Canada–Philippines relations
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The Canada–Philippines relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines.
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Diplomatic Mission
Canada has a resident embassy in Manila while the Philippines has a resident embassy in Ottawa. Canada also maintains a consulate in Cebu City. The Philippines also maintains two consulate general in Toronto and Vancouver and honorary consulates in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, St, John's, Halifax and Charlottetown. [1]
Trade
In 2012, Canadian exports to the Philippines were (CAD) $527.9 million, while exports to Canada from the Philippines were valued at $991.2 million.[2] Canada buys many agricultural products from the Philippines.
State visits
Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, together with a business delegate visited the Philippines in 1997. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper also paid a state visit to the Philippines from November 9–11, 2012.[3] Philippine President Benigno Aquino III paid a state visit to Canada from May 7–9, 2015.[4]
Cultural relations
From 2006 to 2011, Tagalog became the fastest growing language in Canada.[5][6][7]
Filipinos in Canada
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As of 2012, there are about 800,000 people, originating from the Philippines, residing in Canada.[3][8] Filipinos account for the majority of incoming immigrants to Canada.[5] The Philippines has also become the largest source of temporary workers.[9] Filipinos are the third largest minority in Canada, behind Indians and the Chinese.
Canadians in the Philippines
As of 2013, There are about 7,500 Canadians in the Philippines.[1]
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