Acts and regulations

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) plays an important role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada. The Department is the government's principal banker, accountant, central purchasing agent, linguistic authority, and real property manager. The Department's vision is to excel in government operations, and its mission is to deliver high-quality services and programs that meet the needs of federal organizations and ensure sound stewardship on behalf of Canadians.

As a department, PWGSC is responsible for the following acts and regulations:

• List of acts associated with Public Works and Government Services Canada
• List of regulations associated with Public Works and Government Services Canada
• Forward regulatory plan for 2016 to 2018
• Service standards for high-volume regulatory authorizations
• Interpretation policy
• Frequently asked questions: Regulations
• Administrative Burden Baseline
  • Administrative Burden Baseline: 2016
  • Administrative Burden Baseline: 2015
  • Administrative Burden Baseline: 2014
• Departmental actions to respond to the Red Tape Reduction Commission's recommendations report

All of the government's acts and regulations can be found on the Department of Justice website.

For more information

• Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.