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INDEPENDENCE ALLOWANCE [3 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 2008-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Building Independence
1, record 2, English, Building%20Independence
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Building%20Independence
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Building%20Independence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Building Independence
1, record 2, French, Building%20Independence
correct, Saskatchewan
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Un pas vers l'autonomie 2, record 2, French, Un%20pas%20vers%20l%27autonomie
unofficial, see observation, Saskatchewan
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - Building%20Independence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction suggérée par la Direction des affaires francophones de la Saskatchewan : Un pas vers l'autonomie. 2, record 2, French, - Building%20Independence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- independence allowance
1, record 3, English, independence%20allowance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The phrase is used in the context of workers’ compensation benefits, for example, as a benefit given for modifications made in a home to allow an individual the opportunity to live independently. 1, record 3, English, - independence%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This term is used in Saskatchewan and Alberta. 1, record 3, English, - independence%20allowance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allocation d'autonomie
1, record 3, French, allocation%20d%27autonomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette allocation est destinée aux personnes handicapées pour les aider à mettre en place les solutions favorisant leur autonomie au quotidien. 1, record 3, French, - allocation%20d%27autonomie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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