Reference Page

This page provides explanations of each section of the Canada Site.

The following items appear at the top of every page on the Canada Site:

	Accesses the French version of the current page.
	Allows you to submit your comments and questions to the Canada Site by e-mail, telephone, fax or mail.
	Provides users with organizational information about the Canada Site as well as links to information that may help you navigate the Site better.
	Uses the Canada Site search engine to find desired information included in Government of Canada Web sites.
	Leads to the Canada Site home page.
	Provides information on new programs and services, press releases, and Web sites of the Government of Canada.
	Provides information on how to access and order Government of Canada publications and reports.
	Provides information about the Government of Canada and its structure.
	Provides information and resources about Canada, organized by various topics.
	Links to official government Web sites of Canada's provinces and territories.

The following items appear on the left side of the Canada Site:

	Provides tips that help facilitate navigation of the Canada Site.
	Lists Government of Canada on-line forms, which you can either print or transmit on-line, as well as on-line services.
	Lists links to contact information for Members of Parliament and Government of Canada employees. This page can also help you find the address of the nearest walk-in service centre.
	These sections (Topic; Departments and Agencies; A to Z Index; and Frequently Asked Questions) provide different avenues to help you find the Government of Canada information that you are looking for.
	Organizes Government of Canada information, programs and services by topic.
	Lists the primary Web sites of Government of Canada Departments and Agencies in alphabetical order.
	Organizes Government of Canada programs and services by keyword.
	Lists the questions most frequently asked of the Government of Canada, and connects you to the answers.
	My Government Account provides a single point of access for you to manage a personalized set of links to the information and services offered by the Government of Canada on the Canada Site.
	Lists recent announcements from Government of Canada Web sites.

The following items appear on the bottom of every page of the Canada Site:

About This Site	Briefly describes the Canada Site and some of its features.
Quick Tips	Provides tips in order to facilitate navigation of the Canada Site.
Site Map	Shows you how the content of the Canada Site is organized.
Tell Us What You Think	Allows you to comment on the Canada Site.
Important Notices	Provides information on our policy concerning the following: Privacy Notices, Official Languages, Copyright/Permission to Reproduce, Non-commercial Reproduction, Commercial Reproduction, Third-party Materials, and External Service Providers.

The following items appear only on the Home page of the Canada Site:

	Connects you to information and services for Canadians and residents arranged by topic.
	Connects you to information and services for non-Canadian visitors.
	Connects you to information and services for Canada Business.
	Connects you to the Prime Minister of Canada Web site.
	Contains news releases issued by Government of Canada departments and agencies.
	Provides information about the Government of Canada Wireless Portal.