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CAPITAL REPAIRS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-employment income
1, record 1, English, self%2Demployment%20income
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- self employment income 2, record 1, English, self%20employment%20income
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total annual gross income from business or self-employment before any personal income tax deductions or deductions for capital cost allowance or depreciation but after deducting the following expenses and allowances related directly to that income :(i) accounting and legal expenses;(ii) advertising expenses;(iii) business tax, fees, licences, dues;(iv) insurance expenses;(v) interest, bank charges;(vi) maintenance and repairs expenses;(vii) motor vehicle expenses(except capital cost allowance) ;(viii) office expenses;(ix) salaries(including employer's contributions) ;(x) expenses related to computers and equipment;(xi) other charges claimed as expenses or allowances for the purposes of determining the annual net taxable business or self‑employment income of the individual. 3, record 1, English, - self%2Demployment%20income
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For tax purposes, income from self-employment includes business income, professional income, commission income, farming income, and fishing income. 4, record 1, English, - self%2Demployment%20income
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
self-employment income: term used on the T1 income tax return form. 5, record 1, English, - self%2Demployment%20income
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- revenu d'un travail indépendant
1, record 1, French, revenu%20d%27un%20travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revenu qu'un particulier tire d'un travail qu'il fait pour son propre compte et qui, contrairement à un revenu de salarié, ouvre droit à la déduction des frais engagés pour le gagner et à l'amortissement fiscal. 2, record 1, French, - revenu%20d%27un%20travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revenu d'un travail indépendant : terme utilisé dans le formulaire relatif à la déclaration d'impôt T1. 3, record 1, French, - revenu%20d%27un%20travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- line object field
1, record 2, English, line%20object%20field
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Departments involved in construction and repairs using their own resources(e. g., labour and materiel) should include a field designated as «asset object» at the end of the departmental input coding block. The actual goods or services used is then coded in the line object field, while the type of asset affected is recorded by coding the last three digits of the corresponding economic object in the asset object field. This data is required by Statistics Canada to show capital formation in the National Accounts. 1, record 2, English, - line%20object%20field
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone des articles d'exécution
1, record 2, French, zone%20des%20articles%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ministères qui utilisent leurs propres ressources (par exemple, main-d'œuvre et matériaux) pour faire effectuer des travaux de construction et de réparation devraient ajouter, à la fin de leur bloc de codage, une zone appelée «article de ressources». Lors du codage de l'opération, on inscrit les biens et services utilisés dans la zone des articles d'exécution et, en utilisant les trois derniers chiffres de l'article économique correspondant, on indique le type de ressources dans la zone des articles de ressources. Statistique Canada a besoin de cette donnée pour faire état de la formation de capital dans les comptes nationaux. 1, record 2, French, - zone%20des%20articles%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution
Record 2, Key term(s)
- zone de l'article d'exécution
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- asset object
1, record 3, English, asset%20object
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Derivative coding to identify capital formation that results from a department's use of its own resources(e. g. labour and materiel) on capital projects, including repairs whose cost is significant. 2, record 3, English, - asset%20object
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Departments involved in construction and repairs using their own resources (e.g., labour and material) should include a field designated as "asset object" at the end of the departmental input coding block. 3, record 3, English, - asset%20object
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asset objects are a category in the object-of-expenditure classification used by the Federal Government. 4, record 3, English, - asset%20object
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- article d'actif
1, record 3, French, article%20d%27actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- article de ressources 2, record 3, French, article%20de%20ressources
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Codage dérivé pour désigner la formation de capital résultant de l'utilisation par le ministère de ses propres ressources (par exemple la main-d'œuvre et les matériaux) pour des projets d'immobilisations, y compris les réparations dont le coût est assez élevé. 3, record 3, French, - article%20d%27actif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les articles d'actif font partie de la classification par article de dépenses utilisée dans l'administration fédérale. 4, record 3, French, - article%20d%27actif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ministères qui utilisent leurs propres ressources (par exemple, main-d'œuvre et matériaux) pour faire effectuer des travaux de construction et de réparation devraient ajouter, à la fin de leur bloc de codage, une zone appelée «article de ressources». 5, record 3, French, - article%20d%27actif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- improvement
1, record 4, English, improvement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valuable additions made to property which amount to more than repairs, costing labor and capital, and are intended to enhance the value of the property. Improvements of land would include grading, sidewalks, sewers, streets, utilities, and the like. Improvements to land would include buildings, fences, room additions, new roof, and similar constructions. It could also be an alteration of the land's surface, such as an irrigation channel.(Reilly, 2nd ed., 1976, p. 236). 1, record 4, English, - improvement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- amélioration
1, record 4, French, am%C3%A9lioration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amélioration : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 4, French, - am%C3%A9lioration
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- betterment
1, record 5, English, betterment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical improvement that adds to the capital value of the structure. A capital expenditure that increases the utility or market desirability of the property. It is distinguished from repairs or replacements by the fact that the original character is improved and the value is increased. Also may arise from a physical change external to the property such as street improvements, improved drainage facilities, etc. Their measure of value is not in actual cost, but in enhanced value imparted to the property. 1, record 5, English, - betterment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amélioration
1, record 5, French, am%C3%A9lioration
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amélioration physique qui augmente la valeur en capital d'un ouvrage ou bâtiment. Une dépense en capital qui augmente l'utilité ou la valeur marchande de la propriété. Une amélioration se distingue de résultat d'une réparation ou d'un remplacement en ce qu'elle améliore le caractère initial de la propriété et en augmente la valeur. Elle peut aussi résulter de changements physiques extérieurs à la propriété, comme des améliorations aux rues et aux systèmes de drainage, etc. La valeur d'une amélioration ne s'évalue pas en fonction de son coût réel mais d'après l'augmentation de la valeur donnée à une propriété. 1, record 5, French, - am%C3%A9lioration
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 5, French, - am%C3%A9lioration
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Government Contracts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- major capital project
1, record 6, English, major%20capital%20project
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Project types include bulk repairs, planned and approved works and major capital projects, including space optimization projects. 2, record 6, English, - major%20capital%20project
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Marchés publics
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- grand projet d'immobilisation
1, record 6, French, grand%20projet%20d%27immobilisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les types de projets comprennent les réparations en vrac, les travaux prévus et approuvés et les grands projets d'immobilisations, incluant les projets d' optimisation des locaux. 2, record 6, French, - grand%20projet%20d%27immobilisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-06-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ongoing repairs
1, record 7, English, ongoing%20repairs
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is the anticipated method of funding capital repairs, ongoing repairs, etc. 2, record 7, English, - ongoing%20repairs
Record 7, Key term(s)
- ongoing repair
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réparations courantes
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9parations%20courantes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon quelle méthode prévoit-on de financer les réparations importantes et les réparations courantes, entre autres?. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9parations%20courantes
Record 7, Key term(s)
- réparation courante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
- Estimating (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- improvements
1, record 8, English, improvements
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valuable additions made to property which amount to more than repairs, costing labor and capital, and are intended to enhance the value of the property. 2, record 8, English, - improvements
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- améliorations
1, record 8, French, am%C3%A9liorations
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'emploie d'habitude au pluriel. 2, record 8, French, - am%C3%A9liorations
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- National Accounting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- export of repairs to capital goods 1, record 9, English, export%20of%20repairs%20to%20capital%20goods
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- exports of repairs to capital goods
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Comptabilité nationale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- exportation de services de réparation de biens d'équipement
1, record 9, French, exportation%20de%20services%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20de%20biens%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Traduction de l'ONU [Organisation des Nations Unies]. 1, record 9, French, - exportation%20de%20services%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20de%20biens%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Lexique du système de comptabilité nationale, établi à partir de la terminologie utilisée par l'ONU et de celle recommandée par l'INSEE [Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques]. 1, record 9, French, - exportation%20de%20services%20de%20r%C3%A9paration%20de%20biens%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
Record 9, Key term(s)
- exportations de services de réparation de biens d'équipement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- National Accounting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- capital repairs 1, record 10, English, capital%20repairs
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Major alterations in, or additions to, machinery, equipment, structures or other fixed assets which significantly extend their expected lifetime of use, productivity, or the character or volume of the services they render. 2, record 10, English, - capital%20repairs
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Comptabilité nationale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réparation des biens d'équipement
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9paration%20des%20biens%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- gros entretien 2, record 10, French, gros%20entretien
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modifications ou additions importantes apportées aux machines, au matériel, aux constructions et aux autres actifs fixes. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9paration%20des%20biens%20d%27%C3%A9quipement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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