Film and photography permission

Planning to use Canada Post in your next production?

If you would like to film at a Canada Post location, photograph Canada Post facilities or products, use stamp images or move street furniture for filming, please submit a request for approval.

How to request permission

We require detailed information to evaluate your request. Each request is subject to review based on operational impact, legal considerations and alignment with Canada Post's brand values.

Choose the type of request

Browse the list below to find the request type that fits your project.

Provide all required details

Please include all information outlined under your request type.

Submit your request

Send your request with detailed answers to media@canadapost.postescanada.ca.

Please note: We will only sign standard Canada Post form agreements.
Additional or third-party agreements will not be accepted.

Types of requests

Find the request type that fits your project and take note of the specific details you'll need to include. Note that we may not be able to accommodate short notice requests.

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Include the following information with your request:
- What are you requesting to photograph, and at which location(s)?
- What are the proposed photo-shoot dates?
- How will the images be used? For example: television, online, print or other media.
- Will people appear in any photographs? If yes, please provide details and confirm that signed releases will be obtained for all individuals.
Please note:
- Canada Post may require you to sign a form agreement.
Include the following information with your request:
- Which stamp(s) are you requesting to use?
- How will the images be used? For example: television, online, print or other media.
If your request is approved by Canada Post:
- Based on the copyright date of the stamp, we may put you in touch with Library and Archives Canada.
- We will provide the appropriate credit/attribution language to accompany your use of the stamp image.
Include the following information with your request:
- What item are you requesting to have moved or covered?
- How long will the item need to be moved or covered? Please provide the estimated duration.
- Provide the address and a photo of the item you would like covered or moved.
- Where can the item be temporarily relocated? Provide a proposed location outside your filming area and include a photo.
Please note:
- Canada Post may require you to sign a form agreement.
- There may be a cost associated with moving or covering the street furniture.
Include the following information with your request:
- Describe the scene where the product or branding will appear.
- How prominently will the product or branding be featured?
- What is the expected duration of the appearance?
- Provide any relevant portions of the script where the product or branding is shown or mentioned.
Please note:
- Canada Post may require you to sign a form agreement.
Include the following information with your request:
- Please outline the production company’s experience.
- What is the type of production? For example: TV show, movie, commercial or in-house video.
- Please provide a synopsis of the production.
- Where will the production be broadcast and used?
- What are the shoot dates and overall duration, including staging, filming and strike down?
- Will the filming affect access to the facility by customers and employees?
- Will any people appear in the film shoot? If yes, please provide details and confirm that signed releases will be obtained for all individuals.
Additional information required:

Depending on whether or not a production uses Canada Post branding, additional details are needed:

1. Productions that do not use Canada Post branding:
- Are you requesting to film interiors, exteriors or both?
- Do you require parking spaces for production vehicles?
- Do you require land space for staging support areas such as tents, trailers or cast and crew prep?
- Are cosmetic changes to the outside of the facility required? For example, removing a Canadian flag, covering Canada Post signage or adding snow or Christmas decorations.
- If using an area inside of the facility, what are your requirements?
2. Productions that do use Canada Post branding:
- Is the production rated PG?
- How will the Canada Post branding be used?
- Provide any relevant portions of the script where Canada Post is shown or mentioned.
Please note:
- Canada Post will require you to sign its form agreement.
- You will be asked to provide an insurance certificate identifying the Canada Post Corporation as an added insured. The amount of coverage is dependent on the request.
The cost of using a Canada Post facility
- The daily cost of using a facility is based on whether access is required to the interior, exterior or both.
- Payment is made out to the Canada Post Community Foundation on behalf of the facility being used. This is not a donation, and a tax receipt will not be provided.
- The daily cost does not include any overtime pay required to have an employee(s) serve as chaperon during the film shoot. This usually only applies for shoots inside our facilities.