The CIC is devoted to the promotion of increased understanding between the peoples of Canada and Israel. It is a non-partisan, voluntary, non-profit organization that enjoys the support of Canadians from all walks of life. In seeking to enhance Canada-Israel friendship, the CIC liaises with government, media, business and the academic sector, often submitting briefs and providing background analyses on matters of public policy. In addition, it sponsors seminars, conferences and other types of educational programming in Canada, and organizes study missions to Israel and the Palestinian areas.
The Canada-Israel Committee maintains offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Israel, and is affiliated with the Quebec-Israel Committee. Its staff consists of experts in government policy, communications, Arab-Israeli relations and Middle East affairs, and Canadian Middle East policy.