About the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) plans and priorities link directly to the Government of Canada's priorities for bolstering economic prosperity, strengthening security at the border and of the safety of the food supply, protecting the environment and contributing to the health of Canadians.

Our strategic outcomes

• Public health risks associated with the food supply and transmission of animal disease to humans are minimized and managed
• A safe and sustainable plant and animal resource base
• Contributes to consumer protection and market access based on the application of science and standards

What information is available?

• Accountability
  • Access to information
  • Audits, reviews and evaluations
  • Enfocement and compliance
  • Reports to Parliament
  • Sound agency management
• Organizational information
  • Minister
  • President
  • Vision and mission
  • Consultative groups