering%20Committee%20on%20Self%2DGovernment%20and%20Comprehensive%20Claims
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The short form "FSC" is used to designate the "Federal Steering Committee on Self-Government and Comprehensive Claims." 3, record 2, English, - Federal%20Steering%20Committee%20on%20Self%2DGovernment%20and%20Comprehensive%20Claims
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Comité directeur fédéral de l'autonomie gouvernementale et des revendications globales
1, record 2, French, Comit%C3%A9%20directeur%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20de%20l%27autonomie%20gouvernementale%20et%20des%20revendications%20globales
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CDF 2, record 2, French, CDF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité directeur fédéral de l'autonomie gouvernementale et des revendications globales (CDF) assume de nouvelles responsabilités consistant à donner des orientations aux ministères et organismes fédéraux sur la mise en œuvre des traités modernes. Pour les questions stratégiques et financières, cette tâche incombe à un dirigeant du comité. 2, record 2, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20directeur%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20de%20l%27autonomie%20gouvernementale%20et%20des%20revendications%20globales
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forme «CDF» est l'abréviation utilisée pour désigner le «Comité directeur fédéral de l'autonomie gouvernementale et des revendications globales». 3, record 2, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20directeur%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20de%20l%27autonomie%20gouvernementale%20et%20des%20revendications%20globales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Comptroller General
1, record 3, English, Comptroller%20General
correct, Northwest Territories
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Under the Financial Administration Act. The Comptroller General shall ensure that the Public Accounts are prepared for each fiscal year; establish the form and content of financial records and accounting systems for the Government; establish and maintain systems and procedures to ensure that all public money is collected and accounted for, all public property is properly controlled, all disbursements are properly authorized, and any other financial matter under the responsibility of the Comptroller General is carried out in accordance with his or her requirements; and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Minister of Finance or the Board. 1, record 3, English, - Comptroller%20General
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Comptabilité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur général
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun, Northwest Territories
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sous la Loi sur la gestion des finances publiques, le contrôleur général veille à l'établissement des comptes publics pour chaque exercice; détermine la forme et le contenu des registres financiers et des systèmes comptables du gouvernement; établit et fait appliquer des systèmes et des procédures pour s'assurer que tous les fonds publics sont perçus et comptabilisés, tous les biens publics sont dûment contrôlés, tous les débours sont dûment autorisés, toute autre question financière relevant de sa responsabilité est traitée en conformité avec les normes qu'il établit; exerce les autres fonctions que le ministre des Finances ou le Conseil lui attribue. 1, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 3, Key term(s)
- contrôleuse générale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fiscal responsibility
1, record 4, English, fiscal%20responsibility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The government's Expenditure Management System will foster greater fiscal responsibility and help the government to meet its fiscal targets. 1, record 4, English, - fiscal%20responsibility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- responsabilité financière
1, record 4, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20financi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de gestion des dépenses du gouvernement favorise une plus grande responsabilité financière et facilite l'atteinte des objectifs financiers que le gouvernement s'est fixés. 1, record 4, French, - responsabilit%C3%A9%20financi%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fighter alert
1, record 5, English, fighter%20alert
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, NORAD has initiated a flexible fighter alert concept. This concept allows NORAD Region Commanders to tailor their aerospace control forces and alert postures to meet the perceived threat within their specific areas of responsibility, reduce their overall level of effort; and, reduce expenditures to meet their fiscal goals. 1, record 5, English, - fighter%20alert
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alerte à la chasse
1, record 5, French, alerte%20%C3%A0%20la%20chasse
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FA 1, record 5, French, FA
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Fiscal Responsibility Act
1, record 6, English, Fiscal%20Responsibility%20Act
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- An Act to establish principles of responsible fiscal management and to require regular publication of information by the Minister of Finance to demonstrate the Government's adherence to those principles 1, record 6, English, An%20Act%20to%20establish%20principles%20of%20responsible%20fiscal%20management%20and%20to%20require%20regular%20publication%20of%20information%20by%20the%20Minister%20of%20Finance%20to%20demonstrate%20the%20Government%27s%20adherence%20to%20those%20principles
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Legal title : An Act to establish principles of... Government's adherence to those principles. Short title :Fiscal Responsibility Act. 2, record 6, English, - Fiscal%20Responsibility%20Act
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Loi sur la gestion responsable des finances
1, record 6, French, Loi%20sur%20la%20gestion%20responsable%20des%20finances
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Loi instituant des principes de gestion responsable des finances et imposant au ministre des Finances de publier régulièrement des renseignements indiquant le respect de ces principes par le gouvernement 1, record 6, French, Loi%20instituant%20des%20principes%20de%20gestion%20responsable%20des%20finances%20et%20imposant%20au%20ministre%20des%20Finances%20de%20publier%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8rement%20des%20renseignements%20indiquant%20le%20respect%20de%20ces%20principes%20par%20le%20gouvernement
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre légal : Loi instituant des principes de gestion [...] indiquant le respect de ces principes par le gouvernement. Titre abrégé : Loi sur la gestion responsable des finances. 2, record 6, French, - Loi%20sur%20la%20gestion%20responsable%20des%20finances
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-06-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- salary allotment
1, record 7, English, salary%20allotment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before making a decision to initiate a staffing action or requesting an employee to work overtime, responsibility centre managers must ensure that the resulting payments will not cause the salary allotment to be overexpended; that is, that there is sufficient unencumbered balance in the allotment to cover the payments and to discharge any debts that will be incurred during the current fiscal year. 1, record 7, English, - salary%20allotment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- affectation réservée aux salaires
1, record 7, French, affectation%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9e%20aux%20salaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- affectation pour les dépenses salariales 2, record 7, French, affectation%20pour%20les%20d%C3%A9penses%20salariales
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1979-09-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- memorandum allocation 1, record 8, English, memorandum%20allocation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following situations may be appropriate for the use of memorandum allocations : to record fixed assets which are not included in the accounts of Canada; to record liabilities or reserves such as provisions for declining values in inventories, depreciation, or doubtful accounts; to charge depreciation to responsibility centres; and to record costs charged to other appropriations or fiscal years. 1, record 8, English, - memorandum%20allocation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
allocation: In accounting, allocation is the spreading of an income or expense but not necessarily on a "time" basis. 2, record 8, English, - memorandum%20allocation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- affectation pour mémoire 1, record 8, French, affectation%20pour%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
affectation: Destination, application à un usage déterminé: Affectation (...) d'une somme à telle dépense. 2, record 8, French, - affectation%20pour%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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