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Canada–Philippines relations

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Canada–Philippines relations
Map indicating locations of Canada and Philippines

Canada
Philippines
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Canada, MakatiEmbassy of the Philippines, Ottawa
Envoy
Ambassador David HartmanAmbassador José Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga

Canada and the Philippines have maintained bilateral relations since 1949.[1]

Economic relations

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Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Philippine president Bongbong Marcos at a Vancouver branch of the Filipino-based restaurant chain Jollibee in 2026

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] By 2024, exports of goods to the Philippines had increased to $1.4 billion, and exports of goods to Canada had increased to $1.8 billion.[1] The Canada–Philippines waste dispute was a point of trade contention between the two nations from 2013 until the return of the waste in 2019.[3][4] Nonetheless, negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement are expected to conclude in 2026.[5]

Political relations

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Philippine president Benigno Aquino III during his state visit to Canada in 2015

Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien, together with a business delegate, visited the Philippines in 1997. Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper also paid a state visit to the Philippines on November 9–11, 2012.[6] Philippine president Benigno Aquino III paid a state visit to Canada on May 7–9, 2015.[7] Philippine president Bongbong Marcos paid an official visit to Vancouver, Canada, on July 1–4, 2026.[5]

Canadian prime ministers and Philippine presidents have conducted bilateral meetings at ASEAN Summits, since Canada has been a dialogue partner of ASEAN since 1977.[8] Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau met with former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte at the 2017 summit in Manila,[9] and with current president Bongbong Marcos at the 2022-24 summits.[10][11][12] Current Canadian prime minister Mark Carney also met with Marcos at the 2025 summit.[13]

Military relations

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In March 2025, the Philippines and Canada announced plans to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) to enhance defence cooperation and interoperability.[14] The SOVFA was signed in November 2025, setting a legal framework for joint military exercises,[15] and further boosted by a mutual logistics support agreement signed in June 2026.[16]

Migration and cultural relations

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In 2016, there were more than 850,000 people of Filipino origin in Canada;[6][17] by 2021, this had increased to about 957,000 Filipinos.[18] Most of this population (71.5%) are immigrants,[18] and the Philippines was the second most common country of birth for immigrants to Canada, after India.[19] Filipinos are the fourth largest visible minority in Canada, behind the South Asian, Chinese, and Black populations.[20] In 2013, the Philippines had become the largest source of temporary workers.[21] From 2006 to 2011, Tagalog was the fastest-growing language in Canada.[22][23][24] Filipino Heritage Month is commemorated every June.[25]

In 2013, there were about 7,500 Canadians in the Philippines.[26] By 2020, there were 861 Canadian foreign citizens and 5,299 Filipinos with Canadian dual citizenship in the country.[27]

Resident diplomatic missions

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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Canada-Philippines relations". GAC. Archived from the original on 2026-03-09. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  2. ↑ "Canada-Philippines relations". 2014-07-13.
  3. ↑ Gutierrez, Jason (2019-05-08). "Philippines Sets Deadline for Canada to Take Back Trash". The New York Times. Manila. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  4. ↑ "Canada waste returned after Philippines' war threat – DW – 06/29/2019". dw.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  5. 1 2 "Canada, Philippines target free trade pact by year-end as Carney expands Indo-Pacific push". Firstpost. 3 July 2026. Archived from the original on 3 July 2026. Retrieved 3 July 2026.
  6. 1 2 "PH is rising Asian 'tiger' | Inquirer Business". Business.inquirer.net. 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  7. ↑ "President Aquino begins state visit to Canada". News5. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Overview". ASEAN Main Portal. Archived from the original on 2026-06-16. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  9. ↑ Julliane Love de Jesus (2017-11-14). "Trudeau to Duterte: Canada 'concerned' over EJK issue". Archived from the original on 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  10. ↑ Cabuenas, Jon Viktor D. (2022-11-13). "Marcos discusses economic cooperation, workers welfare with Canada's Trudeau". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  11. ↑ Geducos, Argyll Cyrus (2023-09-06). "Marcos eyes stronger PH-Canada ties". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  12. ↑ Domingo, Katrina (2024-10-10). "Marcos Jr. thanks Trudeau for Canada's support in South China Sea". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  13. ↑ Cabuenas, Jon Viktor D. (2025-10-26). "Marcos holds bilateral meetings with world leaders on ASEAN Summit sidelines". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 2025-10-27. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  14. ↑ Lema, Karen (7 March 2025). "Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defence ties deepen". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2025-07-22. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  15. ↑ Cabalza, Dexter (2025-11-02). "PH, Canada sign visiting forces agreement". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  16. ↑ Sadongdong, Martin (2026-06-12). "PH, Canada sign logistics pact to put 'teeth' into Indo-Pacific defense alliance". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2026-06-16. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  17. ↑ "Canadian PM arrives in Manila Friday night for 3-day visit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2012-11-09. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  18. 1 2 "Portrait of the Filipino populations in Canada: A Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Analysis". Government of Canada, Statistics Canada. Archived from the original on 2026-06-16. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  19. ↑ "The Daily — Immigrants make up the largest share of the population in over 150 years and continue to shape who we are as Canadians". Statistics Canada. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  20. ↑ "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". Statistics Canada. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  21. ↑ Patinio, Ferdinand G. (2013-10-08). "Canada hiring more Filipinos to fill out 14,000 job vacancies". InterAksyon.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-13. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  22. ↑ "Harper In The Philippines: PM Pressed To Address Canadian Labour Issues". Huffingtonpost.ca. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  23. ↑ "Tagalog fastest growing immigrant language in Canada". Rappler.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  24. ↑ "Language in Canada: "O, Canada", now also in Tagalog, Mandarin and Hindi". The Economist. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  25. ↑ Cabana, Ysh (2018-11-09). "Parliament adopts June as Filipino Heritage Month". The Philippine Reporter. Archived from the original on 2025-10-04. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  26. ↑ "Canada-Philippines Relations". Canadainternational.gc.ca. 2013-10-29. Archived from the original on 2013-11-22. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  27. ↑ "Population and Housing". Philippine Statistics Authority. Archived from the original on 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2026-06-15. (Statistics for Canadian foreign citizens in the Philippines can be found in the 'Statistical Tables' Excel file.)
  28. ↑ Embassy of Canada in Manila
  29. ↑ Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa
  30. ↑ Consulate-General of the Philippines in Calgary
  31. ↑ Consulate-General of the Philippines in Toronto
  32. ↑ Consulate-General of the Philippines in Vancouver
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