Business Cards, Single-Sided (Ministers)

These technical specifications (T-291) set out the requirements for departments producing single-sided business cards for Ministers and their offices. Consult your Federal Identity Program coordinator for more information.

Requirements

1. Paper
   • Reproduction method: offset printing
   • Size: 90 x 50 mm (±2 mm)
   • Colour/grade: white bristol
   • Brightness: ≥92% (95% ISO brightness)
   • Weight: 219 g/m² (58 lb.)
2. Symbols
   • Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
   • Signature type size: 6, 7 or 8 point
   • Canada Wordmark: 23 mm wide
   • Ink colours:
     • all text is black (Process Black) and flag symbol is red (Pantone 032) for ministers;
     • text is black (Process Black) and flag symbol is black (Process Black) for offices of ministers;
     • Arms of Canada is 40% screen of black using 150 line screen
3. Layout
   • The Arms of Canada and the Canada Wordmark are aligned to the centre of the business card.
   • The top of the Arms of Canada is 2 mm from the top edge.
   • The bottom of the Canada Wordmark is 4 mm from the bottom edge.
4. Contents
   • Typeface: Helvetica Light
   • Type size: body text is 6, 7 or 8 point, the individual's name is 11 point
   • All text is centred on the card.
   • Text is at least 3 mm from the signature and the Canada Wordmark.
5. Official languages
   • The order of the official languages is determined by the individual whose name is printed on the card.

Related information

• FIP Policy
• FIP Manual - 2.1 Stationery: Ministers, parliamentary secretaries and their offices
• Policy on Green Procurement (PWGSC)

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.