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Government transfer payments

Part A - Plain language definition:

Refers to all cash benefits received from federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments during 2005.

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to total income from all transfer payments received from federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments during calendar year 2005. This variable is derived by summing the amounts reported in:

  • the Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • Child benefits
  • other income from government sources.
More information on Government transfer payments
Date Modified: 2009-11-20

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