What circumstances warrant the publication of extra editions?
The publication of extra editions in the Canada Gazette, Part I and Part II, shall be warranted under the following circumstances: 1. Extra edition is specified in a statute or in regulations. 2. The Clerk of the Privy Council is the originator of the request. 3. The Governor General, the House of Commons or the Senate are the originators of the request. 4. Prevention of substantial damage to the Crown. 5. Prevention of danger to public and/or national health and safety. 6. Protection of public and/or national health and welfare. 7. Protection of public and/or national security. 8. Emergency legislation. Items 4 to 8 must be substantiated in writing by an official of the respective organization who has the authority to speak for, or on behalf of, the Minister responsible prior to the publication of an extra edition. In cases not applying to items 1 through 8, the Canada Gazette Directorate must obtain a written request from the Minister’s Office. Part I extra editions cannot be publish
