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1975 Canada Post stamp program announced in Ottawa

Postmaster General Bryce Mackasey unveiled the 1975 stamp schedule with 34 issues including two Olympic Action stamps in surcharged denominations. Designs feature water and combat sports, with Olympic figures by Dr. Robert Tait McKenzie on $1 and $2 stamps. Other commemoratives honor Lucy Maud Montgomery Robert Service Marguerite Bourgeoys Alphonse Desjardins John Cook Samuel Chown and anniversaries of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion. International Women's Year marks July 14 with a Vancouver event. New series highlight Subarctic Indians and Canadian ships.