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.
- 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.
- 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.