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INDIVIDUAL PENSION PLAN [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tenure of office
1, record 1, English, tenure%20of%20office
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The holding of a position by an elected or appointed individual. 2, record 1, English, - tenure%20of%20office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is tenure of office? For CPP [Canada Pension Plan] and EI [employment insurance] purposes, office means the position of an individual who is elected by popular vote or appointed, and entitled to a fixed or ascertainable stipend or remuneration. 1, record 1, English, - tenure%20of%20office
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- occupation d'une fonction
1, record 1, French, occupation%20d%27une%20fonction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- occupation d'une charge 2, record 1, French, occupation%20d%27une%20charge
correct, feminine noun
- occupation d'un poste 3, record 1, French, occupation%20d%27un%20poste
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenue d'un poste par une personne élue ou nommée. 4, record 1, French, - occupation%20d%27une%20fonction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocupación de un cargo
1, record 1, Spanish, ocupaci%C3%B3n%20de%20un%20cargo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenencia de un puesto que llena una persona electa o nombrada. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ocupaci%C3%B3n%20de%20un%20cargo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El promedio en porcentaje de ocupación de cargos de las mujeres para cargos en concejalías municipales, urbanas y rurales es de 28,01 %. El promedio de ocupación de cargos por mujeres para cada período electivo fue de 209,07 puestos dentro de las concejalías. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ocupaci%C3%B3n%20de%20un%20cargo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double dipping
1, record 2, English, double%20dipping
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- double dip 2, record 2, English, double%20dip
correct, noun
- double-dipping 3, record 2, English, double%2Ddipping
correct
- double-dip 1, record 2, English, double%2Ddip
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A much discussed tax provision, giving rise to so-called double-dipping, has been given as a reason for the Budget proposals. Under current law, after an individual has made the maximum annual RRSP [registered retirement savings plan] contributions of $5, 500 for many years, a pension plan can be created which provides full past service benefits. Obviously this individual has obtained more tax shelter than one who was a pension plan member throughout and could contribute only $3, 500 to RPP [registered pension plan] and RRSPs combined. 4, record 2, English, - double%20dipping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Pensions et rentes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- double déduction
1, record 2, French, double%20d%C3%A9duction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison de règles internationales aboutissant à pratiquer des déductions fiscales dans deux pays à la fois. 2, record 2, French, - double%20d%C3%A9duction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des dispositions fiscales particulièrement controversée, qui permet la prétendue double déduction, est apparemment à l'origine de certaines des propositions du budget. Selon la loi actuelle, lorsqu'un particulier a cotisé au maximum à un REER [régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite], c'est-à-dire à raison de 5 500$ par an pendant de nombreuses années, il peut, malgré tout, adhérer à un régime de pension prévoyant des prestations pour services antérieurs. De toute évidence, ce particulier bénéficie d'un abri fiscal plus intéressant que celui qui a participé à un régime de pension et n'a pu verser que 3 500$ annuellement dans des RPA [régimes de pension agréés] et des REER combinés. 3, record 2, French, - double%20d%C3%A9duction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
double déduction : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel par la Commission générale de terminologie et de néologie du gouvernement de la France. 4, record 2, French, - double%20d%C3%A9duction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- individual pension plan
1, record 3, English, individual%20pension%20plan
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IPP 2, record 3, English, IPP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Defined benefit Registered Pension Plans(RPPs) are sometimes established for one main income earner, generally an employee of a corporation that he or she controls. Sometimes a spouse or other family member(who is employed by the corporation) is also added as a member of such a plan. Budget 2011 proposes two new tax measures that will apply to these plans(referred to as “individual pension plans” or “IPPs”). 2, record 3, English, - individual%20pension%20plan
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
individual pension plan : term used in the context of the Strategic and Operating Review of the federal government of Canada. 3, record 3, English, - individual%20pension%20plan
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plan de retraite individuel
1, record 3, French, plan%20de%20retraite%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- régime de retraite individuel 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20retraite%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
- RRI 2, record 3, French, RRI
correct, masculine noun
- RRI 2, record 3, French, RRI
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositions qu'un particulier prend personnellement pour assurer sa retraite; contrat individuel souscrit par une entreprise ou un organisme pour le compte d'un dirigeant ou d'un salarié clé pour donner à celui-ci la possibilité de se constituer une retraite. 1, record 3, French, - plan%20de%20retraite%20individuel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un régime de pension agréé (RPA) à prestations déterminées est parfois établi pour le principal soutien d’une famille, qui est généralement un employé d’une société qu’il contrôle. Il peut aussi arriver qu’un conjoint ou un autre membre de la famille (qui est employé par la société) soit également ajouté à titre de participant de ce régime. Deux nouvelles mesures fiscales sont proposées dans le budget de 2011 à l’égard de ces régimes (appelés « régime de retraite individuel » ou «RRI»). 2, record 3, French, - plan%20de%20retraite%20individuel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
régime de retraite individuel : terme en usage dans le contexte de l'Examen stratégique et fonctionnel du gouvernement fédéral du Canada. 3, record 3, French, - plan%20de%20retraite%20individuel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- significant shareholder
1, record 4, English, significant%20shareholder
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- substantial shareholder 2, record 4, English, substantial%20shareholder
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual who alone or in combination with a parent, spouse, same-sex partner or child, owns or has a beneficial interest, directly or indirectly, in shares that represent 10 per cent or more of the voting rights attached to the shares of the employer who contributes to the pension plan. 1, record 4, English, - significant%20shareholder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- actionnaire important
1, record 4, French, actionnaire%20important
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particulier qui, seul ou avec son père, sa mère, son conjoint, son partenaire de même sexe ou son enfant, est, directement ou indirectement, soit propriétaire bénéficiaire d'actions assorties de 10 pour cent ou plus de voix rattachées aux actions de l'employeur qui cotise au régime, soit détenteur d'un intérêt bénéficiaire dans de telles actions. 2, record 4, French, - actionnaire%20important
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pension plan funded by level premiums
1, record 5, English, pension%20plan%20funded%20by%20level%20premiums
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cost certificate in accordance with subsections(5. 1). to(7. 1) may be substituted for an actuarial valuation report required under subsection(1) or(2) in respect of an insured plan, a defined contribution plan or a pension plan funded by level premiums not extending beyond the retirement age for each individual member. 1, record 5, English, - pension%20plan%20funded%20by%20level%20premiums
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- régime capitalisé par des primes nivelées
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9gime%20capitalis%C3%A9%20par%20des%20primes%20nivel%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un certificat attestant des coûts en conformité des paragraphes (5.1) à (7.1) peut remplacer un rapport d'évaluation actuarielle exigé en vertu du paragraphe (1) ou (2) relativement à un régime de pension assuré, un régime à cotisation déterminée ou un régime capitalisé par des primes nivelées qui cessent d'être versées à l'âge de la retraite pour chacun des participants. 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20capitalis%C3%A9%20par%20des%20primes%20nivel%C3%A9es
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- accumulated contribution
1, record 6, English, accumulated%20contribution
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the case of a defined contribution plan, where the contributions under the plan are allocated to an individual plan member, the pension benefit credit of a plan member of the survivor of a plan member shall be the value of the accumulated contributions made under the plan by or in respect of the plan member since the plan member became a plan member. 2, record 6, English, - accumulated%20contribution
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cotisation accumulée
1, record 6, French, cotisation%20accumul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas d'un régime à cotisation déterminées aux termes duquel les cotisations sont attibuées individuellement aux participants, les droits à pension d'un participant ou de son survivant correspondent à la valeur des cotisations accumulées qui ont été versées au régime par le participant ou pour son compte depuis le début de sa participation. 2, record 6, French, - cotisation%20accumul%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Taxation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- remittance
1, record 7, English, remittance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A payment of Canada Pension Plan or Québec Pension Plan, employment insurance, income tax, or goods and services tax that is paid... through a financial institution, or that a business or individual sends directly... 2, record 7, English, - remittance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Fiscalité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- versement
1, record 7, French, versement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paiement de cotisations au Régime de pensions du Canada ou au Régime de rentes du Québec, de cotisations d'assurance-emploi, d'impôt sur le revenu et de taxe sur les produits et services/taxe de vente harmonisée qui est [fait] par l'entremise d'une institution financière, ou qu'une entreprise ou un particulier [...] envoie directement. 2, record 7, French, - versement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- forfeiture
1, record 8, English, forfeiture
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of benefits or contributions forfeited by an individual under a pension plan or deferred profit sharing plan on termination from the plan. 2, record 8, English, - forfeiture
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- renonciation
1, record 8, French, renonciation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur des prestations ou des cotisations perdues par un particulier dans le cadre d'un régime de pension ou d'un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices à la cessation du régime. 2, record 8, French, - renonciation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Beneficios sociales
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- renuncia
1, record 8, Spanish, renuncia
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Investment
- Employment Benefits
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- individual retirement account
1, record 9, English, individual%20retirement%20account
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IRA 2, record 9, English, IRA
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individual pension accounts available to anyone not covered at work by a qualified pension plan. 3, record 9, English, - individual%20retirement%20account
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Investissements et placements
- Avantages sociaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- compte de retraite individuel
1, record 9, French, compte%20de%20retraite%20individuel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «individual retirement account (IRA)» est l'équivalent américain du régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite canadien. 2, record 9, French, - compte%20de%20retraite%20individuel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema tributario
- Inversiones
- Beneficios sociales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuenta de retiro individual
1, record 9, Spanish, cuenta%20de%20retiro%20individual
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- past service pension adjustment
1, record 10, English, past%20service%20pension%20adjustment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PSPA 1, record 10, English, PSPA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the purposes of the revised system of tax assistance for retirement saving, a prescribed amount in respect of an individual calculated with respect to all additions or increases made in the year to the pension benefits of the individual under a registered pension plan to the extent that such additions or increases are made in respect of a year of service after 1986 and before the year the addition or increase is made. 2, record 10, English, - past%20service%20pension%20adjustment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- facteur d'équivalence pour services passés
1, record 10, French, facteur%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence%20pour%20services%20pass%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FESP 1, record 10, French, FESP
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aux fins du système révisé d'aide fiscale à l'épargne-retraite, montant déterminé par règlement pour un particulier, calculé en fonction des additions ou augmentations dont les prestations du particulier font l'objet au cours d'une année dans le cadre d'un régime enregistré de pension agréé, dans la mesure où ces additions ou augmentations visent une année de services postérieure à 1986 et antérieure à l'année de l'addition ou augmentation. 2, record 10, French, - facteur%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence%20pour%20services%20pass%C3%A9s
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Taxation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- excluded premium
1, record 11, English, excluded%20premium
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"excluded premium" in respect of an individual means a premium under a registered retirement savings plan, where the premium(a) was designated by the individual for the purposes of paragraph 60(j),(j. 1),(j. 2) or(l) [of the Income Tax Act],(b) was an amount transferred directly from a registered retirement savings plan, registered pension plan, registered retirement income fund or deferred profit sharing plan,(c) was deductible under subsection 146(6. 1) in computing the individual' s income for any taxation year, or(d) was deducted in computing the individual' s income for the 1991 taxation year;... 1, record 11, English, - excluded%20premium
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Fiscalité
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prime exclue
1, record 11, French, prime%20exclue
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«prime exclue» Prime d'un particulier en vertu d'un régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite, qui remplit l'une des conditions suivantes : a) elle a été indiquée par le particulier dans sa déclaration de revenu pour l'application des alinéas 60j), j.1), j.2) ou l) [de la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu] b) il s'agit d'un montant transféré directement d'un régime enregistré d'épargne-retraite, d'un régime de pension agréé, d'un fonds enregistré de revenu de retraite ou d'un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices; c) elle était déductible en application du paragraphe 146(6.1) dans le calcul du revenu du particulier pour une année d'imposition; d) elle a été déduite dans le calcul du revenu du particulier pour l'année d'imposition 1991. 1, record 11, French, - prime%20exclue
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-07-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- past service benefit
1, record 12, English, past%20service%20benefit
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A much discussed tax provision, giving rise to so-called double-dipping, has been given as a reason for the Budget proposals. Under current law, after an individual has made the maximum annual RRSP contributions of $5, 500 for many years, a pension plan can be created which provides full past service benefits. Obviously this individual has obtained more tax shelter than one who was a pension plan member throughout and could contribute only $3, 500 to RPPs and RRSPs combined. 2, record 12, English, - past%20service%20benefit
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- prestation pour services passés
1, record 12, French, prestation%20pour%20services%20pass%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- prestation pour services antérieurs 2, record 12, French, prestation%20pour%20services%20ant%C3%A9rieurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des dispositions fiscales particulièrement controversée, qui permet la prétendue double déduction, est apparemment à l'origine de certaines des propositions du budget. Selon la loi actuelle, lorsqu'un particulier a cotisé au maximum à un REER, c'est-à-dire à raison de 5 500$ par an pendant de nombreuses années, il peut, malgré tout, adhérer à un régime de pension prévoyant des prestations pour services antérieurs. De toute évidence, ce particulier bénéficie d'un abri fiscal plus intéressant que celui qui a participé à un régime de pension et n'a pu verser que 3 500$ annuellement dans des REP et des REER combinés. 2, record 12, French, - prestation%20pour%20services%20pass%C3%A9s
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-02-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Insurance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- deposit administration contract
1, record 13, English, deposit%20administration%20contract
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a contract with an insurance company where moneys paid under the contract for the purposes of a pension plan are credited to an account but not allocated to individual members of the plan prior to their retirement. 2, record 13, English, - deposit%20administration%20contract
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Assurances
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- contrat de gestion des dépôts
1, record 13, French, contrat%20de%20gestion%20des%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le Règlement sur les normes des prestations de pension, l'expression «deposit administration contract» est rendue par «contrat d'administration de dépôt». 1, record 13, French, - contrat%20de%20gestion%20des%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4ts
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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