# Canada Post stamp releases (2000–2004)

Throughout the 2000s, Canada Post has issued 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 National Hockey League All-Star Stamps. These stamps began in 2000 to commemorate the 2000 NHL All-Star Game in Toronto. The popularity of the stamps led to the series being produced until 2005. 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. Unlike the United States Postal Service, Canada puts people that are still alive on its stamps. In the 2000s, such people have included Roberta Bondar, Wayne Gretzky, Gerhard Herzberg, and Oscar Peterson.
Besides producing the stamps themselves, Canada Post produces collectibles with the stamp designs in mind. Clocks, collector plates and lithographs feature stamp designs. Flowers were very popular choices for these types of collectibles. The tulip stamps were featured on collector plates (Canada Post item numbers 250437 and 250438) in 2004 and sold for $29.95 each. The Orchids of Canada stamps were used for a 2004 clock (Canada Post item number 314667) and sold at $19.95 each.
    Please see Canada Post stamp releases (2005–2009) for any stamps produced between 2005–2009.

## Themes
### NHL All-Stars Stamp collectibles

The popularity of the NHL All-Stars stamps led to various collectibles. In 2004, the number of collectibles expanded. NHL Heritage Jersey and Stamp Sets were released by Canada Post. The limited edition sets featured a print of vintage team hockey jerseys and the corresponding official NHL All-Stars stamp. Each set was encased in a protective Plexiglas cover and sold for $9.99 each. Another collectible was the 2004 Hockey Puck Bank (Canada Post item number 341659) at $7.99. Each bank featured the images of all six NHL All-Stars that were featured on 2004 Canada Post stamp releases. It measured 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) in diameter and featured a stand.
Dating back to 2002, a Commemorative Stamp and Medallion Set were issued too. It was a collectible honouring the NHL All-Star Game. A souvenir sheet of the six NHL All-Stars featured on stamps for the corresponding year along with six collectible medallions manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint were part of the set. The set included a premium booklet with career stats for all six NHL All-Stars, a special metal wafer bearing the limited edition number and an official All-Star Game puck. The sets sold for $89.99 each. Approximately 10,000 sets were made in 2002, (item number 243208) and 5,000 were made for 2003 (item number 341616) and 2004 (item number 341634).
Canada Post released other unique types of collectibles too. Special limited edition lithographs were sold at $12.99 each. They measured 279 mm x 356 mm (11 inches x 14 inches). As an added collectible, lithographs were featured in wood-framed canvas prints and were signed by the corresponding player. These were limited to 500 copies each and sold for $89.99 each, along with a certificate of authenticity.
Coasters (item number 341636), made from wood and cork, and presented in a round, black metal container with a logo-embossed lid were sold for $7.99 each. The coasters featured the images of the athletes on the 2004 NHL All-Stars stamps. Another new release for 2004 was All-Star Stamp Cards (item number 341635). These were the same size as standard hockey cards and all six NHL All-Stars were featured in a pack of six cards. There were 17,000 packs produced and as a bonus, one in ten packs featured an autographed card. The cost of one pack was $9.99.

### Chinese Lunar New Year

Canada Post debuted its Chinese Lunar New Year stamps with the Year of the Ox in 1997. The popularity of the stamps led to a wide array of products. One of the first collectibles that was created was the Stamp and Precious Coin Set. Although prices vary from year to year, the set would come in a presentation album and feature the Royal Canadian Mint's Chinese Lunar New Year sterling silver coin for the corresponding year. A stamp souvenir sheet was included with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The sets started in 1997 and will continue until 2009.
Besides the stamp and coin set, a framed print is sold too. The framed print started in 2002 with the Year of the Horse. Only 2,500 prints are produced and an officially cancelled Lunar New Year souvenir sheet is affixed and hand numbered. There are also many stamp collectibles as well. The prices vary from year to year due to the continuing increase in the cost of postage stamps and the number of uncut press sheets released.
A Lunar New Year Pack is produced on an annual basis and features a collection of international Chinese Lunar New Year stamps. The stamps come from Canada, China, and Hong Kong. Along with the stamps, the Chinese horoscope for the corresponding year, with the text in three languages, are featured in the pack/folder. (2002-2004 rates - $12.95) Two of the more expensive stamp collectibles are a stamp pane of 25 stamps (2004 rate - $12.25) and an uncut press sheet (2004 rate - $16.95). Lower priced collectibles include a souvenir sheet (2004 rate - $1.40) and the souvenir sheet first day cancel (2004 rate - $2.40). Prepaid domestic and international postcards comprise other low-cost collectibles.
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## 2000

| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Perforation | Creator(s) |
| 1 January 2000 | Canada Millennium Partnership Program | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 January 2000 | Year of the Dragon | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 January 2000 | Year of the Dragon | 95 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Wayne Gretzky | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Gordie Howe | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Maurice Richard | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Doug Harvey | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Bobby Orr | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 5 February 2000 | NHL All-Stars, Jacques Plante | 46 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company | 6,000,000 | 13 | Designed by Dan Fell, Illustration by Vincent McIndoe |
| 1 March 2000 | Birds of Canada - Canada warbler | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 March 2000 | Birds of Canada - osprey | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 March 2000 | Birds of Canada - Pacific loon | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 March 2000 | Birds of Canada - blue jay | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10 April 2000 | Supreme Court of Canada | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25 April 2000 | Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 28 April 2000 | Rural Mailboxes | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 23 May 2000 | Queen Mother | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 23 May 2000 | Fresh Waters of Canada | 55 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 23 May 2000 | Fresh Waters of Canada | 95 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 June 2000 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 29 June 2000 | Seventh Day Adventist Church | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 July 2000 | Masterpieces of Canadian Art | 95 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19 July 2000 | Tall Ships | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1 September 2000 | Department of Labour | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 13 September 2000 | Petro-Canada: 1975–2000 | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 October 2000 | Whales | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 November 2000 | Christmas (Nativity) | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 November 2000 | Christmas (Nativity) | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 November 2000 | Christmas (Nativity) | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 November 2000 | Regiments | 46 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

## 2001

| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Design | Perforation | First Day Cover Cancellation |
| 5 January 2001 | Year of the Snake | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 12,000,000 | Marlene Wou and Lyle Sopel | 14 x 14.5 | N/A |
| 5 January 2001 | Year of the Snake | $1.05 | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 2 980 000 | Marlene Wou and Lyle Sopel | 14 x 14.5 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Jean Beliveau | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Eddie Shore | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Terry Sawchuk | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Denis Potvin | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Bobby Hull | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 18 January 2001 | NHL All-Stars, Syl Apps | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 3,000,000 | Stephane Huot and Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 1 February 2001 | Birds of Canada | $1.88 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 28 February 2001 | Games of La Francophonie | $0.94 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19 March 2001 | World Figure Skating Championships | $0.46 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 April 2001 | 150th Anniv, Transfer of Postal Authority from Britain to Canada | 47 cents | N/A | N/A | Tom Yakobina | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 9 April 2001 | Toronto Blue Jays 25th Anniversary | 47 cents | N/A | N/A | Paul Haslip | N/A | Toronto, Ontario |
| 20 April 2001 | Summit of the Americas | 47 cents | N/A | N/A | Denis L'Allier | N/A | Quebec City, Quebec |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Apple Blossom Festival | 60 cents | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Butchart Gardens | 60 cents | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Niagara on the Lake | 60 cents | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Sugar Bushes | 60 cents | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, White Pass and Yukon Route | 60 cents | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Auyuittuq National Park | $1.05 | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Barkerville | $1.05 | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Canadian Tulip Festival | $1.05 | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, Signal Hill | $1.05 | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| 11 May 2001 | Tourist Attractions, The Forks | $1.05 | N/A | N/A | Bradbury Design | N/A | St. John's, Newfoundland |
| 16 May 2001 | 1,700 Years of the Armeninan Church | 47 cents | N/A | N/A | Debbie Adams | N/A | Toronto, Ontario |
| 1 June 2001 | Royal Military College of Canada | 47 cents | N/A | N/A | Jim Hudson | N/A | Kingston, Ontario |
| 1 July 2001 | Pierre Elliott Trudeau | $0.46 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

## 2002

| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Design | Perforation | First Day Cover Cancellation |
| 2 January 2002 | Maple Leaf | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | N/A | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Diecut, imperforate | N/A |
| 2 January 2002 | Traditional Trades, Jewelry | 65 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | N/A | Designed by Monique Dufour and Sophie Lafortune, based on photographs by Richard Robitaille and based on a jewel by Anne Sportun | Diecut, imperforate | N/A |
| 2 January 2002 | Traditional Trades, Basket Weaving | 77 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | N/A | Designed by Monique Dufour and Sophie Lafortune, and based on photographs by Richard Robitaille | Diecut, imperforate | N/A |
| 2 January 2002 | Traditional Trades, Sculpture | $1.25 | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | N/A | Designed by Monique Dufour and Sophie Lafortune, based on photographs by Richard Robitaille, and based on a sculpture by Simon Dick | Diecut, imperforate | N/A |
| 2 January 2002 | Flag | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | N/A | Designed by Katalin Kovats Designed by Stuart Bradley Ash Based on a photograph by Paul Eekhoff | Diecut, imperforate | N/A |
| 2 January 2002 | Queen Elizabeth II: Golden Jubilee | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 15,000,000 | Designed by Saskia van Kampen Designed by Stuart Bradley Ash | 13 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 3 January 2002 | Year of the Horse | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 11 000 000 | Designed by Gilbert Li, Carey George, Ian Rapsey, Amy Chan, Dean Martin and based on illustrations by Gary Alphonso and David Dao-Yan Hu | 13.5 | N/A |
| 3 January 2002 | Year of the Horse | $1.25 | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 2 120 000 | Designed by Gilbert Li, Carey George, Ian Rapsey, Amy Chan, Dean Martin and based on illustrations by Gary Alphonso and David Dao-Yan Hu | 13.5 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Tim Horton | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Guy Lafleur | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Howie Morenz | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Glenn Hall | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Red Kelly | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 12 January 2002 | NHL All-Stars, Phil Esposito | 47 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 500 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and Based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 25 January 2002 | 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Short Track Speed Skating | 47 cents | Ashton-Potter Canada Limited | 1 250 000 | Designed by Sunil Bhandari and by Matthew Wearn, based on photographs by Patrick McCoy and Robert McNeil | 13.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 25 January 2002 | 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Curling | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 1 2500 000 | Designed by Sunil Bhandari and Matthew Wearn, based on a photograph by Michael Burns | 13.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 25 January 2002 | 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Freestyle Aerials | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 1 2500 000 | Designed by Sunil Bhandari and Matthew Wearn, based on a photograph by Mike Ridewood | 13.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 25 January 2002 | 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Women's Hockey | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 1 2500 000 | Designed by Sunil Bhandari and Matthew Wearn, based on a photograph by Matthew Plexman | 13.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 1 February 2002 | Canadian Governors General, 1952-2002 | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 4 000 000 | Designed by Neville Smith | 13.5 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 1 February 2002 | Canadian Universities, University of Manitoba, 1877-2002 | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 3 000 000 | Designed by Steven Slipp, Based on photographs by Mike Grandmaison, Based on an illustration by Bonnie Ross | 13.5 | N/A |
| 22 March 2002 | Masterpieces of Canadian Art Series, Church and Horse, 1964, Alex Colville | $1.25 | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 4 000 000 | Designed by Pierre-Yves Pelletier, Based on a painting by David Alexander Colville | 12.5 x 13 | N/A |
| 22 March 2002 | Canadian Universities, University of Trinity College, 1852-2002 | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 3 000 000 | Designed by Steven Slipp, Based on a photograph by James Steeves, Based on an illustration by Bonnie Ross | 13.5 | N/A |
| 4 October 2002 | Canadian Teachers | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 24 October 2002 | Toronto Stock Exchange | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 31 October 2002 | Communications Technology | 96 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 November 2002 | Christmas (Aboriginal Art) | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 November 2002 | Christmas (Aboriginal Art) | 65 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 November 2002 | Christmas (Aboriginal Art) | $1.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 November 2002 | Orchestre Symphonique de Québec | $1.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |

## 2003

| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Printer | Quantity | Design | Perforation | First Day Cover Cancellation |
| 3 January 2003 | Year of the Goat | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Frank Mahovlich | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Ray Bourque | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Serge Savard | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Stan Mikita | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Mike Bossy | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 18 January 2003 | NHL All-Stars, Bill Durnan | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 1 000 000 | Designed by Stéphane Huot and based on an illustration by Charles Vinh | 12.5 x 13; simulated = simulée | N/A |
| 28 January 2003 | Bishop's University | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | Designed by Denis L'Allier | N/A | N/A |
| 21 February 2003 | John James Audubon's birds | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 March 2003 | Canadian Rangers | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19 March 2003 | University of Western Ontario | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | Designed by Denis L'Allier | N/A | N/A |
| 25 March 2003 | American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | | N/A | Toronto, ON |
| 4 April 2003 | St. Francis Xavier University | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | Designed by Denis L'Allier, with photograph by Guy Lavigueur | N/A | N/A |
| 28 May 2003 | Canada's Volunteer Firefighters | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Hanover, ON |
| 2 June 2003 | Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation 50th Anniv. | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 June 2003 | Pedro da Silva | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 June 2003 | Tourist Attractions (International) | $1.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19 June 2003 | Macdonald Institute | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | Designed by Denis L'Allier | N/A | N/A |
| 8 July 2003 | The Lutheran World Federation | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25 July 2003 | The Korean War | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 3 000 000 | Designed by Steven Slipp, Based on photographs by Bill Olson, Larry Milberry and W.N. Cridland | 13 | N/A |
| 4 September 2003 | Université de Montréal 1878-2003 | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited | 3 000 000 | Designed by Denis L'Allier, Based on a photograph by Guy Lavigueur | 13.5 | N/A |
| 8 September 2003 | Canadian Authors, Morley Callaghan | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note company, Limited | 750 000 | Designed by Katalin Kovats, Based on photographs by Yousuf Karsh, Hans-Ludwig Blohm, and Michael Kohn | 13 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 8 September 2003 | Canadian Authors, Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note company, Limited | 750 000 | Designed by Katalin Kovats, Based on a photograph provided by National Archives of Canada, Hans-Ludwig Blohm and Michael Kohn | 13 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 8 September 2003 | Canadian Authors, Anne Hébert | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note company, Limited | 750 000 | Designed by Katalin Kovats, Based on photographs by Harry Palmer, Hans-Ludwig Blohm and Michael Kohn | 13 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 8 September 2003 | Canadian Authors, Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note company, Limited | 750 000 | Designed by Katalin Kovats, Based on photographs provided by Garneau family, Hans-Ludwig Blohm and Michael Kohn | 13 x 12.5 | N/A |
| 10 September 2003 | Road World Championships | 48 cents | Canadian Bank Note company, Limited | 4,000,000 | Designed by Doreen Colonello, Based on a photograph by Peter Griffith | 12.5 X 13 | Hamilton, ON |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Roberta Bondar | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | N/A | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Marc Garneau | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Chris Hadfield | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Steve MacLean | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Julie Payette | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Robert Thirsk | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Bjarni Tryggvason | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 1 October 2003 | Canadian Astronauts, Dave Williams | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. and Gravure Choquet Inc. | 750 000 | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Kiss Cut | Saint-Hubert, Quebec |
| 4 October 2003 | National Emblems (Canada/Thailand Joint Issue), Acer saccharum (maple tree) | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 1,650,000 | Raymond Bellemaire and Veena Chantanatat | 12.5 | Notre Dame du Lac, Quebec |
| 4 October 2003 | National Emblems (Canada/Thailand Joint Issue), Cassia fistula | 48 cents | Ashton-Potter (USA) Limited | 1,650,000 | Designed by Veena Chantanatat, Based on a photograph by Kirsten Albrecht Llamas | 12.5 | Notre Dame du Lac, Quebec |
| 7 October 2003 | Jean-Paul Riopelle, Masterpieces of Canadian art | 48 cents | Lowe-Martin Company Inc. | 500,000 | Steven Spazuk | 12.5 X 13 | Quebec City, Quebec |
| 4 November 2003 | Christmas Presents | 48 cents | N/A | N/A | François Brunelle | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 4 November 2003 | Christmas Presents | 65 cents | N/A | N/A | François Brunelle | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 4 November 2003 | Christmas Presents | $1.25 | N/A | N/A | François Brunelle | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Flag over City of Edmonton | 49 cents | N/A | N/A | Saskia Van Kampen | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Green Maple Leaf | $1.40 | N/A | N/A | Monique Dufour and Sophie Lafortune | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Maple Leaf | 49 cents | N/A | N/A | Joseph Gault | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Red Maple Leaf | 80 cents | N/A | N/A | Monique Dufour and Sophie Lafortune | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Queen Elizabeth II | 49 cents | N/A | N/A | Saskia van Kampen and Bryan Adams | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 19 December 2003 | New Rate Definitives, Moose | $5.00 | N/A | N/A | Steven Slipp, Jorge Peral and David Preston-Smith | N/A | Ottawa, Ontario |

## 2004

| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | Design | Illustration | Printing Process | Paper Type | First Day Cover Cancellation |
| 8 January 2004 | Year of the Monkey | 49 cents | Louis Fishauf | Anita Kunz | Lithography in 9 colours plus clear and gold foil stamping plus embossing | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, ON |
| 8 January 2004 | Year of the Monkey | $1.40 | Louis Fishauf | Anita Kunz | Lithography in 9 colours plus clear and gold foil stamping plus embossing | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, ON |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Johnny Bower | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Marcel Dionne | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Ted Lindsay | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Brad Park | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Larry Robinson | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 24 January 2004 | NHL All-Stars, Milt Schmidt | 49 cents | Stephane Huot | Charles Vinh, Pierre Rousseau | Lithography in 7 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 29 January 2004 | Tourist Attractions: Quebec Winter Carnival | 49 cents | Bradbury Branding and Design | Courtesy of Carnaval de Québec | Lithography in 10 colours plus varnish | Tullis Russell Coatings | Quebec City, Quebec |
| 16 March 2004 | Governor General Ramon Hnatyshyn | 49 cents | Susan Mavor | Paul Chiasson | Lithography in 4 colours plus 2 special metallic | Tullis Russell Coatings | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 26 March 2004 | Otto Sverdrup: 1854–1930 | 49 cents | Martin Mork, Morten Sturup, Raymond Bellemare | Martin Mork, Morten Sturup | Lithography in 4 colours plus engraving (1 colour) | Tullis Russell Coatings | Grise Fiord, Nunavut |
| 26 March 2004 | Army Cadets: 1879–2004 | 49 cents | Smith-Boake Designwerke Inc. | Smith-Boake Designwerke Inc. | Lithography in 8 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 30 March 2004 | Urban Transit: Calgary | 49 cents | Debbie Adams | Andrew Leyerle | Lithography in 10 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, Ontario |
| 30 March 2004 | Urban Transit: Montreal | 49 cents | Debbie Adams | Andrew Leyerle | Lithography in 10 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, Ontario |
| 30 March 2004 | Urban Transit: Toronto Transit Commission | 49 cents | Debbie Adams | Andrew Leyerle | Lithography in 10 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, Ontario |
| 30 March 2004 | Urban Transit: Vancouver | 49 cents | Debbie Adams | Andrew Leyerle | Lithography in 10 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, Ontario |
| 2 April 2004 | Tourist Attractions: Saint Joseph's Oratory | 49 cents | Bradbury Branding and Design | Bernard Brault | Lithography in 8 colours plus varnish | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 19 April 2004 | Home Hardware | 49 cents | Ron Mugford | Ron Mugford | Lithography in 6 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | St. Jacobs, Ontario |
| 4 May 2004 | Université de Sherbrooke | 49 cents | Denis L'Allier | Denis L'Allier | Lithography in 6 colours plus tag | Tullis Russell Coatings | Sherbrooke, Quebec |
| 6 May 2004 | Montreal Children's Hospital | 49 cents | Monique Dufour, Sophie Lafortune | Paule Thibault | Lithography in 5 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 6 May 2004 | University of Prince Edward Island | 49 cents | Denis L'Allier | Denis L'Allier | Lithography in 6 colours plus tag | Tullis Russell Coatings | Charlottetown, PEI |
| 14 May 2004 | John James Audubon's birds: Bohemian waxwing | 49 cents | Rolf Harder | John James Audubon | Lithography in 11 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 14 May 2004 | John James Audubon's birds: boreal chickadee | 49 cents | Rolf Harder | John James Audubon | Lithography in 11 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 14 May 2004 | John James Audubon's birds: ruby-crowned kinglet | 49 cents | Rolf Harder | John James Audubon | Lithography in 11 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 14 May 2004 | John James Audubon's birds: white winged crossbill | 49 cents | Rolf Harder | John James Audubon | Lithography in 11 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 14 May 2004 | John James Audubon's birds: Lincoln's sparrow | 80 cents | Rolf Harder | John James Audubon | Lithography in 8 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 28 May 2004 | Sir Samuel Cunard and Sir Hugh Allan: Transatlantic Mail Service | 49 cents | Oliver Hill and Dennis Page, Page & Wood Inc. | Bonnie Ross | Lithography in 5 colours plus 2 varnishes | Tullis Russell Coatings | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| 1 June 2004 | Tourist Attractions: Montreal International Jazz Festival | 49 cents | Bradbury Branding and Design | Nadia Molinari | Lithography in 8 colours plus varnish | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 6 June 2004 | D-Day | 49 cents | N/A | N/A | Lithography in x colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 18 June 2004 | Tourist Attractions: Traverse Internationale du Lac St-Jean | 49 cents | Bradbury Branding and Design | Jean-François Leblanc | Lithography in 8 colours plus varnish | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 26 June 2004 | French Settlement in Acadia, St. Croix Island, 1604–2004 | 49 cents | Fugazi | Suzanne Duranceau | Lithography in 5 colours plus steel engraving in one | Tullis Russell Coatings | Bayside, New Brunswick |
| 19 July 2004 | Tourist Attractions: Canadian National Exhibition | 49 cents | Bradbury Branding and Design | Michael Rafelson | Lithography in 8 colours plus varnish | Tullis Russell Coatings | Toronto, Ontario |
| 28 July 2004 | 2004 Olympic Summer Games: Spyros Louis | 49 cents | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Imagination (Photolux Studio) | Lithography in 5 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 28 July 2004 | 2004 Olympic Summer Games: Women's Soccer | 49 cents | Pierre-Yves Pelletier | Imagination (Photolux Studio) | Lithography in 5 colours | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| 12 August 2004 | Canadian Open Golf Championship: Driving | 49 cents | Q30 DESIGN INC. | Q30 DESIGN INC. | Lithography in 8 colours plus multi-level embossing and foil (one colour) | Fasson | Oakville, Ontario |
| 12 August 2004 | Canadian Open Golf Championship: Putting | 49 cents | Q30 DESIGN INC. | Q30 DESIGN INC. | Lithography in 8 colours plus multi-level embossing and foil (one colour) | Fasson | Oakville, Ontario |
| 15 September 2004 | Montreal Heart Institute | 49 cents | Guénette + Delisle Design | Montreal Heart Institute | Lithography in 6 colours plus tag | Tullis Russell Coatings | Montreal, Quebec |
| Date of Issue | Theme | Denomination | First Day Cover Cancellation |
| 4 October 2004 | Nobel Prize Winners, Gerhard Herzberg | 49 cents | tba |
| 4 October 2004 | Nobel Prize Winners, Michael Smith | 49 cents | tba |

## Commemorative envelopes

| Date of Issue | Theme | Design | Quantity |
| 13 April 2001 | International Postal Hockey Tournament | Bernie Reilander | 12,000 |
| 18 May 2001 | Canadian Medical Protective Association | Bernie Reilander and Jayne Robertson | 10,000 |
| 1 April 2004 | Henry Birks and Sons | Gottschalk plus Ash International | 12,000 |
| 24 April 2004 | Société Philatélique de Québec | Gottschalk plus Ash International | 12,000 |
| 14 June 2004 | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Gottschalk plus Ash International | 12,000 |
| 19 June 2004 | Mahone Bay: 1754–2004 | Oliver Hill and Dennis Page | 12,000 |
| 24 June 2004 | Canadian Forces Medical Services | Gottschalk plus Ash International | 12,000 |

## 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:

### 2003
#### Favourite Canadian stamps

| Stamp | Votes | Percentage |
| Polar bear watching (Tourist Attractions) | 296 | 10% |
| Maple tree (National Emblem) | 230 | 8% |
| Volunteer Fire Fighters | 203 | 7% |
| Niagara Falls (Tourist Attractions) | 193 | 7% |
| RCMP Depot Division (Tourist Attractions) | 186 | 6% |
| Jean-Paul Riopelle | 169 | 6% |
| Year of the Goat | 134 | 5% |
| Canadian Rangers | 119 | 4% |
| Pedro da Silva | 112 | 4% |
| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation | 99 | 3% |

#### Most relevant stamps

| Stamp | Votes | Percentage |
| RCMP Depot Division (Tourist Attractions) | 580 | 20% |
| Maple tree (National Emblem) | 411 | 14% |
| Niagara Falls (Tourist Attractions) | 403 | 14% |
| Polar bear watching (Tourist Attractions) | 247 | 8% |
| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation | 219 | 7% |
| Marc Garneau (Astronauts) | 165 | 6% |
| Korean War | 162 | 5% |
| Volunteer Fire Fighters | 130 | 4% |
| Magdalen Islands (Tourist Attractions) | 128 | 4% |
| Province House (Tourist Attractions) | 128 | 4% |

#### Least favourite stamps

| Stamp | Votes | Percentage |
| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation | 445 | 15% |
| Lutheran World Federation | 358 | 12% |
| Year of the Goat | 221 | 7% |
| Road World Championships | 202 | 7% |
| Jean-Paul Riopelle | 176 | 6% |
| Duck (Christmas) | 156 | 5% |
| Korean War | 105 | 4% |
| Teddy Bear (Christmas) | 84 | 3% |
| Pedro da Silva | 78 | 3% |

#### Least relevant stamps

| Stamp | Votes | Percentage |
| Year of the Goat | 536 | 18% |
| AHEPA | 506 | 17% |
| Lutheran World Federation | 425 | 14% |
| Queen Elizabeth II Coronation | 316 | 11% |
| Road World Championships | 180 | 6% |
| Pedro da Silva | 164 | 5% |
| Korean War | 108 | 4% |
| Cassia Fistula | 84 | 3% |
| Jean-Paul Riopelle | 58 | 2% |
| Teddy Bear (Christmas) | 84 | 3% |

## 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.