Canada Post stamp releases (2005–09)


In the latter half of the decade, Canada Post continued to issue a large number of stamps with different designs and themes. One of the key changes in the decade was that Canada Post issued series of stamps on a yearly basis. An example is the 400th Anniversary of the French Settlement in North America. These stamps began in 2004 and continue until 2008. Another example of an ongoing collection is the Chinese Lunar New Year stamps. The stamps have been released on an annual basis with a different animal featured every year.
Continuing the trend of putting people that are still alive on its stamps, Canada Post featured Oscar Peterson, the first member of the Order of Canada on a stamp in 2005. The year would also mark the final year of the very popular NHL legends series, which would feature legends such as 11-time Stanley Cup champion Henri Richard and Johnny Bucyk. A four stamp series in 2007 was produced with Canadian music legends. Said legends include Paul Anka, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Anne Murray, with the stamps printed on a MetalFX process

2005

Year of IssueThemeDenominationFirst Day Cover Cancellation
5 July 2005XI FINA World Championships50 centstba
16 July 2005Port Royal50 centstba
21 July 2005Alberta Centennial50 centstba
2 August 2005Saskatchewan Centennial50 centstba
15 August 2005Acadian Deportation50 centstba
15 August 2005Oscar Peterson50 centstba
2 September 2005Polio Vaccination50 centstba
1 October 2005Youth Sports50 centstba
13 October 2005Big Cats: Amur Leopard 50 centstba
13 October 2005Big Cats: Canadian Cougar 50 centstba
2 November 2005Christmas – Crèches50 centstba
2 November 2005Christmas - Snowman50 centstba
21 October 2004Victoria Cross49 centstba

2006

Year of IssueThemeDenomination
2006Spotted Coralroot Flower51 cents
2006XX Olympic Winter Games51 cents
2006Year of the Dog51 cents

Date of IssueThemeDenominationDesignIllustrationPrinting ProcessPaper TypeFirst Day Cover Cancellation
3 April 2006Birthday51 centsDesignwerke Inc., Andrew PerroDesignwerke Inc., Andrew PerroLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
7 April 2006Dorothy Knowles51 centsHélène L'HeureuxN/ALithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsUnity, Saskatchewan
20 April 2006Canadian Labour Congress: 1956-200651 centsSteven SpazukMarc MontplaisirLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
20 April 2006Queen Elizabeth II, 80th Birthday51 centsq30 design inc.Department of Canadian HeritageLithography in 7 coloursFassonOttawa, Ontario
26 April 2006McClelland and Stewart: 1906-200651 centsJames Roberts, Overdrive Design Ltd.James Roberts, Overdrive Design Ltd.Lithography in 2 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
26 April 2006Canadian Museum of Civilization51 centsNeville SmithCanadian Museum of CivilizationLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsGatineau, Quebec
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, John Candy51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Lorne Greene51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Mary Pickford51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
26 May 2006Canadians in Hollywood, Fay Wray51 centsJohn Belisle, Kosta TsetsekasNeal ArmstrongLithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishesTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, ON and Vancouver, BC
28 May 2006Champlain surveys the East Coast51 centsFugaziFrancis Back, Martin CoteLithography in 6 colours plus 1 intaglioTullis Russell CoatingsAnnapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
15 June 2006Vancouver Aquarium: 1906-200651 centsKevin van der LeekGrant FaintLithography in 7 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsVancouver, British Columbia
28 June 2006Canadian Forces: Snowbirds: 1971-2006, Pilot's Cockpit51 centsWade Stewart and Tiit TelmetE.J. van Koningsveld and Rafe TomsettLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
28 June 2006Canadian Forces: Snowbirds: 1971-2006, Three planes51 centsWade Stewart and Tiit TelmetE.J. van Koningsveld and Rafe TomsettLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
30 June 2006Atlas of Canada51 centsKaren Smith, Trivium Design Inc.Ivan MurphyLithography in 9 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, Ontario
6 July 2006World Lacrosse Championships51 centsTom YakobinaYvan MeunierLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsLondon, Ontario
19 July 2006Mountaineering51 centsXerxes IraniWhyte Museum, Getty ImagesLithography in 7 colours with spot gloss varnishTullis Russell CoatingsCanmore, Alberta
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Barrow's Golden Eye51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Black Duck51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Mallard51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
3 August 2006Duck Decoys, Red Breasted Merganser51 centsOliver Hill and Dennis PagePierre LeducLithography in 4 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSmiths Falls, Ontario
16 August 2006Society of Graphic Designers of Canada51 centsDavid Coates, Rod Roodenburg, Len-Nard YambotDavid Coates, Rod Roodenburg, Len-Nard YambotLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
23 August 2006Wine and Cheese, Cheese Wedge51 centsDerwyn GoodallRobert WigingtonLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSt. Catharines, Ontario
23 August 2006Wine and Cheese, Wine Labels51 centsDerwyn GoodallRobert WigingtonLithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSt. Catharines, Ontario
26 September 2006Macdonald College51 centsDenis L'AllierGuy LavigueurLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Blotched Tiger Salamander51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Blue Racer51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Newfoundland Marten51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
29 September 2006Endangered Species, Swift Fox51 centsSputnik Design PartnersDoug Martin Lithography in 8 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsCalgary, Alberta
17 October 2006Opera, Maureen Forrester51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Raoul Jobin51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Edward Johnson51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Léopold Simoneau and Pierrette Alarie51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
17 October 2006Opera, Jon Vickers51 centsPaul Haslip and Judith LacerteAlanna CavanaghLithography in 11 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsToronto, Ontario
1 November 2006Madonna and Child51 centsPierre FontainePatrick AltmanLithography in 6 colours plus varnishTullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards51 centsPeter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards89 centsPeter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 6 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
1 November 2006Christmas Cards$1.49Peter SteinerYvonne McKague Housser, J.E. Sampson, Edwin HolgateLithography in 7 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsNoel, Nova Scotia
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Bras d'Or LakeNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Chemainus, BCNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Churchill, ManitobaNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Sirmilik National ParkNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeil, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Flag, Tuktut Nogait National ParkNon-denominatedLarry Fisher, Johnny Johnson, I.K. MacNeilG. Klassen, David Nunuk, J. David AndrewsLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: FlowersNon-denominatedMonique Dufour, Sophie LafortunePifkoLithography in 5 coloursTullis Russell CoatingsOttawa, ON
16 November 2006Definitives: Queen Elizabeth IINon-denominatedq30 design inc.Department of Canadian HeritageLithography in 5 coloursFassonOttawa, ON

2007

2008

2009

Upcoming releases 2009

Upcoming releases 2010

Commemorative envelopes

Conservation stamps

Conservation stamps and stamp products are issued on an annual basis. These are issued by Quebec Wildlife Foundation and help to fund initiatives tied to the preservation, restoration, and protection of Quebec's wildlife habitat. These annual issues are featured in the Canada Post Stamp Details Magazine.
Date of IssueThemeDesignDescriptionIssue Price
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducArtist proof, imperf, signed and numbered $100.00
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducFirst Day Cover Numbered$25.00
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducSouvenir Booklet of 1 stamp$10.00
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover$30.00
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet$12.50
1 April 2005Snowshoe HarePierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet, 1 stamp surcharged and imperforated$35.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawArtist proof, imperf, signed and numbered $100.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawFirst Day Cover Numbered $25.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawSouvenir Booklet of 1 stamp$10.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover $30.00
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet$12.50
2007Morning Post - Wilson's SnipeNigel ShawWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet, 1 stamp surcharged and imperforated $35.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducSouvenir Booklet $10.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet $12.50
2008Polar BearPierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps$40.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducSouvenir Sheet of 4 stamps, Artist Proof $100.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund Souvenir Booklet 1 stamp $35.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducFirst Day Cover$25.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducWorld Wildlife Fund First Day Cover$30.00
2008Polar BearPierre LeducCanadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp First Day Cover$35.00

Gutter Strips

Stamp survey

On an annual basis, Canadian Stamp News holds an annual survey. This gives collectors the opportunity to voice their opinions on what are their favourite stamps, and least favourite stamps. The categories include: Favourite Canadian Stamps, Most Relevant Stamps, Least Favourite Stamps, Least Relevant Stamps. The results are as follows:
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. ANYONE WITH DETAILS IS WELCOME TO CONTRIBUTE.

2006

Favourite Canadian stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Gardens97116.8 %
Duck Decoys60610.5 %
Wine and Cheese5689.8 %

Most relevant stamps

Least favourite stamps

Least relevant stamps

2007

Favourite Canadian stamps

StampVotesPercentage
Beneficial Insects87717.4 %
Lilacs71914.3 %
Art Canada: Mary Pratt19198.8 %

Most relevant stamps

Least favourite stamps

Least relevant stamps

Choosing Canada's stamps

Although Canada Post is responsible for stamp design and production, the corporation does not actually choose the subjects or the final designs that appear on stamps. That task falls under the jurisprudence of the Stamp Advisory Committee. Their objective is to recommend a balanced stamp program that will have broad-based appeal, regionally and culturally, reflecting Canadian history, heritage, and tradition.
Before Canada Post calls a meeting of the committee, it also welcomes suggestions for stamp subjects from Canadian citizens. Ideas for subjects that have recently appeared on a stamp are declined. The committee works two years in advance and can approve approximately 20 subjects for each year.
Once a stamp subject is selected, Canada Post's Stamp Products group conducts research. Designs are commissioned from two firms, both chosen for their expertise. The designs are presented anonymously to the committee. The committee's process and selection policy have changed little in the thirty years since it was introduced.
Any ideas for a stamp should be sent to: Chairperson of the Stamp Advisory Committee, Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Drive Suite N1070, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0B1.

Philatelic Awards

Canada Post won the Desheng Cup for best printing of a stamp at the 5th Annual Best Foreign Stamp Poll. The cup was awarded for the Big Cats Canada/China joint issue, featuring the Canadian cougar and Amur leopard. Canada Post and Bradbury Branding and Design won a Promotional or Specialty Items Award of Honour in 2006 from ACE Awards. The award was won for the Saskatchewan 1905-2005 stamp issue.
In 2006, Canada Post and the Lowe-Martin Group were honoured with three awards from the 32nd Annual IAPHC International Gallery of Superb Printing for superb craftsmanship in the production of stamps. Gold awards were received for the Year of the Dog Uncut Press Sheet and the Biosphere Reserves Canada/Ireland joint issue, featuring the Canadian cougar and Amur leopard. The IAPHC is an international organization dedicated to the development, promotion, and success of the printing and graphic art industry in society.