CSFS promotes the study of and enhances the stature of forensic science to maintain its professional standards. Membership is open to professionals with an active interest in the forensic sciences and is organized into sections representing diverse areas of forensic examination:  Anthropology, Medical, Odontology, Biology, Chemistry, Documents, Engineering, Firearms and Toxicology. Special committees of the CSFS address educational, scientific and legal issues within forensic science and act as advisory bodies to provincial and federal justice ministries.