Canada Post stamp releases (2005–2009) explained

In the latter half of the decade, Canada Post continued to issue a large number of stamps with different designs and themes. One of the key changes in the decade was that Canada Post issued series of stamps on a yearly basis. An example is the 400th Anniversary of the French Settlement in North America. These stamps began in 2004 and continue until 2008. Another example of an ongoing collection is the Chinese Lunar New Year stamps. The stamps have been released on an annual basis with a different animal featured every year.

Continuing the trend of putting people that are still alive on its stamps, Canada Post featured Oscar Peterson, the first member of the Order of Canada on a stamp in 2005. The year would also mark the final year of the very popular NHL legends series, which would feature legends such as 11-time Stanley Cup champion Henri Richard and Johnny Bucyk. A four stamp series in 2007 was produced with Canadian music legends. Said legends include Paul Anka, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Anne Murray, with the stamps printed on a MetalFX process.[1]

Please see Canada Post stamp releases (2000-2004) for any stamps produced between 2000-2004.

2005

Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
7 January 2005 [2] Year of the Rooster50 centsHélène L'HeureuxHélène L'HeureuxLithography in 6 colours plus 2 foil stampings, embossing and taggingTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
7 January 2005 Year of the Rooster$1.45Hélène L'HeureuxHélène L'HeureuxLithography in 8 colours plus satin gold, gloss gold, and red pigment foil stamping plus embossing Tullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, John Bucyk$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, Grant Fuhr$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, Pierre Pilote$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, Henri Richard$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, Allan Stanley$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
29 January 2005 NHL All-Stars, Bryan Trottier$0.50Stéphane HuotFrançois Escalmel, Pierre RousseauLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsEdmonton, Alberta
4 February 2005 Fishing Flies, The Alevin$0.50Circle Design Inc.Alain MassicotteLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGranby, QC
4 February 2005 Fishing Flies, Jock Scott$0.50Circle Design Inc.Alain MassicotteLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGranby, QC
4 February 2005 Fishing Flies, The Mickey Finn$0.50Circle Design Inc.Alain MassicotteLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGranby, QC
4 February 2005 Fishing Flies, The P.E.I.$0.50Circle Design Inc.Alain MassicotteLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGranby, QC
14 February 2005 Nova Scotia Agricultural College$0.50Denis L'AllierGuy LavigueurLithography in 6 coloursFassonTruro, Nova Scotia
4 March 2005 Expo 2005

The Wisdom of Diversity

$0.50HM&E DesignCurtis LantingaLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
10 March 2005 Daffodils

Yellow

$0.50Isabelle ToussaintMarc MontplaisirLithography in 4 coloursFassonVancouver, BC
23 March 2005 John James Audubon's Birds: Horned Lark $0.50Rolf HarderJohn James AudubonLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsFredericton, New Brunswick
23 March 2005 John James Audubon's Birds: Piping Plover$0.50Rolf HarderJohn James AudubonLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsFredericton, New Brunswick
23 March 2005 John James Audubon's Birds: Stilt Sandpiper$0.50Rolf HarderJohn James AudubonLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsFredericton, New Brunswick
23 March 2005 John James Audubon's Birds: Willow Ptarmigan$0.50Rolf HarderJohn James AudubonLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsFredericton, New Brunswick
2 April 2005 Bridges: Angus L. MacDonald Bridge [3] $0.50Designwerke Inc., Andrew Perro Sid TabakLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMontreal, QC and Halifax, NS
2 April 2005 Bridges: Canso Causeway$0.50Designwerke Inc., Andrew Perro Sid TabakLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMontreal, QC and Halifax, NS
2 April 2005 Bridges: Pont Jacques Cartier$0.50Designwerke Inc., Andrew Perro Sid TabakLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMontreal, QC and Halifax, NS
2 April 2005 Bridges: Souris Swinging Bridge$0.50Designwerke Inc., Andrew Perro Sid TabakLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMontreal, QC and Halifax, NS
12 April 2005 MacLean's Magazine

1905-2005

$0.5052 Pick-up Inc.52 Pick-up Inc.Lithography in 6 colours plus spot varnishTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
22 April 2005 Biosphere Reserves: Waterton Lakes National Park (Canada/Ireland Joint Issue)$0.50Xerxes IraniJeff Spokes and An PostLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsWaterton Park, AB
22 April 2005 Biosphere Reserves: Killarney National Park (Canada/Ireland Joint Issue)$0.50Xerxes IraniJeff Spokes and An PostLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsWaterton Park, AB
29 April 2005 Battle of the Atlantic$0.50Derek SartyNational Archives of Canada/Maritime Command MuseumLithography in 8 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, NS
6 May 2005 Canadian War Museum$0.50Tilt Telmet and Marko BaracCanadian War MuseumLithography in 9 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
27 May 2005 Art Canada: Homer Watson, 1855–1936$0.50Hélène L'HeureuxHélène L'HeureuxLithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsKitchener, ON
13 June 2005 Search and Rescue: Alpine Rescue$0.50François DallaireSpace Imaging, Guy Lavigueur, Reuters/Corbis, Canadian Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador RegionLithography in 10 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVictoria, BC
13 June 2005 Search and Rescue: Ground Rescue with Dog$0.50François DallaireSpace Imaging, Guy Lavigueur, Reuters/Corbis, Canadian Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador RegionLithography in 10 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVictoria, BC
13 June 2005 Search and Rescue: Rescue by Air$0.50François DallaireSpace Imaging, Guy Lavigueur, Reuters/Corbis, Canadian Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador RegionLithography in 10 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVictoria, BC
13 June 2005 Search and Rescue: Rescue from the Sea$0.50François DallaireSpace Imaging, Guy Lavigueur, Reuters/Corbis, Canadian Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue, Newfoundland and Labrador RegionLithography in 10 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVictoria, BC
21 June 2005 Ellen Fairclough$0.50Katalin KovatsMurray Mosher, Roy Arthur Lithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHamilton, Ontario
Year of IssueThemeDenominationFirst Day Cover Cancellation
5 July 2005XI FINA World Championships 50 centstba
16 July 2005Port Royal50 centstba
21 July 2005Alberta Centennial50 centstba
2 August 2005Saskatchewan Centennial50 centstba
15 August 2005Acadian Deportation50 centstba
15 August 2005Oscar Peterson50 centstba
2 September 2005Polio Vaccination50 centstba
1 October 2005Youth Sports50 centstba
13 October 2005Big Cats: Amur Leopard (Canada/China Joint Issue)50 centstba
13 October 2005Big Cats: Canadian Cougar (Canada/China Joint Issue)50 centstba
2 November 2005Christmas – Crèches50 centstba
2 November 2005Christmas - Snowman 50 centstba
21 October 2004Victoria Cross49 centstba

2006

Year of IssueThemeDenomination
2006Spotted Coralroot Flower51 cents
2006XX Olympic Winter Games51 cents
2006Year of the Dog51 cents
Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
3 April 2006Birthday51 centsDesignwerke Inc., Andrew Perro Designwerke Inc., Andrew PerroLithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
7 April 2006Dorothy Knowles51 centsHélène L'Heureux N/ALithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsUnity, Saskatchewan
20 April 2006Canadian Labour Congress

1956-2006

51 centsSteven SpazukMarc MontplaisirLithography in 7 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
20 April 2006Queen Elizabeth II, 80th Birthday51 centsq30 design inc.Department of Canadian HeritageLithography in 7 colours FassonOttawa, Ontario
26 April 2006McClelland and Stewart

1906-2006

51 centsJames Roberts, Overdrive Design Ltd.James Roberts, Overdrive Design Ltd.Lithography in 2 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
26 April 2006Canadian Museum of Civilization51 centsNeville Smith Canadian Museum of CivilizationLithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsGatineau, Quebec
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, John Candy51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Lorne Greene51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Mary Pickford51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Fay Wray51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
28 May 2006Champlain surveys the East Coast51 centsFugaziFrancis Back, Martin CoteLithography in 6 colours plus 1 intaglioTullis Russell CoatingsAnnapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
15 June 2006Vancouver Aquarium

1906-2006

51 centsKevin van der LeekGrant FaintLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, British Columbia
28 June 2006Canadian Forces: Snowbirds: 1971–2006, Pilot's Cockpit51 centsWade Stewart and Tiit TelmetE.J. van Koningsveld and Rafe TomsettLithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
28 June 2006Canadian Forces: Snowbirds: 1971–2006, Three planes51 centsWade Stewart and Tiit TelmetE.J. van Koningsveld and Rafe TomsettLithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
30 June 2006Atlas of Canada51 centsKaren Smith, Trivium Design Inc.Ivan MurphyLithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
6 July 2006World Lacrosse Championships51 centsTom YakobinaYvan MeunierLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsLondon, Ontario
19 July 2006Mountaineering51 centsXerxes IraniWhyte Museum, Getty ImagesLithography in 7 colours with spot gloss varnishTullis Russell CoatingsCanmore, Alberta
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Barrow's Golden Eye51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Black Duck51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Mallard51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Red Breasted Merganser51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
16 August 2006Society of Graphic Designers of Canada51 centsDavid Coates, Rod Roodenburg, Len-Nard YambotDavid Coates, Rod Roodenburg, Len-Nard YambotLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
23 August 2006Wine and Cheese, Cheese Wedge51 centsDerwyn GoodallRobert WigingtonLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSt. Catharines, Ontario
23 August 2006Wine and Cheese, Wine Labels51 centsDerwyn GoodallRobert WigingtonLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSt. Catharines, Ontario
26 September 2006Macdonald College51 centsDenis L'AllierGuy LavigueurLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Blotched Tiger Salamander51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Blue Racer51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Newfoundland Marten51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Swift Fox51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
17 October 2006Opera, Maureen Forrester51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Raoul Jobin51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Edward Johnson51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Léopold Simoneau and Pierrette Alarie51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Jon Vickers51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
1 November 2006Madonna and Child51 centsPierre FontainePatrick AltmanLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards51 centsPeter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 7 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards89 centsPeter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards$1.49Peter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 7 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Bras d'Or LakeNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Chemainus, BCNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Churchill, ManitobaNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Sirmilik National ParkNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Tuktut Nogait National ParkNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: FlowersNon-denominatedMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Queen Elizabeth IINon-denominatedq30 design inc.Department of Canadian HeritageLithography in 5 colours FassonOttawa, ON
[4] [5] [6] [7]

2007

Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
5 January 2007Year of the Pig52 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn BelisleLithography in 8 colours with two foil stampingsTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
5 January 2007Year of the Pig$1.55John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn BelisleLithography in 8 colours with two foil stampingsTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
15 January 2007Celebration52 centsKaren Smith, Trivium Design Inc.Robert George YoungLithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
12 February 2007International Polar Year52 centsq30 design inc.Rothrock, DA, Y. Yu and G.A. MaykutLithography in 9 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsIgloolik, NU
1 March 2007Lilacs52 centsIsabelle ToussaintIsabelle ToussaintLithography in 4 colours and spot varnishTullis Russell CoatingsCornwall, ON
12 March 2007HEC Montreal52 centsDenis L'AllierGuy LavigueurLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMontreal, QC
12 March 2007Mary Pratt[8] 52 centsHélène L'HeureuxHélène L'HeureuxLithography in 10 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSt. John's, NL
3 April 2007University of Saskatchewan [9] 52 centsDenis L'AllierGuy LavigueurLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSaskatoon, SK
3 May 2007Ottawa: 1857-200752 centsJohn McQuarrieClive BransonLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
9 May 2007Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: 1907–2007, University of Lethbridge52 centsIvan Novotny and TaylorSprules CorporationVariousLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
9 May 2007Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: 1907–2007, St. Mary's Church52 centsIvan Novotny and TaylorSprules CorporationVariousLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
9 May 2007Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: 1907–2007, Ontario Science Centre52 centsIvan Novotny and TaylorSprules CorporationVariousLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
9 May 2007Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: 1907–2007, National Art Gallery of Canada52 centsIvan Novotny and TaylorSprules CorporationVariousLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
22 June 2007Captain George Vancouver, 1757–2007$1.55Niko Potton, Fleming DesignNiko PottonLithography in 7 colours plus embossingTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
26 June 2007FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 200752 centsDebbie AdamsDale MacMillanLithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
29 June 2007Canadian Recording Artists Paul Anka52 centsCircle Design Inc.Photo from EMI CanadaLithography in 9 colours Lowe-MartinToronto, ON
29 June 2007Canadian Recording Artists Gordon Lightfoot52 centsCircle Design Inc.Photo from John ReevesLithography in 9 colours Lowe-MartinToronto, ON
29 June 2007Canadian Recording Artists Joni Mitchell52 centsCircle Design Inc.Photo from Gregory HeislerLithography in 9 colours Lowe-MartinToronto, ON
29 June 2007Canadian Recording Artists Anne Murray52 centsCircle Design Inc.Photo from Monic RichardLithography in 9 colours Lowe-MartinToronto, ON
6 July 2007Terra Nova National Park52 centsSaskia van KampenVlasta van KampenLithography in 6 colours Tullis RussellGlovertown, Newfoundland
20 July 2007Jasper National Park52 centsSaskia van KampenVlasta van KampenLithography in 6 colours Tullis RussellJasper, Alberta
25 July 2007100 Years of Scouting52 centsMatthias Reinicke Lime Design Inc.Various PhotosLithography in 8 colours Tullis RussellTamaracouta, QC
26 July 2007Chief Membertou52 centsFugaziSuzanne Duranceau3 colours intaglio Tullis RussellSt. Peter's, Nova Scotia
13 September 2007Law Society of Saskatchewan52 centsBradbury Branding Design Inc.Bradbury Branding Design Inc., Photos from Keith Moulding and Glenbow ArchivesLithography in 5 colours Tullis RussellRegina, Saskatchewan
13 September 2007Law Society of Alberta52 centsXerxes IraniPhotos from Jason Stang, The Legal Archives Society of AlbertaLithography in 8 colours Tullis RussellEdmonton, Alberta[10]
1 October 2007Endangered Species (Leatherback Turtle) [11] 52 centsSputnik Design Partners Inc.Doug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, Nova Scotia
1 October 2007Endangered Species (White Sturgeon)52 centsSputnik Design Partners Inc.Doug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, Nova Scotia
1 October 2007Endangered Species (North Atlantic Right Whale)52 centsSputnik Design Partners Inc.Doug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, Nova Scotia
1 October 2007Endangered Species (Northern Cricket Frog)52 centsSputnik Design Partners Inc.Doug Martin (iZiart)Lithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, Nova Scotia
12 October 2007Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects (Hippodamia Convergens)1 centKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBeeton, Ontario
12 October 2007Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects (Chrysopa Oculata)3 centsKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBeeton, Ontario
12 October 2007Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects (Bombus Polaris)5 centsKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBeeton, Ontario
12 October 2007Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects (Aeshna Canadensis)10 centsKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBeeton, Ontario
12 October 2007Low Value Definitives: Beneficial Insects (Hyalophra cecropia)25 centsKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBeeton, Ontario
1 November 2007Christmas: ReindeerPermanent Hélène L'HeureuxHélène L'HeureuxLithography in 5 colours plus 1 clear holographic stampingTullis Russell CoatingsTuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories
1 November 2007Christmas: Hope, Joy and PeacePermanent Tandem Design Associates Inc.Stephanie Carter, Steve Hepburn, Jonathan MilneLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHope, British Columbia
1 November 2007Christmas: Hope, Joy and Peace93 centsTandem Design Associates Inc.Stephanie Carter, Steve Hepburn, Jonathan MilneLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsAnge-Gardien, Quebec
1 November 2007Christmas: Hope, Joy and Peace$1.55Tandem Design Associates Inc.Stephanie Carter, Steve Hepburn, Jonathan MilneLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsPeace River, Alberta
27 December 2007Definitives:Flowers - Orchids (Odontioda Island Red)PermanentMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBloomfield Station, PEI
27 December 2007Definitives:Flowers - Orchids (Potinara Fire Dancer)96 centsMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBloomfield Station, PEI
27 December 2007Definitives:Flowers - Orchids (Laeliocattlyea Memoria Evelyn Light)One dollar and fifteen centsMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBloomfield Station, PEI
27 December 2007Definitives:Flowers - Orchids (Masdevallia Kaleidoscope Conni)One dollar and sixty centsMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsBloomfield Station, PEI
27 December 2007Definitives:Queen Elizabeth II Permanent (Spicer Type Paper)Gottschalk + Ash InternationalDept of Cdn Heritage, Headlight Inc. Background, Corbis First LightLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteBjorkdale, Saskatchewan
27 December 2007Definitives:Flag (Lighthouses) – Point Clark, OntarioPermanent Gottschalk + Ash InternationalFirst Light, All Canada PhotosLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteSambro, Nova Scotia
27 December 2007Definitives:Flag (Lighthouses) – Pachena Point, BCPermanent Gottschalk + Ash InternationalFirst Light, All Canada PhotosLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteSambro, Nova Scotia
27 December 2007Definitives:Flag (Lighthouses) – Warren Landing, ManitobaPermanent Gottschalk + Ash InternationalFirst Light, All Canada PhotosLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteSambro, Nova Scotia
27 December 2007Definitives:Flag (Lighthouses) – Cap-des-Rosiers, QuebecPermanent Gottschalk + Ash InternationalFirst Light, All Canada PhotosLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteSambro, Nova Scotia
27 December 2007Definitives:Flag (Lighthouses) – Sambro Island, Nova ScotiaPermanent Gottschalk + Ash InternationalFirst Light, All Canada Photos, Chris MillsLithography in 5 colours Canadian Bank NoteSambro, Nova Scotia

2008

Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
5 January 2008 [12] Year of the Rat52 centsTandem Design AssociatesHarvey ChanLithography in 9 colours plus 1 pearlescent foil and one gold foil stampings and embossingTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
5 January 2008Year of the RatOne dollar and sixty centsTandem Design AssociatesHarvey ChanLithography in 9 colours plus 1 pearlescent foil and one gold foil stampings and embossingTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
15 January 2008CelebrationPermanentMichael Zavacky, McMillanMichael Zavacky, McMillanLithography in 7 coloursLowe-MartinZeballos, BC
3 March 2008Peonies (The Elgin)52 centsIsabelle ToussaintIsabelle ToussaintLithography in 6 coloursTullis-RussellOakville, ON
3 March 2008Peonies (Coral 'n Gold)52 centsIsabelle ToussaintIsabelle ToussaintLithography in 6 coloursTullis-RussellOakville, ON
7 March 2008University of Alberta52 centsMetaform Communication DesignCreative Services, University of AlbertaLithography in 8 coloursTullis-RussellEdmonton, Alberta
7 March 2008University of British Columbia52 centsMetaform Communication DesignMartin Dee, UBC Public AffairsLithography in 4 coloursTullis-RussellVancouver, British Columbia
3 April 2008 [13] IIHF World Championships, Quebec City52 centsLionel Gadoury, Dave HurdsHo Che AndersonLithography in 7 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsQuébec City, QC
3 April 2008 [14] IIHF World Championships, Halifax52 centsLionel Gadoury, Dave HurdsHo Che AndersonLithography in 7 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsHalifax, NS
21 April 2008Guide Dogs52 centsDesignwerke Inc., Andrew PerroJ. Christopher LawsonLithography in 4 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
2 May 2008Oil and Gas: Calgary, Alberta52 centsTim NokesNeil PetruniaLithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
2 May 2008Oil and Gas: Oil Springs52 centsTim NokesNeil PetruniaLithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsOil Springs, Ontario
16 May 2008Founding of Quebec City52 centsFugaziFrancis Back, Jorge PeralLithography in 1 colour and 3 colours intaglioTullis Russell CoatingsQuébec City, QC
21 May 2008Yousuf Karsh52 centsHélène L'HeureuxPhotos from the Karsh EstateLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
21 May 2008Audrey Hepburn96 centsHélène L'HeureuxPhotos from the Karsh EstateLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
21 May 2008Winston ChurchillOne Dollar and Sixty CentsHélène L'HeureuxPhotos from the Karsh EstateLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
4 June 2008Royal Canadian Mint, 100th AnniversaryFifty-two centsStéphane HuotNormand RobertLithography in 6 colours and embossingTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
4 June 2008Canadian Nurses AssociationFifty-two centsGottschalk and Ash InternationalLaura Arsie PhotographyLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
20 June 2008Anne of Green Gables (Anne stamp)Fifty-two centsDennis Page, Oliver HillChristopher Kovacs/Ben StahlLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCavendish, Prince Edward Island
20 June 2008Anne of Green Gables (Gables stamp)Fifty-two centsDennis Page, Oliver HillChristopher Kovacs/Ben StahlLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsAvonlea, Prince Edward Island
30 June 2008Canadians in Hollywood: Raymond BurrFifty-two centsJosh Belisle, Kosta Tsetsekas, Geoff KehrigNeal Armstrong, Adam RogersLithography in 5 colours plus varnishSpicersMontreal, QC and Vancouver, BC
30 June 2008Canadians in Hollywood: Marie DresslerFifty-two centsJosh Belisle, Kosta Tsetsekas, Geoff KehrigNeal Armstrong, Adam RogersLithography in 5 colours plus varnishSpicersMontreal, QC and Vancouver, BC
30 June 2008Canadians in Hollywood: Chief Dan GeorgeFifty-two centsJosh Belisle, Kosta Tsetsekas, Geoff KehrigNeal Armstrong, Adam RogersLithography in 5 colours plus varnishSpicersMontreal, QC and Vancouver, BC
30 June 2008Canadians in Hollywood: Norma ShearerFifty-two centsJosh Belisle, Kosta Tsetsekas, Geoff KehrigNeal Armstrong, Adam RogersLithography in 5 colours plus varnishSpicersMontreal, QC and Vancouver, BC
18 July 2008Games of the XXIX Olympiad[15] Fifty-two centsq30design inc.Laurie LafranceLithography in 6 colours Tullis RussellGolden, BC
25 July 2008Lifesaving Society: 1908-2008Fifty-two centsDerwin GoodallLorne Bridgman, Getty ImagesLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis RussellToronto, ON
1 August 2008150th Anniversary, British ColumbiaFifty-two centsSubplot Design Inc.Clinton Hussey and Adam RogersLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis RussellFort Langley, BC
8 September 2008Sam McLaughlin, Founder of General Motors CanadaFifty-two centsTilt Telmet, Marko BaracBill McKague, Thomas Bouckley CollectionLithography in 7 coloursTullis RussellOshawa, ON
1 October 2008 [16] Endangered Species, Taylor's checkerspot52 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug MartinLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, SK
1 October 2008 [17] Endangered Species, Roseate Tern52 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug MartinLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, SK
1 October 2008 [18] Endangered Species, Peculiar Burrowing Owl52 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug MartinLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, SK
1 October 2008 [19] Endangered Species, Prothonotary Warbler52 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug MartinLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, SK
6 October 2008Mental Health Semi-postal (Permanent Stamp plus 10-cent surcharge)Paul HaslipPhoto by Nigel DicksonLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
15 October 200852 centsIan DroletPhoto by Marc-André GrenierLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsQuébec, QC
3 November 2008Christmas: The NativityPermanentJoseph GaultAntonio Caruso (sculptor)Lithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSainte Anne de Beaupre, QC
3 November 2008Christmas: Winter Fun (Domestic)PermanentSusan ScottSusan ScottLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSnowflake, Manitoba
3 November 2008Christmas: Winter Fun (USA)96 centsSusan ScottSusan ScottLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSnowflake, Manitoba
3 November 2008Christmas: Winter Fun (International)$1.60Susan ScottSusan ScottLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSnowflake, Manitoba

2009

Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
8 January 2009 [20] Year of the OxPermanent (Domestic Rate)Ivan NovotnyIvan NovotnyLithography in 6 colours plus two foil stampings and embossing plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
8 January 2009 Year of the Ox$1.65Ivan NovotnyIvan NovotnyLithography in 6 colours plus two foil stampings and embossing plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games

Ice sledge hockey

Permanent (Domestic Rate)John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsWhistler and Vancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games

Snowboard

Permanent (Domestic Rate)John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsWhistler and Vancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games: Freestyle SkiingPermanent (Domestic Rate)John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsWhistler and Vancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games: BobsleighPermanent (Domestic Rate)John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsWhistler and Vancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games: CurlingPermanent (Domestic Rate)John Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsWhistler and Vancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games: EmblemPermanent (Domestic Rate)VANOCVANOCLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games: Innukshuk EmblemPermanent (Domestic Rate)VANOCVANOCLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Mascots: Miga98 centsVANOCVANOCLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsRichmond, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Mascots: Quatchi$1.65VANOCVANOCLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsRichmond, BC
12 January 2009 Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games Mascots: Sumi$1.18VANOCVANOCLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsRichmond, BC
12 January 2009 Definitive:Queen Elizabeth IIPermanent (Domestic Rate)Gottschalk + Ash InternationalGottschalk + Ash InternationalLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
2 April 2009 International Year of Astronomy[21] 54 centsKeith MartinPhoto by Canada-France-Hawaii telescopeLithography in 10 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsSaanich, British Columbia
9 April 2009 Preserving the Poles54 centsTilt Telmet, Wade StewartAmanda Byrd, Michael Quinton, Paul Nicken, Arthur Morris, Ralph Eldridge, Jan WillLithography in 6 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsEureka, Nunavut
22 April 2009 Low Value Definitives:Beneficial Insects2 centsKeith MartinKeith MartinLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsLeamington, Ontario
15 May 2009 Canadian Horse and Newfoundland Pony54 centsWilco DesignWilson Lam, Bonnie YamLithography in 5 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsCap-Rouge, QC and Change Islands, NL
1 June 2009 Canadian Diplomacy54 centsParable CommunicationsCartesia and Marc FowlerLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
12 June 2009 Boundary Waters Treaty of 190954 centsPaul HaslipAlex Henderson Musee, McCord MuseumLithography in 8 colours Tullis Russell CoatingsCardston, AB
2 July 2009 Canadian Recording Artists: Bryan Adams[22] 54 centsCIRCLEPhoto by Bryan AdamsLithography in 9 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsTimmins, Ontario and Paquetville, NB
2 July 2009 Canadian Recording Artists: Édith Butler54 centsCIRCLEPhoto by Pierre DuryLithography in 9 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsTimmins, Ontario and Paquetville, NB
2 July 2009 Canadian Recording Artists: Robert Charlebois54 centsCIRCLEPhoto by Manon BoyerLithography in 9 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsTimmins, Ontario and Paquetville, NB
2 July 2009 Canadian Recording Artists: Stompin Tom Connors54 centsCIRCLEPhoto by Art StantonLithography in 9 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsTimmins, Ontario and Paquetville, NB
6 July 2009 Roadside Attractions: Inukshuk in Hay River, NWT54 centsBonnie RossPhoto by iStock Photo; CanStock Photo, BigStockLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell Coatings
6 July 2009 Roadside Attractions: Mr. PG54 centsBonnie RossPhoto by iStock Photo; CanStock Photo, BigStockLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell Coatings
6 July 2009 Roadside Attractions: Pysanka, Elk Island National Park54 centsBonnie RossPhoto by iStock Photo; CanStock Photo, BigStockLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell Coatings
6 July 2009 Roadside Attractions: Watson Lake Signpost Forests54 centsBonnie RossPhoto by iStock Photo; CanStock Photo, BigStockLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell Coatings
10 July 2009 Captain Robert Bartlett54 centsKaren Smith DesignPhoto by Mike Beedell PhotographyLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsBrigus, Newfoundland and Labrador
10 August 2009 Canadian Inventions: Sports, Basketball54 centsq30 design inc.Photo by Canadian Museum of Civilization (Artifact 111-1-468)Lithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGuelph and =North Bay, Ontario
10 August 2009 Canadian Inventions: Sports, Five-pin bowling54 centsq30 design inc.Photo by Canadian Museum of Civilization (Artifact 111-1-468)Lithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGuelph and =North Bay, Ontario
10 August 2009 Canadian Inventions: Sports, Lacrosse54 centsq30 design inc.Photo by Edward PondLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGuelph and =North Bay, Ontario
10 August 2009 Canadian Inventions: Sports, Ringette54 centsq30 design inc.Photo by Canadian Museum of Civilization (Artifact 111-1-468)Lithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGuelph and =North Bay, Ontario

Upcoming releases 2009

MonthTheme
OctoberCanadian War Heroes
NovemberChristmas Tree
NovemberChristmas: Religious
[23]

Upcoming releases 2010

MonthTheme
JanuaryFlags over Historic Mills
JanuaryQueen Elizabeth II
JanuaryOrchids
JanuaryYear of the Tiger
JanuaryVancouver 2010 Olympics
FebruaryWilliam Hall
FebruaryVancouver 2010 Closing Ceremonies
MarchAfrican Violets
AprilArt Canada: Prudence Hayward
MayCanadian Navy, 100th Anniversary
MaySweden/Canada Joint Issue: Marine Wildlife
JuneCanadian Geographic Photography Contest
JuneRotary International in Canada: 100th Anniversary
JulyRoadside Attractions
JulyGirl Guides of Canada: 100th Anniversary
AugustCupids, 400th Anniversary
AugustBlue Whale
SeptemberFour Indian Kings
OctoberHome Children
NovemberChristmas Ornaments
NovemberNativity Scene
[24]

Commemorative envelopes

Date of IssueThemeDesignQuantity
8 May 2005 Canada's War BridesCanada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
26 May 2005 The Royal Regiment of Canadian ArtilleryCanada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
27 May 2005 City of London: 1855-2005Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
28 May 2006Benjamin FranklinCanada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
12 October 2006Hungarian Immigration: 1956-2006Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
16 October 2006Canada Post Corporation: 1981-2006Canada Post Graphic Design Group72,500
8 February 2007Purdy's Chocolates Commemorative EnvelopeCanada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
10 September 2007Glenn Gould[25] Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
1 August 2007L'association des scouts du CanadaCanada Post Graphic Design Group15,000
2 November 2007Santa Letterwriting Program [26] Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
21 April 2008Montreal Association for the Blind [27] Canada Post Graphic Design Group11,000
29 April 2008Public Service Commission of CanadaCanada Post Graphic Design Group13,000
20 June 2008St. John Ambulance in CanadaCanada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
1 October 2008Christmas Seal[28] Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000
8 July 200980 Years of Canada/Japan Diplomatic Relations[29] Canada Post Graphic Design Group10,000

Conservation stamps

Conservation stamps and stamp products are issued on an annual basis. These are issued by Quebec Wildlife Foundation and help to fund initiatives tied to the preservation, restoration, and protection of Quebec's wildlife habitat. These annual issues are featured in the Canada Post Stamp Details Magazine.[30]

Date of IssueThemeDesignDescriptionIssue Price
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducArtist proof, imperf, signed and numbered (325 issued)$100.00
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducFirst Day Cover Numbered$25.00
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducSouvenir Booklet of 1 stamp$10.00
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover$30.00
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet$12.50
1 April 2005 Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet, 1 stamp surcharged and imperforated$35.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawArtist proof, imperf, signed and numbered (325 issued)$100.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawFirst Day Cover Numbered (350 issued)$25.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawSouvenir Booklet of 1 stamp$10.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover (400 issued)$30.00
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet$12.50
2007 Morning Post - Wilson's Snipe [31] Nigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet, 1 stamp surcharged and imperforated (500 issued)$35.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducSouvenir Booklet (1 stamp)$10.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet (1 stamp)$12.50
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps, Artist Proof (signed and numbered)$100.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet 1 stamp (surcharged, imperforated)$35.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducFirst Day Cover$25.00
2008 Polar Bear Pierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover$30.00
2008 Polar Bear [32] Pierre LeducCanadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp First Day Cover$35.00

Gutter Strips

Date of IssueTheme
  1. of stamps on strip
Quantity ProducedIssue Price
12 February 2007 International Polar Year85,000$4.16
20 July 2007 Terra Nova and Jasper National Park1025,000$5.20
7 March 2008University of Alberta and University of British Columbia815,000$4.16

Stamp survey

On an annual basis, Canadian Stamp News holds an annual survey. This gives collectors the opportunity to voice their opinions on what are their favourite stamps, and least favourite stamps. The categories include: Favourite Canadian Stamps, Most Relevant Stamps, Least Favourite Stamps, Least Relevant Stamps. The results are as follows: THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. ANYONE WITH DETAILS IS WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE.

2006

Favourite Canadian stamps

[33]

StampVotesPercentage
Gardens97116.8%
Duck Decoys60610.5%
Wine and Cheese5689.8%

Most relevant stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Atlas of Canada1,32424.2%
Snowbirds91016.7%
Champlain Surveys the East Coast62911.5%

Least favourite stamps

StampVotesPercentage
McClelland and Stewart88316%
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada65011.8%
Birthday60611%

Least relevant stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Year of the Dog1,21422.2%
Birthday84815.5%
Wine and Cheese5189.5%

2007

Favourite Canadian stamps

[34]

StampVotesPercentage
Beneficial Insects87717.4%
Lilacs71914.3%
Art Canada: Mary Pratt19198.8%

Most relevant stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Ottawa: 1857-20071,91938.1%
Canadian Recording Artists64212.8%
Endangered Species4028%

Least favourite stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Celebration1,15823.3%
Year of the Pig50110.1%
Law Society of Saskatchewan49510%

Least relevant stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Year of the Pig1,96640.9%
Celebration98020.4%
FIFA Under 20 World Cup3326.9%

Choosing Canada's stamps

Although Canada Post is responsible for stamp design and production, the corporation does not actually choose the subjects or the final designs that appear on stamps.[35] That task falls under the jurisprudence of the Stamp Advisory Committee. Their objective is to recommend a balanced stamp program that will have broad-based appeal, regionally and culturally, reflecting Canadian history, heritage, and tradition.[36]

Before Canada Post calls a meeting of the committee, it also welcomes suggestions for stamp subjects from Canadian citizens. Ideas for subjects that have recently appeared on a stamp are declined. The committee works two years in advance and can approve approximately 20 subjects for each year.[37]

Once a stamp subject is selected, Canada Post's Stamp Products group conducts research. Designs are commissioned from two firms, both chosen for their expertise. The designs are presented anonymously to the committee.[38] The committee's process and selection policy have changed little in the thirty years since it was introduced.

Any ideas for a stamp should be sent to: Chairperson of the Stamp Advisory Committee, Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Drive Suite N1070, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0B1.

Philatelic Awards

Canada Post won the Desheng Cup for best printing of a stamp at the 5th Annual Best Foreign Stamp Poll. The cup was awarded for the Big Cats Canada/China joint issue, featuring the Canadian cougar and Amur leopard. Canada Post and Bradbury Branding and Design won a Promotional or Specialty Items Award of Honour in 2006 from ACE Awards. The award was won for the Saskatchewan 1905-2005 stamp issue.[39]

In 2006, Canada Post and the Lowe-Martin Group were honoured with three awards from the 32nd Annual IAPHC International Gallery of Superb Printing for superb craftsmanship in the production of stamps. Gold awards were received for the Year of the Dog Uncut Press Sheet and the Biosphere Reserves Canada/Ireland joint issue, featuring the Canadian cougar and Amur leopard. The IAPHC is an international organization dedicated to the development, promotion, and success of the printing and graphic art industry in society.[40]

Notes and References

  1. Canada's Details, July to September 2007, Volume XVI, Number 3, page 7
  2. Canada's Stamp Details, January to March 2005, Volume XIV, No. 1
  3. Canada's Stamp Details, April to June 2005, Volume XIV, No. 2
  4. Canada's Stamp Details, January to March 2006, Volume XV, No. 1
  5. Canada's Stamp Details, April to June 2006, Volume XV, No. 2
  6. Canada's Stamp Details, July to September 2006, Volume XV, No. 3
  7. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2006, Volume XV, No. 4
  8. Canada's Stamp Details, January to March 2007, Volume XVI, No. 1
  9. Canada's Stamp Details, April to June 2007, Volume XVI, No. 2
  10. Canada's Details, July to September 2007, Volume XVI, Number 3
  11. Canada's Details, October to December 2007, Volume XVI, Number 4
  12. Canada Post Stamp Details, January to March 2008, Volume XVII, No. 1
  13. Canada Post Stamp Details, April to June 2008, Volume XVII, No.2
  14. Canada Post Stamp Details, April to June 2008, Volume XVII, No.2
  15. Canada Post Stamp Details, July to September 2008, Volume XVII, No. 3
  16. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  17. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  18. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  19. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  20. Canada Post Stamp Details, January to March 2009, Volume XVIII, No. 1
  21. Canada Post Stamp Details, April to June 2009, Volume XVIII, No. 2, p. 7
  22. Canada Post Stamp Details, July to September 2009, Volume XVIII, No. 3, p. 6
  23. Canada Post Stamp Details, p. 12, July to September 2008, Volume XVII, No. 3
  24. Canada Post Stamp Details, p. 14, July to September 2009, Volume XVIII, No. 3
  25. Canada's Details, July to September 2007, Volume XVI, Number 3
  26. Canada's Details, October to December 2007, Volume XVI, Number 4
  27. Canada's Details, April to June 2008, Volume XVII, Number 2
  28. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  29. Canada Post Stamp Details, July to September 2009, Volume XVIII, No. 3, p. 6
  30. Canada's Stamp Details, April to June 2005, Volume XIV, No. 2
  31. Canada's Details, July to September 2007, Volume XVI, Number 3
  32. Canada's Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, Number 4
  33. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2007, Volume XVI, No. 4
  34. Canada's Stamp Details, October to December 2008, Volume XVII, No. 4
  35. Canada's Stamp Details, pp. 16–17, January to March 2005, Volume XIV, No. 1
  36. Canada's Stamp Details, pp. 16–17, January to March 2005, Volume XIV, No. 1
  37. Canada's Stamp Details, pp. 16–17, January to March 2005, Volume XIV, No. 1
  38. Canada's Stamp Details, pp. 16–17, January to March 2005, Volume XIV, No. 1
  39. Canada Post Stamp Details, Details Product List p. viii, April – June 2007, Volume 16, No. 2
  40. Canada Post Stamp Details, Details Product List p. xi, April – June 2007, Volume 16, No. 2

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