An Order in Council is a legal instrument made by the Lieutenant Governor, acting on the advice of Cabinet or the Premier, pursuant to a statutory authority or, less frequently, the royal prerogative. All Orders in Council take legal effect only when signed by the Lieutenant Governor.
Cabinet Secretariat maintains the Orders in Council Database. Orders in Council are posted online from 2003 to present, if you require an Order in Council prior to 2003, please email cabinetsecretariat@gov.nl.ca. In your email please provide as much information as possible about the Order in Council (e.g. OC number, year, topic, legislation and/or department).