Orders in Council
The Orders in Council Division provides advice to the Prime Minister and the Clerk of the
Privy Council on the use of Orders in Council (OICs) and Instruments of Advice. The division
supports the Treasury Board Cabinet Committee and is responsible for the approval of Orders
in Council, regulations and other statutory instruments.
Key roles include:
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Producing and distributing Orders in Council;
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Preparing a weekly agenda for submitting Orders in Council to the Treasury Board Cabinet Committee;
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Transmitting Orders in Council and Instruments of Advice to the Governor General for final approval;
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Maintaining and conserving records of approved Orders in Council, The Canada Gazette Part II and a number of Oath Books;
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Planning swearing-in ceremonies at Rideau Hall (including Cabinet shuffles).
The division also maintains a searchable database of Orders in Council for public use.
Key Links
Search Orders in Council
About Regs
Orders in Council Glossary
Cabinet Directive on Law-Making
Governor in Council Process Guide
(The document is currently under review)
Guide to Making Federal Acts and Regulations (2nd edition)
Related Government of Canada Links
External Advisory Committee on Smart Regulation
Canada Gazette
Laws website (Department of Justice)
LEGISinfo (Library of Parliament)
Further Reading
The Role and Structure of the Privy Council Office (2007)
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