Figure 2: Program Activity Architecture for the CFIA

The CFIA's Vision
To excel as a science-based regulator, trusted and respected by Canadian 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

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
Zoonotic Risks
Animal Health Risks and Production Systems

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

Plant Health Risks and Production Systems
Biodiversity Protection
Integrated Regulatory Frameworks

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

Domestic and International Market Access

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.

** For further information on compliance management activities, please refer to page 9.