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This paper attempts to determine whether there is a Canadian model of public administration, that is, a simplified version of how Canadian public administration operates or functions. The goal is to identify the main traits that are typically Canadian, not merely what makes the model different from others. Elements of a Canadian model are sought by examining significant practices in the federal, provincial, territorial, & Native governments and by comparison with practices in other Commonwealth countries. Finally, the contours of a Canadian model are presented along with its five most striking characteristics.