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AIDE BESOINS SPECIAUX [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Urban Housing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Non-Profit Housing Program
1, record 1, English, Non%2DProfit%20Housing%20Program
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This program provides assistance to public or private non-profit organizations who agreed to build or acquire rental housing for low- and moderate-income households. Various versions of this program were active until the early 1990s and featured preferred financing rates, forgivable capital contributions, interest rate write-downs and/or a full operating subsidy. This program was delivered to families and special needs households both on- and off-reserve. 2, record 1, English, - Non%2DProfit%20Housing%20Program
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. 3, record 1, English, - Non%2DProfit%20Housing%20Program
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Non-Profit Housing Programme
- Nonprofit Housing Program
- Nonprofit Housing Programme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de logement sans but lucratif
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20logement%20sans%20but%20lucratif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce programme offre une aide aux organismes sans but lucratif publics et privés qui acceptent de construire ou d’acheter un immeuble locatif destiné à des ménages à revenu faible ou modeste. Différentes versions de ce programme ont été en vigueur jusqu'au début des années 1990 et comportaient des taux de financement préférentiels, des contributions aux fins d’immobilisations susceptibles de remise, des réductions du taux d’intérêt ou une pleine subvention d’exploitation. Ce programme était offert aux familles et aux ménages ayant des besoins spéciaux à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des réserves. 2, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20logement%20sans%20but%20lucratif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Société canadienne d’hypothèques et de logement. 3, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20logement%20sans%20but%20lucratif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Joint Assistance Sponsorship
1, record 2, English, Joint%20Assistance%20Sponsorship
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- JAS 1, record 2, English, JAS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Joint Assistance Sponsorship Program 2, record 2, English, Joint%20Assistance%20Sponsorship%20Program
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sometimes partners with organizations to resettle refugees with special needs. This program is called Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS). 2, record 2, English, - Joint%20Assistance%20Sponsorship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) refers to a joint undertaking by a sponsoring group and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to sponsor vulnerable refugee/s with special needs who may need more support when settling in Canada than other refugees. 3, record 2, English, - Joint%20Assistance%20Sponsorship
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Joint Assistance Sponsorship 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 conjointe
1, record 2, French, Programme%20d%26rsquo%3Baide%20conjointe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PAC 1, record 2, French, PAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme de parrainage d’aide conjointe 2, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20parrainage%20d%26rsquo%3Baide%20conjointe
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada(IRCC) travaille parfois en partenariat avec des organismes dans le but de réinstaller des réfugiés qui ont des besoins spéciaux, dans le cadre du Programme d’aide conjointe(PAC). 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%26rsquo%3Baide%20conjointe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Northern Special Projects Fund
1, record 3, English, Northern%20Special%20Projects%20Fund
correct, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Northern Special Projects Fund was created and launched in 1994 as part of the Action North Initiative. It was designed as an incremental assistance fund for worthwhile development projects which could access other government programs. The Action North Initiative targets the specific needs of the region extending from Beresford to Kegwich/St. Quentin. Through this framework the New Brunswick government worked closely with the local residents to develop effective, relevant means that will assist in economic recovery and restore confidence in the entrepreneurial capacities of the north. The fiscal year 1995-96 was the last year for the Northern Special Projects Fund. 2, record 3, English, - Northern%20Special%20Projects%20Fund
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de projets spéciaux du Nord
1, record 3, French, Fonds%20de%20projets%20sp%C3%A9ciaux%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds de projets spéciaux du Nord a été créé et lancé en 1994 dans le cadre de l'initiative Action Nord. C'est un fonds d’aide complémentaire pour des projets de développement intéressants pouvant bénéficier d’autres programmes du gouvernement. L'initiative Action Nord vise les besoins particuliers de la région s’étendant du Beresford à Kegwick/St. Quentin. Cette initiative a permis au gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick d’imaginer, en étroite collaboration avec les résidents locaux, des mesures pertinentes et efficaces pour faciliter le redressement économique et rétablir la confiance en l'esprit d’entreprise du Nord. L'exercice 1995-1996 a été la dernière année du Fonds de projets spéciaux du Nord. 2, record 3, French, - Fonds%20de%20projets%20sp%C3%A9ciaux%20du%20Nord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Social Law
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- special accommodation needs
1, record 4, English, special%20accommodation%20needs
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the interviews and assessments, staffing advisers indicate to candidates that alternative methods are available for assessment purposes and ask about special accommodation needs. 2, record 4, English, - special%20accommodation%20needs
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Droit social
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- besoins d’aménagements spéciaux
1, record 4, French, besoins%20d%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9nagements%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- besoins d’accommodements spéciaux 2, record 4, French, besoins%20d%26rsquo%3Baccommodements%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conseillers en dotation signalent aux candidats qu'ils peuvent être évalués à l'aide d’autres méthodes et leur demandent s’ils ont des besoins en matière d’accommodements spéciaux. 2, record 4, French, - besoins%20d%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9nagements%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nous faisons tout en notre possible pour répondre aux besoins d’aménagements spéciaux durant le processus d’entrevue. 3, record 4, French, - besoins%20d%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9nagements%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
Record 4, Key term(s)
- besoins d’adaptation spéciale
- besoins d’adaptation spéciaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- special-needs assistance
1, record 5, English, special%2Dneeds%20assistance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- special needs assistance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aide pour les besoins spéciaux
1, record 5, French, aide%20pour%20les%20besoins%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-07-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- special-needs request
1, record 6, English, special%2Dneeds%20request
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- demande d’aide pour les besoins spéciaux
1, record 6, French, demande%20d%26rsquo%3Baide%20pour%20les%20besoins%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
correct, feminine 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 2003-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Fuel Consumption Guide
1, record 7, English, Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual Fuel Consumption Guide provides data on the fuel consumption of new model year passenger cars, light-duty pickup trucks, vans and special purpose vehicles. Consumers may use this information to compare the fuel consumption of various makes and models and to select the most fuel-efficient vehicle for their needs. The Guide is published by Natural Resources Canada, using information collected by Transport Canada. The Guide lists fuel consumption estimates in both litres-per-100 kilometres and miles-per-gallon for most vehicles available for the new model year. The vehicles listed in the Guide are also divided by size into various classes of vehicles. 1, record 7, English, - Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Guide de consommation de carburant
1, record 7, French, Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Guide de consommation de carburant annuel fournit des données sur la consommation de carburant des véhicules des nouveaux modèles de voitures de tourisme, de camions légers, de fourgons et de véhicules à usages spéciaux. Les consommateurs peuvent utiliser ces renseignements pour comparer la consommation de carburant des différentes marques et des différents modèles et pour choisir le véhicule le plus économique pour leurs besoins. Le Guide est publié par Ressources naturelles Canada à l'aide des renseignements recueillis par Transports Canada. Le Guide fournit une liste des estimations en matière de consommation de carburant en litres par 100 kilomètres et en milles au gallon pour véhicules les plus disponibles pour la nouvelle année de modèle. Les véhicules qui figurent dans le Guide sont également répartis en diverses catégories de véhicules. 1, record 7, French, - Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Audio-Visual Documents
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Canada votes
1, record 8, English, Canada%20votes
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elections Canada, Ottawa, 1997, videocassette. The video clearly illustrates and explains Canada's current federal electoral system. It is intended for all electors, including first-time voters and people with disabilities, as well as students learning about the voting process. This 1997 video updates the original 1995 version of this program. 1, record 8, English, - Canada%20votes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents audio-visuels
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Le Canada aux urnes
1, record 8, French, Le%20Canada%20aux%20urnes
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élections Canada, Ottawa, 1997, vidéocassette. Cette vidéocassette traite du fonctionnement de l'actuel système électoral fédéral, à l'aide d’explications et d’illustrations claires. Elle s’adresse à tous les électeurs, notamment ceux qui votent pour la première fois et ceux qui ont des besoins spéciaux, ainsi qu'aux étudiants qui apprennent le fonctionnement des scrutins. Cette vidéocassette de 1997 remplace la version originale de 1995. 1, record 8, French, - Le%20Canada%20aux%20urnes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de documentos audiovisuales
- Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Canadá vota
1, record 8, Spanish, Canad%C3%A1%20vota
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Video educativo producido por Elecciones Canadá que describe el proceso electoral en este país. 2, record 8, Spanish, - Canad%C3%A1%20vota
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-09-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- supplementary aid
1, record 9, English, supplementary%20aid
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- special assistance 1, record 9, English, special%20assistance
correct
- supplementary assistance 2, record 9, English, supplementary%20assistance
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supplementary aid is for "extraordinary needs", for example, of those living on pensions and provincial allowances which do not meet their full expenses. 3, record 9, English, - supplementary%20aid
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide pour besoins spéciaux
1, record 9, French, aide%20pour%20besoins%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- aide supplémentaire 2, record 9, French, aide%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il arrive, cependant, que des personnes non admissibles à l'aide pour besoins ordinaires deviennent éligibles à l'aide pour besoins spéciaux, lorsque cette aide est nécessaire pour éviter qu'elles ne soient privées à un moment donné de moyens de subsistance ou qu'elles ne se trouvent dans une situation constituant un danger pour leur santé ou risquant de les conduire au dénuement total. 1, record 9, French, - aide%20pour%20besoins%20sp%C3%A9ciaux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ayuda suplementaria
1, record 9, Spanish, ayuda%20suplementaria
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-02-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 10, English, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Special Child Welfare Allowance
1, record 10, French, Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - Special%20Child%20Welfare%20Allowance
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Prestations spéciales d’aide sociale pour enfants
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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