Self Reliant People

The intent of this section is to better understand the level of community self-reliance by examining the level of transfer payments going into the area. In this case, self-reliance refers to the ability of an area to sustain itself without outside financial output. By examining the different public interventions upon which that the area relies, we can get a picture of the level of non–dependence in an area.

Employment Insurance Incidence

The Employment Insurance data reported here includes only claims related to job loss and fishing activity. All other types of claims are excluded (maternity leave, sickness, parental/adoption, work sharing, job creation, training and self–employment). Figures may not add to totals due to random rounding.

Social Assistance Incidence

Source: Compiled by the Community Accounts Unit based on information provided by Human Resources Development Canada.

Employment Insurance and social assistance payments are two of the most common forms of transfer payments upon which individuals rely. Looking at the above charts, we can see that Triton has a much higher rate of EI and a slightly lower rate social assistance incidence than the Economic Zone and the Province. The difference is much more significant in the area of EI, with an incidence rate almost double that of the provincial average.

Other Social & Economic Public Interventions Families & Individuals Rely Upon

Other transfer payments which play a role in family incomes include:

• Old Age Security
• Canada Pension Plan
• Child Tax Benefit
• GST Credit
• Workers Compensation
• Provincial Tax Credit

GST and Child Tax Credits are more common in the Triton area than other forms of transfer payment, although dollar values are lower than payments such as Old Age Security and CPP. The chart below indicates overall levels of transfer payments, including EI, Social Assistance, and NCARP/TAGS payments.