LINKS
There are many great sites on the World Wide Web, but trying to find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of Websites that we have found to be helpful sources of information. When you click on a link, a new window will pop up. Close the window when you are ready to return to this page.
Financial
The Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada site includes a variety of useful features, including information on interest and exchange rates, financial indicators, securities auctions and more. The convenient "Currency Converter" allows you to determine Canadian dollar equivalents for a broad range of foreign currencies.
Toronto Venture Exchange
The Toronto Venture Exchange is a stock exchange in Canada which deals primarily in junior equities. It is part of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Finance Canada
The federal Department of Finance is responsible for the development of federal fiscal policy, including laws affecting federal taxes, financial institutions and markets, and federal-provincial transfer payments.
Feed the Pig
Feed the Pig has financial information and consumer and savings tips.
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB creates a better future for Canadian entrepreneurs. Taking direction only from its members since 1971 - over 105,000 nationwide small- and medium-sized businesses in every sector - CFIB has a strong and influential voice at all levels of government.
Tax Services This website contains basic tax information and calculators for both Canadian taxpayers and preparers.
Governmental
The Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for the administration of tax laws for the Government of Canada, and for most provinces and territories.
Services Canada
Services Canada helps Canadians access a wide range of the government services and benefits they need quickly and easily. Some of these services include Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canada Child Tax Benefit, Universal Child Care Benefit.
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for the administration of tax laws for the Government of the United States, and for most states.
Ministry of Finance (B C)
The Ministry of Finance provides fiscal policies and regulatory frameworks to support a strong provincial economy and the sustainable delivery of services to British Columbians. At this site you will find provincial budgets, quarterly financial reports and updates from the provincial Minister of Finance.
B C Corporate Registry
B C Corporate Registry creates and registers businesses and not for profit entities within the Province of British Columbia.
Medical Services Plan of BC
Residents of B.C., new or existing, can apply for medical and drug coverage, premium assistance and fair pharmacare.
One Stop Business Registry
At One Stop Business Registry you can start, expand or move your business; you can do most commonly required business registrations and transactions.
Ministry of Labour, Employment Standards Branch
The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces.
WorkSafe BC
WorkSafeBC is dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of this province. You can register your business, report and pay premiums, or get a clearance letter.
Ministry of Small Business & Revenue - Consumer Tax
The Ministry of Small Business & Revenue - Consumer Tax will provide you with information about the various Consumer Tax programs run by the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue. You can register as a vendor for Provincial Sales Tax, report and pay taxes, and get publications regarding your specific needs.
Professional Contacts
Chartered Professional Accountants Association of B C
CPABC, the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, one of the largest professional organizations in the province.
In BC, legislation to unify the legacy professional accounting bodies—the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC), the Certified General Accountant Association of BC (CGA-BC), and the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC (CMABC)— went into force on June 24, 2015.
Each provincial CPA will be a member organization of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), which will soon represent more than 200,000 professional accountants across the country.
CPABC is responsible for the training and certification of CPA students. CPABC is also responsible for the regulating and professional development of its members, and the protection of the public through its ethical standards and discipline processes.
News
The Globe and Mail
National, international and business news.