This is a list of Canadian royal commissions or commissions of inquiry since Confederation. In Canada, royal commissions and commissions of inquiry are official Government inquiries into matters of national concern, either in order to look into an important general issue or to fully investigate a specific incident. They are appointed by the Governor in Council (Cabinet) according to the Inquiries Act, and consist of a panel of distinguished individuals, experts, or judges. The terms of reference for the commission and the powers and the names of the commissioners are officially stated by an Order-in-Council. Once their task is complete, the findings of the commission are reported to Cabinet and the Prime Minister for appropriate action. The Crown in right of each province can also appoint