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Place Naming in Canada should adhere to the following guidelines. Following the government agency naming guide is a list of businesses which are chains or franchises. Please use these name spellings when creating or updating a place.
Hospitals
Hospitals with Emergency Rooms must have "ER/Urgence" prefixed in the place name, for example:
- ER - Brampton Civic Hospital
- ER - St. Michael's Hospital
- Urgence - Hôpital de Verdun
Government Agencies
Police Stations: City, Agency followed by division name, for example:
- Toronto Police 12 Division
- Peel Police 22 Division
- O.P.P. Collingwood Detachment
Fire Stations: City, Agency followed by station number, for example:
- Brampton Fire Station 221
- Toronto Fire Station 347