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Natural Resources Canada > Earth Sciences Sector > Publishing Services > Cartography
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On-Demand Plotting & Laminating Service
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Description
Provide large format colour plotting and laminating services (provided indirectly to external clients through on-demand sales of products).
External Clients
Include the general public, private sector, other government departments, provincial governments and educational institutions.
Existing Standards

  • Standards outlined in the Service Standards for General Inquiries section apply
  • Established procedures and quality standards are applied to all plots submitted via the web either directly by the client or indirectly through a publishing directory for completed and released on-demand maps by the sales office.
  • ISO regulated instructions are followed during the production of each product
  • A quality control check and a client review are performed on each product.
Complaint and/or Redress Mechanism

  • Verbal and written complaints will be forwarded to line management and acknowledged within two days, with a final response depending on the nature of the complaint
  • ISO Quality System Improvement Request (QSI) [PDF, 93.5 kb, viewer] forms are available (in paper or electronic format) for logging a complaint and will be forwarded to an ISO representative for immediate corrective action with preventive measures according to priority
  • After investigation, an immediate response will be given to the client either verbally or in writing
  • Products damaged in shipment or supplied incorrectly can be returned for exchange, replacement, or refund within seven days of receipt
External User Fees
Full cost recovery fees are applicable.

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