Canada

Addressing formats

The postcode has 6 alpha/numeric characters: A1A 2A3, separated by a single space – never use a dash or run the two portions together.

In a postcode the letters D, F, I, O, Q and U are never used.

The address should preferably be written in upper case (capital) letters. The # symbol must never be used, nor the French equivalent n° as part of the address.

Punctuation should not be used unless it is part of a proper name. Accents are considered to be an integral part of language and are not considered to be punctuation.

If the municipality, province, and postcode are too long for the space, the code is placed on the bottom line (on the left of the address block). Non-address data (attention line, account number, etc.) must always appear at the top of the address block.

Addresses must be less than 40 characters per line, including spaces. Address components should be separated from each other by one space. The only exception is the postal code, which must be separated from the province by two spaces.

MR J. J HIAN-CHEONG
SPRING GLOBAL MAIL
3198 ORLANDO DRIVE
MISSISSAUGA ON L4V 1R5
CANADA

Undeliverable mail terms

National Holidays 2012

1 January ♦ New Year's Day
2 January ♦ New Year's Day in lieu
6 April ♦ Good Friday
21 May ♦ Victoria Day (Patriot’s Day in Quebec)
2 July ♦ Canada Day
6 August ♦ Canadian Civic Day
3 September ♦ Labour Day
8 October ♦ Thanksgiving Day
11 November ♦ Remembrance Day
25 December ♦ Christmas Day
26 December ♦ Boxing Day