Our vision
Driving innovation and ingenuity to build a world leading agricultural and food economy for the benefit of all Canadians.
Our mission
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides leadership in the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Our responsibilities
The activities of the Department range from the farmer to the consumer, from the farm to global markets, through all phases of producing, processing and marketing of farm, food and bio-based products. Agriculture is also a shared jurisdiction in Canada, and the Department works closely with provincial and territorial governments in the development and delivery of policies and programs.
The Department is also responsible for ensuring collaboration with its portfolio partners which are also involved in regulating and supporting Canadian agriculture.
The Department includes the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. This special operating agency regulates and supervises pari-mutuel betting on horse racing at racetracks across Canada.
Our organization structure
Consult the Department's organization structure for information on senior managers and key personnel.
Our service pledge
At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we take pride in what we do. We are an organization dedicated to serving the public. We are here to provide support to both our clients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering high quality service because we understand the importance of agriculture to our economy, communities, environment and human health.
At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we are...
- Client-Focused
- We take the time to understand the needs of our clients and colleagues.
- Helpful
- We provide assistance and reduce unnecessary burden placed on our clients.
- Accountable
- We are accountable to our clients, ourselves, and our colleagues.
- Respectful
- We demonstrate respect to both our clients and colleagues.
- Timely
- We provide timely and courteous services to clients and colleagues alike.
- Accurate
- We provide information that is accurate, accessible and up-to-date.
At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we are dedicated to making a continual effort to improve our services. In doing so as public servants, we take pride in embodying the values and behaviours of the Canadian federal public sector. The Values and Ethics code for AAFC set out these values.
Our service standards
Find out when you can expect to receive the service you requested and how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is meeting its service goals on our Service Standards page.