The Mission of the Canadian Academy of Engineering is to provide leadership in engineering advice and to enhance, through the application and adaption of scientific and engineering principles, the promotion of engineering, the well-being of Canadians and the creation of wealth in Canada.

Specifically, the Academy: 

• speaks out on issues of importance to Canada and abroad to highlight emerging issues in which engineering has a role and to comment on their importance and their implications, and more generally to provide an understanding of the need for engineering excellence in professional practice, research, development, innovation and education in Canada's economy.
• provides advice in the appropriate form to government, industry, academia and Canadians at large on specific issues where engineering considerations play a role,
• promotes recognition of engineering excellence by electing Fellows of the Academy from among Canada's most experienced and outstanding engineers, and thus highlighting the contributions of engineers to the well-being of Canadians and the economic development of Canada.
• participates appropriately, actively, and effectively with like-minded national and international organizations in developing a common voice on issues important to Canada and the world.