This Guide will help direct you to library and web resources related to business, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

The Government of Canada Justice Laws website allows you access to the Canada Labour Code in it's entirety. This will provide you with up-to-date information on industrial relations, occupational health and safety, standards, hours, wages and vacation in detail.

Information for industry and professionals about cosmetic safety, ingredients, notification, labelling and international cooperation. Includes regulatory information.

This guide from the Government of Canada focuses on operating an independent spa or salon. It covers getting started with your business, regulations, taxations, financing and other important resources.

ABA represents the entire Canadian professional beauty industry with respect to hair, nails, makeup, aesthetics and barbering.

CAA is a regulatory organization of dedicated professionals recognized by Health Canada. The association approves & runs seminars for continuing education to ensure CAA members are at the top of their chosen professional field.

A not-for-profit organization that assists individuals in their personal professional development within the cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics Alliance Canada acts as the principal voice of the industry with government and media, representing members on a wide range of issues and interests.

The DSA & IMSA offer free memberships to all of those involved in the beauty & wellness community. They promote events, spa products, industry insider tips and offer a wealth of resources for estheticians such as videos, articles and insurance information.

IBA is a non-profit trade association supporting creative, innovative companies, from startups to established multinational businesses of all sizes. IBA is here to help our members succeed in the rapidly changing, highly competitive global cosmetics and personal care industry.

PCPC is the leading national trade association representing cosmetic and personal care products companies and serving as the voice on scientific, legal, regulatory, legislative and international issues for the global industry.

With this voice committed to excellence, Spa industry leaders (including registered health and skincare professionals, licensed health care professionals, spa owners, spa consultants, spa facility designers and product manufacturers) have come together to form The Spa & Wellness Association of Canada.

Our mission is to enhance the ability of member companies to conduct business effectively by fostering industry and government cooperation, advocating for fair and science-based policies and laws, promoting industry-wide environmental sustainability initiatives and providing a national voice for communications to all stakeholders.