GC Notify
Government of Canada
GC Notify is designed to meet the needs of government services. You can send consistent and accessible email notices, including certain types of attachments, from a trusted domain. GC Notify is ideal for keeping the public informed about their government services, benefits and application status.
GC Notify is not an emergency or crisis notification system. GC Notify does not act as an email or client management system, it simply sends messages on your behalf.
Use GC Notify to:
- Send consistent and accessible email notices, including certain types of attachments, from a trusted domain
- Send SMS text messages
- Personalize your messages while protecting personal information
- Reduce the time, effort and cost of correspondence
Why should I use this
Easy-to-use platform
GC Notify focuses solely on sending simple email and text messages. It’s simple, which makes it extremely easy to set up and integrate into your services. Use it manually by uploading a contacts spreadsheet, or automatically by integrating it with your application.
Universal format
Recipients receive a simple email or text using templates that can be personalized. Multiple communication options mean that recipients can specify whether they would prefer email, text messages or both.
About this component
Price
Free
Support requests for GC Notify must be submitted through the GC Notify contact form.Service level support
GC Notify is a scalable cloud platform with a robust API that allows you to connect to other services. For example, connect to electronic mailing list software like Listserv or other applications to send password resets, email confirmations or responses to forms. GC Notify handles data according to Government of Canada security and privacy policies and standards. For more information, review the GC Notify Privacy and Security statements.Additional technical information
Connect to other services
Security and privacy protection
The Canadian Digital Service is running a closed beta with British Columbia to gather more information and investigate the operational and administrative requirements to scale these services. Requests are coordinated through our Digital Office.Requirements and restrictions
Getting started
We are working with the Government of Canada GC Notify team on the best approach to manage incoming requests from the provinces. In the short term, email CITZAS@gov.bc.ca for requests.