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INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- War Veterans Allowance Program
1, record 1, English, War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WVA 1, record 1, English, WVA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- WVA Program 1, record 1, English, WVA%20Program
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The War Veterans Allowance(WVA) is a transfer payment program, which has been in effect since September 1, 1930. The program is a form of non-taxable financial assistance available to Canadian Veterans of World War I(WWI), World War II(WWII) and the Korean War. It also acts as a "window of access" to other programs(e. g., Veterans Independence Program, Assistance Fund) for recipients and "near-recipients"(individuals who would qualify, except they receive income through other income support programs). The purpose of WVA is to ensure that, in recognition of wartime service, eligible persons are provided with regular monthly income in order to meet their basic needs, and maintain dignity. 1, record 1, English, - War%20Veterans%20Allowance%20Program
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants
1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme des AAC 1, record 1, French, Programme%20des%20AAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants (AAC) est un programme de paiement de transfert en vigueur depuis le 1er septembre 1930. Il s'agit d'une forme d'aide financière non imposable offerte aux anciens combattants canadiens de la Première Guerre mondiale, de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de la guerre de Corée. Le Programme sert également de porte d'entrée vers d'autres programmes (p. ex. Programme pour l'autonomie des anciens combattants, Fonds de secours) pour les bénéficiaires et les quasi-bénéficiaires (personnes qui seraient autrement admissibles si elles ne recevaient pas un soutien du revenu d'autres programmes). Le Programme des allocations aux anciens combattants constitue une forme de reconnaissance aux personnes admissibles ayant servi en temps de guerre, pour s'assurer qu'elles reçoivent un revenu mensuel régulier leur permettant de satisfaire leurs besoins fondamentaux et de conserver leur dignité. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20des%20allocations%20aux%20anciens%20combattants
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social safety net
1, record 2, English, social%20safety%20net
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- social security safety net 2, record 2, English, social%20security%20safety%20net
correct
- social net 3, record 2, English, social%20net
correct
- safety net 4, record 2, English, safety%20net
correct
- public safety net 4, record 2, English, public%20safety%20net
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Provincial and municipal social assistance programs, often called Canada's social security "safety net", are designed to provide income to meet the cost of basic requirements of a single person or a family when all other financial resources have been exhausted. 2, record 2, English, - social%20safety%20net
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Because there’s one thing out there in the country: People want fairness and equity and balance and reasonableness. But they will not accept being asked to pay for a social net that turns into a hammock". 5, record 2, English, - social%20safety%20net
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Government should save its resources for those who genuinely need a public safety net. 4, record 2, English, - social%20safety%20net
Record 2, Key term(s)
- provincial social assistance program
- municipal social assistance program
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- filet de sécurité sociale
1, record 2, French, filet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- filet social 2, record 2, French, filet%20social
correct, masculine noun
- protection sociale 3, record 2, French, protection%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
- couverture sociale 4, record 2, French, couverture%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
- amortisseur social 5, record 2, French, amortisseur%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des mécanismes de prévoyance collective qui permettent aux individus ou aux ménages de faire face financièrement aux conséquences des risques sociaux, à savoir des situations pouvant provoquer une baisse des ressources ou une hausse des dépenses (vieillesse, maladie, invalidité, chômage, charges de famille, etc.). 6, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les programmes provinciaux et municipaux d'assistance sociale, souvent appelés le «filet de sécurité» du système de sécurité sociale du Canada, visent à assurer un revenu permettant à une personne seule ou à une famille d'assumer les coûts de ses besoins essentiels quand toutes les autres ressources financières ont été épuisées. 7, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En Colombie, Ernesto Samper veut créer un filet social pour les plus démunis. 2, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
En Italie, la famille est le principal amortisseur social dans la crise du chômage. 5, record 2, French, - filet%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- programme provincial d'assistance sociale
- programme municipal d'assistance sociale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- red de seguridad social
1, record 2, Spanish, red%20de%20seguridad%20social
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- medidas de protección social 1, record 2, Spanish, medidas%20de%20protecci%C3%B3n%20social
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-07-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Building Independence
1, record 3, English, Building%20Independence
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Building Independence is a series of unique programs that help low-income people find jobs and enhance supports to stay employed. Since the initiative's introduction in 1997, 41 per cent fewer families depend on social assistance. During this time, the province has seen a reduction of 6, 800 families and almost 15, 000 children relying on social assistance. In addition, there has been a substantial increase in after-tax disposable income for families working for minimum wage and the lowest social assistance caseload since 1991. 2, record 3, English, - Building%20Independence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Building Independence consists of four programs - the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES), the Saskatchewan Child Benefit (SCB), Family Health Benefits (FHB) and the Provincial Training Allowance (PTA). These programs help families enter and stay in the work force by directly addressing barriers to employment. Launched in July 1998, Building Independence represents the most significant change to Saskatchewan’s income security programs in 35 years. Three of the four Building Independence programs are part of the NCB initiative. 3, record 3, English, - Building%20Independence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Building Independence
1, record 3, French, Building%20Independence
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Un pas vers l'autonomie 2, record 3, French, Un%20pas%20vers%20l%27autonomie
unofficial, see observation, Saskatchewan
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'initiative Building Independence comprend quatre programmes - le Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES), la Saskatchewan Child Benefit (SCB), les Family Health Benefits (FHB) et la Provincial Training Allowance (PTA). Il s'agit de programmes qui aident les familles à s'intégrer à la population active et à y demeurer en réduisant les obstacles à l'emploi. Créé en juillet 1998, Building Independence (bâtir son autonomie) constitue le changement le plus important que la province ait apporté à ses programmes de sécurité du revenu en 35 ans. Trois des quatre programmes que regroupe cette initiative s'inscrivent dans le cadre de la PNE. 3, record 3, French, - Building%20Independence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction suggérée par la Direction des affaires francophones de la Saskatchewan : Un pas vers l'autonomie. 2, record 3, French, - Building%20Independence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Community Based Employability Projects
1, record 4, English, Community%20Based%20Employability%20Projects
correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CBEP 1, record 4, English, CBEP
correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Community-based Employability Projects 2, record 4, English, Community%2Dbased%20Employability%20Projects
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Community Based Employability Projects(CBEP) is one of these additional programs and services administered by(ETS) Employment and Training Services Branch of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training. The purpose of CBEP is to assist persons with disabilities who are eligible for or in receipt of income assistance to enter or re-enter the labour market. CBEP assists non-profit community organizations to develop and deliver supported employment activities for these individuals, with an emphasis on employability skills development and work experience/job placements leading to employment. 1, record 4, English, - Community%20Based%20Employability%20Projects
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Projets communautaires d'amélioration de l'aptitude au travail
1, record 4, French, Projets%20communautaires%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27aptitude%20au%20travail
correct, masculine noun, plural, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Projets communautaires d'amélioration de l'aptitude de l'emploi 2, record 4, French, Projets%20communautaires%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27aptitude%20de%20l%27emploi
former designation, correct, masculine noun, plural, Manitoba
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Projets communautaires d'amélioration de l'aptitude au travail font partie des programmes et services supplémentaires gérés par les (SEFP) Services d'éducation postsecondaires et Formation professionnelle Manitoba. L'objectif des Projets communautaires d'amélioration de l'aptitude au travail est d'aider les personnes handicapées qui peuvent bénéficier ou qui bénéficient de l'aide au revenu leur offrant un soutien pour intégrer ou réintégrer le marché du travail. Ces programmes aident les organismes communautaires sans but lucratif à élaborer et à offrir des activités d'emploi supervisées pour ces personnes, qui donnent priorité à l'amélioration des compétences relatives à l'employabilité, à l'expérience du travail et au placement menant à l'emploi. Les Projets communautaires d'amélioration de l'aptitude au travail fournissent des fonds pour les coûts approuvés associés à la prestation d'activités professionnelles avec soutien, y compris de salaires et des frais d'exploitation pour les employés. 1, record 4, French, - Projets%20communautaires%20d%27am%C3%A9lioration%20de%20l%27aptitude%20au%20travail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Urban Housing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Housing Services
1, record 5, English, Housing%20Services
correct, Manitoba
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manitoba Family Services and Housing. Housing Services : provides development, co-ordination and support services to the Housing Division, the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation, the Manitoba Housing Authority and the Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative in support of strategic and operational decision making, monitoring of external Property Management Agreements and the non-profit portfolio, and grant and subsidy benefit payments to low income renters under shelter assistance programs. 1, record 5, English, - Housing%20Services
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Services de logement
1, record 5, French, Services%20de%20logement
correct, Manitoba
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Services à la famille et Logement Manitoba. Services de logement : services d'élaboration de programmes, de coordination de services, et de soutien de la Division du logement, la Société d'habitation et de rénovation du Manitoba, du Bureau de logement du Manitoba et de l'initiative de logement et d'aide aux sans-abri à Winnipeg, pour appuyer la prise de décisions stratégiques et opérationnelles, le contrôle des ententes de gestion immobilière externes et du portefeuille des logements à but non lucratif, et les subventions et allocations aux locataires à faibles revenus dans le cadre de programmes d'allocations-logement. 1, record 5, French, - Services%20de%20logement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Building Independence
1, record 6, English, Building%20Independence
correct, Manitoba
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family Services and Housing, Manitoba. Assists Employment and Income Assistance participants to enter and remain in the workforce. Provides links to training and employment opportunities, child care services for active job searchers; job readiness assessments; and partnerships with agencies helping people on income assistance reduce dependence on government programs. 1, record 6, English, - Building%20Independence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Promotion de l'autonomie
1, record 6, French, Promotion%20de%20l%27autonomie
correct, feminine noun, Manitoba
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Services à la famille et Logement, Manitoba. Aide les bénéficiaires de l'aide à l'emploi et au revenu à entrer sur le marché du travail et à y rester. Orientation vers des possibilités de formation et d'emploi, et services de garderie pour les personnes qui recherchent activement un emploi; évaluations en matière d'employabilité; partenariats avec les organismes qui aident les bénéficiaires de l'aide au revenu à réduire leur dépendance vis-à-vis des programmes du gouvernement. 1, record 6, French, - Promotion%20de%20l%27autonomie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Child Day Care Subsidy Program
1, record 7, English, Child%20Day%20Care%20Subsidy%20Program
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saskatchewan Social Services. 1, record 7, English, - Child%20Day%20Care%20Subsidy%20Program
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to help low-income families pay licenced child care costs. The program, which is based on monthly family income, is available to parents who need child care because they are working or looking for work, attending educational training programs, or have special needs. 1, record 7, English, - Child%20Day%20Care%20Subsidy%20Program
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Child Day Care Sbsidy Program
1, record 7, French, Child%20Day%20Care%20Sbsidy%20Program
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Income Assistance Programs
1, record 8, English, Income%20Assistance%20Programs
correct, Manitoba
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of Family Services, Manitoba. 1, record 8, English, - Income%20Assistance%20Programs
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programmes d'aide au revenu
1, record 8, French, Programmes%20d%27aide%20au%20revenu
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des Services à la famille du Manitoba. 1, record 8, French, - Programmes%20d%27aide%20au%20revenu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- exemption level
1, record 9, English, exemption%20level
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In provincial social assistance programs, specified amounts of income and assets may be exempt from the calculation of an applicant's financial resources. Amounts beyond this level are deemed to be available for current/maintenance of the applicant and any dependants. 1, record 9, English, - exemption%20level
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- niveau d'exemption
1, record 9, French, niveau%20d%27exemption
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les programmes provinciaux d'assistance sociale, des montants spécifiés du revenu et des avoirs peuvent être exclus du calcul des ressources financières du requérant. Les montants dépassant ce niveau sont jugés être disponibles pour les besoins courants du requérant et des personnes à sa charge. 1, record 9, French, - niveau%20d%27exemption
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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