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Privacy Statement

We are committed to providing our visitors with a web site that respects their privacy. This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices on Strategis.

  • We do not automatically gather any personal information from you, such as your name, phone number, e-mail or address. This information is only obtained if you supply it voluntarily, usually through contacting us via email, or registering in a secure portion of the site.
  • Any personal information you do provide is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at the point of collection, you will be informed that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected and that you have a right of access to the information.
  • We use software that receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer that has contacted our Web site. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site.
  • We do not regularly use "cookies" to track how our visitors use the site. Whenever we enable "cookies" to facilitate your transactions, we will first inform you.
  • Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except Industry Canada personnel who need the information, e.g., to respond to a request.
  • If you join a Strategis online discussion group, we may ask you to volunteer personal information such as your name and email address for the purposes of effective administration of the discussion group. In some cases, our groups are limited to members only and as such, discussions can not be accessed by the general public. We will notify you as to whether you are joining a closed (limited) or open (public)discussion.

For questions or comments regarding this policy or for additional information about the administration of the Privacy Act at Industry Canada, contact us by e-mail or call 1-800-328-6189 or (613) 954-5031. If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

For more information about privacy on the internet, visit the Privacy Pages

Accessibility

Industry Canada makes every effort to meet the needs of our clients by providing Web sites that are accessible and that offer content equally in both official languages. In the event that you are having difficulty accessing or interpreting any of our Web pages, please contact us by:

Telephone:

(613) 954-5031 or 1-800-328-6189

Toll Free TTY (Hearing Impaired only):

1-866-694-8389

Fax:

(613) 954-2340

E-mail:

strategis@ic.gc.ca

Mail:

Strategis Help Desk
365 Laurier Avenue West
Room 381D
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C8 

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Official Languages

Industry Canada is bound by the Official Languages Act and relevant Treasury Board policies and all Industry Canada information is available in both French and English. However, users should be aware that some information from external sources is available only in the language in which it was provided.

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Links to External Web Sites

Links to Web sites not under the control of Industry Canada are provided solely for the convenience of users. Industry Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, the currency or the reliability of the content. Industry Canada does not offer any guarantee in that regard and we are not responsible for the information found through these links, nor do we endorse the sites or their content.

Users should be aware that information offered by external sites that are not subject to the Official Languages Act and to which Industry Canada links, may be available only in the language(s) used by the sites in question.

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Copyright/Permission to Reproduce

Non-commercial Reproduction

Except as otherwise specifically noted, the materials on this site may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from Industry Canada, provided that due diligence is exercised in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced; that Industry Canada is identified as the source department; and that the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of Industry Canada.

Commercial Reproduction

Reproduction of materials on this site, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial redistribution is prohibited except with written permission from the Government of Canada's copyright administrator, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). Through the permission-granting process, PWGSC helps to ensure that individuals / organizations wishing to reproduce Government of Canada materials for commercial purposes have access to the most accurate, up-to-date versions. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please go to PWGSC's "Applying for Copyright Clearance on Government of Canada Works" page or contact PWGSC by:

Mail:

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publishing and Depository Services
350 Albert Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0S5

E-mail:

copyright.droitdauteur@pwgsc.gc.ca

Third-party Materials

Some of the materials and graphical elements found on Industry Canada web sites are subject to copyrights held by other organizations. This is particularly true of sites that are jointly operated by Industry Canada and an external organization, as part of a collaborative agreement. In such cases, some restrictions on the reproduction of materials or graphical elements may apply; it may be necessary to seek permission from the author or copyright holder prior to reproduction.

To obtain further information concerning copyright ownership and restrictions on reproduction on this site, please contact us by:

Mail:

Industry Canada
CIO Organization
235 Queen St.
Ottawa, ON
K1A OH5

Tel:

(613) 954-5031 or 1-800-328-6189

Fax:

(613) 954-1894

E-mail:

strategis@ic.gc.ca

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Disclaimer

Some of the information in Strategis has been provided by external sources. Industry Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of information provided by external sources. Users wishing to rely upon this information should consult directly with the source of the information.

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Created: 2006-05-18
Updated: 2006-05-18
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