Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery

by Clifton A. Howes

8. The Postmaster General shall be appointed by Commission under the Great Seal of Canada, and shall hold his office during pleasure.

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10. The Postmaster General may, subject to the provisions of this Act:

1. Establish and close Post Offices and Post Routes;

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3. Enter into and enforce all contracts relating to the conveyance of the Mails or other business of the Post Office;

4. [Make regulations concerning mailable matter and limits of weight and dimensions of such.]

5. [Establish rates of postage and conditions on matter not already provided for.]

6. Cause to be prepared and distributed Postage Stamps, necessary for the prepayment of Postages under this Act, also stamped envelopes for the like purpose;