Definition – “Computer – an accountant without a personality.” – Anonymous
There are many great sites on the World Wide Web, but trying to find those 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.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is responsible for the administration of tax laws for the Government of Canada, and for most provinces and territories.
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.
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.
Workers Safelty and Insuarance Board
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) promotes workplace health and safety, and provides a workers’ compensation system for the employers and workers of Ontario. There is extensive information on this site about prevention, forms, health issues, return to work programs, and links to other health and safety organizations.
Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. In Canada, providing statistics is a federal responsibility; accordingly, Statistics Canada is legislated to serve this function for the whole of Canada and each of the provinces and territories.
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
The AGCO regulates the sale, service, and consumption of beverage alcohol, and ensures that casino gaming, charitable gaming, and lotteries are conducted in the public interest and in a manner that is socially and financially responsible.
Ministry of Revenue for Ontario
The Ministry of Revenue administers the province’s major tax statutes, tax credit and benefit programs. The tax revenues collected provide the fiscal foundation upon which many of the province’s programs are based.
Minister of Labour – Ontario Employment Standards Act
The Ministry of Labour’s mission is to advance safe, fair, and harmonious workplace practices that are essential to the social and economic well-being of the people of Ontario. Through the Ministry’s key areas of occupational health and safety, employment rights and responsibilities, labour relations and internal administration, the Ministry’s mandate is to set, communicate, and enforce workplace standards while encouraging greater workplace self-reliance.