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CIC’s Mandate, Mission and Vision

Mandate

CIC’s mandate comes from the shared jurisdiction of Section 95 of the Constitution Act, 1867, the Citizenship Act, and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Vision

Canada attracts and welcomes people from all parts of the world, both to enrich our economic, social and cultural development and to protect those in need of Canada’s protection.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality immigration, refugee protection and citizenship programs inspired by integrity, efficiency and responsiveness to community needs. CIC is also committed to being a model of public service management.

This vision is enabled by our commitment to effective working relationships with governments, communities and other partners.

Mission

To build a stronger Canada by:

• enabling the migration of temporary and permanent residents to meet the social, economic and cultural needs of communities across Canada
• contributing to the management of international migration, including refugee protection
• screening applicants to help protect the health, safety and security of Canadians
• supporting the successful integration of newcomers, and
• promoting Canadian citizenship