Figure 1: The CFIA's Program Activity Architecture

**Figure 1: The CFIA’s Program Activity Architecture**
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
Program Activity		Expected Results	Strategic Outcome	GoC Strategic Outcome
Internal Services*	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 to humans are minimized and managed	Healthy Canadians
	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
	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 • Strong Partnerships
The CFIA’s Priorities
Design and deliver risk-based inspection and surveillance services • Improve compliance through compliance management activities • Modernize the Agency’s regulatory components and tools • Increase transparency and strengthen strategic partnerships and communications with key partners and stakeholders • Develop a workforce and workplace such that the Agency is innovative, more effective and well-managed.

* The Internal Services program activity supports all of the CFIA’s strategic outcomes.