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Canada.ca domain design pattern: Canada.ca design

This pattern is being decommissioned. It has been replaced by the guidance on domains and URLs provided in the mandatory elements section of the Canada.ca Specifications. See the guidance: Government of Canada domains and URLs guidance

Mandatory

The Canada.ca domain is the primary domain for the Government of Canada's public-facing web presence.

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When to use

Use the Canada.ca domain for all public-facing Government of Canada web pages, to ensure consistency and enhance trust. This includes websites or services that are intended for people outside government but require a login to access.

Two approaches can be used:

What to avoid

Do not use the Canada.ca domain for collaborative sites where the Government of Canada is not the main partner.

How to implement

For details on writing Canada.ca URLs, go to URL model .

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