Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index A white paper is the informal name for a Parliamentary paper issued in nations such as the United Kingdom and Canada. In the United Kingdom they are (normally a "Command paper") issued by the government and laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern. Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation. Famous white papers In Place of Strife (1969) The White Paper to abolish the Indian Act in Canada and recognize First Nations as the same as other minorities in Canada, rather than a distinct group (1969, cancelled in 1971) Famous green papers This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.