the famous ntsc topo maps of canada are available for free. along with landsat 7 and all sorts of other maps and images. most are already geo-referenced and will open in the correct position in memory-map, arc-gis, or most other map making programs. check them out here...
GeoGratis - Home i use them all the time. they are the same maps you would buy in a map shop if you ask for canadian topo maps.