Canada Post
From anywhere... to anyone
|
Business Products and Services On-line Business Centre Integrated solutions for... Rates and Prices Shop Online Tools About Us Help Postal Guide |
Postal Guide Last updated: 2006-09-18 Table of Contents
What is it? to top of page Materials for the use of the blind may be sent free of postage* by Regular Parcel, Xpresspost, Lettermail or Letter-post. Registered Mail is also available free of postage, where available. The following items, subject to the conditions and restrictions as set out in the Material for the Use of the Blind Regulations, can be mailed free of postage as Literature for the Blind:
*Subject to certain conditions and restrictions such as size and weight restrictions, as defined by the Canada Post Corporation Act and the Regulations. See Size and Weight. Unacceptable Items to top of page Materials for the use of the blind that do not meet the conditions and restrictions specified in the Canada Post Corporation Act and the Regulations, will not qualify as materials for the use of the blind and therefore, cannot be sent free of postage. For mailings outside of Canada, please consult the International Destination Listing for information on prohibited items. Go to Section H, International Destination Listing. Size and Weight to top of page
Service Standards to top of page Service standards are governed by the service used. These service standards are not guaranteed. Service standards are estimates of how long it will take for the mail to be delivered. Options to top of page An option is a service enhancement which is not provided automatically as part of the basic service. The Customer must select the option by checking a box or affixing an additional label or sticker. Signature Copy (Domestic Only): If the Signature option was selected at the time of shipping and if a signature was captured at the time of delivery, a secured signature image will be available, at no charge, on Canada Post’s website. A hard copy of the signature is also available, for a fee, by calling the Customer Relationship Support group at 1 888 550-6333. The Signature Copy will be sent to the sender via Lettermail or by facsimile within three business days of the sender’s request. Registered Mail: Registered Mail provides Customers with a mailing receipt and offers Signature Copy, Delivery Confirmation and Coverage for loss or damage. For detailed information, Go to Section C – Chapter 15, Registered Mail, or Go to Section D – Chapter 10, Registered Mail – U.S.A. and International. Format to top of page Every item of material for the use of the blind must be prepared for posting in a manner that will prevent damage to or loss of contents, while permitting quick and easy examination of the contents by postal employees. Domestic Literature for the Blind Literature for the Blind items must bear a label or the words “Literature for the Blind” or “Documentation à l’usage des aveugles” in the upper right-hand corner on the address side of the item (by means of marking, printing or labelling). Labels must be approved by Canada Post. International Literature for the Blind International Literature for the Blind items must bear a label or the words « Cécogrammes » or « Cécogrammes (Literature for the Blind) » in the upper right-hand corner on the address side of the item (by means of marking, printing or labelling). Labels must be approved by Canada Post. Addressing to top of page Addresses must be legible, complete and should include the correct postal code, ZIP code for U.S.A. destinations and the name of the country for international destinations, in English or French. Go to Section B – Chapter 3, Addressing. Deposit of Literature for the Blind to top of page As per service used. Delivery of Literature for the Blind to top of page As per service used domestically. For U.S.A. and international destinations, as per the service in the country of destination. General Terms and Conditions to top of page Go to General Terms and Conditions. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||