From 5c880bd6691aa8eccbf16c0f484e50166bb1e6b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennifer Mealing Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 10:46:49 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] fix topic-theme links --- common-design-patterns/most-requested.md | 3 ++- common-design-patterns/services-information.md | 3 ++- specifications/mandatory-elements.md | 4 ++-- 3 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/common-design-patterns/most-requested.md b/common-design-patterns/most-requested.md index c171c2f3e..c46ac8485 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/most-requested.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/most-requested.md @@ -133,7 +133,8 @@ title: Most requested band

The most requested pattern is required in the following mandatory templates:

Latest changes

diff --git a/common-design-patterns/services-information.md b/common-design-patterns/services-information.md index eb7b583ee..ccdcfeff5 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/services-information.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/services-information.md @@ -182,7 +182,8 @@ title: Services and information

Services and information is an required pattern for the following mandatory templates:

diff --git a/specifications/mandatory-elements.md b/specifications/mandatory-elements.md index 2ce145f92..9016a3221 100644 --- a/specifications/mandatory-elements.md +++ b/specifications/mandatory-elements.md @@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ breadcrumbs: [{

Other mandatory templates

Specific Canada.ca page types use mandatory templates. Consistency in these page types helps people find and accomplish tasks.

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  • Theme page: top-level page for each Canada.ca theme, to be used only by theme lead institution
    • -
  • Topic page: mandatory for the first 2 levels of topics in the Canada.ca topic tree, optional for lower-level topics
    • +
  • Theme page: top-level page for each Canada.ca theme, to be used only by theme lead institution
    • +
  • Topic page: mandatory for the first 2 levels of topics in the Canada.ca topic tree, optional for lower-level topics
  • Government-wide audience page: to be used only by the institutions managing the government-wide audiences
  • Ministerial profile: to be used for ministers and parliamentary secretaries (also used with modification for heads of quasi-judicial arm’s-length institutions)
  • News products: common layouts for news products such as releases, backgrounders, advisories and speeches
    • From cdeb4698d2b42c72972045431934418ad03c468c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennifer Mealing Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 10:54:11 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] rename --- README.md | 2 +- about/latest-changes.md | 4 ++-- common-design-patterns/global-header.md | 2 +- .../global-header/breadcrumb-trail.md | 2 +- .../global-header/language-toggle.md | 2 +- common-design-patterns/global-header/search-box.md | 2 +- common-design-patterns/global-header/signature.md | 2 +- common-design-patterns/global-header/site-menu.md | 2 +- mandatory-templates/institutional-profile-pages.md | 2 +- research-summaries/wayfinding-on-canada-ca.md | 2 +- style-guide/index.md | 12 ++++++------ survey/about.md | 4 ++-- 12 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d725f4beb..8772ba6ae 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ # Canada.ca design library - evidence-based patterns & templates -In order to move towards a more flexible design system, the plan is to “decouple” the detailed specs of the templates and patterns from the official "policy documents" - the [Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification](https://design.canada.ca/architecture/canada-content-information-architecture-specification.html) and [Canada.ca Content Style Guide](https://design.canada.ca/style-guide/). +In order to move towards a more flexible design system, the plan is to “decouple” the detailed specs of the templates and patterns from the official "policy documents" - the [Canada.ca Specifications](https://design.canada.ca/architecture/canada-content-information-architecture-specification.html) and [Canada.ca Content Style Guide](https://design.canada.ca/style-guide/). The vision would then be to gradually improve each pattern and template and make into usable code (rather than pictures) with instructions. We could also have a separate library of "experimental patterns and templates", that we could open up to the whole community. We would need to eventually develop a process involving the community for a pattern to go from “experimental” to "approved". diff --git a/about/latest-changes.md b/about/latest-changes.md index 2783b5a10..afb2e5a6d 100644 --- a/about/latest-changes.md +++ b/about/latest-changes.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ title: "Latest changes to the Canada.ca design system" August 28, 2024

    Launched a new information architecture and new content for design.canada.ca. Changes include:

      -
    • Renamed the Content and Information Architecture Specification to the Canada.ca Specifications.
      • +
    • Renamed the Content and Information Architecture Specification to the Canada.ca Specifications.
    • Updated the Canada.ca Specifications to include the Canada.ca Content Style Guide and guidance on information architecture and findability, as well as a link to the GC design system: Canada.ca Specifications.
    • Created guidance on how to write metadata for Canada.ca pages: Improving titles and metadata for findability.
    • Consolidated domain and URL guidance into one page: Government of Canada domains and URLs.
      • @@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ title: "Latest changes to the Canada.ca design system" January 31, 2019

      We’ve made major updates to the Canada.ca design system:

        -
      • the Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification now contains only core requirements:
        • +
      • the Canada.ca Specifications now contains only core requirements:
        • who must follow the Canada.ca design system
        • what elements are mandatory
          • diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header.md index 322976c02..e5580c10a 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header.md @@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ title: "Global header" Blog post explaining the changes that are being made to the Canada.ca design, and how they are being implemented

        Policy rationale

        -

        This pattern is a mandatory element of the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

        +

        This pattern is a mandatory element of the Canada.ca Specifications.

        diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header/breadcrumb-trail.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header/breadcrumb-trail.md index 5059ad727..a8c1a0e01 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header/breadcrumb-trail.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header/breadcrumb-trail.md @@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ title: "Breadcrumb trail"

      Policy rationale

      The spacing specifications for the breadcrumb links are designed so that touch targets meet WCAG AAA requirements.

      -

      As part of the global header, the breadcrumb is a mandatory element under the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

      +

      As part of the global header, the breadcrumb is a mandatory element under the Canada.ca Specifications.

      diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header/language-toggle.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header/language-toggle.md index aaaf16ccb..76049a8aa 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header/language-toggle.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header/language-toggle.md @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ title: "Language toggle"

      Research and rationale

      Consult policy rationale.

      Policy rationale

      -

      As part of the global header, the language toggle is a mandatory element under the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

      +

      As part of the global header, the language toggle is a mandatory element under the Canada.ca Specifications.

      diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header/search-box.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header/search-box.md index 2a6948910..b17980026 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header/search-box.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header/search-box.md @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ title: "Site search box"

      Research and rationale

      Placing site search in the top-right corner of a web page is an established web convention.

      Policy rationale

      -

      As part of the global header, the site search box is a mandatory element under the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

      +

      As part of the global header, the site search box is a mandatory element under the Canada.ca Specifications.

      diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header/signature.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header/signature.md index 3b520f8d2..925558c5d 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header/signature.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header/signature.md @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ title: "Government of Canada signature"

      For example, people trust the page more when the flag in the Government of Canada signature is red.

      If you want to know more about this research, contact the Digital Transformation Office at {{ site.emails.dto }}.

      Policy rationale

      -

      The Government of Canada signature is defined by the Federal Identity Program. As a part of the global header, it is a mandatory element under the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

      +

      The Government of Canada signature is defined by the Federal Identity Program. As a part of the global header, it is a mandatory element under the Canada.ca Specifications.

      • Design Standard for the Federal Identity Program
      • Mandatory elements of the design system
        • diff --git a/common-design-patterns/global-header/site-menu.md b/common-design-patterns/global-header/site-menu.md index c649ff387..ab23fee2b 100644 --- a/common-design-patterns/global-header/site-menu.md +++ b/common-design-patterns/global-header/site-menu.md @@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ title: "Theme and topic menu"

        Policy rationale

        The spacing specifications for the breadcrumb links are designed so that touch targets meet WCAG AAA requirements.

        -

        As part of the global header, the breadcrumb is a mandatory element under the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

        +

        As part of the global header, the breadcrumb is a mandatory element under the Canada.ca Specifications.

        diff --git a/mandatory-templates/institutional-profile-pages.md b/mandatory-templates/institutional-profile-pages.md index f3c575060..b8c803722 100644 --- a/mandatory-templates/institutional-profile-pages.md +++ b/mandatory-templates/institutional-profile-pages.md @@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ title: Institutional landing page access to corporate information about the organization.

        Policy rationale

        -

        This template is a mandatory element of the Content and Information Architecture Specification.

        +

        This template is a mandatory element of the Canada.ca Specifications.

        diff --git a/research-summaries/wayfinding-on-canada-ca.md b/research-summaries/wayfinding-on-canada-ca.md index 4ee9247c6..d48677f7b 100644 --- a/research-summaries/wayfinding-on-canada-ca.md +++ b/research-summaries/wayfinding-on-canada-ca.md @@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ title: "Wayfinding on Canada.ca"
      • Wayfinding research project improves our approach to navigation on Canada.ca
        blog post that describes the rolling out of a new design to navigate on Canada.ca
      • Mandatory elements of the Canada.ca design system
        - Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification that provides a consistent experience for site visitors
        • + Canada.ca Specifications that provides a consistent experience for site visitors
      • Improving content on Canada.ca
        a list of other projects we have done with our partners
      diff --git a/style-guide/index.md b/style-guide/index.md index 53040a262..caed62cbd 100644 --- a/style-guide/index.md +++ b/style-guide/index.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: "The Canada.ca Content Style Guide provides the rules to create web title: "Canada.ca Content Style Guide" ---
      -

      These are the rules to create web content that can be easily found, understood and used. They are based on writing principles and techniques that help make web content clear and adapted to the needs of all people. Use it with the Content and Information Architecture Specification when you're designing and organizing web content.

      +

      These are the rules to create web content that can be easily found, understood and used. They are based on writing principles and techniques that help make web content clear and adapted to the needs of all people. Use it with the Canada.ca Specifications when you're designing and organizing web content.

      @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ title: "Canada.ca Content Style Guide"

      Related policies, standards and procedures

      Content must comply with:

      @@ -2173,7 +2173,7 @@ title: "Canada.ca Content Style Guide" -

      Work with your web team to determine the best way to include the long description information. They'll guide you on how to make sure the image is accessible to people using assistive technology. They'll also ensure that your image meets the Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification.

      +

      Work with your web team to determine the best way to include the long description information. They'll guide you on how to make sure the image is accessible to people using assistive technology. They'll also ensure that your image meets the Canada.ca Specifications.

      See how this rule applies in French:

From 3b140b0b2b01117e879d78f16a24e78f680e89aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennifer Mealing Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 13:44:15 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update latest-changes.md --- about/latest-changes.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/about/latest-changes.md b/about/latest-changes.md index afb2e5a6d..f7dad45af 100644 --- a/about/latest-changes.md +++ b/about/latest-changes.md @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ title: "Latest changes to the Canada.ca design system"
June 30, 2020 -

We added a new beta version of the Theme and topic template.

+

We added a new beta version of the Theme template and topic template.

June 25, 2020 From 4e03acc197aa8bf2a66b4856b0490250668fe48f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jennifer Mealing Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 15:13:17 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update latest-changes.md --- about/latest-changes.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/about/latest-changes.md b/about/latest-changes.md index f7dad45af..5b754a709 100644 --- a/about/latest-changes.md +++ b/about/latest-changes.md @@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ title: "Latest changes to the Canada.ca design system"
  • the template and design pattern library contains all detailed information about specific templates and patterns
  • a new interactive pattern selector makes it easier to find the right template or design pattern
  • the organizing content section simplifies the direction on information architecture, user-need categories and the URL model
    • -
  • the topic page template is now only mandatory for the first 2 topic layers, although it can be used at lower levels when appropriate
    • +
  • the topic page template is now only mandatory for the first 2 topic layers, although it can be used at lower levels when appropriate
  • the home page design reflects the recent changes to the live site

    • Overall, this update signals a shift in philosophy. We’ve shortened the list of mandatory elements, and shifted the focus to task success for users. Templates and design patterns will be changed and improved regularly, based on evidence. All changes will be documented on this page.