Tools, Programs & Links

American Staffing Association
The American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing industry. ASA and its affiliated chapters advance the interests of staffing and recruiting firms of all sizes and across all sectors through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. ASA members provide the full range of employment and work force services and solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, outplacement and outsourcing, training, and human resource consulting.

Business Start-up Assistant
The Business Start-up Assistant is a product developed and managed by the Canada Business Service Centres.

The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.

Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial institution wholly owned by the government of Canada. BDC plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small business, with a particular focus on technology and exporting. BDC's debt obligations, secured by the Government of Canada, are issued to the public and private sector institutions.

The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs)
The Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are your gateway to government information for business. The CBSCs provide a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations and are there to answer your questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.

Canadian Business Magazine
Canadian Business magazine appeals to leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of corporate Canada by providing them with the insight they need to make the most informed management decisions. It is published bi-weekly, every second Monday.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.

Ciett
As the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies, Ciett is the authoritative voice representing the interests of agency work businesses. Its main objective is to help its members conduct their businesses in a legal and regulatory environment that is positive and supportive.

eVenturing
eVenturing is designed to increase your productivity by getting you essential information as quickly and easily as possible. Recognized by USA Today, Forbes, Inc. and Fast Company as a premier online resource for small business owners, the eVenturing search engine delivers the best and most useful information, guidance and contacts for you, the entrepreneur.

Employment Standards Act, Ministry of Labour Site
Established in 1919 to develop and enforce labour legislation, 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.

Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO)
We Are The Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) is the not-for-profit association focused on innovations, issues and ideas that inspire leading human resources management. With over 12,500 members across the province, we are the source of knowledge and the voice of experience for any practitioner or business in Ontario that wants to find ways to create the best practices in the working world and draw the best work from people on the job.

The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization operating in the Province of Ontario since 1917. Representing approximately 47,000 member firms and more than 1.5 million workers, IAPA is Canada's largest health and safety organization and has taken a leading role in the prevention of workplace injury and illness, working for improvement in the health and safety performance of our member firms.

Profit Magazine
In 20+ years serving Canada's entrepreneurial business community, PROFIT has earned a position of prominence with growth companies, the successful entrepreneurs who run them and the businesses eager to serve them. Through its range of products and services, PROFIT delivers practical growth strategies, case studies and access to peer groups that help fast-growth entrepreneurs get bigger and better ... fast.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Designated Groups

Industry Canada - Privacy for Business

Creativity Camp - For Business Innovation and Ideas

CIETT International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies

American Staffing Association

National Association of Personnel Services Online

Industry Canada Web Site

Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)

Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario

Workplace Today

The Fordyce Letter

NACCB

Workers' Compensation Boards

Ministry / Dept. of Labour

Human Rights Commission