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SEGURO SOCIAL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Communication and Information Management
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Directive on the Social Insurance Number
1, record 1, English, Directive%20on%20the%20Social%20Insurance%20Number
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A directive that provides guidance to government institutions on how social insurance numbers can be collected, used and disclosed, as well as methods to establish policy authority for a new collection or new consistent use of social insurance numbers. 2, record 1, English, - Directive%20on%20the%20Social%20Insurance%20Number
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Social Insurance Number Directive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Directive sur le numéro d'assurance sociale
1, record 1, French, Directive%20sur%20le%20num%C3%A9ro%20d%27assurance%20sociale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directive qui fournit une orientation aux institutions fédérales sur la façon dont le numéro d'assurance sociale peut être recueilli, utilisé et communiqué et qui propose des méthodes permettant d'obtenir une autorisation stratégique en vue d'une nouvelle collecte ou d'un nouvel usage compatible du numéro d'assurance sociale. 2, record 1, French, - Directive%20sur%20le%20num%C3%A9ro%20d%27assurance%20sociale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Directriz sobre el Número de Seguro Social
1, record 1, Spanish, Directriz%20sobre%20el%20N%C3%BAmero%20de%20Seguro%20Social
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social insurance number
1, record 2, English, social%20insurance%20number
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SIN 2, record 2, English, SIN
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The social insurance number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. You will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government benefits. 3, record 2, English, - social%20insurance%20number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro d'assurance sociale
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20d%27assurance%20sociale
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NAS 2, record 2, French, NAS
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le numéro d'assurance sociale (NAS) est un numéro de neuf chiffres utilisé pour l'administration de divers programmes du gouvernement du Canada. Vous devez avoir un NAS pour travailler au Canada ou toucher des prestations gouvernementales. 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20d%27assurance%20sociale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de seguro social
1, record 2, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20seguro%20social
masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- social insurance
1, record 3, English, social%20insurance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social insurance is any government-sponsored program with the following three characteristics: the benefits, eligibility requirements and other aspects of the program are defined by statute; it is funded by taxes or premiums paid by (or on behalf of) participants (although additional sources of funding may be provided as well); and the program serves a defined population, and participation is either compulsory or the program is heavily enough subsidized that most eligible individuals choose to participate. 2, record 3, English, - social%20insurance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- assurance sociale
1, record 3, French, assurance%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des dispositions législatives qui garantissent certaines catégories sociales contre les risques sociaux (chômage, accidents, maladie, vieillesse, etc.) moyennant une cotisation versée dans un fonds spécial. 2, record 3, French, - assurance%20sociale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Beneficios sociales
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguro social
1, record 3, Spanish, seguro%20social
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-12-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Social Policy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mexican Social Security Institute
1, record 4, English, Mexican%20Social%20Security%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Mexican Social Security Institute (Spanish: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS), a governmental organization that attends to public health, pensions and social security in Mexico. It was founded by President Manuel Ávila Camacho on January 19th, 1943. It is the biggest social institution in Latin America. 1, record 4, English, - Mexican%20Social%20Security%20Institute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Politiques sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Institut mexicain de la sécurité sociale
1, record 4, French, Institut%20mexicain%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20sociale
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Políticas sociales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
1, record 4, Spanish, Instituto%20Mexicano%20del%20Seguro%20Social
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IMSS 1, record 4, Spanish, IMSS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social nace en 1942, en respuesta a las aspiraciones de la clase trabajadora. Actualmente, la Ley señala que la seguridad social tiene como finalidades: La asistencia médica. La protección de los medios de subsistencia. Los servicios sociales necesarios para el bienestar individual y colectivo. El otorgamiento de una pensión que, en su caso y previo cumplimiento de los requisitos legales, será garantizada por el Estado. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Instituto%20Mexicano%20del%20Seguro%20Social
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Social Security Administration
1, record 5, English, Social%20Security%20Administration
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SSA 1, record 5, English, SSA
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Social Security Administration
1, record 5, French, Social%20Security%20Administration
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SSA 1, record 5, French, SSA
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Administration américaine de la sécurité sociale
- Administration de la sécurité sociale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales no canadienses
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Administración para la Seguridad Social
1, record 5, Spanish, Administraci%C3%B3n%20para%20la%20Seguridad%20Social
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Administración del Seguro Social
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Agricultural Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- agricultural social security scheme 1, record 6, English, agricultural%20social%20security%20scheme
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Économie agricole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- régime social agricole
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9gime%20social%20agricole
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía agrícola
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- plan de seguro social agrícola
1, record 6, Spanish, plan%20de%20seguro%20social%20agr%C3%ADcola
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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