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 Help

This page guides you in using our site.

Navigation

Each TSB web page has the same layout.

TSB Sample page layout: Top menu bar, side navigation bar, content area and footer.

Top Menu Bar

You can navigate through our site using buttons on the top menu bar or the left-side navigation bar.

First Row

Français: Toggles between the English and French version of the page you are viewing.

Home: Returns you to the main TSB web page

Contact Us: Provides an automated form that you can use to request information and make comments. Also provides the mailing addresses and phone and fax numbers of all TSB offices across Canada.

Help: Links to pages that help you use this site.

Search: A search capability that enables you to search the entire TSB site.

canada.gc.ca: Links to the Government of Canada web site.

Left-Side Navigation Bar

A left-side navigation bar appears on every TSB web page. If appropriate, the items in the side bar are specific to the section of the site that you are viewing. Use the side bar to navigate in that section.

Content

The content portion of the web page varies depending on the section of the site that you are viewing.

Footer

The footer displays the following items:

  • Updated: Shows the last time the current page was updated in the format YYYY-MM-DD.
  • arrowTop of Page arrow: returns you to the top of the current web page.
  • Important Notices: provides a disclaimer, copyright, and privacy information.

Site Specifications

This site uses 216 colours. Your system should be configured to display at least 256 colours in 800 x 600 resolution or higher. Your WWW browser should be capable of displaying tables, handling electronic forms, displaying graphic images, and support all HTML extensions. A minimal connection of 28,800 BPS is also recommended.

Content

Most content is available in HTML format (like this page). Other documents are available in their original format:

  • RTF - Text documents are available in Rich Text Format. This is a standard format for most word processors.
  • PDF files can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader "plug-in". You may download this "plug-in" for free from Adobe.
  • WMV files can be viewed with Windows Media Player. You may download the player for free from Microsoft
  • MOV files can be viewed with QuickTime Player. You may download the player for free from Apple

Scripting

JavaScript is used on some sub-sites for efficient use, but it is not required. If your browser supports scripting and you are experiencing difficulty, it is possible that your browser has scripting disabled. Please see below to see if your browser supports JavaScript, and if it is enabled.

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Accessibility

This web site has been designed with a view to making the information accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities who use adaptive technologies to receive and disseminate information. We encourage accessible Internet site development and maintenance and invite your comments and suggestions for improvement of the accessibility of this site. Contact us by e-mail at webmaster@bst-tsb.gc.ca or by telephone at (819) 994-3741.

Document Formats

To access the Portable Document Format (PDF) version you must have a PDF reader installed. If you do not already have such a reader, there are numerous PDF readers available for free download or for purchase on the Internet:

To download Excel version, you need to have Excel installed on your computer.

Search

See our Search page, or view our Tips for Searching.