Richard,
ALC used to publish a small coiled version of their catalog that has all of the consumable information and it can also be found at
http://www.blueshield.ca. ESAB now publishes their recommended parameters on their website
http://www.esabna.com. Below is some of the parameters I've collected for GMAW, FCAW and MCAW. Note that you will have to adjust the voltage for your specific shielding gas(es).
Combined with the websites previously given you should be well on your way.
Sean
BTW what part of Canada are you in?