Canadian Filipino
Informing, Engaging and Connecting Community
Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines is a great fan of volunteers.
Writing in his Diplomatic Pouch column with the Philippine Star newspaper in Manila last spring, Neil Reeder noted that Canada and the Philippines benefit from a “tremendous reservoir of talent, energy and initiative” of volunteers, particularly those in non-profit groups.
The population of Canada is graying.
In fact, the country is undergoing a significant demographic shift.
For the first time, there are now more Canadians age 65 and over compared to people who are under the age of 15, according to Statistics Canada.
Education is an important asset immigrants bring. It’s a ticket to success in Canada.
However, it’s a different story for a number of newcomers from the Philippines. Packing along a university diploma doesn’t guarantee anything. Entry into the professions can be a big challenge. Getting their credentials recognized isn’t easy. To survive, they work in low-tier jobs that don’t pay much.
