POLS 2300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: United Kingdom Cabinet Committee, Student Loans In Canada, Green Paper
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Agenda setting (p. 295) the use of strategies and tactics to generate public and government support for a proposed public policy. Baby bonus (p. 320) a government policy that awards money to parents of young children. Budget deficit (p. 305) a situation in which spending exceeds revenues during a given period. Budget surplus (p. 306) a situation in which revenues exceed spending during a given period. Canada student loans (p. 320) a federal program that helps qualifying students access post-secondary education by awarding them interest-free repayable loans while they study full-time. Canada pension plan (p. 322) a mandatory federal retirement program funded by workers and employers. Collective bargaining (p. 308) the formal negotiation of the terms of an employment contract between the representatives of a group of employees and their employer. Direct taxation (p. 312) the collection of taxes by government without using an intermediary.