Canada Post FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is addressed admail?Addressed admail are mail items, bearing a uniform message, that promote the sale or use of products or services; report on financial performance, primarily for promotional purposes or solicit donations or contributions.
2. What is mail preparation?
Mail preparation is the process of facing and containerizing the mail and identifying the containers. This ensures the machine-ability of the mail, protects the physical condition of the mail, promotes ease of handling and identifies the type of mail.
3. What is mail pre-sortation?
Mail pre-sortation is the process of sequencing, grouping, containerizing the mail, labelling the containers to Canada Post to bypass various processing steps and facilities within its mail distribution network.
4. What are the size restrictions for addressed admail?
The sizes for addressed admail range from a minimum of 90 mm X 140 mm X .18 mm with no minimum weight to 270 mm X 380 mm X 20 mm with maximum weight of 500 grams.
Data Management Terms (FAQ's)
1. Merge
The combining of two or more client databases into
one file. Some files may be merged then separated again for language
purposes, type of inserts,
number of inserts or to make a mailing over 1,000 pieces. The original
files would have a Key Code appended to them for the purpose of separation.
2. Key Coding
A distinct value given to individual files or records for the purpose of separating databases.
3. Purge
(i). Dupe Elimination – the removal of identical names and addresses from client Databases.
(ii) Kill File – the removal of unwanted names from client databases by comparing the mailing lists to another list (kill file) provided by the client.
