Established in 1972 as a fraternal organization and incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit charitable organization, The Vietnamese Association, Toronto (VAT) has the following mission statements:
To provide settlement and adaptation services, designed to assist new immigrants to integrate and participate successfully in Canadian society
To promote mutual understanding, tolerance and racial harmony among ethno-cultural communities.
To assure the preservation and promotion of Vietnamese heritage and culture, leading to the enrichment of multiculturalism in Canada