It is fifty years of identifying common purpose based on shared values, then taking action. For the past fifty years, the relations between the two countries have been cordial. They continued to flourish and became more active since the peaceful Edsa Revolution. From then on, Canada has committed itself to strongly support the Philippines. It has explored more areas of cooperation and ventured into new dimensions of diplomacy.
Free trade benefits everyone.
CIDA's programme focuses on Western Visayas and Mindanao to ensure limited financial resources go where they are needed most. At present, there are about 400,000 Filipinos in Canada who have successfully integrated into the Canadian mainstream and who contribute to the country's well-being. They are a vital link that strengthens relations between Canada and the Philippines. They contribute their knowledge, skills and also capital investment to Canada. By contrast, there are about 4,000 Canadian nationals in the Philippines.