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INDEPENDENCE ALLOWANCE [3 records]

Record 1 2009-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Military Administration
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Administration militaire
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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Travail et emploi
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.

OBS

Traduction suggérée par la Direction des affaires francophones de la Saskatchewan : Un pas vers l'autonomie.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Employment Benefits
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.

OBS

This term is used in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Avantages sociaux
OBS

Cette allocation est destinée aux personnes handicapées pour les aider à mettre en place les solutions favorisant leur autonomie au quotidien.

Spanish

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