Envelopes, Small White (Ministers)

These technical specifications (T-282) set out the requirements for departments producing invitation or small white envelopes for Ministers and their offices. Consult your Federal Identity Program coordinator for more information.

Requirements

1. Paper
   • Reproduction method: offset printing or letterpress
   • Envelope size: various
   • Colour/grade: white bond
   • Brightness: ≥92% (95% ISO brightness)
   • Weight: 75–90 g/m² (20–24 lb.)
2. Symbols
   • Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
   • Signature type size: 7 or 8 point
   • Canada Wordmark: 23 mm wide
   • Ink colours:
     • all text is black (Process Black) and flag symbol is red (Pantone 032) for ministers;
     • text is black (Process Black) and flag symbol is black (Process Black) for offices of ministers;
     • Arms of Canada is 40% screen of black using 150 line screen
3. Return address (use is optional)
   • Signature typeface: Helvetica Light
   • Type size: 2 points smaller than signature type size
   • Position: directly under the text of the signature and separated by one line space
4. Layout
   • The signature is in the upper left corner of the front of the envelope.
   • The top of the Arms of Canada symbol is 6 mm from the top edge.
   • The text of the signature is 6 mm from the left edge.
   • The Canada Wordmark is centred on the envelope flap, facing right-side up when folded.

Related information

• FIP Policy
• FIP Manual - 2.1 Stationery: Ministers, parliamentary secretaries and their offices
• Policy on Green Procurement (PWGSC)

Note: If there is a discrepancy between an official Treasury Board policy instrument and information on this Web page, the Treasury Board policy or standard prevails.