A key aspect of the Federation's work is to address professional matters and issues that impact the future of Canada’s social sciences and humanities community. At present, the Federation has identified three priority areas where work is conducted under the leadership of a vice-president. They are:
From time to time, the Federation undertakes special policy projects in response to needs identified by the Board of Directors or by organizations such as SSHRC. These projects often call on the input from the community to formulate recommendations and advice on issues such as the need for humanities research, best staffing practices for the social sciences and humanities, and the evolution of performance indicators in our disciplines. These projects are:
