1. Prevent conflict, promote peace, and facilitate the non-violent resolution of conflict in Canada and abroad; and
2. Promote and help maintain excellence and efficiencies in the peace field for the benefit of the public;
3. CPSC will achieve this by growing the peace field and establishing and maintaining best practices and standards for individuals engaged in this field through the development and institution of an accreditation program for peace professionals.

You can read an article regarding the early history and origins of CPSC at CPSC Origins