Site Specifications

This site uses 216 colours. Your system should be configured to display at least 256 colours in 640 x 480 resolution or higher. Your WWW browser should be capable of displaying tables, handling electronic forms, displaying graphic images, and support all HTML extensions. A minimal connection of 28,800 BPS is also recommended.

Content

Most content is available in HTML format (like this page). Many documents are also available in their original format:

• RTF - Text documents are available in Rich Text Format. This is a standard format for most word processors.
• PDF - They may also be available as Portable Document Format. To view these files you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• PPT - Presentations are available in Microsoft PowerPoint format. To view these files you will need PowerPoint Presentation Viewer.

Scripting

Javascript is used on some sub-sites for efficient use, but it is not required. If your browser supports scripting and you are experiencing difficulty, it is possible that your browser has scripting disabled. Please see below to see if your browser supports Javascript, and if it is enabled.

Your browser is Javascript capable.

Accessibility Message

This web site has been designed with a view to making the information accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities who use adaptive technologies to receive and disseminate information. We encourage accessible Internet site development and maintenance and invite your comments and suggestions for improvement of the accessibility of this site. Contact us by completing the online form or by telephone at 1-888-294-2202.

Skip Navigation Links

A conflict has been identified between Access keys previously recommended for use on Government of Canada sites and the proprietary assignment of Access keys in commercially available software, therefore Access keys are not being used.

Skip Navigation links are used mainly for use with assistive technologies such as screen readers, and PDA's (Personal Digital Assistants). They allow readers to skip directly to the content or to a local sub menu. The Skip Navigation links are placed in the upper left hand corner of the screen. A white spacer image holds the link and the alternative text indicates how it works.