Mandate: ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ
Our vision, renewed mission and values
As part of our multi-year organizational transformation, ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ developed a North Star statement that reflects the department’s renewed mission, vision and values.
This statement guides our commitments to transparency, accountability, excellence, service and collaboration, and to keeping equity, diversity and inclusion, respect for official languages and employee well-being at the forefront of everything we do.
North Star Statement
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ works toward a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world by leading efforts to protect and advance Canada's interests in a complex global environment.
We are agile, open and connected with Canadians and international partners.
We strive for excellence through a culture of service, trust and inclusion.
We lead with courage, pride and empathy for each other.
We are a global team.
We are Canada in the world.
Learn more about Transforming ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ.
Raison d'être
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ helps define, shape and advance Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. We manage diplomatic relations, promote international trade and provide consular support. We lead international development, humanitarian, and peace and security assistance efforts. We also contribute to national security and the development of international law.
Mandate and role
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ, under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Minister of International Development, is responsible for advancing Canada’s international relations, including:
- developing and implementing foreign policy
- fostering the development of international law, international trade and commerce
- providing international humanitarian, development, and peace and security assistance
- providing consular services for Canadians
- overseeing the Government of Canada’s global network of missions abroad
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ’s mandate is derived from the .
For information on the ministers’ mandated commitments, see the .
For more information about ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ’s core responsibilities, departmental results, departmental result indicators and programs, please see our departmental plans.
You may also consult our OpenGAC page for more information about the department.
Operating context
From the movement of people and goods around the world, to regional conflicts and changes caused by climate change, the world is more connected and interconnected than ever. Events within and beyond our borders influence Canadians’ peace, security and prosperity.
The world is seeing challenges and threats to peace and security, rule-based trade and equitable access to resources and assistance. Aggressive actions by both state and non-state actors mean that Canada must continue to work with allies and partners to address these challenges and threats. Canada is not immune to the economic threats posed by uneven supply chains, shifting alliances and deteriorating trade relations among nations.
As a result, Canada’s international activities must foster security and prosperity for Canadians through a full suite of policies and programs that promote peace and security, strengthen rules-based trade and contribute to humanitarian and development assistance.
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ is the department responsible for managing Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, international trade and development efforts around the world. In a continuously changing and unpredictable international setting, protecting Canadians remains ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ’s top priority.
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