PaySource®
The complete source for Canadian payroll compliance

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The trusted resource for payroll professionals
Payroll professionals manage payroll functions that are impacted by hundreds of federal, provincial and territorial regulatory requirements that are complex and constantly changing. It’s essential to have up-to-date and accurate information to ensure that payroll is done right and minimize the risk of costly errors and non-compliance.
The potential for risk extends across the payroll process, from calculating pay and deductions, including benefits, vacations, levies, taxes, premiums, contributions and leaves, to producing records of employment, reporting and remitting withholdings and filing with government agencies, and so much more.
PaySource provides you with payroll compliance information and resources you can rely on to effectively manage the payroll function to minimize risk and significant penalties.
PaySource includes:
- Extensive up to date commentary covering all aspects of payroll compliance across Canada
- Practical charts and checklists
- Government forms and applications
- Useful payroll pointers
- Federal and provincial budget reports
- Quick access to answers and solutions with FirstSearch, the easy-to-use search tool
Plus, subscribers also get a complimentary subscription to:
- The Human Resources Advisor (a $1,075/year value!) that provides employment law, health and safety and human rights compliance and best practice resources, for all your HR compliance requirements.
- The weekly Inside PaySource newsletter with the latest payroll compliance news from every Canadian jurisdiction and articles on recent developments in payroll.
PaySource is Canada’s only complete resource for payroll and HR information.
Thousands of organizations across Canada have trusted PaySource and The Human Resources Advisor for over 25 years to provide them with up-to-date, comprehensive Canadian payroll and HR compliance and best practice.

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Why do I need PaySource?
For most organizations payroll is their largest expense. It’s crucial to ensure payroll is done correctly. Since government legislation, programs and subsidies are constantly changing it is essential to have a resource you can rely on to know when compliance requirements change and quickly find answers to complex payroll questions to avoid costly fines and penalties.
PaySource can help
Whether you’re a seasoned payroll expert or just learning the ropes, PaySource offers:
- The leading source for up-to-date compliance and best practice information on payroll compliance and administration
- A comprehensive and user-friendly online database that is continually updated so you can quickly and easily find the information you need and understand how to apply it
- Hundreds of essential government forms and guides that you can use to meet your unique needs
- Content for each jurisdiction that is prepared by payroll specialists
- The weekly newsletter, Inside PaySource™, which reports the latest changes to federal, provincial and territorial payroll legislation with links to expanded online commentary. You can be confident you will not miss a significant amendment or important development
- Ask the Editor when you can’t find what you’re looking for in PaySource and you’ll get a prompt response from our Managing Editor
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PaySource Features

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For day-to-day needs
Search PaySource for a payroll management question, get a clear understanding of the compliance requirements and practical advice on how to handle, including many detailed examples of complex payroll calculations. It’s easy with the First Reference online platform.
A PaySource subscription includes The Human Resources Advisor featuring essential information on hiring, employee relations, terminations, WSIB claims and investigations, workplace health and safety, accommodation, discipline, privacy and much more—at no additional cost!

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The most trusted
For over 20 years, PaySource has been providing busy payroll professionals with thoroughly researched, comprehensive and straightforward information and guidance.
PaySource Managing Editor, payroll and employment law specialist Yosie Saint-Cyr, LLB, is constantly following developments in payroll law and best practice. When a relevant change happens, the weekly Inside PaySource newsletter reports the news and the online commentary is quickly updated.

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Updated regularly
PaySource contains the latest and most pertinent information you need to help you with the “why,” “what” and “how” of payroll compliance for your jurisdiction.
With PaySource, you always know the latest essential legal developments and you can be confident that you will never be caught off-guard with out-of-date compliance information.
PaySource is updated regularly with the latest news and comprehensive federal, provincial and territorial budget analysis. The weekly Inside PaySource newsletter summarizes recent changes and links you directly to the online commentary.

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News and commentary for all of Canada
There are significant differences in payroll requirements among the 14 Canadian jurisdictions. The rules for determining which legislation must be followed may not be straightforward if you have employees residing in different jurisdictions. PaySource can help you sort out your obligations.
In addition, The Human Resources Advisor (HRA™)—included with your PaySource subscription—comes in three editions for your specific needs. HRA clearly explains the employment law requirements for Western Canada, Ontario and Atlantic Canada and also clearly outlines the differences with the Canada Labour Code for the federally regulated sector.
PaySource
Subscription Price
$1,845/year
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Includes one edition of the Human Resources Advisor and also the weekly newsletter.
What topics does PaySource cover?
This is only a sample of topics you’ll find in PaySource. Topics are updated regularly and added as necessary.
- Payroll Overview
- Employment standards
- Earnings, allowances and expense reimbursement
- Employee benefits
- Statutory deductions
- Record of employment
- Employer taxes and levies
- Employer pension plans
- Year-end reporting
- Health insurance plans
- Garnishments
- Workers’ compensation
- Unions
- Payroll accounting
- Cross-border payrolls
- Special payroll situations
- Payroll records, documentation and retention
- Privacy
- Payroll FAQs
Editorial Team
Managing Editor

Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B.
Yosie Saint-Cyr was called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is a member in good standing. She practised business, employment and labour law until 1999 before becoming Managing Editor at First Reference.
Yosie is responsible for the high-quality, up-to-date content for employment law services and the Internal Controls Library. She is currently enrolled in the Osgoode Professional LL.M. degree program
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