Legal Protection (Canada)
These technical specifications (T-105) explain the legal protection of the official symbols of the Government of Canada. Consult your Federal Identity Program coordinator for more information.
Trade-mark and copyright
The official symbols of the Government of Canada are protected under the Trade-marks Act and the Copyright Act and cannot be used or reproduced without authorization.
Commercial use and reproduction
The Government of Canada does not permit commercial use or reproduction of the official symbols. The official symbols are protected to ensure their integrity to identify Parliament, the federal judiciary and Government of Canada institutions in Canada and abroad. Marks and designs similar to the official symbols are pursued as a copyright or trade-mark infringement.
Requests and complaints
Requests and complaints about the use of the official symbols of the Government of Canada are forwarded to:
Federal Identity Program
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
300 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 0R5
Canada
questions@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Requests and complaints about the National Flag of Canada or the 11-point maple leaf are forwarded to:
State Ceremonial and Protocol Directorate
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy Street, 11th Floor
Gatineau QC K1A 0M5
Canada
CeremonialetSymboles-CeremonialandSymbols@pch.gc.ca
Related information
- Policy on Communications and Federal Identity
- FIP Manual - 1.1 Design: Symbols, typography signatures, colour
Note: If there is a discrepancy between an official Treasury Board policy instrument and information on this Web page, the Treasury Board policy or standard prevails.
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