This website is managed by Parliamentary Protective Service Communications Services.
The content is updated on an ongoing basis, but it may not be complete or current
when consulted. The website content is therefore provided as is, and the
Parliamentary Protective Service (“The Service”) makes no warranty, express or
implied, concerning its accuracy.
- Web
accessibility
The Service strives to make the website content user‑friendly and, as
much as possible, accessible to people with disabilities, including people who
are blind or visually impaired and people who are hearing impaired. The Service
recommends that you use Internet Explorer 9 or higher; an updated version of
Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Chrome; or an equivalent browser to better view the
website. The site may not work properly if older versions of a browser are used.
- Privacy
The Service respects your privacy. Personal information that you
provide to us directly is used only for the purposes for which it was provided.
This information, in addition to information that may be collected when you
visit our website, is stored in accordance with best practices in information
management. Some information may be automatically collected by the server when
you visit the website, including the Internet Protocol (IP) address. An IP
address is personal information that can be linked to other data that is
automatically collected when you access a web page, such as the page or pages
visited and the date and time of your visit.
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Confidentiality
Unless
otherwise specified, none of your specific personal information, such as
your name, telephone number or email address, is collected from our website.
The personal information that you provide is used only to respond to your
inquiry. No information is disclosed to a third party unless the inquiry
relates to the third party or a third party needs to be consulted to provide
a response. No information is disclosed to anyone without your consent,
except to people within the Service who need the information to respond,
unless disclosure is authorized or required by law.
- Web analytics
The
Service uses Google Analytics to measure trends in web traffic to, from and
within the website. No personally identifiable information is recorded or
provided to Google. The anonymous information is used to assess visitor use
of the website and compile statistical reports on web traffic. The data is
accessible only to Communications Services and other designated staff
members who need the information to carry out their duties. To find out
more, visit the Google
Analytics
site and read its privacy
policy.
- Hyperlinks to external
websites
Hyperlinks to external websites are provided for your convenience only.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability or currency of the
information provided by external websites.
- Social
media
The
social media accounts are public. The Service does not assume any
responsibility or make any warranty concerning the accuracy, content or tone
of user/subscriber comments on these social media accounts. Comments that
may violate the rules of proper decorum or that violate Canadian laws will
be deleted and the user/subscriber who made them may be blocked.
- Usage of website content and
copyright
The
website content is compiled by Communications Services and provides access
to the latest news, information and activities concerning the Service. This
content is covered by the Copyright
Act
and related international agreements. The Service authorizes you to
reproduce the website content for
non‑commercial
use only, provided that:
- the content is reproduced
accurately and without any modifications
- the Service is identified as
the author
- the source is cited by
clearly indicating the URL address of this website
- the reproduction is not
represented as an official version, nor as having been made in
affiliation with the Parliamentary Protective Service
- the content is not used in a
way that would compromise its accuracy or integrity
Unless otherwise specified, materials on the website may
not be reproduced, in whole or in part, for commercial redistribution, except with
written permission from the Service. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on
the website for commercial purposes, please contact Communications Services.
Images
The images belong to the Parliamentary Protective Service
and are subject to copyright. The copyright of the images must be acknowledged in
the following form: © Parliamentary Protective Service. Users must not adapt, alter
or manipulate any of the images or use the images to bring the Parliamentary
Protective Service into disrepute or use them in a deliberately misleading or
defamatory context. Images must not be used for commercial gain or in connection
with advertising or marketing or to imply any association or endorsement by the
Parliamentary Protective Service. The images must not be used for partisan or
political purposes.
- Emblem of the Parliamentary
Protective Service
The
Service emblem — the official symbol — may not be reproduced, whether for
commercial or non-commercial purposes.
- Official
languages
The Service respects
the Official
Languages Act
and is committed to ensuring that all information on its website is
available in both of Canada’s official languages, English and French.
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Disclaimer
The Service is
not responsible for any damage that may result from the use of the website
content or from any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption,
deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus,
communication line failure, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to,
alteration of, or use of information under any cause of action.
- Comments and
inquiries
If
you encounter technical difficulties while browsing the website or wish to
report typos or non‑functional hyperlinks, or to submit any comments or
inquiries regarding the content, please contact Communications Services by
email, mail or telephone. We will answer your questions as soon as
possible.