Strategic Outcomes and Program Activity Architecture (in effect April 1, 2011)

Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s four strategic outcomes describe the long-term results that the Department’s programs are designed to achieve. The Department’s Program Activity Architecture, following, provides an inventory of departmental programs and activities, and describes their linkages to the four strategic outcomes. It also provides the foundation for financial and performance reporting to Parliament.

Strategic Outcome 1

Migration of permanent and temporary residents that strengthens Canada’s economy

• Program Activity 1.1 – Permanent Economic Residents
• Program Activity 1.2 – Temporary Economic Residents

Strategic Outcome 2

Family and humanitarian migration that reunites families and offers protection to the displaced and persecuted

• Program Activity 2.1 – Family and Discretionary Immigration
• Program Activity 2.2 – Refugee Protection

Strategic Outcome 3

Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society

• Program Activity 3.1 – Settlement and Integration of Newcomers
• Program Activity 3.2 – Citizenship for Newcomers and all Canadians
• Program Activity 3.3 – Multiculturalism for Newcomers and all Canadians

Strategic Outcome 4

Managed migration that promotes Canadian interests and protects the health, safety and security of Canadians

• Program Activity 4.1 – Health Management
• Program Activity 4.2 – Migration Control and Security Management
• Program Activity 4.3 – Canadian influence in international migration and integration agenda