Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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About the CFIA
At the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the safety of Canada's food supply is central to everything we do. That's why the CFIA works from the farm gate to the consumer's plate to protect public health. We safeguard not just the food supply but also the plants and animals upon which safe and high quality food depends.
In carrying out its mandate, and in support of Government of Canada priorities, the CFIA strives to:
- Protect Canadians from preventable health risks
- Protect consumers through a fair and effective food, animal and plant regulatory regime that supports competitive domestic and international markets
- Sustain the plant and animal resource base
- Contribute to the security of Canada's food supply and agricultural base, and
- Provide sound agency management
Agency Overview
A summary of the mandate, activities and organization of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency can be found in:
The foundation of the Agency's work on behalf of Canadians is based on key priorities and values that are outlined in:
The CFIA is led by a President who reports to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The President is supported by an executive team that allows us to meet our commitments to science and to deal with the continuum of food production from primary production to the retail level.
Learn more about:
- Minister Responsible for the CFIA
- President
- Inspectors and Inspection Staff, from Agency Inception to March 2009
The CFIA is accountable to Canadians and reports to Parliament through key documents such as:
