Canadian Classification of Functions of Government (CCOFOG) 2014
71079 - Social exclusion n.e.c.
This class covers provision of social protection in the form of cash benefits and benefits in kind to persons who are socially excluded or at risk of social exclusion (such as persons who are destitute, low-income earners, immigrants, indigenous people, refugees, alcohol and substance abusers, etc.); administration and operation of such social protection schemes; cash benefits, such as income support and other cash payments to the destitute and vulnerable persons to help alleviate poverty or assist in difficult situations; and benefits in kind, such as short-term and long-term shelter and board provided to destitute and vulnerable persons, rehabilitation of alcohol and substance abusers, and services and goods to help vulnerable persons, such as counseling, day shelter, help with carrying out daily tasks, food, clothing, fuel, etc.
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