3. Prepare and submit a publication: Create your publication
How to format your cover or title and copyright pages.
Formatting your cover or title and copyright pages
Publications must include the following elements.
Cover or title page
Begin your publication with a cover or title page which includes the following:
- Title of publication
- Date of publication
- Corporate signature
- Canada wordmark
Copyright page
A copyright page follows the cover or title page. It should always open on the left-hand side (called a verso page). Include the following elements:
- Government of Canada catalogue number and publication numbers (ISBN or ISSN)
- Crown copyright statement
- Notice of available languages
Copyright page template: Use this template to prepare your copyright page.
Examples of a copyright notice
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by [title of the minister], [year of publication]
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Government of Canada, [year of publication]
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by [applied title of the department], [year of publication]
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