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Writing telephone numbers

The Translation Bureau of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) recommends that the area code be followed by a hyphen instead of being enclosed within parentheses. For example: 819-555-5555. As CFPSA and NPF are part of the Federal Administration, it is recommended that we follow the same directives.

For more information please see the following PWGSC link:
www.bureaudelatraduction.gc.ca/pwgsc_internet/fr/outils_tools/rl_lr/rl_lr_01_e.htm