Envelopes, Large White (flag symbol)
These technical specifications (T-223) set out the requirements for large white envelopes, for departments identified by the flag symbol signature and the Canada Wordmark. Consult your Federal Identity Program coordinator for more information.
Figure T-223: Illustration of the arrangement of the flag symbol signature and the Canada Wordmark on a large white envelope.
Requirements
- Paper
- Reproduction method: offset printing or letterpress
- Envelope size: various
- Colour/grade: white bond
- Brightness: ≥92% (95% ISO brightness)
- Weight: 75–90 g/m2 (20–24 lb.)
- Symbols
- Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
- Signature type size: 10 or 12 point
- Canada Wordmark: 40 or 45 mm wide
- Ink colours: all text is black (Process Black) and flag symbols are red (Pantone 032)
- Return address (use is optional)
- Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
- Type size: 2 points smaller than signature type size
- Position: directly under the text of the signature and separated by one line space
- Layout
- The signature is in the upper left corner of the front of the envelope.
- The top of the flag symbol is 13 mm from the top edge.
- The signature text starts 38 mm from the left.
- The Canada Wordmark is centred on the envelope flap, facing right-side up when folded.
Related information
- Policy on Communications and Federal Identity
- FIP Manual - 2.2 Stationery: Departments, agencies and corporations
- Policy on Green Procurement
Note: If there is a discrepancy between an official Treasury Board (TB) policy instrument and information on this Web page, the Treasury Board policy or standard prevails.
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