Text messages: Design Standard for the Federal Identity Program

The official symbols must be applied to text messages sent by or on behalf of the Government of Canada, such as those containing emergency alerts.

See Core elements and How to present the official symbols for details about colour, sizing, and other aspects of using the symbols.

How to apply the symbols

Text messages must include the department’s applied title or “Government of Canada” in the message.

Sample gallery

Supporting tools


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Ads Search engine marketing (SEM) ads, paid advertising, static ads, video ads, animated ads, audio ads
Awards Long service awards, departmental awards, certificates
Exhibits and events Roll-up banners, backdrops, podium signs, press conferences, live-streamed events, participating or attending an event
Mobile applications App icons, launch screens, post-launch screens, app stores
Motion graphics Animated text or images, animated effects
Partnering (technical specifications) Federal contributions, fair acknowledgement, sponsoring arrangements
Personnel identification Department-issued clothing, ID cards
Podcasts Cover art, artwork for individual episodes, podcast listings and descriptions
Printable products and static graphics Publications, posters, infographics, presentations, graphics shared on social media, images
Promotional items Novelties, mementoes
Signage (technical specifications) Primary signs, operational signs, project signs, tactile signs
Social media Avatars, text identifiers, official social media accounts, icons
Stationery (technical specifications) Letterhead, envelopes, business cards
Text messages Text messages sent by or on behalf of the Government of Canada, emergency alerts
Vehicles (technical specifications) Markings on ground, air, marine vehicles
Videos Films, audio-visual, multi-media presentations and productions
Websites Public-facing websites, internal sites, intranets, extranets, password-protected sites, web applications

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