A special operating agency is a designation given to a government organization within a department or agency of the

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that has some management flexibility, independence, and separate accountability. They function, without legislation, within a

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approved by their given department's deputy minister, the minister responsible for the agency, and the

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. They are considered part of the host department and not separate legal entities.

Current special operating agencies

Former special operating agencies

* Consulting and Audit Canada Revolving Fund ( Public Services and Procurement) * Passport Canada (

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) *Physical Resources Bureau (

)

References

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