Letterhead (Ministers)

These technical specifications (T-270) set out the requirements for departments producing letterhead for Ministers and their offices. Consult your Federal Identity Program coordinator for more information.

Requirements

1. Paper
   • Reproduction method: offset printing
   • Letter size: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
   • Legal size: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
   • Colour/grade: white bond
   • Brightness: ≥92% (95% ISO brightness)
   • Weight: 75–90 g/m² (20–24 lb.)
2. Symbols
   • Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
   • Signature type size: 9 or 10 point
   • Canada Wordmark: 30 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 letterhead.
   • The top of the Arms of Canada is 11 mm from the top edge.
   • The bottom of the Canada Wordmark is 13 mm from the bottom edge.
4. Official languages
   • Ministers determine the order of precedence of official languages in the identifying signature for their letterhead.

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.