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GC Design System

Build modern, accessible, human government services people can use.

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GC Design System is the source for public servants delivering Government of Canada websites and products. Build faster without compromising brand identity, accessibility, or bilingualism.

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Learn about us, our regular accessibility testing, and how you can improve accessibility in your products and websites.

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We’re continuously scaling our product to better meet your needs and offer you more options.

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A set of tools for common problems

Apply or combine these tools to address common service scenarios. Design and build trusted, unified experiences faster.

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Components

Meet common service interaction needs with the code, design, and guidance for user interface components.

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Page templates

Start your project with pre-built page layouts that provide a consistent, recognizable Canada.ca experience.

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CSS Shortcuts (New)

Apply pre-defined styles and layouts by adding our custom CSS utility classes to your HTML.

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Styles

Explore coded brand and design decisions that shape a consistent visual experience.

What's new

Browse the latest code additions and features in the GitHub changelog.

Recent releases:

  • New feature: CSS shortcuts
  • Update: Styling and guidance for Side nav

What's up next

Explore our roadmap to follow our progress and check out what we’re working on next.

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Reach out to us if you have questions, want to get involved, or want to join our mailing list.

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2025-10-09