Canada Post's domestic rate (49¢) definitive stamp portraying Queen Elizabeth II, is based on a photograph taken during her Golden Jubilee year by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams.

The moose, a powerful symbol of strength and independence, is a potent national icon adorning Canada Post's $5.00 definitive rate stamp.

A bright multi-coloured design suggesting power and strength graces Canada Post's new maple leaf definitive stamp.

Canada's red maple leaf flag flies prominently against a view of the Edmonton skyline in a new flag stamp issued in honour of the City's 100^th anniversary.

A timeless tradition! Canada Post's special 2003 Christmas stamp issue features stylish photography, irregular shapes and vivid colours.

In Canada Post's ongoing Masterpieces of Canada series, part of Riopelle's exquisite work, L'Hommage à Rosa Luxemburg is recreated with stunning beauty using a combination of sophisticated processes.

The distinctive beauty of Canada and Thailand's national emblems inspired a special joint issue introduced at the 2003 world philatelic exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.

This stellar eight-stamp issue honours the achievements of Canadians in space.

The city of Hamilton, Ontario, is gearing up to host the 2003 Road World Championships, a cycling competition that will see 800 athletes from more than 50 countries compete in events that will draw 250,000 spectators and a worldwide television audience of 500 million.

The National Library of Canada is dedicated to being a world-class national resource that enables Canadians to learn more about their country through the published heritage of Canadian scholars, authors and musicians.

Established in 1878, the Université de Montréal is the second-largest centre for higher education and research in Canada, the largest in Quebec, and one of the largest in North America.

On June 25, 1950, war broke out when North Korea invaded South Korea.

Founded in 1947, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition.

Founded by Pierre-Horace Boivin, Quebec's Granby Zoo is the oldest in the province. It has long enjoyed the respect of the national and international zoological community for its innovative programs and achievements in the fields of research and conservation.

The Canadian Signalling Corps (Militia) was formed on 24 October 1903 and was one of the first military organizations of the British Commonwealth to be fully dedicated to military communications.

Macdonald Institute (Mac), established 100 years ago to educate women from rural society, is one of the University of Guelph's three founding colleges along with the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and the Ontario Veterinary College.

Every year, millions of tourists from home and abroad visit areas across Canada to see our nation's natural wonders and man-made attractions. Canada Post is proud to showcase 10 such attractions in a set of 10 self-adhesive stamps available in two booklets of five.

Celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2003, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, was established in 1753 by German, Swiss and French Protestants under British patronage. Soon after its establishment, Lunenburg developed major fishing and ship building industries.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal played a key role in the exploration of the New World. Many Portuguese explorers, including Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco de Gama and Gaspar Corte Real explored lands previously unknown to Europeans, and it was their expeditions that led Pedro da Silva, 'dit le Portugais,' to embark on a journey of discovery to what is now Canada.

Queen Elizabeth II was born in London, England, on April 21, 1926. She was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).

To honour the 75th annual convention of the Royal Philatelic Society of Canada (RPSC), Canada Post has issued this collectible commemorative envelope.

Volunteer firefighters have long been an invaluable part of emergency response to domestic threats involving fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, and rescues across Canada.

Formed in 1903 to ensure the survival, mobility and combat effectiveness of the Canadian Army, the Canadian Engineer Corps has made invaluable contributions to Canada's defence and development.

Located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University enjoys a number of distinctions. It was the first Catholic co-educational university in North America to grant degrees to women; it boasts a number of 'unique' programs that qualify as North American 'firsts'; and its stylized 'X' school ring is called "one of the most easily identifiable rings in the world."

Seventy-five years ago, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) opened its first chapter in Canada to help immigrants settle comfortably in their new country without sacrificing their Hellenic identity and heritage. Canada Post commemorates this occasion with a single domestic rate ($0.48) stamp, available to collectors in a pane of 16.

The University of Western Ontario has long enjoyed a reputation for academic and research excellence. On March 19, 2003, Canada Post marks the 125th anniversary of this esteemed institution with a single domestic rate ($0.48) stamp, available to collectors in a booklet of 8.

Without the Canadian Rangers, it would be difficult - in some cases, impossible - for our military personnel to defend and provide humanitarian assistance to Canadians in many parts of our country. They are the "eyes and ears" of the community, and vital members of the Canadian Forces. Canada Post salutes the Canadian Rangers with a single domestic rate stamp ($0.48) available in a pane of 16.

Considered one of the pioneers of wildlife art, John James Audubon was a gifted painter with a unique style and method that combined scientific accuracy with emotion. His legacy to naturalists and artists the world over is The Birds of America collection of 435 skillfully rendered paintings, of which 433 remain preserved today. Canada Post pays tribute to Audubon through a three-year series dedicated to 15 of the 33 birds Audubon painted on Canadian soi

This year, the French-language weekly newspaper Les Affaires celebrates its 75th anniversary.

With the mission of providing a sound and liberal education, Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec stresses excellence in teaching and classes of limited size.

Canada Post is pleased to bring fans and collectors the fourth NHL All-Stars souvenir sheet of six domestic rate ($0.48) stamps. Commemorating the 2003 All-Star Game and events on February 1-2, 2003 in Florida, this set features six legendary hockey players: Bill Durnan, Raymond Bourque, Serge Savard, Stan Mikita, Mike Bossy, and Frank Mahovlich.

Excitement is building as Chinese communities get ready to usher in the Year of the Ram, commencing February 1st, 2003 and ending January 21st, 2004.