LibGuides UFV: Electrical: Links

Evaluating Sources

Although librarians have carefully compiled these sources, there is no substitute for your own evaluation. Use the following guides to help you.

CARS Evaluation Checklist
CARS = Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support
The CRAAP Test
CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose
Critical Evaluation of Information Sources
Questions to ask, and where to find the answers when evaluating sources

Canadian Trade Index
Information on over 30,000 Canadian manufacturers, distributors and service companies; can search by product
Directories of Canadian Companies
Fraser`s Canadian Trade Directory
Canpages
Canada's online source for business; search by business classification or company name

B.C. Online
Fee-based access to information on land titles, property assessments, BC companies, registrations under the Personal Property Security Act (i.e. Liens and Security Agreements) and more; this is a fee-for-service site--you need a Deposit Account that you maintain with BC Online
Business Development Bank of Canada
Small business information
Business Gateway
Gateway to BC business information
Electrician in Canada
Government site, includes job prospects, job listings and wage expectations.
CRA: Canada Revenue Agency
Taxation for business, business account registration, GST, corporate income tax, payroll, excise taxes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada (formerly Industry Canada)
Government of Canada's primary source for industry statistics and data, government financing for business, intellectual property, trade, and more.