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FOREIGN ALLOWANCE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foreign duty allowance
1, record 1, English, foreign%20duty%20allowance
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FDA 2, record 1, English, FDA
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foreign duty allowance(FDA) is intended to provide an incentive for members to serve outside Canada on peace-keeping, truce supervising and similar duties, normally under the auspices of the UN [United Nations], and to recognize the hardship conditions in the area where these duties are performed. FDA includes a bonus for the second and third tour of duty and for the fourth and subsequent tours of duty. 3, record 1, English, - foreign%20duty%20allowance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreign duty allowance; FDA : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - foreign%20duty%20allowance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de service à l'étranger
1, record 1, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ISE 2, record 1, French, ISE
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indemnité de service à l'étranger (ISE) a pour but d'encourager le service des militaires à l'étranger et leur participation dans le cadre de missions de maintien de la paix, de surveillance des trêves et de toutes missions semblables normalement organisées sous l'égide des Nations Unies, tout en tenant compte des conditions difficiles auxquelles ils sont assujettis dans les régions où se déroulent ces opérations. L'ISE comprend une prime prévue pour la deuxième, la troisième et la quatrième affectation à l'étranger, de même que pour les périodes d'affectation ultérieures à l'étranger. 3, record 1, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indemnité de service à l'étranger; ISE : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forfeiture
1, record 2, English, forfeiture
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deprivation of the pay and allowances of an officer or non-commissioned member for any specific day or days, except allowances set out in CBI [Compensation and Benefits Instructions] Chapter 10(Military Foreign Service Instructions), isolation allowance under CBI Chapter 11(Isolated Post Instructions) and any other special allowance that is authorized from time to time if issued at a rate that recognizes that the dependants of the officer or non-commissioned member are located in the allowance area. 2, record 2, English, - forfeiture
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Finances militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suppression
1, record 2, French, suppression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Privation imposée à un officier ou militaire du rang de sa solde et de ses indemnités, pendant un nombre de jours déterminés, à l'exception des indemnités prévues au chapitre 10 (Directives sur le service militaire à l'étranger) des DRAS [Directives sur la rémunération et les avantages sociaux applicables aux Forces canadiennes], de l'indemnité d'isolement prévue au chapitre 11 (Directives sur les postes isolés) des DRAS et de toute autre indemnité spéciale autorisée à l'occasion, lorsque l'indemnité en question est versée selon un taux qui est justifié par le fait que les personnes à charge de l'officier ou du militaire du rang habitent le poste visé par cette indemnité. 2, record 2, French, - suppression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Employment Benefits
- International Relations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foreign-language allowance
1, record 3, English, foreign%2Dlanguage%20allowance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An allowance paid to encourage an employee to achieve and retain proficiency in foreign languages which are required in the performance of his duties at a post. Note :Foreign languages do not include English, French and the employee's mother tongue. 2, record 3, English, - foreign%2Dlanguage%20allowance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Avantages sociaux
- Relations internationales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de langue étrangère
1, record 3, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20langue%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indemnité dont l'objet est d'encourager l'employé à acquérir et à conserver la connaissance pratique des langues étrangères qu'exige l'exercice de ses fonctions à une mission. 2, record 3, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20langue%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'anglais, le français et la langue maternelle de l'employé ne sont pas considérés comme des langues étrangères. 2, record 3, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20langue%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remuneración (Gestión del personal)
- Beneficios sociales
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- prima salarial por lenguas extranjeras
1, record 3, Spanish, prima%20salarial%20por%20lenguas%20extranjeras
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- plus de lengua extranjera 2, record 3, Spanish, plus%20de%20lengua%20extranjera
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- Employment Benefits
- Military Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foreign-service premium
1, record 4, English, foreign%2Dservice%20premium
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tax-free allowance provided as an incentive to foreign service. 2, record 4, English, - foreign%2Dservice%20premium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to the basic fee or salary, the cooperant/advisor receives overseas allowances consisting of a post living allowance, a post differential allowance and an overseas service premium. 3, record 4, English, - foreign%2Dservice%20premium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Foreign-Service Premium is not a cost-of-living allowance. 2, record 4, English, - foreign%2Dservice%20premium
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Avantages sociaux
- Administration militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de service à l'étranger
1, record 4, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prime de service extérieur 2, record 4, French, prime%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supplément non imposable accordé en tant qu'encouragement au service extérieur. 3, record 4, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus du traitement de base ou du salaire, le coopérant/conseiller reçoit des indemnités de service à l'étranger qui consiste en une indemnité de subsistance de mission, une indemnité différentielle de mission et une prime de service à l'étranger. 4, record 4, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À ne pas confondre avec l'indemnité de vie chère. 3, record 4, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Beneficios sociales
- Administración militar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- indemnización por razón de servicio en el extranjero
1, record 4, Spanish, indemnizaci%C3%B3n%20por%20raz%C3%B3n%20de%20servicio%20en%20el%20extranjero
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Military Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- first tour rate
1, record 5, English, first%20tour%20rate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rate of foreign duty allowance prescribed for the Foreign Duty Rating Level in column 2 of the table to QR&O 205. 44 [Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces]. 1, record 5, English, - first%20tour%20rate
Record 5, Key term(s)
- first-tour rate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Administration militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- taux prévu pour la première affectation à l'étranger
1, record 5, French, taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le taux d'indemnité de service à l'étranger prescrit pour le niveau d'évaluation du service à l'étranger figurant à la colonne 2 du tableau ajouté à l'article 205.44 des ORFC [Ordonnances et règlements royaux applicables aux Forces canadiennes]. 1, record 5, French, - taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-03-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- second tour rate 1, record 6, English, second%20tour%20rate
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rate of foreign duty allowance prescribed for the foreign duty rating level in column 3 of the table to QR&O 205. 44. [205-9) AL 28/77) 1, record 6, English, - second%20tour%20rate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- taux prévu pour la deuxième affectation à l'étranger 1, record 6, French, taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le taux d'indemnité de service à l'étranger prescrit pour le niveau d'évaluation du service à l'étranger figurant à la colonne 3 du tableau ajouté à l'article 205. 44 des ORFC. [205-9)Mod. 28/77) 1, record 6, French, - taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-03-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- third tour rate 1, record 7, English, third%20tour%20rate
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rate of foreign duty allowance for third and subsequent tours as prescribed for the FDRL in column 4 of the table to QR&O 205. 44. [205-9) AL 28/77) 1, record 7, English, - third%20tour%20rate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- taux prévu pour la troisième affectation à l'étranger 1, record 7, French, taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20troisi%C3%A8me%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le taux d'indemnité de service à l'étranger applicable à l'égard de la troisième période et des périodes de service subséquentes tel qu'il est prescrit pour les niveaux d'évaluation du service à l'étranger figurant à la colonne 4 du tableau ajouté à l'article 205. 44 des ORFC. [205-9)Mod. 28/77) 1, record 7, French, - taux%20pr%C3%A9vu%20pour%20la%20troisi%C3%A8me%20affectation%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-11-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hostility bonus 1, record 8, English, hostility%20bonus
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It was learned that members of the Armed Forces and other Police Departments enjoy various allowances while serving on peace-keeping duties and as a result, it was learned that Compensation Branch had already made efforts to secure these allowances for our members. The various allowances include mission subsistence allowance, foreign service premium, post differential allowance, hostility bonus. Our members may also be eligible for vacation travel, family reunion assistance, etc. 1, record 8, English, - hostility%20bonus
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- indemnité pour risque d'hostilités
1, record 8, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20pour%20risque%20d%27hostilit%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-01-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Duty Allowance Regulations
1, record 9, English, Foreign%20Duty%20Allowance%20Regulations
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Members of the Canadians Forces serving outside Canada come under the provisions of the Military Foreign Service Regulations and the Foreign Duty Allowance Regulations which are administered by the Department of National Defence. 1, record 9, English, - Foreign%20Duty%20Allowance%20Regulations
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur l'indemnité de service à l'étranger
1, record 9, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les militaires en service à l'extérieur du Canada sont assujettis aux Règlements sur le service militaire à l'étranger et au Règlement sur l'indemnité de service à l'étranger. 1, record 9, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Rémunération. 2, record 9, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Public Service
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- military foreign service allowance
1, record 10, English, military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Various allowances for members of the military and their dependants posted outside Canada. 1, record 10, English, - military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military foreign service allowance : term officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat. 2, record 10, English, - military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Fonction publique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de service extérieur militaire
1, record 10, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diverses indemnités versées aux militaires et aux personnes à leur charge en cas d'affectation à l'étranger. 1, record 10, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indemnité de service extérieur militaire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 10, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-10-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- per diem Canadian leave allowance 1, record 11, English, per%20diem%20Canadian%20leave%20allowance
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A payment of a normal diem canadian leave allowance pursuant to the Foreign Service Directive. 1, record 11, English, - per%20diem%20Canadian%20leave%20allowance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indemnité quotidienne de congé du Canada 1, record 11, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20quotidienne%20de%20cong%C3%A9%20du%20Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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