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WELFARE ASSISTANCE ACT [6 records]

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Record 1 2009-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cinematography
OBS

The Motion Picture Theatre Associations of Canada is a national non-profit association for theatre owners whose purpose is to : maintain a national trade association of motion picture theatre exhibitors, consisting of owners, operators, executives and managers; to forward and promote the general welfare and prosperity of motion picture exhibitors; to gather, receive and disseminate such information as may seem helpful to members and associated organizations; to interchange ideas in rendering mutual assistance and to provide helpful vocational advice and guidance, and in general to act as a group representing national interests. The Association's head office is in Toronto, and each province has its own organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Cinématographie
OBS

La Fédération des associations de propriétaires de cinémas du Canada (MPTAC) est une association nationale à but non lucratif qui chapeaute les associations provinciales et qui a pour mandat de : maintenir une association au niveau national laquelle est représentée par des propriétaires de cinéma, des dirigeants et gérants; promouvoir l'industrie de l'exploitation; collecter, recevoir et distribuer à ses membres toute information pertinente à l'industrie ; échanger des idées dans un but de mutuelle assistance ainsi que fournir des conseils lorsque nécessaire ; de façon générale être un groupe qui représente les intérêts au niveau national.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Social Services and Social Work
CONT

Until 1996, the Canada Assistance Plan Act(CAP) provided for 50/50 federal/provincial cost-sharing of social assistance and related services. It also set some basic requirements for welfare programs. As a condition of receiving CAP payments, provinces were required to : provide financial assistance to any person in need; and provide an amount of assistance consistent with a person's basic requirements for food, shelter, clothing, fuel and other necessities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Services sociaux et travail social
CONT

Il est généralement reconnu que le microcrédit ne rejoint pas les personnes qui vivent dans la plus grande pauvreté (entre 10 % et 20 % de la population). Ce groupe est toutefois très hétérogène. Quels groupes précis sont exclus des différents programmes (p. ex., les indigentes, les femmes avec de jeunes enfants, les petites ou les grosses familles, les familles qui comptent plus d'un soutien)?

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Security and Employment Insurance
  • Private Law
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
  • Droit privé
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.

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
OBS

Les lois de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard ne sont pas traduites.

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
  • Sociology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements
  • Sociologie

Spanish

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Record 6 1987-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Social Services and Social Work

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Services sociaux et travail social

Spanish

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