The objectives of NIHI are to:

1. Stimulate, catalyze and facilitate the identification and development of groups, centers and institutes dedicated to Health Informatics research and education.
2. Foster and support Health Informatics-related academic and industrial research, development and education at participating organizations with the objective of providing the healthcare system of Canada with competent and capable Health Informatics solutions and professionals.
3. Assist in the advancement of the state of Health Informatics education in Canada and to foster academic credibility and professionalism in Health Informatics.
4. Facilitate the development, maintenance and renewal of scientific, technological, human and physical resources that will support and improve the health information system of Canada.
5. Foster the expansion of the knowledge base in Health Informatics and associated sciences and disciplines in order to enhance the economic well being of Canada and promote a continued high return on the public investment in such research and development.
6. Enhance the Health Informatics-related research, development and education profile of Canada globally.
7. Exemplify and promote the highest level of scientific and technological integrity, accountability and responsibility in the pursuit of these objectives.