The Government of Canada has donated approximately P757 million (Can$18.9 million) to fund seven new development assistance projects in the areas of education, health and good governance in the Philippines, specifically in the Bangsamoro region.
Govenrment of Canada In a statement released Wedne
“Canada stands together in solidarity with the Filipino people in the face of unprecedented challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the negative physical, mental, social and economic effects many are experiencing each day,” Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter MacArthur said.
Published April 20, 2021, 10:08 AM
Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter MacArthur on Tuesday alerted eligible Filipino caregivers on the launching of Canada’s ambitious plan to accelerate caregiver application processing and reunite them with their immediate family members.
“For immediate attention of certain Filipinos who are caregivers,” the Canadian diplomat said in a tweet referring to the plan of Canada’s immigration department to finalize 6,000 caregiver applications for permanent residence by December 31, 2021.
In an announcement last week, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it will finalize the applications for caregivers who have completed their in-Canada work experience, as well as their immediate family members.
Monday, 20:09, 05/04/2021
Canada opposes recent actions taken by China in the East Sea, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter MacArthur said in a tweet, noting that such actions escalate tensions and undermine regional stability and the rules-based international order.
Chinese fishing vessel fleet heading to the East Sea (Source: Getty)
Many other countries such as the US, Japan, the UK and Australia have also raised their voice expressing concern over China’s deployment of over 200 ships around Sinh Ton island cluster in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said in a diplomatic protest that the swarming and threatening presence of the Chinese ships creates an atmosphere of instability and shows that China is ignoring its commitments to promoting peace and stability in the region.