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 enhance the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy |
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| Program Activity | Expected Results | Strategic Outcome | GoC Strategic Outcome |
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Food Safety and Nutrition Risks Zoonotic Risks |
Risks associated with food, including nutrition, are managed within acceptable limits Risks of the transmission of animal diseases to humans are managed within acceptable limits |
Public health risks associated with the food supply and transmission of animal diseases are minimized and managed | Healthy Canadians |
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Animal Health Risks and Production Systems Plant Health Risks and Production Systems Biodiversity Protection |
Risks to the animal resource base are managed within acceptable limits Risks to the plant resource base are managed within acceptable limits Risks to biodiversity within the animal and plant resource base are managed within acceptable limits |
A safe and sustainable plant and animal resource base | Strong Economic Growth A Clean and Healthy Environment |
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Integrated Regulatory Frameworks Domestic and International Market Access |
The CFIA’s regulatory framework provides the greatest net benefit for Canadians as it is based on scientific approaches and takes into account international contributions and stakeholders’ interests Canadian producers of food, plants, animals and related products operate within a fair and efficient marketplace from which Canadian consumers benefit |
Contributes to consumer protection and market access based on the application of science and standards | A Fair and Secure Marketplace A Prosperous Canada through Global Commerce |
The CFIA’s Foundation: Sound Science • Effective Regulatory Base • Effective Inspection Programs • Effective Risk Management The CFIA’s Mission: Enhancing food safety regulatory compliance • Mitigating and responding to animal and plant diseases and pests • Improving consumer protection and economic prosperity • Implementing Human Resources Renewal • Better integration of risk management into effective policies and programs |
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