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 food, animals and plants, which enhance the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy.

SO 1

Public health risks associated with the food supply and transmission of animal diseases to humans are minimized and managed

• Risks associated with food, including nutrition, are managed within acceptable limits

• Risks of the transmission of federally controlled zoonotic diseases to humans are successfully managed

Strong Economic Growth

A Clean and Healthy Environment

SO 2

A safe and sustainable plant and animal resource base

• 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

• Potential new invasive plants and plant pests have been identified and their entry by known pathways is regulated

A Fair and Secure Marketplace

A Prosperous Canada through Global Commerce

SO 3

Contributes to consumer protection and market access based on the application of science and standards

• 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

The CFIA’s Foundation

Sound Science • Effective regulatory base • Effective inspection programs • Effective risk management • Strong partnerships

The CFIA’s Priorities

Improve inspection and surveillance approaches • Enhance compliance and enforcement activities • Modernize the Agency’s regulatory framework and tools