Our mandate is to manage Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, to encourage the country's international trade and to lead Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance. This includes: -ensuring that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests; -strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and expanding free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; -working with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad; -managing Canada's support and resources effectively and accountably to achieve meaningful, sustainable international development and humanitarian results; -engaging in policy development in Canada and internationally.