Thank you.
Madam Chair, the mechanisms and components lead us to say more specifically how Canada's three major symbols can be used and in what circumstances. For example, only certain institutions are entitled to use the Arms of Canada. The Speaker of the House of Commons and the Speaker of the Senate are entitled to use the arms within their precincts.
As for the signature of the Government of Canada, it is very clearly prescribed that the flag, with the official title of the department, must always be posted so that the source of information or material communicated can be determined. The same principle applies in the case of Canada's wordmark, that is the word “Canada” with a small flag on the a at the end. This symbol must appear in all communications.
This principle applies whether it concerns letterhead, a sign or an advertisement. The signature must even be verbal as well. That's why you hear on the radio: “This is an advertisement of the Government of Canada.” These guidelines ensure that every official communication of the Government of Canada is identified, trackable and traceable. It enables Canadians to be sure that this is indeed an official communication of the Government of Canada.