Effective Date
Policy Objective
Policy Statement
Application and Authority
Policy Requirements
1. Informing and Serving Canadians 2. Information Free of Charge 3. Plain Language 4. Official Languages 5. Corporate Identity 6. Reflecting Diversity 7. Environment Analysis 8. Public Opinion Research 9. Consultation and Citizen Engagement 10. Risk Communication 11. Crisis and Emergency Communication 12. Management and Co‑ordination 13. Planning and Evaluation 14. Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions 15. Regional Operations 16. Internal Communication 17. Technological Innovation and New Media 18. Internet and Electronic Communication 19. Media Relations 20. Spokespersons 21. Public Events and Announcements 22. Fairs and Exhibitions 23. Advertising 24. Partnering and Collaborative Arrangements 25. Sponsorships 26. Marketing 27. Publishing 28. Copyright and Licensing 29. Film, Video and Multimedia Productions 30. Cataloguing and Securing Information 31. Training and Professional Development
Accountability
1. Ministers 2. Treasury Board of Canada and Secretariat 3. Cabinet 4. Privy Council Office 5. Deputy Heads 6. Heads of Communications and Communications Staff 7. Policy Advisers, Program Managers and Functional Specialists 8. Public Works and Government Services Canada 9. Library and Archives Canada
Monitoring
Procedures
Guidelines
References
1. Legislation 2. Related Policies
Inquiries
Appendix A: Definitions
Appendix B: The Communications Function
Effective and Accountable Management Values and Ethics Listening and Evaluating Meeting Diverse Needs Outreach Corporate Identity and Visibility
Annex: Guidelines
