The EA Principles are developed by following a systematic process to create, socialize, approve and communicate them to ensure that they will have the desired effect. This process involves the following five key steps :  Step 1- Identification of the EA Principles: The EA Principles identified in this document were mostly derived from previous EA Principle documents. The following main sources were consulted and leveraged: • The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) defined Architecture Principles; • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) defined Architecture Principles; • Treasury Board defined Architecture Principles; • (Draft) DFO-MPO Enterprise Architecture Principles; • Correctional Service Canada (CSC) defined Architecture Principles.