Open Source Software Library

CSS Shortcuts is a CSS utility framework built to match GC Design System (GCDS) styles and Canada.ca standards. It provides predefined CSS utility classes that apply core design elements, like colours, spacing, and typography, to your HTML. The classes align with our GCDS design tokens for consistency and ease of use.

The Seed Planning and Registry (SPAR) is the Ministry of Forests' online tree seed registry. It allows users to: Order seeds or seedlings, request cone and seed processing, and seed testing Enter and update information about their seedlots, orchards, and parent trees Generate reports about seedling requests, and the seedlot inventory SPAR supports reforestation, forest and ecosystem rehabilitation and wildfire recovery. It's also designed around Climate Based Seed Transfer (CBST) to help forests adapt to climate change. SPAR guides users through the selection of suitable seedlots using the transfer rules found in the Chief Forester’s Standards for Seed Use.

Ontario API Standards is an open-source project or repository maintained by Government of Ontario in Canada.

Ontario Digital Standards is an open-source project or repository maintained by Government of Ontario in Canada.

Draft Government of Canada guidance on open standards, policy-as-code and technology decision-making. It helps public-sector teams document standards, reuse technology choices, and align digital services with open-by-default practices.

Government of Canada digital playbook content covering accessibility, service design, collaboration, data and open standards. It acts as a reusable guide for public servants building user-centred digital services.