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Privacy Notices

The Government of Canada and Public Safety Canada are committed to providing visitors with Web sites that respect their privacy. This page summarizes the privacy policy and practices on SafeCanada.ca.

  • SafeCanada.ca does not automatically gather any specific personal information from you, such as your name, phone number or e-mail address. We would only obtain this type of information if you supply it by sending us an e-mail or by registering in a secure portion of the site.
  • All personal information you do provide to SafeCanada.ca is protected under the federal Privacy Act. This means that, at point of collection, you will be advised that your personal information is being collected, the purpose for which it is being collected, and that you have a right to access to that information.
  • SafeCanada.ca employs software programs to monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. This software receives and records the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the computer that has contacted our Web site, the date and time of the visit and the pages visited. We make no attempt to link these addresses with the identity of individuals visiting our site unless an attempt to damage the site is detected.
  • SafeCanada.ca does not normally use "cookies" to track how our visitors use this site or to determine sites previously visited. If cookies are in use and you have your cookies notification option activated on your browser, the system will notify you before any cookies are used so that you may refuse them. (A "cookie" is a file that may be placed on your hard drive without your knowledge by a Web site to allow it to monitor your use of the site.)
  • Visitor information is not disclosed to anyone except Government of Canada personnel who need the information to respond to your request or to carry out responsibilities of their job. Any further disclosure of the personal information you give us will be in accordance with the federal Privacy Act.

Copyright/Permission to Reproduce

Materials on SafeCanada.ca are produced and/or compiled by Public Safety Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the programs and services offered by the Government of Canada, provincial, territorial and municipal governments, and government-sponsored non-government organizations.

Provisions of the Copyright Act, Canadian laws, policies, regulations and international agreements cover the material available on SafeCanada.ca. Such provisions serve to identify the information source and, in specific instances, to prohibit reproduction of materials without written permission.

Non-Commercial Reproduction

Information on SafeCanada.ca has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial use and may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from Public Safety Canada. We ask only that:
  • Users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials reproduced;
  • Public Safety Canada be identified as the source department; and,
  • The reproduction is represented neither as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of Public Safety Canada.
SafeCanada.ca provides links to a number of federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments, as well as non-government organizations. Thus, while Public Safety Canada is the source department, the actual author of the document to be referenced may not be Public Safety Canada. It is recommended that the authoring department be referenced, as well as the source.

Commercial Reproduction

Reproduction of multiple copies of materials on SafeCanada.ca, 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. Through the permission granting process, Public Works and Government Services Canada helps ensure 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 from federal government departmental sites for commercial purposes please contact:

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Publishing and Depository Services
350 Albert Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0S5
copyright.droitdauteur@pwgsc.gc.ca

To obtain permission to reproduce materials produced by any provincial, municipal government or non-government organization, please contact them directly.

Third-Party Materials

Some of the materials and graphical elements found on Government of Canada Web sites are subject to copyrights held by other organizations. This is particularly true of sites that are jointly operated by a Government of Canada institution and an external organization as part of a collaborative arrangement. In such cases, some restrictions on the reproduction of materials or graphical elements may apply and it may be necessary to seek permission from the rights holder prior to reproducing the material. To obtain information concerning copyright ownership and restrictions on reproduction on this site, please contact:

Telephone:
For Information on Government of Canada Programs and Services:
1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
TTY/TDD 1 800 465-7735

For information on navigational or technical support:
1 888 839-0972
TTY/TDD 1 800 465-7735

Mail:
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0S5
Attn: Public Safety Portal

E-mail:
safety@canada.gc.ca

Facsimile:
(613) 941-1827

External Hyperlinks Disclaimer

SafeCanada.ca provides links to Web sites operated by other government organizations and non-government organizations.

SafeCanada.ca does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any external sites or information, and expressly reserves sole discretion to establish or remove external links from the server at any time.

Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other Web sites to which we provide links. See our Privacy Notices for further information. These links are offered as a convenience and for informational purposes only.

It should be noted that the operators of external sites may not be subject to the provisions of the Official Languages Act, and as such are not required to provide services in both official languages.

Linking Criteria

If you would like to request that SafeCanada.ca provide a link to your Web site, please review the following criteria before submitting your request. In general, SafeCanada.ca does not link to Web sites of organizations that do not feature relevant, accurate information of which SafeCanada.ca has an interest in.

Decisions to post links on SafeCanada.ca will be subject to these criteria:
  • The content of the site reflects the aims and objectives of SafeCanada.ca and is consistent with its mandate.
  • The creation of a link does not provide unfair competitive advantage through on-line endorsements of third party interests. Links are provided for convenience purposes only and are not an endorsement or rating of the content of the sites. Please note that links created within the context of a Collaborative Arrangement are considered neither an endorsement nor to provide an unfair competitive advantage.
  • The site is not considered inappropriate due to its content or its affiliations.
  • The content of the site complies with the laws of Canada, which include such items as copyright, privacy, etc.
  • The content of the site is kept current and accurate.
  • The site must allow users to navigate back to the present site; it cannot block the user's return to SafeCanada.ca by using embedded code or other techniques within the linked page that prevent the use of the browser "back" button.
In addition, please note that:
  • The site must allow users to navigate back to the present site; it cannot block the user's return to SafeCanada.ca by using embedded code or other techniques within the linked page that prevent the use of the browser "back" button.
  • Preference may be given to Web sites that meet the accessibility requirements outlined in the Common Look and Feel Standards.
  • Preference may be given to Web sites that provide uninterrupted, free access to users.

External Service Providers

In order to effectively operate SafeCanada.ca, Public Safety Canada occasionally uses service providers external to the Department.

Such service providers are bound by a contract to treat any personal information they receive in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Privacy Act.

Questions or comments regarding this policy or the administration of the Privacy Act at Public Safety Canada may be directed to Access to Information and Privacy Administrative Services, by e-mail to Gervais.Rancourt@ps-sp.gc.ca or by calling (613) 991-2929.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.
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