Is permission needed to reproduce Government of Canada symbols such as corporate signatures, the Canada wordmark, the Arms of Canada, and the Canadian flag?
All Government of Canada symbols are protected under the Trade Marks Act. The Arms of Canada, the Government of Canada signature, and the “Canada” wordmark are exclusive trademarks of the Government of Canad Individuals or institutions external to the Government of Canada cannot use these marks without prior authorization. Requests for permission should be forwarded to: Federal Identity Program Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 300 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R5 Canada Telephone: 613-957-2533 Facsimile: 613-946-5187 E-mail: information@fip-pcim.gc.ca Internet: www.fip-pcim.gc.ca Canadians are free to use and display the National Flag of Canada as they wish. However, the Trademarks Act [http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cs/T-13] protects the National Flag of Canada against unauthorized commercial use. Requests to use the flag should be addressed to: Director Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols Promotion Department of Canadian Heritage Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M5 Canada Teleph
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