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In Canada, a “Royal Commission” (more formally, a Commission of Inquiry) is typically initiated by the federal Cabinet — not by Parliament directly.
Here’s the process in practical terms:
The federal government decides an issue is important enough for a national inquiry
Usually this happens because of:
a political scandal,
a national crisis,
public pressure,
recommendations from Parliament,
or a major unresolved policy issue.
Cabinet recommends creating the commission
The Prime Minister and Cabinet determine:
the mandate (“terms of reference”),
who will lead it (often retired judges or experts),
its powers,
timeline,
and budget.
The Governor in Council formally establishes it
“Governor in Council” means the Governor General acting on the advice of Cabinet.
This is done through an Order in Council under the federal Inquiries Act.
Commissioners are appointed
The Order in Council names the commissioners and defines their legal powers, which can include:
subpoenaing witnesses,
compelling documents,
taking testimony under oath.
The commission investigates and reports back
Its findings and recommendations are submitted to Cabinet and usually released publicly. The recommendations are not legally binding, but they often strongly influence policy and politics.
A few important constitutional points:
Parliament itself does not directly create a Royal Commission.
The Governor General almost always acts on Cabinet’s advice.
Opposition parties, provinces, courts, or the public can pressure the government to launch one, but the federal executive decides whether to proceed.