This department of the Ontario Government has fact sheets for many professions and Trades. Other provinces would have similar material available. Continuous Improvement Process: the Key to Business Growth

The Edge on finding a job or creating your own and making the most of it This a free resource that can be ordered from the Training Hotline at 1-800-387­ 5656 or 416-326-5656.
It can also be downloaded from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/

Ontario Prospects Ontario's Guide to Career Planning This is a newsletter produced by the Secondary School Project of the Ministry of Education and Training. To order:

These booklets come in a variety of workplace topics (customer service, working safely etc). They include cartoon drawings and text. Some titles were written specifically for individuals with literacy issues.

Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. 1997. Starting a Small Business in Ontario. The Queen's Printer for Ontario. Toronto

Canadian Bankers Association. 1998. Getting Started in Small Business. Canadian Bankers Association. Toronto

Teaching Human Rights in Ontario This photocopiable book is full of case studies and information. It is available from:

It's Your Right This is a kit that covers topics like Employment Rights, Race, Colour and Ethnic Origin. It is a free resource that can be ordered from:
Human Rights Directorate
Department of the Secretary of State of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0M5
(819) 994-3452