Communications Policy of the Government of Canada

Table of Contents

• Effective Date
• Policy Objective
• Policy Statement
• Application and Authority
• Policy Requirements
  1. Informing and Serving Canadians
  2. Information Free of Charge
  3. Plain Language
  4. Official Languages
  5. Corporate Identity
  6. Reflecting Diversity
  7. Environment Analysis
  8. Public Opinion Research
  9. Consultation and Citizen Engagement
  10. Risk Communication
  11. Crisis and Emergency Communication
  12. Management and Co‑ordination
  13. Planning and Evaluation
  14. Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions
  15. Regional Operations
  16. Internal Communication
  17. Technological Innovation and New Media
  18. Internet and Electronic Communication
  19. Media Relations
  20. Spokespersons
  21. Public Events and Announcements
  22. Fairs and Exhibitions
  23. Advertising
  24. Partnering and Collaborative Arrangements
  25. Sponsorships
  26. Marketing
  27. Publishing
  28. Copyright and Licensing
  29. Film, Video and Multimedia Productions
  30. Cataloguing and Securing Information
  31. Training and Professional Development
• Accountability
  1. Ministers
  2. Treasury Board of Canada and Secretariat
  3. Cabinet
  4. Privy Council Office
  5. Deputy Heads
  6. Heads of Communications and Communications Staff
  7. Policy Advisers, Program Managers and Functional Specialists
  8. Public Works and Government Services Canada
  9. Service Canada
  10. Library and Archives Canada
• Monitoring
• Procedures
• Guidelines
• References
  1. Legislation
  2. Related Policies
• Inquiries
• Appendix A: Definitions
• Appendix B: The Communications Function
  • Effective and Accountable Management
  • Values and Ethics
  • Listening and Evaluating
  • Meeting Diverse Needs
  • Outreach
  • Corporate Identity and Visibility
• Annex: Guidelines