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INCENTIVE INVESTMENT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
- Scientific Research
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive program
1, record 1, English, Scientific%20Research%20and%20Experimental%20Development%20tax%20incentive%20program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- SR&ED tax incentive program 2, record 1, English, SR%26ED%20tax%20incentive%20program
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development(SR&ED) tax incentive program is one of the most generous systems in the industrialized world for research and development(R&D). It is the single largest federal program supporting business R&D in Canada... The SR&ED tax incentive program has two components : An income tax deduction [and] an investment tax credit... 2, record 1, English, - Scientific%20Research%20and%20Experimental%20Development%20tax%20incentive%20program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax incentive programme
- SR&ED tax incentive programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
- Recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'encouragements fiscaux pour la recherche scientifique et le développement expérimental
1, record 1, French, Programme%20d%27encouragements%20fiscaux%20pour%20la%20recherche%20scientifique%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20exp%C3%A9rimental
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme d'encouragements fiscaux pour la RS&DE 1, record 1, French, Programme%20d%27encouragements%20fiscaux%20pour%20la%20RS%26DE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'encouragements fiscaux pour la recherche scientifique et le développement expérimental (RS&DE) est l'un des régimes de soutien à la R-D [recherche et développement] les plus généreux du monde industrialisé. Il s'agit du plus important programme fédéral de soutien des activités de R-D des entreprises au Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20d%27encouragements%20fiscaux%20pour%20la%20recherche%20scientifique%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20exp%C3%A9rimental
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Investment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Accelerated Investment Incentive
1, record 2, English, Accelerated%20Investment%20Incentive
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Accelerated Investment Incentive provides] an enhanced first-year allowance for certain eligible property that is subject to the Capital Cost Allowance(CCA) rules. 2, record 2, English, - Accelerated%20Investment%20Incentive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada Revenue Agency. 3, record 2, English, - Accelerated%20Investment%20Incentive
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Investissements et placements
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Incitatif à l'investissement accéléré
1, record 2, French, Incitatif%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L'incitatif à l'investissement accéléré permet] d'accorder une déduction bonifiée pour la première année pour certains biens admissibles qui sont soumis aux règles de la déduction pour amortissement (DPA). 2, record 2, French, - Incitatif%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Agence du revenu du Canada. 3, record 2, French, - Incitatif%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Economics
- Taxation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incentive
1, record 3, English, incentive
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reward system to encourage someone to do something. 2, record 3, English, - incentive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, if the government wants the public to save more, it can make interest on savings income-tax free;... if it wants industry to speed up investment plans, it can introduce an investment tax credit; if it wants industry to increase research and development, it can let industry write off the costs at a faster rate.... Direct grants can also be used as incentives. Likewise, companies can provide an incentive for employees through pay increases based on merit, rewards for sales, and profit sharing. 2, record 3, English, - incentive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Économique
- Fiscalité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stimulant
1, record 3, French, stimulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mesure incitative 2, record 3, French, mesure%20incitative
correct, feminine noun
- prime d'encouragement 3, record 3, French, prime%20d%27encouragement
correct, feminine noun
- incitation 1, record 3, French, incitation
correct, feminine noun
- incitatif 4, record 3, French, incitatif
correct, masculine noun
- encouragement 1, record 3, French, encouragement
correct, masculine noun
- mesure d'incitation 5, record 3, French, mesure%20d%27incitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moyen utilisé pour encourager une personne à agir dans un sens déterminé, par exemple les subventions publiques, les divers encouragements fiscaux et les primes de rendement versées au personnel en vue d'augmenter le dynamisme et la productivité de celui-ci. 3, record 3, French, - stimulant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remuneración (Gestión del personal)
- Economía
- Sistema tributario
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- incentivo
1, record 3, Spanish, incentivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fórmula de retribución que de modo complementario se asigna a una persona, caracterizada fundamentalmente porque su importe depende directamente de que la actuación de aquélla resulte más o menos eficaz. 1, record 3, Spanish, - incentivo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tax shield
1, record 4, English, tax%20shield
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both the double dip and the tower structure make investment outside Canada less costly than investment in Canada. Other things being equal, the mismatch between the interest deduction in Canada and the non-taxability of foreign-source earnings acts as an incentive to Canadian business to locate new operations-and the jobs they provide-in other countries, rather than in Canada. Put differently, the "tax shield" provided by the extra deduction reduces the cost to a Canadian corporation of acquiring and operating foreign subsidiaries. Through that deduction Canada is in effect subsidizing the expansion of multinational corporations, both foreign-owned and Canadian-owned, from bases in Canada. 2, record 4, English, - tax%20shield
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bouclier fiscal
1, record 4, French, bouclier%20fiscal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce aux mécanismes favorisant le cumul de déductions et aux structures étagées, il est moins coûteux d'investir à l'étranger que d'investir au Canada. Toutes choses étant égales par ailleurs, le fait que les intérêts sont déductibles au Canada tandis que les gains de source étrangère ne sont pas assujettis à l'impôt encourage les entreprises canadiennes à localiser leurs nouvelles activités - et les emplois qui en découlent - dans des pays étrangers plutôt qu'au Canada.En d'autres termes, le «bouclier fiscal» qu'offre la déduction supplémentaire réduit le coût, pour une société canadienne, qui est lié à l'acquisition et à l'exploitation de filiales étrangères. Au moyen de cette déduction, le Canada se trouve en fait à subventionner l'expansion de sociétés multinationales - qu'elles soient sous contrôle étranger ou canadien - à partir d'assises au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - bouclier%20fiscal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- macroeconomic stability
1, record 5, English, macroeconomic%20stability
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Growth has been greatest in economies that have opened themselves to world trade, welcomed private investment, achieved macroeconomic stability, and allowed an incentive system of prices and taxes to encourage structural transformation. 2, record 5, English, - macroeconomic%20stability
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Achieve macroeconomic stability. 3, record 5, English, - macroeconomic%20stability
Record 5, Key term(s)
- macro-economic stability
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- stabilité macroéconomique
1, record 5, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20macro%C3%A9conomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expansion a été la plus rapide dans les économies qui se sont ouvertes aux échanges commerciaux et ont accueilli volontiers l'investissement privé, tout en parvenant à la stabilité macroéconomique et en laissant se mettre en place une structure des prix et de la fiscalité favorable à la transformation structurelle. 2, record 5, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20macro%C3%A9conomique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
macroéconomique : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 5, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20macro%C3%A9conomique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- stabilité macro-économique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- estabilidad macroeconómica
1, record 5, Spanish, estabilidad%20macroecon%C3%B3mica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El crecimiento ha sido mayor en las economías que han abierto sus mercados al comercio mundial, promovido la inversión privada, logrado la estabilidad macroeconómica y permitido la creación de un sistema de precios e impuestos que favorezca la transformación estructural. 2, record 5, Spanish, - estabilidad%20macroecon%C3%B3mica
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
lograr la estabilidad macroeconómica. 3, record 5, Spanish, - estabilidad%20macroecon%C3%B3mica
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- investment tax incentive 1, record 6, English, investment%20tax%20incentive
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- encouragement fiscal à l'investissement
1, record 6, French, encouragement%20fiscal%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Les instruments économiques et la protection de l'environnement. 1, record 6, French, - encouragement%20fiscal%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema tributario
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- incentivo fiscal a la inversión
1, record 6, Spanish, incentivo%20fiscal%20a%20la%20inversi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Equity Capital Program
1, record 7, English, Equity%20Capital%20Program
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Equity Capital Program is the operating name of the investment incentive program set out in the Small Business Venture Capital Act. This program is designed to encourage arm's length investors to make equity investments in businesses that enhance exports, replace imports or otherwise diversify the British Columbia economy. The prime objective of the Equity Capital Program is to increase the availability of equity capital in British Columbia and assist business creation, expansion and preservation in "value-added" sectors of the provincial economy. 1, record 7, English, - Equity%20Capital%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Fiscalité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Equity Capital Program
1, record 7, French, Equity%20Capital%20Program
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Programme de capitaux propres
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- investment incentive
1, record 8, English, investment%20incentive
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- incentive for investment 2, record 8, English, incentive%20for%20investment
correct
- incentive to invest 3, record 8, English, incentive%20to%20invest
correct
- inducement to invest 4, record 8, English, inducement%20to%20invest
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- encouragement à l'investissement
1, record 8, French, encouragement%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- incitation à l'investissement 2, record 8, French, incitation%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
correct, feminine noun
- stimulant à l'investissement 2, record 8, French, stimulant%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
correct, masculine noun
- incitation à investir 3, record 8, French, incitation%20%C3%A0%20investir
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- incentivo a la inversión
1, record 8, Spanish, incentivo%20a%20la%20inversi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- incentivo para invertir 2, record 8, Spanish, incentivo%20para%20invertir
correct, masculine noun
- incentivo para inversión 3, record 8, Spanish, incentivo%20para%20inversi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formas de ayuda gubernamental a las empresas, para estimularlas a invertir... Los dos tipos de incentivos más importantes son las subvenciones a las empresas que desean invertir... o un tratamiento fiscal favorable a las empresas que realizan inversiones fuertes. 4, record 8, Spanish, - incentivo%20a%20la%20inversi%C3%B3n
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-04-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Loans
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hybrid loan 1, record 9, English, hybrid%20loan
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In adjustment lending, refers to a sector adjustment loan which focuses on both investment structures and incentive policies. One component supports policy reform, while another component supports a sectoral investment program, in some cases a time-slice of a sectoral investment program. 1, record 9, English, - hybrid%20loan
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- prêt hybride
1, record 9, French, pr%C3%AAt%20hybride
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Préstamos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- préstamo híbrido
1, record 9, Spanish, pr%C3%A9stamo%20h%C3%ADbrido
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-05-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- investment incentive program
1, record 10, English, investment%20incentive%20program
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- programme d'incitation à l'investissement
1, record 10, French, programme%20d%27incitation%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-12-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Investment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Investment Incentive Program 1, record 11, English, Provincial%20Investment%20Incentive%20Program
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Investissements et placements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Programme provincial d'aide à l'investissement 1, record 11, French, Programme%20provincial%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie des investisseurs, programme d'immigration des gens d'affaires. 1, record 11, French, - Programme%20provincial%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27investissement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-04-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- film investment incentive
1, record 12, English, film%20investment%20incentive
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Film Investment Incentives. ... Individuals investing in certified Canadian films are able to deduct the full capital cost of the film against their other income in the year in which they make the investment. 1, record 12, English, - film%20investment%20incentive
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- encouragement relatif à l'industrie cinématographique
1, record 12, French, encouragement%20relatif%20%C3%A0%20l%27industrie%20cin%C3%A9matographique
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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