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INCOME SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Old Age Security
1, record 1, English, Old%20Age%20Security
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OAS 2, record 1, English, OAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Old Age Security program 3, record 1, English, Old%20Age%20Security%20program
unofficial, see observation
- OASP 4, record 1, English, OASP
correct
- OASP 4, record 1, English, OASP
- OAS program 5, record 1, English, OAS%20program
unofficial, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The OAS program provides the basic OAS pension to seniors aged 65 and over who meet the legal status and residence requirements. It also provides the Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS) to low-income OAS pensioners, as well as the Allowances for low-income individuals aged 60 to 64 who are the spouses or common-law partners of GIS recipients, or who are widows or widowers. 6, record 1, English, - Old%20Age%20Security
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although the designations "Old Age Security program" and "OAS program" are used in this sense, they are not official. 7, record 1, English, - Old%20Age%20Security
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Old Age Security programme
- OAS programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Sécurité de la vieillesse
1, record 1, French, S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20vieillesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SV 2, record 1, French, SV
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- programme de la Sécurité de la vieillesse 3, record 1, French, programme%20de%20la%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20vieillesse
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
- programme de la SV 4, record 1, French, programme%20de%20la%20SV
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les prestations du programme de la SV comprennent la pension de base de la SV destinée aux aînés de 65 ans et plus qui satisfont aux exigences relatives au statut juridique et au lieu de résidence. Il fournit également le Supplément de revenu garanti (SRG) aux pensionnés à faible revenu et les allocations aux personnes à faible revenu âgées de 60 à 64 ans dont l'époux ou le conjoint de fait touche les prestations du SRG ou est décédé. 5, record 1, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20vieillesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que les désignations «programme de la Sécurité de la vieillesse» et «programme de la SV» soient utilisées dans ce sens, elles ne sont pas officielles. 6, record 1, French, - S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20vieillesse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Seguro de Vejez
1, record 1, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Seguro%20de%20Vejez
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
- Agriculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada-Alberta Farm Income Assistance Program
1, record 2, English, Canada%2DAlberta%20Farm%20Income%20Assistance%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAFIAP 1, record 2, English, CAFIAP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada-Alberta Farm Income Assistance Program [was] designed to supplement farm income in Alberta for the year 2000. 1, record 2, English, - Canada%2DAlberta%20Farm%20Income%20Assistance%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada-Alberta Farm Income Assistance Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
- Agriculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canada-Alberta Farm Income Assistance Program
1, record 2, French, Canada%2DAlberta%20Farm%20Income%20Assistance%20Program
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAFIAP 1, record 2, French, CAFIAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme Canada-Alberta d'aide au revenu agricole 2, record 2, French, Programme%20Canada%2DAlberta%20d%27aide%20au%20revenu%20agricole
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «Canada-Alberta Farm Income Assistance Program» visait à fournir un complément au revenu agricole des producteurs de l’Alberta au cours de l’année 2000. 1, record 2, French, - Canada%2DAlberta%20Farm%20Income%20Assistance%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Programme Canada-Alberta d'aide au revenu agricole : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 2, French, - Canada%2DAlberta%20Farm%20Income%20Assistance%20Program
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Employment Benefits
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- OAS Pensions Automated and Streamlined
1, record 3, English, OAS%20Pensions%20Automated%20and%20Streamlined
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human Resources Development Canada. As the baby boom generation reaches retirement age, the Government of Canada faces sharply increasing demand for services and information related to public pensions and income support. To manage this increased demand and ensure client expectations are met, this project will streamline and automate access to the three benefits within the Old Age Security program : the Old Age Security(OAS) pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS), and the Allowance. 1, record 3, English, - OAS%20Pensions%20Automated%20and%20Streamlined
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Old Age Security Pensions Automated and Streamlined
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Avantages sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Pensions de la SV automatisées et rationalisées
1, record 3, French, Pensions%20de%20la%20SV%20automatis%C3%A9es%20et%20rationalis%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Développement des ressources humaines Canada. Au moment où la génération du baby-boom atteint l'âge de la retraite, le gouvernement du Canada 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 et d'automatiser l'accès aux trois prestations disponibles dans le cadre du programme de la Sécurité de la vieillesse, soit la pension de la Sécurité de la vieillesse (SV), le Supplément de revenu garanti (SRG) et l'Allocation, afin de gérer l'accroissement de la demande tout en veillant à ce que les attentes des clients soient satisfaites. 1, record 3, French, - Pensions%20de%20la%20SV%20automatis%C3%A9es%20et%20rationalis%C3%A9es
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Pensions de la Sécurité de la vieillesse automatisées et rationalisées
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Employment Benefits
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Guaranteed Income Supplement Program
1, record 4, English, Guaranteed%20Income%20Supplement%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Avantages sociaux
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme du supplément de revenu garanti
1, record 4, French, Programme%20du%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20revenu%20garanti
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Finance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Income Supplement Programs
1, record 5, English, Income%20Supplement%20Programs
correct, Manitoba
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Income Supplement Program 2, record 5, English, Income%20Supplement%20Program
former designation, correct, Manitoba
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family Services and Housing, Manitoba. Provides financial supplements to low income persons 55 years of age and over and to low income families with children. 1, record 5, English, - Income%20Supplement%20Programs
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Finances
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programmes de supplément du revenu
1, record 5, French, Programmes%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20du%20revenu
correct, masculine noun, plural, Manitoba
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Programme de revenu supplémentaire 2, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20revenu%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Services à la famille et Logement, Manitoba. Aide financière accordée aux personnes de 55 ans et plus et aux familles ayant charge d'enfants, lorsque ces personnes ont de faibles revenus. 1, record 5, French, - Programmes%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20du%20revenu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-11-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- community-based nutritional programming 1, record 6, English, community%2Dbased%20nutritional%20programming
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Women and Infant Nutrition(WIN) Program] provides parents with access to community-based nutritional programming and an enhanced nutrition supplement, giving families on provincial income assistance increased access to nutritious foods during critical developmental stages. 1, record 6, English, - community%2Dbased%20nutritional%20programming
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- programme nutritionnel communautaire
1, record 6, French, programme%20nutritionnel%20communautaire
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le Women and Infant Nutrition (WIN) Program] permet aux parents de participer à des programmes nutritionnels communautaires et d'obtenir un supplément nutritionnel; les familles qui reçoivent de l'assistance sociale de la province ont ainsi accès à des aliments nutritifs pendant les stades critiques du développement. 1, record 6, French, - programme%20nutritionnel%20communautaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Plan d'action national pour les enfants - Élaboration d'une vision commune. Mai 1999. 1, record 6, French, - programme%20nutritionnel%20communautaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Seniors Benefit
1, record 7, English, Seniors%20Benefit
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Seniors Benefit will replace the Old Age Security(OAS) program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement(GIS), starting in 2001. 2, record 7, English, - Seniors%20Benefit
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Elderly Benefits
- Elderly Benefit
- Seniors Benefits
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Prestation aux aîné(e)s
1, record 7, French, Prestation%20aux%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9%28e%29s
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Prestation aux aîné(e)s remplacera les prestations actuelles de Sécurité de la vieillesse (SV) et de Supplément de revenu garanti (SRG) en 2001. 2, record 7, French, - Prestation%20aux%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9%28e%29s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- benefits payable under
1, record 8, English, benefits%20payable%20under
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
55 Plus-a Manitoba Income Supplement. Following the province's 1991-1992 budget, maximum benefits payable under the "55 Plus" program were frozen at levels set in April 1990, and regulations providing for annual indexation of supplements were repealed. 1, record 8, English, - benefits%20payable%20under
Record 8, Key term(s)
- benefit payable under
- benefits under
- benefit under
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prestations payables en vertu de
1, record 8, French, prestations%20payables%20en%20vertu%20de
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supplément de revenu du Manitoba - 55 ans et plus. Par suite du budget provincial de 1991-1992, les prestations maximales payables en vertu du programme "55 ans et plus" sont bloquées au niveau établi en avril 1990; le règlement prévoyant l'indexation annuelle des suppléments a été abrogé. 1, record 8, French, - prestations%20payables%20en%20vertu%20de
Record 8, Key term(s)
- prestation payable en vertu de
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-06-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Income Supplement Program for Older Workers
1, record 9, English, Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Older%20Workers
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Component of the Program for Older Worker Adjustment of Human Resources Development Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Older%20Workers
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Revenu supplémentaire pour les travailleurs âgés
1, record 9, French, Revenu%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20pour%20les%20travailleurs%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composante du programme Adaptation des travailleurs âgées de Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Revenu%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20pour%20les%20travailleurs%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9s
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-05-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- control of program costs
1, record 10, English, control%20of%20program%20costs
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic principles for reforming OAS and GIS shall be :-the provision of OAS benefits on the basis of family income, as is currently the case with the Guaranteed Income Supplement;-greater progressivity of benefits by income level; and-control of program costs. 1, record 10, English, - control%20of%20program%20costs
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- maîtrise des coûts du programme
1, record 10, French, ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20du%20programme
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principes de base régissant la refonte de la SV et du SRG sont les suivants : - la provision des prestations de SV en fonction du revenu familial, comme c'est actuellement le cas pour le SRG; - une meilleure progressivité des prestations selon le niveau de revenu; - la maîtrise des coûts du programme. 1, record 10, French, - ma%C3%AEtrise%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20du%20programme
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-05-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Accounting
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- progressivity of benefits
1, record 11, English, progressivity%20of%20benefits
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic principles for reforming OAS and GIS shall be :-the provision of OAS benefits on the basis of family income, as is currently the case with the Guaranteed Income Supplement;-greater progressivity of benefits by income level; and-control of program costs. 1, record 11, English, - progressivity%20of%20benefits
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité nationale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- progressivité des prestations
1, record 11, French, progressivit%C3%A9%20des%20prestations
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principes de base régissant la refonte de la SV et du SRG sont les suivants : - la provision des prestations de SV en fonction du revenu familial, comme c'est actuellement le cas pour le SRG; - une meilleure progressivité des prestations selon le niveau de revenu; - la maîtrise des coûts du programme. 1, record 11, French, - progressivit%C3%A9%20des%20prestations
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-12-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Income Supplement Program for Older Workers
1, record 12, English, Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Older%20Workers
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ISPOW 2, record 12, English, ISPOW
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of Labour Canada. 3, record 12, English, - Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Older%20Workers
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Programme de revenu supplémentaire pour les travailleurs âgés
1, record 12, French, Programme%20de%20revenu%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20pour%20les%20travailleurs%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- PRSTA 2, record 12, French, PRSTA
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de Travail Canada, ancien document non disponible 3, record 12, French, - Programme%20de%20revenu%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20pour%20les%20travailleurs%20%C3%A2g%C3%A9s
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-01-31
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Employment Benefits
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Income Supplement Program for Seniors
1, record 13, English, Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Seniors
correct, Yukon
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Avantages sociaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Income Supplement Program for Seniors
1, record 13, French, Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Seniors
correct, see observation, Yukon
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appellation, Programme de supplément du revenu pour les personnes âgées, est utilisée par le gouvernement fédéral. 2, record 13, French, - Income%20Supplement%20Program%20for%20Seniors
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Programme de supplément du revenu pour les personnes âgées
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-02-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Economic Planning
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- guaranteed income supplement payment 1, record 14, English, guaranteed%20income%20supplement%20payment
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guaranteed income supplement payments, first introduced in 1966-67, are also charged to the fund [i.e. the Old Age Security Fund]. These payments are not included in budgetary expenditure. 1, record 14, English, - guaranteed%20income%20supplement%20payment
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guaranteed-income supplement program : Old age security payments are made to all individuals over sixty-five years of age. In 1967 this program was supplemented with a program of additional payments to low-income pensioners, graduated according to income. The maximum payment under this guaranteed-income supplement program is $70 per month for a single person and $125 for married couples. 2, record 14, English, - guaranteed%20income%20supplement%20payment
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Planification économique
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- paiement de supplément de revenu garanti
1, record 14, French, paiement%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20revenu%20garanti
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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