Figure 1: Program Activity Architecture for the CFIA

The CFIA's Vision
To excel as a science-based regulator, trusted and respected by Canadians and the international community
The CFIA's Mission
Dedicated to safeguarding Canada's food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy

Strategic Outcome
A safe and accessible food supply and plant and animal resource base
Program Activity Expected Results GoC Outcome Areas
Internal Services* Food Safety Program
  • Risks to the Canadian public associated with the food supply system are mitigated
  • Domestic and imported food products are compliant with Canadian regulations and international agreements

Healthy Canadians

Strong Economic Growth

A Clean and Healthy Environment

Animal Health and Zoonotics Program
  • Risks to Canadians from the transmission of animal diseases to humans are minimized
  • Domestic and imported animals and animal products are compliant with Canadian regulations and international agreements
  • Risks to the Canadian animal resource base are mitigated
  • Effective preparedness to prevent, control, and eradicate transboundary diseases and emerging diseases
  • Disease outbreaks in Canada are promptly and effectively responded to
Plant Resources Program
  • Risks to the Canadian plant resource base from imported plants and plant products are mitigated
  • Domestic plants and plants products are compliant with Canadian regulations and international agreements
  • Confirmed incidences of new quarantine pests in Canada are contained and risk-mitigated (eradicated/controlled) through the issuance of Notices of Prohibition of Movement, Quarantine, up to and including the issuance of Ministerial Orders
  • Canadian exports of plants and plant products meet the country of destination regulatory requirements and Canada's reputation is maintained
International Collaboration and Technical Agreements
  • Canadian interests are reflected in science-based international rules, standards, and technical arrangements
  • International markets are accessible to Canadian food, animal, plant, and their products
  • International regulatory cooperation to support CFIA's mandate

A Fair and Secure Marketplace

A Prosperous Canada through Global Commerce

The CFIA's Foundation

The CFIA's Priorities

Key Risk Areas

* The Internal Services program activity supports the CFIA's strategic outcome and all its program activities