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CPP DISABILITY PENSION [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Wrestling With The Poor Cousin: Canada Pension Plan Disability Policy and Practice, 1964 - 2001
1, record 1, English, Wrestling%20With%20The%20Poor%20Cousin%3A%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan%20Disability%20Policy%20and%20Practice%2C%201964%20%2D%202001
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals, Ottawa, 2002. This paper offers a policy and political history of the disability benefit component of the Canada Pension Plan(CPP), the "poor cousin" of this public contributory pension plan. Broad policy trends and program developments are the focus, highlighting the role of Ministers, Members of Parliament, public servants, policy advisors and other political actors. To do so, the paper examines the pension reform agendas and records of the Pearson, Trudeau, Mulroney and Chrétien governments. The analysis covers the origins, early implementation, liberalization of benefits, and the more recent restraint and reorientation of the disability benefit program. 2, record 1, English, - Wrestling%20With%20The%20Poor%20Cousin%3A%20Canada%20Pension%20Plan%20Disability%20Policy%20and%20Practice%2C%201964%20%2D%202001
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Pensions et rentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Le sort réservé au parent pauvre : Régime de pensions du Canada politique et pratique en matière d'invalidité, 1964 - 2001
1, record 1, French, Le%20sort%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9%20au%20parent%20pauvre%20%3A%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada%20politique%20et%20pratique%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%2C%201964%20%2D%202001
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bureau du Commissaire des tribunaux de révision, Ottawa, 2002. Le présent document brosse un historique, tant sur le plan des politiques que du contexte politique, du volet des prestations d'invalidité du Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC), le «parent pauvre» de ce régime de pension contributif de l'État. On s'intéressera tout particulièrement aux tendances générales en matière de politique ainsi qu'au développement des programmes, en soulignant le rôle des ministres, des députés, des fonctionnaires, des conseillers en matière de politiques et des autres intervenants politiques. Pour ce faire, le présent document analyse les programmes de réforme des pensions ainsi que les réalisations des gouvernements Pearson, Trudeau, Mulroney et Chrétien. L'analyse couvre les étapes des origines, de la mise en œuvre initiale, de la libéralisation des prestations ainsi que les plus récentes restrictions et réorientations dont le programme de prestations d'invalidité a fait l'objet. 2, record 1, French, - Le%20sort%20r%C3%A9serv%C3%A9%20au%20parent%20pauvre%20%3A%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada%20politique%20et%20pratique%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%2C%201964%20%2D%202001
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Employment Benefits
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- CPP Pensions Automated and Streamlined
1, record 2, English, CPP%20Pensions%20Automated%20and%20Streamlined
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human Resources Development Canada. Canada Pension Plan(CPP). As the baby boom generation reaches retirement age, the government of Canada faces increasing demand for services and information related to public pensions and income support. To manage this increased demand and to meet client expectations, this project will streamline services and provide Canadians with simplified on-line access to benefits for CPP retirement, disability, death and survivor pensions. 1, record 2, English, - CPP%20Pensions%20Automated%20and%20Streamlined
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada Pension Plan Pensions Automated and Streamlined
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Avantages sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Pensions du RPC automatisées et rationalisées
1, record 2, French, Pensions%20du%20RPC%20automatis%C3%A9es%20et%20rationalis%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Développement des ressources humaines Canada. Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC). Au moment où la génération du baby-boom atteint l'âge de la retraite, le gouvernement est aux prises avec un accroissement important de la demande de services et d'information concernant les régimes publics de pensions et de soutien du revenu. Ce projet aura pour objectif de simplifier les services et de faciliter l'accès électronique aux prestations de retraite, d'invalidité et de décès ainsi qu'à la rente de conjoint survivant du RPC, afin de gérer l'accroissement de la demande tout en veillant à ce que les attentes des clients soient satisfaites. 1, record 2, French, - Pensions%20du%20RPC%20automatis%C3%A9es%20et%20rationalis%C3%A9es
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Pensions du Régime de pensions du Canada automatisées et rationalisées
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- credit-splitting
1, record 3, English, credit%2Dsplitting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pension split 2, record 3, English, pension%20split
correct
- credits division 3, record 3, English, credits%20division
correct
- division of credits 3, record 3, English, division%20of%20credits
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The practice of dividing pension credits between spouses. 4, record 3, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a client selects "separated" or "divorced" on the CPP [Canada Pension Plan] Disability application form, a credit-splitting information package is to be sent to the client. 5, record 3, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Since 1978, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) has contained a provision allowing CPP credits to be divided between ex-spouses after a divorce or legal annulment. In January 1987, the provision was broadened to include couples who separate from a legal or common-law union. A division of credits results in a permanent amendment to each spouse’s record of earnings and may affect current or future benefits. CPP credits are divived for each year the couple lived together. 3, record 3, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The divided credits in a pension plan may either be taken out of a plan in the form of cash or left in to remain as credits toward a future pension as defined under the rules of the plan. 4, record 3, English, - credit%2Dsplitting
Record 3, Key term(s)
- split of pension
- credit splitting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- partage des droits
1, record 3, French, partage%20des%20droits
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- partage des crédits 2, record 3, French, partage%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits
correct, masculine noun
- partage de la rente 3, record 3, French, partage%20de%20la%20rente
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'un client indique «séparé» ou «divorcé» dans le formulaire de demande de prestations d'invalidité du RPC [Régime des pensions du Canada], il faut lui envoyer une trousse de renseignements sur le partage des crédits. 1, record 3, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Depuis 1978, le Régime de pension du Canada (RPC) prévoit le partage des crédits du RPC entre les anciens conjoints après un divorce ou une annulation légale. En janvier 1987, cette disposition a été élargie en vue d'inclure les couples qui se séparent (union légale ou de fait). Le partage des crédits entraîne une modification permanente dans le registre des gains de chaque conjoint et peut modifier le montant actuel ou futur des prestations. Les crédits du RPC sont partagés pour chaque année de vie commune du couple. 4, record 3, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «partage de la rente» est préférée au Québec. 1, record 3, French, - partage%20des%20droits
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- disability benefit
1, record 4, English, disability%20benefit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- disability payment 2, record 4, English, disability%20payment
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- disability indemnity 3, record 4, English, disability%20indemnity
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If your disability recurs within two years and you can’t continue working, your CPP [Canada Pension Plan] disability benefits will be quickly reinstated upon request... 4, record 4, English, - disability%20benefit
Record 4, Key term(s)
- disablement benefit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prestation d'invalidité
1, record 4, French, prestation%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- indemnité en cas d'invalidité 2, record 4, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20en%20cas%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si votre invalidité réapparaissait dans les deux années à venir et que vous ne pouviez continuer de travailler, vos prestations d'invalidité du RPC [Régime de pensions du Canada] seraient rapidement rétablies, et ce sur demande. 3, record 4, French, - prestation%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pensiones y rentas
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- prestación de invalidez
1, record 4, Spanish, prestaci%C3%B3n%20de%20invalidez
correct, feminine noun, Mexico, Peru
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- prestación por invalidez 2, record 4, Spanish, prestaci%C3%B3n%20por%20invalidez
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- immediate annual allowance
1, record 5, English, immediate%20annual%20allowance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a contributor who is entitled to a deferred annuity becomes entitled to a disability pension under the CPP [Canada Pension Plan] or Quebec Pension Plan before reaching age 60, he ceases to be entitled to a deferred annuity and becomes entitled to an immediate annuity. However, if he ceases to be entitled to a disability pension under the CPP or Quebec Pension Plan before reaching age 60, he ceases to be entitled to an immediate annuity and again becomes entitled to a deffered annuity. In the event of death before age 60 of a contributor who would have been entitled to a deferred annuity at age 60, or in the event of death after age 60 of a contributor entitled to a deferred pension, the surviving spouse and eligible children would be entitled to an immediate annual allowance,... 2, record 5, English, - immediate%20annual%20allowance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Pensions et rentes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indemnité annuelle immédiate
1, record 5, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20annuelle%20imm%C3%A9diate
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si un cotisant ayant droit à l'indemnité différée devient admissible à une pension d'invalidité au titre du RPC [Régime de pensions du Canada] ou du Régime des rentes du Québec avant d'avoir 60 ans, il cesse d'avoir droit à une pension différée et devient admissible à une pension immédiate. Toutefois, s'il cesse d'avoir droit à une pension d'invalidité du RPC ou du Régime des rentes du Québec avant d'avoir atteint 60 ans, il cesse d'avoir droit à une pension immédiate et devient de nouveau admissible à une pension différée. Si un cotisant qui aurait eu droit à une pension différée à l'âge de 60 ans meurt avant d'avoir atteint cet âge ou après, le conjoint survivant et les enfants admissibles ont alors droit à une indemnité annuelle immédiate. [...] 2, record 5, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20annuelle%20imm%C3%A9diate
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Background on CPP and Private Disability Insurance
1, record 6, English, Background%20on%20CPP%20and%20Private%20Disability%20Insurance
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Submitted to the Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunals, by Sue Lott, April 30, 2002. This report explores the private disability insurance, the insurance industry, and how the public and private systems interact, in order to better understand the relationship between the two forms of disability benefits. CPP : Canada Pension Plan. 1, record 6, English, - Background%20on%20CPP%20and%20Private%20Disability%20Insurance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Pensions et rentes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Document d'information sur le Programme de prestations d'invalidité du RPC et l'assurance privée
1, record 6, French, Document%20d%27information%20sur%20le%20Programme%20de%20prestations%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%20du%20RPC%20et%20l%27assurance%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Présenté au Bureau du Commissaire des tribunaux de révision, par : Sue Lott, le 30 avril, 2002. Ce document explore les différentes facettes de l'assurance-invalidité privée, l'industrie des assurances et la façon dont les régimes publics et privés s'imbriquent entre eux, pour mieux comprendre les liens qui existent entre ces deux types de régimes. (RPC : Régime de pensions du Canada). 1, record 6, French, - Document%20d%27information%20sur%20le%20Programme%20de%20prestations%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%20du%20RPC%20et%20l%27assurance%20priv%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan Disability Benefits
1, record 7, English, Canada%20Pension%20Plan%2FQuebec%20Pension%20Plan%20Disability%20Benefits
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the seven principal disability income programs in Canada. Human Resources Development Canada. 2, record 7, English, - Canada%20Pension%20Plan%2FQuebec%20Pension%20Plan%20Disability%20Benefits
Record 7, Key term(s)
- CPP/QPP Pension Plan Disability Benefits
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Indemnités d'incapacité du Régime de pensions du Canada/Régime de rentes du Québec
1, record 7, French, Indemnit%C3%A9s%20d%27incapacit%C3%A9%20du%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada%2FR%C3%A9gime%20de%20rentes%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des sept grands programmes de soutien du revenu destinés aux personnes handicapées au Canada. Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 2, record 7, French, - Indemnit%C3%A9s%20d%27incapacit%C3%A9%20du%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada%2FR%C3%A9gime%20de%20rentes%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Indemnités d'incapacité du RPC/RRQ
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-02-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Family Law (common law)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- CPP/QPP Children’s Benefits
1, record 8, English, CPP%2FQPP%20Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Benefits
correct, Canada, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Both the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans provide additional benefits for the dependent children of a beneficiary of a disability pension and the dependent children of a deceased contributor. Under both CPP and QPP, the disabled contributor's child benefit and the orphan's benefit are payable on behalf of children up to age 18, and up to age 25 if in full time attendance at school. 1, record 8, English, - CPP%2FQPP%20Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Benefits
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Prestations pour enfants en vertu du RPC et du RRQ
1, record 8, French, Prestations%20pour%20enfants%20en%20vertu%20du%20RPC%20et%20du%20RRQ
correct, feminine noun, Canada, Quebec
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Régime de pensions du Canada et le Régime de rentes du Québec prévoient le paiement de prestations supplémentaires pour enfants à charge aux personnes touchant une pension d'invalidité ou pour les enfants à charge d'un cotisant décédé. En vertu des deux régimes, la prestation d'enfant de cotisant invalide et la prestation pour orphelin sont payables pour les enfants jusqu'à l'âge de 18 ans ou de 25 ans s'ils fréquentent un établissement scolaire à plein temps. 1, record 8, French, - Prestations%20pour%20enfants%20en%20vertu%20du%20RPC%20et%20du%20RRQ
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canada Pension Plan disability pension 1, record 9, English, Canada%20Pension%20Plan%20disability%20pension
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- CPP disability pension 2, record 9, English, CPP%20disability%20pension
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pension d'invalidité du Régime de pensions du Canada
1, record 9, French, pension%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%20du%20R%C3%A9gime%20de%20pensions%20du%20Canada
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- pension d'invalidité du RPC 2, record 9, French, pension%20d%27invalidit%C3%A9%20du%20RPC
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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