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Philippine Embassy Joins Filipinos in Montreal in Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

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PR 51 2023 PH Embassy Joins Filipinos in Montreal in Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita S. Austria visited the Filipino Catholic Mission of Montreal on 7 May 2023 and joined the faithful in their celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag. In her address to the community, the Ambassador emphasized the indispensable role of the Filipino community in passing on our faith and traditions to the next generation.

Philippine Embassy Meets with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa

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PR 50 2023 Ph Embassy Meets with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria met with Borough Mayor Gracia Kasoki Katahwa in Montreal on 8 May 2023. Recognizing the Mayor’s background as an immigrant who worked in health care, the Ambassador raised the Embassy’s Credential Recognition in Canada (CRC) program and sought her advice regarding the challenges to the CRC process in Quebec. Both sides also noted that more can be done to promote diversity and inclusivity in Montreal.

Philippine Embassy Meets with First Filipino Canadian in Montreal City Council

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PR 49 2023 PH Embassy Meets with First Filipino Canadian in Montreal City Council

8 May 2023, Ottawa – Philippine Ambassador Maria Andrelita S. Austria met with Montreal City Councillor Stephanie Valenzuela on 5 May 2023. Acknowledging the challenges facing the Filipino community in Montreal, Ambassador Austria committed the Embassy’s support for Councillor Valenzuela’s plans and programs for the community.

Stephanie Valenzuela is the first Filipino-Canadian to hold a position in the City Council of Montreal.

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION WITH CANADA’S MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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PR 48 2023 w PH Ambassador Austria and Minister Sajjan

5 May 2023 - Philippine Ambassador to Canada Maria Andrelita S. Austria paid a courtesy call on Canada’s Minister for International Development Harjit Sajjan on 4 May 2023 in his office in Ottawa. Minister Sajjan is also the Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada.

During the call, Minister Sajjan talked about his recent visit to the Philippines, which gave him a better understanding of the development needs of the country. He recalled the Filipinos’ hospitality and generosity of spirit while visiting several development projects that were supported by Canada.

With the recent announcement of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and its accompanying budget for the first five years, Minister Sajjan highlighted Canada’s readiness to support the Philippines’ interests in various areas, including in climate resilience and food security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, maritime security and the blue economy, and entrepreneurship.