APPENDIX 1:

DEFINITION OF INCOME:

For the purposes of this agreement, “income” means the aggregate gross income, in whatever form received, of all members of the family, or of an individual where applicable, EXCLUDING:

1.   Earnings of children (under the age of 25) in regular (full-time) attendance at a recognized educational institution;

2.   Travel or living out allowances of any household member or reimbursement of work related expenses;

3.   $100 per month for each wage earner in the household;

4.   Supplemental assistance from government sources such as UIC supplemental assistance training allowances for child care expenses, tuition, books, travel, etc. ;

5.   Family income payment plans, GST refunds;

6.   Capital gains, such as insurance settlements, inheritances, disability awards, sales of effects; and

7.   Child Tax Benefit

SOCIAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS:

Occupants receiving welfare assistance or family benefits shall pay the shelter components of the welfare or family benefit payment or the amount required by application of the total payment to the graduated occupancy charge scale, whichever is greater.