2.  The amount of a person’s income before all deductions.

3.  The amount of a person’s income after taking into account all deductions. It is also know as “take home pay” as it is the amount of money a person actually recieves.

4.  An earnings related social insurance program that is a part of Canada’s retirement income system.  All employed Canadians 18 and over must contribute to this program.

5.  Another earnings related social program, this one provides temporary support to those between jobs, or to those who cannot work due to illness, childbirth, or caring for a gravely sick family member.

6.  An earnings based tax which is paid to the government to fund programs and services within the country and province.

7.  An income replacement program in the case that a person becomes disabled and unable to perform their job.  The employer usually sets up group coverage for this type of insurance, and deducts your portion from your pay.

8.  A regular payment to members of unions which are used to fund the activities unions engage in.

9.  Money that is invested for you that comes directly off your paycheque.

10.  Money in which you have already been paid (in advance of your paycheque).

11.  The amount of income that was accrued while working hours of overtime.