...is to be a leading organization that enhances the quality of life for families living with autism in British Columbia.

...is to provide high quality recreational, sports, social and vocational development programs for individuals and families living with autism and to build capacity through community networks across British Columbia.

CAN will fulfill its mission by:

• Providing recreational opportunities for families with autism through year round sports programs
• Providing social and relationship building opportunities for individuals with autism
• Providing vocational training  for individuals with autism
• Advocating for individuals with autism as participants in community networks
• Sharing knowledge and strategies for use of our programs in other communities
• Participating in the development of a centre of excellence for autism

In fulfilling its Mission and pursuing its Vision, the Canucks Autism Network is guided by the following values:

• Family - we value experiences that are designed for the entire family enabling them to spend quality time as a unit
• Program Quality - we value high quality programs that are safe, supportive, supervised, inclusive, accepting and embracing
• Continuous Learning - we value continuous learning and is committed to using ongoing research to continually deliver innovative, effective and quality programming
• Collaboration - we value building networks with organizations that share the same values and goals
• Community - we value active participation in the community and supports local community initiatives in order to build capacity
• Accessibility - we value the provision of programs for all families living with autism eliminating financial barriers
• Building Confidence - we value the provision of programs which build self confidence, self esteem, self care and sense of purpose in work, play and life