Guide to Federal Legal Notices

Summary#

This is a general information page for the Gazette du Canada (Part I) that explains how to find and follow official publications. The user-supplied publication date is 2007-09-20, and the page shows it was last modified 2026-06-24.

What it does#

• Describes what the Gazette du Canada is and what kinds of material appear there (laws, proposed regulations, tribunal decisions, public notices).
• Lists ways to get updates, including RSS and a link to X (formerly Twitter).
• Gives tools and links to search the site, read recent editions, and access archived publications (including materials from Bibliothèque et Archives Canada for older issues).
• Explains how to submit a notice for publication, fees and timelines, and how to contact the Gazette team.
• Offers search tips, a publication calendar, and a feedback/contact form.

Who's affected#

• People who need to read or watch for official federal notices: journalists, lawyers, researchers, and members of the public.
• Organizations and businesses that must publish legal or regulatory notices in the Gazette.
• Government departments and agencies that use the Gazette to announce rules and decisions.
• If it’s unclear who is affected by a specific notice, this page functions as a general guide rather than a single legal action.

Why it matters#

• The page tells you where to find Canada’s official public records about laws, regulations, and decisions.
• It shows how to get timely updates (so you can track new regulations or public consultations).
• It explains how to publish a notice, which matters if your organization has legal or regulatory publication requirements.