Many terms are used to describe different kinds of classified
agencies and non-classified entities - boards, commissions,
councils, authorities and foundations. All of these bodies are
referred to as agencies on this site. A classified agency means
a provincial government organization: Agencies listed on this
site include classified agencies, as well as the many non-
classified entities excluded from the financial and
administrative requirements of the provincial government, but to
which the government makes at least one representative
appointment. Advisory agencies (ADA) The prime function of an
advisory agency is to provide information and/or advice to
assist in the development of policy and/or in the delivery of
programs. Some examples of advisory agencies are the Livestock
Medicines Advisory Committee, the Committee to Evaluate Drugs
and the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council. Regulatory
agencies (REG) Regulatory agencies make independent decisions
(including inspections, investigations, prosecutions