Definition: In Canada, an order in council is a notice of an administrative decision issued by the Governor General of Canada. In reality, orders in council originate with the Canadian federal cabinet and are approved by the Governor General. Many orders in council are notices of appointments. Many other orders in council are regulations or legislative orders in relation to and authorized by an existing act of parliament.
Orders in council are announced in the Canada Gazette.
Orders in council are announced in the Canada Gazette.
