Statutory privilege available to the Governor General, the secretary to the Governor General, Speaker or Clerk of the Senate or the House of Commons, the Parliamentary Librarian or Associate, members of the Senate and of the House of Commons. Franking privilege allows for the marking on an item of mail with an official signature, initials or sign (franking) indicating the right of the sender to free mailing privileges. In the case of Parliamentary Admail, franking privilege may be used by members of the House of Commons to send printed matter to constituents, free of charge, up to four times per calendar year. (privilège de franchise postale)