Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recognized the contributions of the Filipino people, whose community he said "continues to be one of the fastest growing" in the Commonwealth nation. At the celebration of the Filipino Heritage Month and the Philippine Independence Day, Trudeau joined a...
WASHINGTON, United States - Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded US cities in a noxious haze again Thursday, delaying flights and disrupting outdoor events in what President Joe Biden called a "stark reminder" of climate change. Thick skies and an acrid campfire smell hung over the capital...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the [establishment of Canada's regional agriculture office](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/8/canada-picks-ph-to-house-agri-office-for-indo-pacific) for the Indo-Pacific in the Philippines will help the Philippines achieve its food...
Canada has chosen the Philippines to house its new agriculture and agri-food office in the Indo-Pacific region as it considers the latter as its "important partner" to build more economic relationship and people-to-people ties. Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau on Thursday announced...
The Canadian government has announced the inclusion of the Philippines in its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program, which allows Philippine-passport holders with Canadian visa in the past 10 years or a valid non-immigrant US visa, to enter Canada visa-free. But eligible passport holders are...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Wednesday that the [inclusion of the Philippines in Canada's Electronic Travel Authorization](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/7/canada-announces-visa-free-travel-to-ph-passport-holders) (ETA) program marks an "important milestone" between...
Qualified Philippine passport holders can now enter Canada without a Canadian visa starting June 7, 2023 (Manila time), as its government moves to make its immigration programs and services more efficient and equitable for travelers. *(File photo, Pixabay)* Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration,...
Two people use an umbrella for shade while crossing the street during a heatwave in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 1, 2023. ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP MONTREAL, Canada -- Eastern Canada sweltered under a record-breaking heat wave on Thursday that risked inflaming wildfires ravaging the Atlantic coast...
Canada has identified the Philippines as the "core" of its Indo-Pacific strategy, according to its top diplomat who came to Manila to establish a "stronger diplomatic presence" here. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly met on Friday Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo...
Canada has asked the Philippines to support its free trade negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to be the bloc's strategic partner, citing the diplomatic knowledge and strength both parties can benefit from the partnership. *PH-CANADA TIES - President Marcos holds...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will meet with his Canadian counterpart in Manila on May 19 for talks on trade and investment, the West Philippine Sea and other areas of cooperation. Canada's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, will come to the Philippines as...
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly would be in Manila from May 18 to 21 to advance bilateral cooperation and the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. (Photo from Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly via Twitter/Facebook) A post from Global Affairs Canada, the foreign policy...
