12 September 2021, Ottawa – The Philippine Embassy in Canada, led by Ambassador Rodolfo D. Robles, joined representatives from the diplomatic missions of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam for the 2021 ASEAN Picnic on 12 September 2021 at Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries. Participants mingled outdoors, took part in games, and enjoyed traditional dishes brought by the different Missions.

An annual activity of the ASEAN Committee in Ottawa (ACO), the ASEAN Picnic was suspended in 2020 due to health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year saw the resumption of the event as the province of Ontario entered Step 3 of its reopening plan.