In the area of developmental and educational communication, SHAILS promotes international collaboration, and facilitates marketing of Canadian capabilities and expertise. Through international cooperation, we actively explore global opportunities for the transfer of knowledge and skills, and the promotion of Canadian values and culture.   Objectives Mandate Projects The Canadian Institute of Mass Communication is a subsidiary of Shails Communication. CIMC's mission is to promote international research and training in convergent Mass Media Communication technologies. CIMC focuses on developing educational strategies that keep pace with the contemporary new-media revolution, and aims to meet the diverse communication needs of an ever-evolving global community.