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Stamp marks founding of Royal Canadian Mounted Police
OTTAWA – Canada Post issued a new stamp today recognizing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on the 150th anniversary of its establishment in 1873. The stamp design features a member of the RCMP in traditional dress, acknowledging the historic roots of the organization, along with images that represent the RCMP as a modern national police service – including the role of its civilian members and public service employees – from responding to emergencies to investigating cybercrime.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the Québec Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is issuing a commemorative envelope to celebrate the monumental achievement of the Québec Conference delegates. The envelope showcases a photograph of the conference delegates present at the Québec Conference.
Read moreCanada Post celebrates the Charlottetown Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope
Today, Canada Post is issuing a new commemorative envelope to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference – that began on September 1, 1864 – a historic milestone in Canadian history, marking the discussions of representatives from the colonies of British North America. The envelope, available in select post offices and online, showcases a photograph of the conference delegates on the steps of the Government House in Charlottetown.
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