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TARGETED ASSISTANCE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Guided Support
1, record 1, English, Guided%20Support
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GS 2, record 1, English, GS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... an approach to providing support to Veterans who require more support than is provided through targeted assistance but do not require Case Management services. 1, record 1, English, - Guided%20Support
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soutien dirigé
1, record 1, French, soutien%20dirig%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SD 2, record 1, French, SD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] approche en matière de prestation de soutien aux vétérans qui ont besoin de plus de soutien que ce qui est fournit par une aide ciblée, mais qui n'ont pas besoin de services de gestion de cas. 1, record 1, French, - soutien%20dirig%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Railroad Safety
- Special Road Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Transit-Secure
1, record 2, English, Transit%2DSecure
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transport Canada. This new passenger rail and urban transit security contribution program, Transit-Secure, is a program targeted towards the high volume passenger areas of commuter rail and urban transit, with a focus on major urban transit systems and equipment. This program will provide financial assistance to commuter rail and public transit operators in designated major metropolitan areas to accelerate the implementation of new and enhanced security measures. 1, record 2, English, - Transit%2DSecure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Transports routiers spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sûreté-Transit
1, record 2, French, S%C3%BBret%C3%A9%2DTransit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. Ce nouveau programme de contribution pour la sûreté du transport ferroviaire voyageurs et du transport en commun, Sûreté-Transit, est un programme qui cible les zones à grande fréquentation des trains de banlieue et du transport en commun et qui met l'accent sur les systèmes et l'équipement des principaux réseaux de transports en commun. Ce programme permettra d'accorder une aide financière aux exploitants des services de trains de banlieue et de transports en commun dans les grandes villes désignées afin d'accélérer la mise en œuvre des mesures de sûreté nouvelles et améliorées. 2, record 2, French, - S%C3%BBret%C3%A9%2DTransit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Corporate Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Economic Recovery Assistance Program
1, record 3, English, Economic%20Recovery%20Assistance%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ERAP 1, record 3, English, ERAP
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of this program, administered by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, is to implement special measures in order to ensure the economic recovery of small to medium-size businesses(SMEs) affected by the freezing rain and power outages which hit Quebec in early January 1998. These measures are targeted at SMEs sustaining expenses or losses not covered by insurance policies or such government aid programs as Emergency Preparedness Canada's Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements(DFAA). 1, record 3, English, - Economic%20Recovery%20Assistance%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Economic Recovery Assistance Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Économie de l'entreprise
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de relance de l'activité économique
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20relance%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- PRAE 1, record 3, French, PRAE
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce programme, administré par Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec, a pour but de mettre en œuvre des mesures spéciales afin d'assurer la relance de l'activité économique des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) touchées par les pluies verglaçantes et les pannes d'électricité qui ont frappé le Québec au début de janvier 1998. Ces mesures s'adressent particulièrement aux PME qui ont dû encourir des dépenses ou subir des pertes qui n'ont pas été couvertes par les assurances ou les autres programmes d'aide gouvernementales comme l'Accord d'aide financière en cas de catastrophes (AAFCC) de Protection civile Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Programme%20de%20relance%20de%20l%27activit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Taxation
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada Child Tax Benefit
1, record 4, English, Canada%20Child%20Tax%20Benefit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CCTB 2, record 4, English, CCTB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Child Tax Benefit 3, record 4, English, Child%20Tax%20Benefit
former designation, correct
- CTB 3, record 4, English, CTB
former designation, correct
- CTB 3, record 4, English, CTB
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Child Tax Benefit is composed of a base benefit that about 80% of Canadian families receive and a supplement called the National Child Benefit(NCB) Supplement that is targeted to low-income families. The Supplement is treated differently in each province/territory. Most provinces and territories clawback the NCB Supplement from families on social assistance so that they receive no net benefit from the federal program. 4, record 4, English, - Canada%20Child%20Tax%20Benefit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The CCTB, which started in July 1998 in support of the National Child Benefit initiative, replaces the previous Child Tax Benefit program. 5, record 4, English, - Canada%20Child%20Tax%20Benefit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Canada Revenue Agency administers this program. 6, record 4, English, - Canada%20Child%20Tax%20Benefit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fiscalité
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Prestation fiscale canadienne pour enfants
1, record 4, French, Prestation%20fiscale%20canadienne%20pour%20enfants
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PFCE 2, record 4, French, PFCE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Prestation fiscale pour enfants 3, record 4, French, Prestation%20fiscale%20pour%20enfants
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme fédéral [qui] prévoit le versement de prestations mensuelles, libres d'impôt, aux familles admissibles pour les aider à subvenir aux besoins des enfants de moins de 18 ans. 4, record 4, French, - Prestation%20fiscale%20canadienne%20pour%20enfants
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La PFCE, qui a débuté en juillet 1998 pour appuyer la prestation nationale pour enfants, remplace la Prestation fiscale pour enfants précédente. 4, record 4, French, - Prestation%20fiscale%20canadienne%20pour%20enfants
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Agence du revenu du Canada administre ce programme. 5, record 4, French, - Prestation%20fiscale%20canadienne%20pour%20enfants
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Sistema tributario
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Prestación Fiscal Canadiense por Hijos
1, record 4, Spanish, Prestaci%C3%B3n%20Fiscal%20Canadiense%20por%20Hijos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-08-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Administration and Cost of Elections Project
1, record 5, English, Administration%20and%20Cost%20of%20Elections%20Project
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ACE Project 1, record 5, English, ACE%20Project
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ACE Electroal Knowledge Network provides comprehensive and authoritative information on elections, promotes networking among election-related professionals and offers capacity development services. ACE is a joint endeavor of eight partner organizations, all long-term supporters of the Administration and Cost of Elections Project and leaders in the provision of targeted technical assistance in elections management. 1, record 5, English, - Administration%20and%20Cost%20of%20Elections%20Project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Administration et le coût des élections
1, record 5, French, Administration%20et%20le%20co%C3%BBt%20des%20%C3%A9lections
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PROJET ACE 1, record 5, French, PROJET%20ACE
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau du savoir électoral ACE est une source d'information fiables et complètes en matière d'élections, il favorise le réseautage entre spécialistes des questions électorales et offre des services de renforcement des capacités. Le projet ACE est un projet commun réunissant huit organisations partenaires, toutes associées à long terme au projet Administration et coût des élections, et des chefs de file en matière de prestation de soutien technique spécialisé en gestion électorale. 1, record 5, French, - Administration%20et%20le%20co%C3%BBt%20des%20%C3%A9lections
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-01-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Loans
- Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- targeted resource
1, record 6, English, targeted%20resource
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resource available to a student to cover a specific element of his education or living costs. 1, record 6, English, - targeted%20resource
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These resources may be received from a government, a private sector agency, or a third party. Targeted resources might include : voluntary contributions from students, spouses or parents, over and above the amounts assessed; scholarship trust fund amounts greater than the assessed contribution; payment of tuition directly to the educational institution made by a third party; room and board provided by an employer; subsidies or bursaries for child care, including foster child care; social assistance for living costs. 1, record 6, English, - targeted%20resource
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prêts et emprunts
- Pédagogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ressource ciblée
1, record 6, French, ressource%20cibl%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 DEF
Ressources dont dispose l'étudiant pour payer une partie précise de ses frais d'études ou de subsistance. 1, record 6, French, - ressource%20cibl%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces ressources peuvent provenir d'un gouvernement, d'un organisme privé ou d'une tierce partie. Il peut s'agir, entre autres : de contributions volontaires de l'étudiant, de son conjoint ou sa conjointe ou de ses parents en sus des montants estimés; de tout montant d'un fonds fiduciaire de bourses d'études excédant la contribution estimée; de frais de scolarité payés directement à l'établissement d'enseignement par une tierce partie; du montant de la pension payée par un employeur; de subventions ou bourses pour le paiement des frais de garde d'enfants, y compris d'enfants en famille d'accueil; des prestations d'aide sociale reçues pour le paiement des frais de subsistance. 1, record 6, French, - ressource%20cibl%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- targeted assistance service 1, record 7, English, targeted%20assistance%20service
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- service d'assistance spécifique
1, record 7, French, service%20d%27assistance%20sp%C3%A9cifique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-10-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Targeted Export Assistance Program
1, record 8, English, Targeted%20Export%20Assistance%20Program
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Agriculture 2, record 8, English, - Targeted%20Export%20Assistance%20Program
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Targeted Export Assistance Program
1, record 8, French, Targeted%20Export%20Assistance%20Program
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Programme ciblé d'aide à l'exportation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Finance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- targeted assistance
1, record 9, English, targeted%20assistance
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, the government does not accept the view that it should eliminate all business assistance. Such programs include support for the introduction of new technology, and targeted assistance for small business-activities that many conference participants believed should be sustained, and often strengthened. 1, record 9, English, - targeted%20assistance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Finances
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide ciblée
1, record 9, French, aide%20cibl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement n'est cependant pas d'accord pour éliminer toutes les formes d'aide aux entreprises. Il faut par exemple continuer à appuyer l'adoption de technologies nouvelles et une aide ciblée à l'intention des petites entreprises - des secteurs ou activités qui, selon un grand nombre des participants aux conférences, devraient être maintenus et, bien souvent, renforcés. 1, record 9, French, - aide%20cibl%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Farm Management and Policy
- Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Targeted Export Assistance Program 1, record 10, English, Targeted%20Export%20Assistance%20Program
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion et politique agricole
- Commerce
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide sélective à l'exportation
1, record 10, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20s%C3%A9lective%20%C3%A0%20l%27exportation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-03-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- target
1, record 11, English, target
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best ways to reduce the cost of social measures are to make sure that spending and tax assistance are targeted effectively and to reduce the need for such support... 1, record 11, English, - target
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- orienter 1, record 11, French, orienter
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La meilleure façon de réduire le coût des mesures sociales est de s'assurer que l'aide financière et fiscale est bien orientée, ainsi que de rendre cette aide moins nécessaire (...) 1, record 11, French, - orienter
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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