Thursday, April 28, 2011

Journal of Accountancy - archives from 1997

The Journal of Accountancy archives are available online dating from January 1997. Back issues can be selected using the "Browse By Cover" link or the "Select from Menu" link in the ISSUE ARCHIVE section of the homepage. A search feature is also available that allows users to "SEARCH - 1997 to Present."

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tax blast from the past

The total tax bill of the average Canadian family has increased by 1,624% since 1961 — a faster increase than any other single household expenditure — according to a study by the Fraser Institute. In contrast, expenditures on housing increased by 1,198%, food by 559% and clothing by 526% from 1961 to 2009. (See "Tax blast from the past" in CAmagazine online.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Digital Art Project by Google

Google's Art Project is a unique collaboration with some of the world’s most acclaimed art museums to enable people to discover and view more than a thousand artworks online in extraordinary detail. Visitors can explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share personal collections of masterpieces. Simply select a museum from the homepage and then either choose ‘Explore the museum’ or ‘View Artwork.’ Once you are in the main site, use the drop-down menus or the side info bar to navigate between artworks and museums. To learn more about this project, view the  videos on Visitor's Guide and Behind the Scenes. Also, check out more videos on the Art Project’s YouTube Channel.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Shell Canada - Celebrating 100 Years

In 2011, Shell Canada celebrates 100 years of business. To celebrate this milestone, it is launching exciting programs from coast to coast to say thank you to Canadians. A lot has changed since 1911, but Shell has remained committed to innovation and leadership. It strives to leave a positive legacy for all Canadians for generations to come. Read the Anniversary Press Release and Explore 100 Years of Innovation through an Interactive Timeline.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Supreme Court of Canada - Creation and Beginnings

The Supreme Court of Canada, which stands today as the final arbiter of legal disputes in the Canadian judicial system, has not always enjoyed the status of court of last resort. Its history begins more than a century after the appearance of courts in Canada and its role has evolved considerably since its creation in 1875. Learn about the Creation and Beginnings of the Court, webcasts by session (since February 2009)and This Day in History.