Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) 2014

• 7 - Total outlays
• 710 - Social protection

7101 - Sickness and disability

This group covers the provision of social protection relating to sickness or disability. The sickness provision covers cash benefits or benefits in kind for loss of earnings due to temporary inability to work resulting from sickness or injury. The disability provision covers cash benefits or benefits in kind for persons who are fully or partially unable to engage in economic activity or lead a normal life due to a physical or mental impairment that is either permanent or likely to persist beyond a minimum prescribed period.