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SOCIAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Employment Benefits
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social assistance program officer
1, record 1, English, social%20assistance%20program%20officer
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- welfare program officer 2, record 1, English, welfare%20program%20officer
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you are receiving last-resort financial assistance, also known as "social assistance benefits" or "social solidarity allowance, "promptly inform and provide a social assistance program officer with the letter attesting to the amounts received under this regulation. 1, record 1, English, - social%20assistance%20program%20officer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- social assistance programme officer
- welfare programme officer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Avantages sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agent de programme d'aide sociale
1, record 1, French, agent%20de%20programme%20d%27aide%20sociale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agente de programme d'aide sociale 1, record 1, French, agente%20de%20programme%20d%27aide%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
- agent de programme d'assistance sociale 1, record 1, French, agent%20de%20programme%20d%27assistance%20sociale
correct, masculine noun
- agente de programme d'assistance sociale 1, record 1, French, agente%20de%20programme%20d%27assistance%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Handicapped Organization Promoting Equality
1, record 2, English, Handicapped%20Organization%20Promoting%20Equality
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HOPE 2, record 2, English, HOPE
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] offers occupational skills and recreational programs for disabled children. During summer months, it operates a drop-in center 5 days a week. [It offers snow] shoveling and odd jobs programs for seniors and disabled. [It assists] in preparing appeals for family benefits, social assistance, etc. 3, record 2, English, - Handicapped%20Organization%20Promoting%20Equality
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Handicapped Organization Promoting Equality
1, record 2, French, Handicapped%20Organization%20Promoting%20Equality
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HOPE 2, record 2, French, HOPE
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- social assistance benefits in cash 1, record 3, English, social%20assistance%20benefits%20in%20cash
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
social assistance benefits in cash : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 3, English, - social%20assistance%20benefits%20in%20cash
Record 3, Key term(s)
- social assistance benefit in cash
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prestations d'assurance sociale en espèces
1, record 3, French, prestations%20d%27assurance%20sociale%20en%20esp%C3%A8ces
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prestations d'assurance sociale en espèces : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 3, French, - prestations%20d%27assurance%20sociale%20en%20esp%C3%A8ces
Record 3, Key term(s)
- prestation d'assurance sociale en espèces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- social assistance benefits 1, record 4, English, social%20assistance%20benefits
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
social assistance benefits : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 4, English, - social%20assistance%20benefits
Record 4, Key term(s)
- social assistance benefit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prestations d'assurance sociale
1, record 4, French, prestations%20d%27assurance%20sociale
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prestations d'assurance sociale : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 4, French, - prestations%20d%27assurance%20sociale
Record 4, Key term(s)
- prestation d'assurance sociale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-06-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- Offences and crimes
- Protection of Life
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- identity thief
1, record 5, English, identity%20thief
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Typically identity thieves filch key pieces of personal data - credit card numbers or social insurance numbers - then commit various crimes by impersonation. Identity thieves also hang around banking machines to relieve the unwary of their bank account access numbers. They redirect mail to capture credit cards and other personal information and even paw through garbage in search of loan applications or employee files. 2, record 5, English, - identity%20thief
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Identity thieves may also present or create documents such as birth certificates or immigration documents to obtain benefits such as health care, education, social assistance and public pensions. 3, record 5, English, - identity%20thief
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- voleur d'identité
1, record 5, French, voleur%20d%27identit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- usurpateur d'identité 2, record 5, French, usurpateur%20d%27identit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les voleurs d'identité peuvent aussi, à l'aide de documents authentiques ou forgés comme un extrait de naissance ou document d'immigration, recevoir diverses prestations d'aide en matière de santé ou d'éducation, des prestations d'assistance sociale ou des pensions de l'État. 3, record 5, French, - voleur%20d%27identit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Criminología
- Infracciones y crímenes
- Protección de las personas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ladrón de identidad
1, record 5, Spanish, ladr%C3%B3n%20de%20identidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Taxation
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overpayment recovery
1, record 6, English, overpayment%20recovery
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- recovery of overpayments 2, record 6, English, recovery%20of%20overpayments
correct
- recovery of overpayment 3, record 6, English, recovery%20of%20overpayment
correct
- over-payment recovery 4, record 6, English, over%2Dpayment%20recovery
correct
- O-P recovery 1, record 6, English, O%2DP%20recovery
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ministry and the Ministry of Community and Social Services have a process to facilitate the recovery of GWA overpayments through the assignment of proceeds from students’ OSAP [Ontario Student Assistance Program] loans, called the Assignment of Benefits. 5, record 6, English, - overpayment%20recovery
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Fiscalité
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement des trop-payés
1, record 6, French, recouvrement%20des%20trop%2Dpay%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- recouvrement des paiements en trop 1, record 6, French, recouvrement%20des%20paiements%20en%20trop
correct, masculine noun
- recouvrement des versements excédentaires 1, record 6, French, recouvrement%20des%20versements%20exc%C3%A9dentaires
correct, masculine noun
- recouvrement des trop-perçus 2, record 6, French, recouvrement%20des%20trop%2Dper%C3%A7us
correct, masculine noun
- recouvrement de trop-perçu 3, record 6, French, recouvrement%20de%20trop%2Dper%C3%A7u
correct, masculine noun
- recouvrement du trop-payé 4, record 6, French, recouvrement%20du%20trop%2Dpay%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-07-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Taxation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- child benefits
1, record 7, English, child%20benefits
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Programs such as unemployment insurance, social assistance and social services, child benefits, universal pensions and a national network of widely accessible colleges and universities have made our nation a beacon of civilized values. 2, record 7, English, - child%20benefits
Record 7, Key term(s)
- child benefit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Fiscalité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prestations pour enfants
1, record 7, French, prestations%20pour%20enfants
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- prestations aux enfants 2, record 7, French, prestations%20aux%20enfants
feminine noun, plural
- prestations d'enfants 3, record 7, French, prestations%20d%27enfants
see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à des mesures comme l'assurance-chômage, l'aide sociale, les services sociaux, les prestations pour enfants, les pensions universelles de retraite et un réseau national de collèges et d'universités facilement accessibles, notre pays est devenu l'un des porte-étendard de valeurs progressistes. 4, record 7, French, - prestations%20pour%20enfants
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Prestations d'enfants» : type de prestations d'invalidité employé à Régime de pensions du Canada. 3, record 7, French, - prestations%20pour%20enfants
Record 7, Key term(s)
- prestation pour enfants
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
- Sistema tributario
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- prestaciones por hijo
1, record 7, Spanish, prestaciones%20por%20hijo
correct, feminine noun, plural, Uruguay
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-10-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Social Assistance Income Support Program 1, record 8, English, Social%20Assistance%20Income%20Support%20Program
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Income Support Program 2, record 8, English, Income%20Support%20Program
correct, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial social assistance program is known as Social Assistance Income Support(SA). The Income and Employment Supports Act and the Income and Employment Supports Regulations govern Newfoundland and Labrador's social assistance program. Income Support provides basic benefits to adults only. Children's basic benefits are provided through the Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit. 1, record 8, English, - Social%20Assistance%20Income%20Support%20Program
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No official French equivalent. 2, record 8, English, - Social%20Assistance%20Income%20Support%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Income Support Program
1, record 8, French, Income%20Support%20Program
unofficial, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Income Support 2, record 8, French, Income%20Support
unofficial, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme d'aide sociale de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador est connu sous le nom de Income Support (aide sociale). Le Income and Employment Support Act et le Income and Employment Support Regulations régissent le programme d'aide sociale de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Le programme Income Support prévoit le versement de prestations de base aux adultes seulement. Les prestations de base aux enfants sont versées par l'intermédiaire de la Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit (prestation pour enfants de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador). 2, record 8, French, - Income%20Support%20Program
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aucun équivalent français officiel. 1, record 8, French, - Income%20Support%20Program
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Aide sociale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- earned income tax credit
1, record 9, English, earned%20income%20tax%20credit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The objective of earned income tax credits is to encourage social assistance recipients to engage in paid employment through the provision of an earned income supplement that offsets the loss of benefits and/or increased taxation and other costs associated with employment. 1, record 9, English, - earned%20income%20tax%20credit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- crédit d'impôt sur les revenus salariaux
1, record 9, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20sur%20les%20revenus%20salariaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but du crédit d'impôt sur les revenus salariaux est d'inciter les bénéficiaires de l'aide sociale à travailler en leur octroyant un supplément au revenu salarial pour compenser la perte de prestations, le taux d'imposition plus élevé et les autres coûts liés à l'emploi. 1, record 9, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%20d%27imp%C3%B4t%20sur%20les%20revenus%20salariaux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-07-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Employment Benefits
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canada Benefits
1, record 10, English, Canada%20Benefits
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On the Canada Benefits Web site, you can fin information about federal, provincial and territorial benefit programs and services for individuals. More specifically, you can find out about Government student loans, public pension plans, employment insurance, health services, social assistance, and assistance for parents, immigrants, refugees, disabled individuals, veterans, athletes, artists, and others. 1, record 10, English, - Canada%20Benefits
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Avantages sociaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Prestations du Canada
1, record 10, French, Prestations%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vous pouvez trouver sur le site Web Prestations du Canada des renseignements sur les programmes et services fédéraux, provinciaux et territoriaux destinés aux particuliers. Plus précisément, vous pouvez trouver de l'information concernant : les prêts consentis aux étudiants par le gouvernement, les régimes de pensions gouvernementales, l'assurance-emploi, les services de santé, l'aide sociale, et l'aide aux parents, aux immigrants, aux réfugiés, aux personnes handicapées, aux anciens combattants, aux athlètes, aux artistes et à d'autres groupes. 1, record 10, French, - Prestations%20du%20Canada
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-05-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- social transfer in kind
1, record 11, English, social%20transfer%20in%20kind
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social transfers in kind consist of individual goods and services provided as transfers in kind to individual households by government units(including social security funds). The items included are :(a) social security benefits, reimbursements,(b) other social security benefits in kind,(c) social assistance benefits in kind, and(d) transfers of individual non-market goods and services. 1, record 11, English, - social%20transfer%20in%20kind
Record 11, Key term(s)
- social transfers in kind
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- transfert social en nature
1, record 11, French, transfert%20social%20en%20nature
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les transferts sociaux en nature consistent en des biens et des services individuels fournis en tant que transferts en nature aux ménages individuels par les administrations publiques (y compris les administrations de sécurité sociale). Ils comprennent : a) les remboursements de sécurité sociale, b) les autres prestations de sécurité sociale en nature, c) les prestations d'assistance sociale en nature, et d) les transferts de biens et services non marchands individuels. 1, record 11, French, - transfert%20social%20en%20nature
Record 11, Key term(s)
- transferts sociaux en nature
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Accounting
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- unrequited transfer
1, record 12, English, unrequited%20transfer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transfer of income that does not involve a quid pro quo and which is non-contractual in character, for example, direct taxes, social security benefits and contributions, social assistance grants and grants between governments to finance the military or other consumption expenditure or budgetary deficit of a government. 2, record 12, English, - unrequited%20transfer
Record 12, Key term(s)
- unrequited remittance
- unilateral transfer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité nationale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- transfert sans contrepartie
1, record 12, French, transfert%20sans%20contrepartie
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- transfert unilatéral 2, record 12, French, transfert%20unilat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad nacional
- Presupuestación del sector público
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- transferencia sin contrapartida
1, record 12, Spanish, transferencia%20sin%20contrapartida
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- transferencia unilateral 2, record 12, Spanish, transferencia%20unilateral
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Employment Benefits
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Social Benefits Tribunal
1, record 13, English, Social%20Benefits%20Tribunal
correct, Ontario
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- S.B.T. 1, record 13, English, S%2EB%2ET%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministry of Community and Social Services. The Social Benefits Tribunal(S. B. T.) hears appeals of decisions regarding social assistance that people receive under the Ontario Works Act, 1997 and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997. The Social Benefits Tribunal is an independent body created June 1, 1998. 2, record 13, English, - Social%20Benefits%20Tribunal
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Avantages sociaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Tribunal de l'aide sociale
1, record 13, French, Tribunal%20de%20l%27aide%20sociale
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires. 1, record 13, French, - Tribunal%20de%20l%27aide%20sociale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-08-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Human Resources Investment Branch
1, record 14, English, Human%20Resources%20Investment%20Branch
correct, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- HRIB 2, record 14, English, HRIB
correct, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The Human Resources Investment Branch(HRIB) of Human Resources Development Canada brings together those programs which deal with employment, social development and learning. These activities include : employment benefits and support measures; sectoral partnerships; social partnerships; support to persons with disabilities; student assistance and education support; youth programs; Aboriginal programs; literacy; strategic initiatives; and federal-provincial cost shared arrangements; and the National Adoption Desk. 2, record 14, English, - Human%20Resources%20Investment%20Branch
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Human Resource Investment Branch
- Human Resource Investment
- Human Resources Investment
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Direction générale des investissements dans les ressources humaines
1, record 14, French, Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20investissements%20dans%20les%20ressources%20humaines
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- DGIRH 2, record 14, French, DGIRH
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La Direction générale de l'investissement dans les ressources humaines (DGIRH) de Développement des ressources humaines Canada regroupe les programmes qui touchent l'emploi, le développement social et l'apprentissage. Ses activités sont les suivantes : prestations d'emploi et mesures de soutien; partenariats sectoriels; partenariats sociaux; soutien des personnes handicapées; aide aux étudiants et à l'éducation; programmes jeunesse; programmes à l'intention des Autochtones; alphabétisation; initiatives stratégiques; ententes fédérales-provinciales à frais partagés; et Bureau national d'adoption. 2, record 14, French, - Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20investissements%20dans%20les%20ressources%20humaines
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Investissement dans les ressources humaines
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Government Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services 1, record 15, English, Worker%20Profiling%20and%20Reemployment%20Services
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Implementation of the Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services(WPRS) system is a prominent first step in building a nation-wide reemployment system. State reemployment insurance, labor exchange and training partners are implementing WPRS systems in all States. Amendments to the Social Security Act contained in P. L. 103-152 require that UI [unemployment insurance] claimants who are identified through profiling methods as likely to exhaust benefits and who are in need of reemployment services to transition to new employment participate in reemployment services, such as job search assistance. 2, record 15, English, - Worker%20Profiling%20and%20Reemployment%20Services
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services 1, record 15, French, Worker%20Profiling%20and%20Reemployment%20Services
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Services d'établissement de profils des travailleurs et d'aide au réemploi 1, record 15, French, Services%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement%20de%20profils%20des%20travailleurs%20et%20d%27aide%20au%20r%C3%A9emploi
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-04-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
- Training of Personnel
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Ready to Learn
1, record 16, English, Ready%20to%20Learn
correct, intergovernmental
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- RTL 2, record 16, English, RTL
correct, intergovernmental
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The four-year projet "Ready to Learn" is a component of the Strategic Initiatives program of the federal government. This project offers counselling, education upgrading, training and work experience to youth in Prince Edward Island who have low literacy levels and are receiving employment insurance benefits or social assistance benefits. Human Resources Development Canada and the government of Prince Edward Island are responsible of the project. 1, record 16, English, - Ready%20to%20Learn
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Prêts à apprendre
1, record 16, French, Pr%C3%AAts%20%C3%A0%20apprendre
correct, masculine noun, intergovernmental
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le projet «Prêts à apprendre», qui fait partie du programme des Initiatives stratégiques du gouvernement fédérale, est d'une durée de quatre ans. Il offre des services de counselling, de rattrapage scolaire, de formation ainsi que l'occasion d'acquérir de l'expérience professionnelle aux jeunes de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard n'ayant qu'un faible niveau d'alphabétisation et recevant des prestations d'assurance-emploi ou d'aide sociale. Développement des ressources humaines Canada et le gouvernement de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard sont responsables du projet. 1, record 16, French, - Pr%C3%AAts%20%C3%A0%20apprendre
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1997-07-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- welfare wall 1, record 17, English, welfare%20wall
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A particular difficulty is that parents who would like to leave social assistance for a job often encounter a drop in benefits that can keep them up against the "welfare wall". 1, record 17, English, - welfare%20wall
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- piège de l'aide sociale
1, record 17, French, pi%C3%A8ge%20de%20l%27aide%20sociale
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une des difficultés observées réside dans le fait que les parents qui veulent se détacher de l'aide sociale pour occuper un emploi subissent une baisse de prestations qui peut les garder prisonniers du «piège de l'aide sociale». 1, record 17, French, - pi%C3%A8ge%20de%20l%27aide%20sociale
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- assist families
1, record 18, English, assist%20families
correct, verb phrase
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Newfoundland Special Child Welfare] allowance is intended to assist families in meeting the cost of drugs, services and medical devices related to the child's disability. For families in receipt of Social Assistance benefits, the allowance is considered to be assistance for a special need. From May 1, 1990, the maximum monthly benefit per child was $415 until April 1992, when the rate increased to $424. 1, record 18, English, - assist%20families
Record 18, Key term(s)
- assist a family
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- aider les familles
1, record 18, French, aider%20les%20familles
correct, verb phrase
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prestation vise à aider les familles à faire face aux coûts des médicaments, des services ou des appareils et accessoires fonctionnels, occasionnés par l'invalidité de l'enfant. Pour les familles qui touchent les prestations d'assistance sociale, l'allocation est considérée comme étant une aide pour un besoin spécial. À compter du 1er mai 1990, la prestation mensuelle maximale par enfant s'élevait à 415 $; en avril 1992, le taux est passé à 424 $. 1, record 18, French, - aider%20les%20familles
Record 18, Key term(s)
- aider une famille
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- assistance for a special need
1, record 19, English, assistance%20for%20a%20special%20need
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Newfoundland Special Child Welfare] allowance is intended to assist families in meeting the cost of drugs, services and medical devices related to the child's disability. For families in receipt of Social Assistance benefits, the allowance is considered to be assistance for a special need. From May 1, 1990, the maximum monthly benefit per child was $415 until April 1992, when the rate increased to $424. 1, record 19, English, - assistance%20for%20a%20special%20need
Record 19, Key term(s)
- special-need assistance
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- aide pour un besoin spécial
1, record 19, French, aide%20pour%20un%20besoin%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prestation vise à aider les familles à faire face aux coûts des médicaments, des services ou des appareils et accessoires fonctionnels, occasionnés par l'invalidité de l'enfant. Pour les familles qui touchent les prestations d'assistance sociale, l'allocation est considérée comme étant une aide pour un besoin spécial. À compter du 1er mai 1990, la prestation mensuelle maximale par enfant s'élevait à 415 $; en avril 1992, le taux est passé à 424 $. 1, record 19, French, - aide%20pour%20un%20besoin%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-03-17
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- benefit per child
1, record 20, English, benefit%20per%20child
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Newfoundland Special Child Welfare] allowance is intended to assist families in meeting the cost of drugs, services and medical devices related to the child's disability. For families in receipt of Social Assistance benefits, the allowance is considered to be assistance for a special need. From May 1, 1990, the maximum monthly benefit per child was $415 until April 1992, when the rate increased to $424. 1, record 20, English, - benefit%20per%20child
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- prestation par enfant
1, record 20, French, prestation%20par%20enfant
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La prestation vise à aider les familles à faire face aux coûts des médicaments, des services ou des appareils et accessoires fonctionnels, occasionnés par l'invalidité de l'enfant. Pour les familles qui touchent les prestations d'assistance sociale, l'allocation est considérée comme étant une aide pour un besoin spécial. À compter du 1er mai 1990, la prestation mensuelle maximale par enfant s'élevait à 415 $; en avril 1992, le taux est passé à 424 $. 1, record 20, French, - prestation%20par%20enfant
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-02-26
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Private Law
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- person in need
1, record 21, English, person%20in%20need
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [New Brunswick Assistance for the Payment of Rent or Board and Lodging Expenses] program... provides benefits for senior citizens aged 60 to 64 who qualify as persons in need under the Social Welfare Act. 2, record 21, English, - person%20in%20need
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Droit privé
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- personne nécessiteuse
1, record 21, French, personne%20n%C3%A9cessiteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce programme [Aide au paiement du loyer ou de la pension et aux dépenses de logement] fournit des prestations aux personnes âgées de 60 à 64 ans qui sont considérées comme des personnes nécessiteuses en vertu de la Loi sur le bien-être social. 2, record 21, French, - personne%20n%C3%A9cessiteuse
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- client group
1, record 22, English, client%20group
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Ontario government implemented a significant number of changes to its social assistance system, including the equalization of certain benefits under the provincial FBA(Family Benefits) program and municipal GWA(General Welfare Assistance) enhancements to eligibility policies for certain client groups(such as the homeless, battered women, and needy immigrants),... 1, record 22, English, - client%20group
Record 22, Key term(s)
- client-group
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- groupe-bénéficiaire
1, record 22, French, groupe%2Db%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le gouvernement de l'Ontario a apporté de nombreuses modifications à son régime d'assistance sociale, dont l'uniformisation de certaines prestations versées en vertu du programme provincial de Prestations familiales et du programme municipal d'Aide sociale générale, des améliorations aux règles sur l'admissibilité de certains groupes-bénéficiaires (comme les sans-abri, les femmes battues et les immigrants dans le besoin), [...] 1, record 22, French, - groupe%2Db%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaire
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des groupes-bénéficiaires 1, record 22, French, - groupe%2Db%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaire
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- calculation of tax credits
1, record 23, English, calculation%20of%20tax%20credits
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also effective January 1993, non-taxable income sources such as worker's compensation payments, social assistance benefits and tax-exempt foreign pension income are now included as family net income in the calculation of tax credits. 1, record 23, English, - calculation%20of%20tax%20credits
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- calcul des crédits d'impôt
1, record 23, French, calcul%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits%20d%27imp%C3%B4t
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Également depuis janvier 1993, les sources de revenu non imposable comme l'indemnisation des accidentés du travail, les prestations d'aide sociale et les revenus de pension de source étrangère exempts d'impôt sont maintenant inclus dans le revenu familial net aux fins du calcul des crédits d'impôt. 1, record 23, French, - calcul%20des%20cr%C3%A9dits%20d%27imp%C3%B4t
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1996-05-21
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Taking Charge!
1, record 24, English, Taking%20Charge%21
correct, Manitoba
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This Manitoba strategic initiative addresses the needs of single parents receiving social assistance benefits. 1, record 24, English, - Taking%20Charge%21
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Se prendre en main!
1, record 24, French, Se%20prendre%20en%20main%21
correct, Manitoba
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiative stratégique du Manitoba qui répond aux besoins des parents seuls qui reçoivent de l'aide social. 1, record 24, French, - Se%20prendre%20en%20main%21
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1996-02-14
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 25, English, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A family maintaining a physically or mentally handicapped child under 18 years of age may apply for this monthly non-taxable allowance. The allowance is intended to assist families in meeting the cost of drugs, services and medical devices related to the child's disability. For families in receipt of Social Assistance benefits, the allowance is considered to be assistance for a special need. The amount payable is based on the child's special needs and an assessment of the financial capability of the parents to contribute toward the child's maintenance as determined using guidelines on net salary. 1, record 25, English, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 25, French, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une famille ayant à sa charge un enfant handicapé physique ou mental de moins de 18 ans peut demander cette prestation mensuelle non imposable. Cette prestation est versée à ces familles pour les aider à payer les médicaments, les services et les appareils dont a besoin l'enfant handicapé. Dans le cas des familles bénéficiaires d'aide sociale, cette prestation est considérée comme une aide versée pour répondre à un besoin particulier. Le montant payable est calculé en fonction des besoins spéciaux de l'enfant et de la capacité des parents de contribuer à ces frais, évaluée d'après le revenu net de la famille, selon des directives établies. 1, record 25, French, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 25, Key term(s)
- Prestations spéciales d'aide sociale pour enfants
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1995-05-08
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- computerized match
1, record 26, English, computerized%20match
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These measures will include computerized matches to ensure that individuals with other sources of income from work or social assistance do not receive full unemployment insurance benefits, and group information sessions to inform claimants of job opportunities in their area so that they can be placed in a job and end their unemployment insurance claim. 1, record 26, English, - computerized%20match
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- mise en concordance informatisée
1, record 26, French, mise%20en%20concordance%20informatis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mesures consisteront notamment en mises en concordance informatisées de manière que les personnes qui tirent un revenu de leur travail ou de l'aide sociale n'aient pas droit à des prestations intégrales d'assurance- chômage, et en séances d'information collectives destinées à informer les prestataires des possibilités d'emploi existant dans leur région, pour qu'ils puissent trouver du travail et ne plus dépendre de l'assurance-chômage. 1, record 26, French, - mise%20en%20concordance%20informatis%C3%A9e
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1992-05-11
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- employment-related expenses
1, record 27, English, employment%2Drelated%20expenses
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In choosing to work, low-income families with children are faced with employment-related expenses and possibly a reduction in social assistance benefits. The present child benefit system does nothing to reinforce their incentive to work. 1, record 27, English, - employment%2Drelated%20expenses
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- frais liés à un emploi
1, record 27, French, frais%20li%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20un%20emploi
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'elles choisissent de travailler, les familles à faible revenu qui ont des enfants à charge doivent assumer des frais liés à un emploi et risquent de voir diminuer leurs prestations d'aide sociale. Le régime de prestations pour enfants, tel qu'il est conçu à l'heure actuelle, ne fournit à ces familles aucune incitation à travailler. 1, record 27, French, - frais%20li%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20un%20emploi
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- pre-added budget
1, record 28, English, pre%2Dadded%20budget
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In provincial social assistance programs, several provinces use the concept of pre-added budget in determining benefits payable. The pre-added budget combines predetermined amounts for specified items of basic need, such as food, clothing and personal needs, to a stipulated maximum. 1, record 28, English, - pre%2Dadded%20budget
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- budget préadditionné
1, record 28, French, budget%20pr%C3%A9additionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- budget pré-additionné 2, record 28, French, budget%20pr%C3%A9%2Dadditionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les programmes provinciaux d'assistance sociale, plusieurs provinces utilisent la méthode du budget pré-additionné pour déterminer les prestations payables. Le budget pré-additionné consiste en des montants prédéterminés pour des besoins essentiels spécifiés comme la nourriture, les vêtements et les besoins personnels, jusqu'à concurrence d'un maximum déterminé. 2, record 28, French, - budget%20pr%C3%A9additionn%C3%A9
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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