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RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Refugee Resettlement Program 1, record 1, English, Refugee%20Resettlement%20Program
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de réinstallation des réfugiés
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 1, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Resettlement Assistance Program
1, record 2, English, Resettlement%20Assistance%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RAP 2, record 2, English, RAP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Adjustment Assistance Program 3, record 2, English, Adjustment%20Assistance%20Program
former designation, correct
- AAP 4, record 2, English, AAP
former designation, correct
- AAP 4, record 2, English, AAP
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Resettlement Assistance Program(RAP) is a contribution program through which the Government of Canada provides assistance for resettled refugees to establish themselves in their new home. The program has two main components : income support and a range of immediate essential services. 5, record 2, English, - Resettlement%20Assistance%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Resettlement Assistance Programme
- Adjustment Assistance Programme
- Re-settlement Assistance Program
- Re-settlement Assistance Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide à la réinstallation
1, record 2, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20r%C3%A9installation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PAR 2, record 2, French, PAR
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme d'aide au réétablissement 3, record 2, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20au%20r%C3%A9%C3%A9tablissement
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAR 4, record 2, French, PAR
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAR 4, record 2, French, PAR
- Programme d'aide à l'adaptation 5, record 2, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27adaptation
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAA 4, record 2, French, PAA
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PAA 4, record 2, French, PAA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'aide à la réinstallation (PAR) est un programme de contribution par l'entremise duquel le gouvernement du Canada fournit de l'aide aux réfugiés réinstallés afin qu'ils puissent s'installer au Canada. Le programme se compose de deux volets : le soutien au revenu et une gamme de services essentiels. 6, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20r%C3%A9installation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada a choisi d'utiliser le terme «réinstallation» plutôt que «réétablissement». 7, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20r%C3%A9installation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Programme d'aide au ré-établissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Ayuda al Reasentamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Ayuda%20al%20Reasentamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Blended Visa Office-Referred Program
1, record 3, English, Blended%20Visa%20Office%2DReferred%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Blended VOR Program 2, record 3, English, Blended%20VOR%20Program
correct
- BVOR Program 3, record 3, English, BVOR%20Program
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Blended Visa Office-Referred(BVOR) Program matches refugees identified for resettlement by the United Nations Refugee Agency(UNHCR) with private sponsors in Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Blended%20Visa%20Office%2DReferred%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Blended Visa Office-Referred Programme
- Blended VOR Programme
- BVOR Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme mixte des réfugiés désignés par un bureau des visas
1, record 3, French, Programme%20mixte%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9s%20par%20un%20bureau%20des%20visas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Programme mixte des RDBV 2, record 3, French, Programme%20mixte%20des%20RDBV
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme mixte des réfugiés désignés par un bureau des visas jumelle des réfugiés désignés en vue de la réinstallation par l'Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) avec des répondants privés au Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Programme%20mixte%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9s%20par%20un%20bureau%20des%20visas
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
1, record 4, English, Private%20Sponsorship%20of%20Refugees%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PSRP 2, record 4, English, PSRP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- PSR Program 3, record 4, English, PSR%20Program
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The PSR(Private Sponsorship of Refugees) Program is strictly for sponsoring refugees and persons in refugee-like situations. Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, there are two classes of persons who may qualify as refugees for Canada's refugee and humanitarian resettlement program. The classes are the Convention Refugees Abroad Class and the Country of Asylum Class. 3, record 4, English, - Private%20Sponsorship%20of%20Refugees%20Program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Private Sponsorship of Refugees Programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés
1, record 4, French, Programme%20de%20parrainage%20priv%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PPPR 2, record 4, French, PPPR
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le PPPR (Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés) est strictement réservé au parrainage de réfugiés et de personnes qui se trouvent dans une situation semblable. Le Règlement sur l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés décrit deux catégories de personnes que l’on peut considérer comme des réfugiés aux fins du Programme canadien de réinstallation de réfugiés et des personnes visées par des considérations humanitaires. Les catégories sont les suivantes : la catégorie de réfugiés au sens de la Convention outre-frontières et la catégorie de personnes de pays d’accueil. 2, record 4, French, - Programme%20de%20parrainage%20priv%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Immigration Adjustment Assistance Program
1, record 5, English, Immigration%20Adjustment%20Assistance%20Program
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Resettlement Assistance Program replaced the Immigration Adjustment Assistance Program in April 1998. The Resettlement Assistance Program collects the SINs of government-assisted refugees who require financial assistance and a range of immediate essential services after they arrive in Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Immigration%20Adjustment%20Assistance%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide à l'adaptation des immigrants
1, record 5, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27adaptation%20des%20immigrants
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme d'aide pour la réinstallation, qui a remplacé le Programme d'aide à l'adaptation des immigrants en avril 1998, recueille le NAS des réfugiés subventionnés par le gouvernement qui ont besoin d'aide financière et de divers services essentiels à court terme après leur arrivée au Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20l%27adaptation%20des%20immigrants
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program
1, record 6, English, Refugee%20and%20Humanitarian%20Resettlement%20Program
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme de réétablissement des réfugiés et des personnes visées par des considérations humanitaires
1, record 6, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s%20et%20des%20personnes%20vis%C3%A9es%20par%20des%20consid%C3%A9rations%20humanitaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pool of refugees
1, record 7, English, pool%20of%20refugees
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- refugee pool 2, record 7, English, refugee%20pool
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the private sponsorship of refugees program began the majority of cases were unnamed and nominated from a pool of refugees accepted by visa officers as eligible for resettlement in Canada, but who would benefit from additional support offered by private sponsors. 3, record 7, English, - pool%20of%20refugees
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bassin de réfugiés
1, record 7, French, bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 2, record 7, French, - bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Refugee Resettlement Model
1, record 8, English, Refugee%20Resettlement%20Model
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- RRM 1, record 8, English, RRM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In order to strengthen the Refugee and Humanitarian Resettlement Program. Citizenship and Immigration Canada created the Refugee Resettlement Model(RRM), which comprises a variety of pilot projects and initiatives that reflect the updated principles of the Program. 2, record 8, English, - Refugee%20Resettlement%20Model
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Modèle de réétablissement des réfugiés
1, record 8, French, Mod%C3%A8le%20de%20r%C3%A9%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MRR 1, record 8, French, MRR
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Afin de renforcer le programme de réétablissement des réfugiés et des personnes visées par des considérations humanitaires, Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada a mis au point le Modèle de réétablissement des réfugiés (MRR), lequel comporte une diversité de projets pilotes et d'initiatives qui rendent compte des nouveaux principes régissant le programme. 2, record 8, French, - Mod%C3%A8le%20de%20r%C3%A9%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- immediate essential services
1, record 9, English, immediate%20essential%20services
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 9, English, - immediate%20essential%20services
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Resettlement Assistance Program. 2, record 9, English, - immediate%20essential%20services
Record 9, Key term(s)
- immediate essential service
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- services essentiels immédiats
1, record 9, French, services%20essentiels%20imm%C3%A9diats
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme d'aide à la réinstallation - Il s'agit de services qui seront offerts aux réfugiés et immigrants immédiatement après leur arrivée au Canada comme le logement temporaire, le soutien du revenu, etc. 2, record 9, French, - services%20essentiels%20imm%C3%A9diats
Record 9, Key term(s)
- service essentiel immédiat
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Programme for Refugee Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Resettlement Areas in Eritrea 1, record 10, English, Programme%20for%20Refugee%20Reintegration%20and%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Resettlement%20Areas%20in%20Eritrea
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PROFERI 1, record 10, English, PROFERI
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNCHR [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees]. 1, record 10, English, - Programme%20for%20Refugee%20Reintegration%20and%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Resettlement%20Areas%20in%20Eritrea
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Program for Refugee Reintegration and Rehabilitation of Resettlement Areas in Eritrea
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme de réinsertion des réfugiés et le relèvement des zones de réinstallation en Érythrée
1, record 10, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9insertion%20des%20r%C3%A9fugi%C3%A9s%20et%20le%20rel%C3%A8vement%20des%20zones%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20en%20%C3%89rythr%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas y cursos
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de reintegración de refugiados y rehabilitación de zonas de reasentamiento en Eritrea
1, record 10, Spanish, Programa%20de%20reintegraci%C3%B3n%20de%20refugiados%20y%20rehabilitaci%C3%B3n%20de%20zonas%20de%20reasentamiento%20en%20Eritrea
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- United Israel Appeal
1, record 11, English, United%20Israel%20Appeal
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- UIA 2, record 11, English, UIA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- United Palestine Appeal 1, record 11, English, United%20Palestine%20Appeal
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Allocates funds for Israel' s immigration and resettlement program 1, record 11, English, - United%20Israel%20Appeal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- United Israel Appeal
1, record 11, French, United%20Israel%20Appeal
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- UIA 2, record 11, French, UIA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- United Palestine Appeal 1, record 11, French, United%20Palestine%20Appeal
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-11-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- resettlement program
1, record 12, English, resettlement%20program
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... agricultural rehabilitation or resettlement programs ... 1, record 12, English, - resettlement%20program
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- programme de réinstallation
1, record 12, French, programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la mise en application des programmes de rétablissement agricole ou de réinstallation (...) 1, record 12, French, - programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor, Gestion des biens immobiliers 2, record 12, French, - programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-05-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Indochinese Resettlement Program
1, record 13, English, Indochinese%20Resettlement%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Employment and Immigration. 1, record 13, English, - Indochinese%20Resettlement%20Program
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Programme de rétablissement des Indochinois
1, record 13, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20Indochinois
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emploi et Immigration. 1, record 13, French, - Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20Indochinois
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-11-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Resettlement Program
1, record 14, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Resettlement%20Program
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces Resettlement Programme
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Programme de réintégration des Forces canadiennes 1, record 14, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9int%C3%A9gration%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'emploi. Ministère de l'emploi et de l'immigration, 1983. 2, record 14, French, - Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9int%C3%A9gration%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Newfoundland Resettlement Program 1, record 15, English, Newfoundland%20Resettlement%20Program
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Programme de réinstallation de Terre-Neuve
1, record 15, French, Programme%20de%20r%C3%A9installation%20de%20Terre%2DNeuve
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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