Capital Stock (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Capital Stock [Abstract]

Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

The following table reflects the changes in common shares:
Year ended 30 September	2012	2011	2010
Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Balance, beginning of year	210,185,256	213,802,865	211,260,264
Purchase of treasury shares	(594,916)	(7,433,612)	-
Issuance of treasury shares for stock option and award plans	2,885,540	3,816,003	2,542,601
Balance, end of year	212,475,880	210,185,256	213,802,865