To promote in Canada the advancement of science, research, and teaching related to the fields of atherosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology. The Society shall endeavour to achieve these objectives by promoting the exchange of existing knowledge through organization of scientific sessions at its annual and interim meetings, and by sponsoring symposia, conferences and workshops or co-sponsoring these with other scientific societies; fostering the introduction of new methodology; encouraging new research ventures and inter-disciplinary approaches; facilitating the exchange of scientists between various centers; fostering the dissemination of knowledge by promoting the publication of the proceedings of its scientific annual meeting or a section thereof, and by establishing a permanent annual lectureship and similar endeavours.

To promote the development and advancement of new young investigators in the fields of atherosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology in Canada by establishing scholarships and traveling fellowships to support research training in outstanding research environments; establishing prizes for presentations at scientific meetings and for essays on original work; and sponsoring the attendance of leading researchers at national and international scientific events.

To establish, maintain and promote an appropriate liaison and exchange with, and wherever possible representation at societies of other scientists at the national and international level who have professional interests and aims similar to those of the Society. The Society, a constituent member of International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS), shall officially represent the Canadian community of scientists in this field on the IAS Council, and on the Program Committees for International Symposia and other scientific programs.