Philippine Embassy in Canada

The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and Consulates in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary serve over 1 million Filipino-Canadians — the largest Asian community in Canada. Many arrived through the Caregiver Program, Express Entry, and family sponsorship. The embassy provides passport, visa, notarial, and citizenship services.

Embassy in Ottawa

Consulates

Toronto

Serves Ontario (except Ottawa region). Large Filipino community in GTA.

Vancouver

Serves British Columbia and Western Canada. Large Filipino community.

Calgary

Serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the territories.

Services

Passport

ePassport renewal

Details

Visa

Philippines visa

Details

Notarial

SPA, authentication

Details

Emergency

24/7 help

Details

Citizenship

RA 9225 dual citizenship

Details

Filipino-Canadian Community

Key Facts

  • Over 1 million Filipino-Canadians
  • Largest Asian community in Canada
  • Major communities: Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton
  • Many arrived via Caregiver Program (formerly Live-in Caregiver)
  • Growing number through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee

Immigration Pathways

  • Caregiver Program: Home Child Care and Home Support Worker streams
  • Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class
  • Provincial Nominee: Provincial-specific programmes
  • Family Sponsorship: Spouse, parent, and dependent sponsorship

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