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INDEXING FORMULA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- escalation formula
1, record 1, English, escalation%20formula
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- indexing formula 2, record 1, English, indexing%20formula
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formule d'indexation
1, record 1, French, formule%20d%27indexation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Government Accounting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- formula funding
1, record 2, English, formula%20funding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- formula financing 2, record 2, English, formula%20financing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pitfalls of Formula Funding.... Through extensive trial and considerable error, [the government's funding] schemes have evolved into the current "formula" approach to defence financing, one which essentially involves indexing of DND's budget both to compensate for the [effects] of inflation and to permit real increase in defence spending. 3, record 2, English, - formula%20funding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Comptabilité publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de financement préétablie
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20financement%20pr%C3%A9%C3%A9tablie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Annuities (Insurance)
- Employment Benefits
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- indexing formula
1, record 3, English, indexing%20formula
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although the indexing formula is weaker then the one gained by the auto workers, it applies both to current and to future retirees. 2, record 3, English, - indexing%20formula
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rentes (Assurances)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- formule d'indexation
1, record 3, French, formule%20d%27indexation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bien que la formule d'indexation soit moins avantageuse que celle des travailleurs de l'automobile, elle s'applique aux retraités. 2, record 3, French, - formule%20d%27indexation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-05-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- indexing provision
1, record 4, English, indexing%20provision
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the system matures, even with the "first slice" formula, the indexing provisions will cover the full pensions of most people making up to about 1 1/2 times the average industrial wage. 1, record 4, English, - indexing%20provision
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- disposition d'indexation
1, record 4, French, disposition%20d%27indexation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au fur et à mesure du rodage du système, même avec la formule "première tranche", les dispositions d'indexation en viendront à couvrir la totalité des rentes de la plupart des gens qui gagnent environ une fois et demie le salaire moyen dans l'industrie. 1, record 4, French, - disposition%20d%27indexation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Employment Benefits
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- "first slice" formula 1, record 5, English, %5C%22first%20slice%5C%22%20formula
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the system matures, even with the "first slice" formula, the indexing provisions will cover the full pensions of most people making up to about 1 1/2 times the average industrial wage. 1, record 5, English, - %5C%22first%20slice%5C%22%20formula
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formule "première tranche"
1, record 5, French, formule%20%5C%22premi%C3%A8re%20tranche%5C%22
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au fur et à mesure du rodage du système, même avec la formule "première tranche", les dispositions d'indexation en viendront à couvrir la totalité des rentes de la plupart des gens qui gagnent environ une fois et demie le salaire moyen dans l'industrie. 1, record 5, French, - formule%20%5C%22premi%C3%A8re%20tranche%5C%22
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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