Mission Objectives
International Social Service Canada (ISS Canada) is a non-profit
organization that provides linkages to social service agencies world-wide. As part of an international network, ISS Canada helps resolve individual and family problems resulting from the movement of people across national borders.
The mission of ISS Canada is a reflection of the mission of International Social Service (ISS, a network of National Branches, Affiliated Bureaus and Correspondents. The ISS Network facilitates communication among social services agencies and social workers dealing with social-legal problems of children and families in different countries. The ISS mission is realized through the coordination and resolution of cases referred from many different countries into the global ISS network. Some 50,000 cases per year are managed through the ISS Network.
ISS Canada is the centre for referrals involving Canada
ISS also investigates and reports on the conditions and consequences of migrations from an international standpoint in order to bring about appropriate safeguards and remedies.
ISS Canada cooperates with federal and provincial government departments in the development and promotion of national and international policies and conventions related to the protection of children and adults.

