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Technical Help

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For further information on alternative formats of publications, you can write to the organization electronically or contact:

Office of the Correctional Investigator
P. O. Box 3421, Station "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L4

(613) 990-2694

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Accessibility Notice

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Navigational Help

The Tool Bar

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  • Switching between the two official languages; in this case, from English to French.
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The Sidebar

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The Breadcrumb

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The breadcrumb in a document within reports might resemble:
Home > Reports > Annual Report of the Correctional Investigator 1999-2000