<p class="ql-block">In Canadian address formatting, the **suite number** (or apartment/unit number) should be placed **before the street number**, separated by a hyphen. This helps Canada Post process mail efficiently. Here's how to format it:</p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **1. Proper Placement**</p><p class="ql-block">- **Correct Format**: </p><p class="ql-block"> `[Suite/Apartment/Unit Number]-[Street Number] [Street Name]` </p><p class="ql-block"> For example: </p><p class="ql-block"> `Suite 205-123 Main Street`</p><p class="ql-block">- **Alternative (for businesses):** </p><p class="ql-block"> If the suite is part of an office building, you can also place it on the line above the street address: </p><p class="ql-block"> ```</p><p class="ql-block"> XYZ Corporation </p><p class="ql-block"> Suite 205 </p><p class="ql-block"> 123 Main Street </p><p class="ql-block"> Toronto ON M5V 2T6 </p><p class="ql-block"> ```</p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **2. Examples**</p><p class="ql-block">#### **Residential Address:**</p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">John Smith </p><p class="ql-block">Apt 12-456 Elm Street </p><p class="ql-block">Ottawa ON K1A 0B1 </p><p class="ql-block">CANADA </p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">#### **Business Address:**</p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">ABC Solutions Inc. </p><p class="ql-block">Suite 300 </p><p class="ql-block">789 Queen Street </p><p class="ql-block">Vancouver BC V6B 2K5 </p><p class="ql-block">CANADA </p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **3. Key Notes**</p><p class="ql-block">- Always use a **hyphen** between the suite number and the street number when on the same line (e.g., `Suite 10-500 Maple Avenue`).</p><p class="ql-block">- Avoid adding punctuation like commas or periods in the address.</p><p class="ql-block">- Keep the suite/unit line short and concise for clarity.</p><p class="ql-block">This standardized format ensures efficient delivery by Canada Post.</p> <p class="ql-block">In Canada, the format for writing addresses in letters follows specific rules to ensure the mail is delivered efficiently. Here is a breakdown of the rules for addressing letters in Canada:</p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **1. General Format**</p><p class="ql-block">Addresses are typically written in the following order:</p><p class="ql-block">1. **Recipient’s Name**</p><p class="ql-block">2. **Street Address (or PO Box)** </p><p class="ql-block">3. **City/Town, Province/Territory, Postal Code** </p><p class="ql-block">4. **Country (if international mail)** </p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **2. Detailed Example**</p><p class="ql-block">#### **Domestic Mail:**</p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">John Smith </p><p class="ql-block">123 Main Street </p><p class="ql-block">Toronto ON M5V 2T6 </p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">#### **International Mail (to/from Canada):**</p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">John Smith </p><p class="ql-block">123 Main Street </p><p class="ql-block">Toronto ON M5V 2T6 </p><p class="ql-block">CANADA </p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **3. Address Rules**</p><p class="ql-block">#### **Recipient's Name**</p><p class="ql-block">- Use full names or company names. </p><p class="ql-block">- You can include titles like *Mr.*, *Dr.*, or *Ms.* if appropriate.</p><p class="ql-block">#### **Street Address**</p><p class="ql-block">- Include the house/building number and street name. </p><p class="ql-block">- For apartments, write the apartment number before the street number (e.g., *Apt 101-123 Main Street*).</p><p class="ql-block">#### **City, Province, Postal Code**</p><p class="ql-block">- Write the city name in full. </p><p class="ql-block">- Use the **two-letter abbreviation** for provinces/territories (e.g., *ON* for Ontario, *QC* for Quebec). </p><p class="ql-block">- Postal codes must be in uppercase and separated (e.g., *M5V 2T6*). </p><p class="ql-block">#### **Country**</p><p class="ql-block">- For international mail, add "CANADA" in uppercase as the last line. </p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **4. Formatting Tips**</p><p class="ql-block">- Use **uppercase** for the entire address for better readability (optional but preferred). </p><p class="ql-block">- Avoid punctuation (commas or periods) except in the name (e.g., *Dr. John Smith*). </p><p class="ql-block">- Align the address to the left. </p><p class="ql-block">- Ensure the address is clear and legible. </p><p class="ql-block">---</p><p class="ql-block">### **5. Example for Business Letter**</p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">Mr. John Doe </p><p class="ql-block">Marketing Manager </p><p class="ql-block">XYZ Corporation </p><p class="ql-block">567 Queen Street West, Suite 400 </p><p class="ql-block">Vancouver BC V6B 1E8 </p><p class="ql-block">CANADA </p><p class="ql-block">```</p><p class="ql-block">By following these rules, your letters will meet Canada Post's addressing standards.</p>