The purposes and activities of the Institute are as follows : 

A) To maintain, develop and promote the Polish culture and  scholarly researches in this field and, particularly, in that of Polish Literature and arts; to spread knowledge of Poland and of her culture in Canada; to assist appropriately Polish-Canadian and Polish scholars, research workers, writers and artists; and to maintain bonds of co-operation between Polish and Canadian scholars, research workers, writers and artists; 

B) To maintain and develop the Polish Library as a public library for the benefit of the Polish-Canadian community and of all those interested in Poland and her culture, and to maintain art and  other collections, and the archives of the Corporation; 

C) To maintain a research centre; 

D) To organize public lectures, conferences, exibitions and concerts.