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MAINTAIN CHILD [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
- Family Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- informal kinship care placement
1, record 1, English, informal%20kinship%20care%20placement
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- informal kinship placement 2, record 1, English, informal%20kinship%20placement
correct, noun
- informal kin care placement 1, record 1, English, informal%20kin%20care%20placement
correct, noun
- informal kin placement 1, record 1, English, informal%20kin%20placement
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Informal kinship placements variously include children whose legal status has not changed(i. e., parents/guardians maintain legal custody), but the child is placed with an extended family member or a trusted community member(as in customary care) on an emergency or temporary basis under voluntary conditions or by court order. Formal kinship placements typically involve extended family homes and caregivers who have gone through a formal review, training, and approval process that is similar to the process foster homes undergo. 3, record 1, English, - informal%20kinship%20care%20placement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- placement informel chez un proche
1, record 1, French, placement%20informel%20chez%20un%20proche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- placement informel chez une proche 1, record 1, French, placement%20informel%20chez%20une%20proche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
placement informel chez un proche; placement informel chez une proche : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 1, French, - placement%20informel%20chez%20un%20proche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Aboriginal Law
- Family Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- formal kinship care placement
1, record 2, English, formal%20kinship%20care%20placement
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- formal kinship placement 2, record 2, English, formal%20kinship%20placement
correct, noun
- formal kin care placement 1, record 2, English, formal%20kin%20care%20placement
correct, noun
- formal kin placement 1, record 2, English, formal%20kin%20placement
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Informal kinship placements variously include children whose legal status has not changed(i. e., parents/guardians maintain legal custody), but the child is placed with an extended family member or a trusted community member(as in customary care) on an emergency or temporary basis under voluntary conditions or by court order. Formal kinship placements typically involve extended family homes and caregivers who have gone through a formal review, training, and approval process that is similar to the process foster homes undergo. 3, record 2, English, - formal%20kinship%20care%20placement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit autochtone
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- placement officiel chez un proche
1, record 2, French, placement%20officiel%20chez%20un%20proche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- placement officiel chez une proche 1, record 2, French, placement%20officiel%20chez%20une%20proche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
placement officiel chez un proche; placement officiel chez une proche : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 2, French, - placement%20officiel%20chez%20un%20proche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-11-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- energy requirement
1, record 3, English, energy%20requirement
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Energy requirement is the amount of food energy needed to balance energy expenditure in order to maintain body size, body composition and a level of necessary and desirable physical activity consistent with long-term good health. This includes the energy needed for the optimal growth and development of children, for the deposition of tissues during pregnancy, and for the secretion of milk during lactation consistent with the good health of mother and child. 2, record 3, English, - energy%20requirement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- besoin énergétique
1, record 3, French, besoin%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soyons clairs sur la distinction qu'il convient de faire entre «besoin énergétique» et «demande alimentaire». Dans l'idéal, chaque individu consomme des aliments afin de satisfaire ses besoins en énergie et en nutriments, dans une quantité nécessaire pour assurer les fonctions physiologiques normales, pour prévenir tout symptôme de carence et pour assurer un niveau d'activité physique normal aux populations rurales comme aux populations urbaines. Alors que les «besoins» d'un individu varient en fonction de son âge, de son sexe, de sa taille, de son poids, etc., la «demande» en nourriture qui tend à satisfaire ces besoins est fonction des disponibilités alimentaires, mais aussi de ses goûts, de son revenu, des prix relatifs, de toute une série de facteurs plus subjectifs. 2, record 3, French, - besoin%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-08-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta
1, record 4, English, Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CYCAA 2, record 4, English, CYCAA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1972. [Its mission is] to promote, improve and maintain progressive standards of child/youth care services [and] to encourage an active public interest in child/youth care services. 3, record 4, English, - Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta
1, record 4, French, Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CYCAA 2, record 4, French, CYCAA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme provincial de petite envergure fondé en 1972. 3, record 4, French, - Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
- Health Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prenatal injury
1, record 5, English, prenatal%20injury
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once the child "en ventre sa mère" was deemed to be a person, the Court held without question that the child could recover damages for its prenatal injury. 2, record 5, English, - prenatal%20injury
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the Ontario High Court held that a child who was injured while "en ventre sa mère" could maintain an action, once born alive, for his or her injuries. 3, record 5, English, - prenatal%20injury
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pre-natal injury
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Droit de la santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- préjudice corporel prénatal
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9judice%20corporel%20pr%C3%A9natal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dommage corporel prénatal 2, record 5, French, dommage%20corporel%20pr%C3%A9natal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[ ... ] les conséquences de l'imposition d'une responsabilité délictuelle à la mère pour préjudice prénatal ayant causé un dommage à son enfant né vivant sont considérables. 3, record 5, French, - pr%C3%A9judice%20corporel%20pr%C3%A9natal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
- Sociology of the Family
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- maintain the child
1, record 6, English, maintain%20the%20child
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
be liable to maintain a child 2, record 6, English, - maintain%20the%20child
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- subvenir aux besoins de l'enfant 1, record 6, French, subvenir%20aux%20besoins%20de%20l%27enfant
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- s'occuper d'un enfant 2, record 6, French, s%27occuper%20d%27un%20enfant
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Loi sur le divorce et les mesures accessoires (al. 15(7)a). 1, record 6, French, - subvenir%20aux%20besoins%20de%20l%27enfant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Être tenu de s'occuper d'un enfant 2, record 6, French, - subvenir%20aux%20besoins%20de%20l%27enfant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Policy (General)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Children's Special Allowances
1, record 7, English, Children%27s%20Special%20Allowances
correct, plural, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSA 2, record 7, English, CSA
correct, plural, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Children's Special Allowances are payable to government departments, agencies and institutions which maintain children under the age of 18. Rate payable is the same in all provinces and territories, and is equal to the basic amount of the Child Tax Benefit. 3, record 7, English, - Children%27s%20Special%20Allowances
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Politiques sociales (Généralités)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Prestations spéciales pour enfants
1, record 7, French, Prestations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20pour%20enfants
correct, feminine noun, plural, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des prestations spéciales pour enfants sont payables à des ministères, institutions ou organismes gouvernementaux qui ont la charge d'enfants de moins de 18 ans. Dans certains cas, les prestations peuvent être payées directement à une famille d'accueil. Le montant de la prestation est le même dans toutes les provinces et dans tous les territoires, et est égal au montant de base de la Prestation fiscale pour enfants. 2, record 7, French, - Prestations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20pour%20enfants
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Experimental Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Toronto Montessori Institute
1, record 8, English, Toronto%20Montessori%20Institute
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- TMI 2, record 8, English, TMI
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objective of this organization, which is established in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is to maintain the founding principles of Montessori education, inspired by the developmental needs and characteristics of the child. Information confirmed by the institute. 3, record 8, English, - Toronto%20Montessori%20Institute
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Montessori Institute of Toronto
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie expérimentale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Toronto Montessori Institute
1, record 8, French, Toronto%20Montessori%20Institute
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- TMI 2, record 8, French, TMI
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 8, French, - Toronto%20Montessori%20Institute
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Legal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- great weight of judicial opinion
1, record 9, English, great%20weight%20of%20judicial%20opinion
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The majority of the court recognized that in 1933 "the great weight of judicial opinion in the common law courts denies the right of a child when born to maintain an action for pre-natal injuries. 2, record 9, English, - great%20weight%20of%20judicial%20opinion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Théorie du droit
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- opinion juridique prépondérante
1, record 9, French, opinion%20juridique%20pr%C3%A9pond%C3%A9rante
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-11-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
- Law of Obligations (civil law)
- Sociology of the Family
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- joint financial obligation
1, record 10, English, joint%20financial%20obligation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... joint financial obligation to maintain a child of the marriage. 1, record 10, English, - joint%20financial%20obligation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Droit des obligations (droit civil)
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- obligation financière commune
1, record 10, French, obligation%20financi%C3%A8re%20commune
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] obligation financière commune de subvenir aux besoins d'un enfant du mariage 1, record 10, French, - obligation%20financi%C3%A8re%20commune
Record 10, Key term(s)
- obligation financière conjointe
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-12-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- child welfare
1, record 11, English, child%20welfare
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specific and general services to promote and maintain child protection and well-being, usually of medical, socio-economic and legal nature. 2, record 11, English, - child%20welfare
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aide sociale à l'enfance
1, record 11, French, aide%20sociale%20%C3%A0%20l%27enfance
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble des moyens financés et organisés par la collectivité publique pour permettre que les besoins essentiels des enfants soient satisfaits dans la mesure où leur famille et les autres institutions n'y suffisent pas. 1, record 11, French, - aide%20sociale%20%C3%A0%20l%27enfance
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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