Our Priorities

Government of Canada "key" priorities for the Department's active support

The Department is actively supporting key Government priorities. These are our three "key" commitments:

 Protecting Canadians and Rebuilding Afghanistan

 The Americas: United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

 Emerging and growing markets, with a focus on China and India

Ongoing DFAIT Priorities for 2007-2008 (ongoing commitments)

1. A safer, more secure and prosperous Canada within a strengthened North American partnership.

2. Greater economic competitiveness for Canada through enhanced commercial engagement, secure market access and targeted support for Canadian business.

3. Greater international support for freedom and security, democracy, rule of law, human rights and environmental stewardship.

4. Accountable and consistent use of the multilateral system to deliver results on global issues of concern to Canadians.

5. Strengthened services to Canadians, including consular, passport and global commercial activities.

6. Better alignment of departmental resources (human, financial, physical and technological) in support of international policy objectives and program delivery both at home and abroad.