he Second Canadian Conference on Education declared 1962 as "Education Year". On February 28, 1962, the Canada Post Office Department issued a 5 cent stamp designed by Helen Roberta Fitzgerald to underscore the importance of education.
Education Slogans
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EDUCATION WEEK
MARCH 4-10
ACCENT ON
EXCELLENCE
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EDUCATION
THROUGH
PHILATELY
Essays
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
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National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
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Usages
Domestic forward letter
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Toronto to Paris, April 25, 1962
5 cents forward letter rate
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L'Epiphanie to Lachine, March 19, 1962
5 cents forward letter rate + 10 cents special delivery fee
UPU surface letter
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Toronto to Amsterdam, May 18, 1962
6 cents UPU surface letter rate
Shortpaid 1 cent
Canadian and Dutch taxation markings
The addressee (Amsterdam Tourist Association) refused to pay the postage due, and the letter was returned to the sender.
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Canadian taxation
10 centimes (gold) was the minimum
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Netherlands tax handstamp : 10 cents (Dutch)
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Return handstamp with reasons in French (UPU official language)
"Refuse pour le taxe"
International Air Mail
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Regina to Harissa, Lebanon, April 28, 1962
25 cents air mail letter rate