CCA Mandate

Parliament Buildings construction. Centre Block showing north-west section and the buttresses of the Library, ca. 1868. - Library and Archives Canada, miscellaneous collection, C-010005

CCA - Mandate

The objects of the Canadian Council of Archives are:

To preserve and provide access to Canadian documentary heritage by improving the administration, effectiveness and efficiency of the archival system.

In furtherance of the above object, to coordinate, provide leadership and foster development and cooperation within the Canadian archival system by assisting and supporting member archival organizations through programs and services that benefit Canadians.