Canada History Week 2021 Learning Tool

6 Canada Post Stamp Subject Nomination Criteria Photo courtesy Alexander Mirt/213664519/ Dreamstime.com. We encourage Canadians to participate in proposing stamp subjects. Suggestions should include: • A brief description of the subject. • Its importance in the Canadian context. • Any significant anniversaries or upcoming events. Your suggested subject for a stamp should: • Have broad appeal to the Canadian population, encouraging Canadians of all ages to buy and collect stamps. • Relate primarily to Canada and is of national significance, and should: • Evoke Canadian history, traditions, accomplishments, or natural heritage. • Illustrate the social, cultural, political, or economic life of Canada. • Commemorate people (generally after their death), their work, their birth, or a life event to recognize outstanding contributions to Canada. • Enhance the high regard for Canadian stamps in Canadian and international philatelic circles. 3. Using your notes from step 2, write a nomination for the leader you researched to be featured on a Canada Post stamp. Refer to the Canada Post Stamp Subject Nomination Criteria below when writing your nomination. Write 2-3 paragraphs explaining your nomination. What image or design would you use for the stamp?