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Header
<gcds-header>

Also called: global header, brand header.

The header is the responsive Government of Canada branded header landmark.

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The header is a required component for Government of Canada websites and has specific requirements for Canada.ca pages.

Take a look at what problems the header solves to see if they fit the problem you’re solving for.

What problems headers solve

Use this header landmark and brand element for Canada.ca pages, GC websites, and applications to:

Related components

Footer to signal the end of a page with a Government of Canada branded landmark.

Signature to identify Government of Canada brand and identity.

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2025-04-07