Hyperlinking Policy
This policy is meant to provide the reasons for inclusion of content,
specifically the appropriate linking practices for links that appear
on this site.
The on-line world is evolving and details of this policy
may accordingly change over time. Implementation of these changes
may therefore lead to the removal of content and hyperlinks
from this site.
Links to this site will be allowed subject to the following criteria:
- the pages on this site will not be loaded into frames on other
sites; entire pages will load into the users' window so that
users know they are viewing content from this site;
- content from this site will be used "as is" and
no fees will be charged for access to it; and
- no logos, trademarks or other Government of Canada's marks
will be used in the link you post without the Government of Canada's
permission.
Decisions to post links on this site will be subject to the following
criteria:
- content of sites to be linked must be relevant to the purpose
and objectives of this site;
- content of sites to be linked must be current, accurate and
add significant value to this site's content;
- content of sites to be linked must be in compliance with the
laws of Canada, including all relevant privacy, human rights
and labour legislation;
- content of sites to be linked must not be offensive, lewd
or malicious; and,
- sites to be linked must allow users to navigate back to the
present site; they cannot block the user's return to this site
by imbedding code within the linked page that will prevent the
use of the browser "back" button.
- content of sites targeted to specific audiences must be appropriate
to the needs and expectations of that audience.
Also note that:
- preference will be given to links made to sites with bilingual
content; however, links may be established to unilingual sites
that add significant value not found on existing bilingual sites;
- preference will also be given to those sites that provide
uninterrupted, free access to users;
- posting of links may be refused or following periodic review,
terminated without notice, for failure to comply with these criteria
or for any other appropriate reason including:
- site navigation problems;
- frequent client complaints; or
- lack of resources to maintain and monitor content;
- links are provided for convenience purposes only and are not
an endorsement or rating of the content of sites to which they
are made; and
- links may not work as we do not control the availability of
linked pages.
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