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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 Top of Page Important Notices