[2] The association promotes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human infectious diseases through our involvement in education, research, clinical practice and patient advocacy.

[8] Prior to January 1, 2016, these were published in the Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology[9] The annual meeting of the association occurs in the spring at which members present information of mutual interest.

[10] The organizations formed in recognition of the similar "activities, interests, and goals for infectious diseases and medical microbiology specialists.

These are: antimicrobial stewardship and resistance, infection prevention and control, education and knowledge translation, advocacy, human health resources planning and research.

[13] Corporate partners of the CFID include AbbVie, BD, BioMérieux, Gilead Sciences, KPMG, Merck, and Sunovion.