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Communications Policy of the Government of Canada

Notice to the reader: This document is no longer in effect. It has been archived online and is kept purely for historical purposes.

Table of Contents

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

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. Library and Archives Canada

1. Legislation
2. Related Policies

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