CIEC is an independent national, not-for-profit, membership based, event driven organization established to operate exclusively within the burgeoning Canada-India education corridor. CIEC will strive to enhance ties and create opportunities for academic institutions and learners from both countries.

CIEC will maintain a unique brand identity, secretariat and logo, and its marketing initiatives will be aligned with brand Canada. Based in Canada and with 'Rep offices' in India, CIEC will be one of the few organizations offering critical 'on the ground' presence in both countries to help institutions and students in strategically positioning themselves in an increasingly fierce and competitive international environment.

CIEC will meet its mandates by combining a mix of corporate governance along with the benefits of a public-private partnership balanced with a gentle yet assertive entrepreneurial methodology to remain independent and maintain financially sustainability.