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General Information
Canada is the land of many cultures, It is made up of many people and has became know as a "nation of immigrants".
| Capital |
Ottawa |
| Provinces |
10 |
| Population |
30,000,000 (1996 census) |
| Weather |
Much of Canada is in Earth's frigid zone and experiences severe winter weather. The rest of Canada is the Earth's north temperate zone and has more moderate four season weather. |
| Heatlh and Welfare |
The Federal Government administers national programs such as the Canada Pension Plan, Canada Assistance Plan, Old-age security pensions, family allowances and unemployment insurance. |
| Economy |
Agriculture was the main economic activity but industrialization has outstripped the land-based government to allow immigration as a method of filling worker demand. |
| Canadian Values |
Canadians are a diverse group but there are some values commomly shared:
Social Justice
Human Rights
Quality of Women
Protection of Children
The right to education, healthcare and basic social services
Fair labor standards and a fair standard of living
Honesty and Integrity
Protection of the Environment |
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Immigration Profile
| Population |
At the time of the 1991 census, there were 123,300 people born in the Philippines living in Canada wherein the largest share of 50% live in Ontario. |
| Language |
Almost all immigrants from the Philippines can speak at least one official language which is English while Tagalog or Filipino was the language most spoken at home. |
| Employement and Education |
Immigrants from the Philippines are more likely to have a university degree, as such, they are more likely to be employed than all the immigrants and people born in Canada. For example in the 1991 census, 81% of immigrant men aged 15-64 from the Philippines were employed, compared with 78% of all immigrant men and 76% of Canadian-born men were in the same age group. There was an even larger gap in employment rates among women, where in 1991, 80% of immigrant women aged 15-64 from the Philippines were employed versus 64% of all immigrant women and 63% of Canadian-born women in the same age group. |
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Benefits of living in Canada
- Immigrant Status
- Same benefits as that of a citizen
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Benefits
- Unemployment Benefits
- Free Education
- Assured of entry level job
- Salary rate C$ 8.00 to C$ 45.00 per hour (Minimum of C$ 1,280.00)
- You live with your family
Documents to Complete
After the assesment, applicants return to our office to accomplish and submit the following documents:
- Filled-up IMM0008 Form to be provided by us
- 9 pieces of immigration size pictures (35mm x 45mm)
- Photocopy of passport (at least 18 months before expiry date)
- Certified true copy of birth certificate
- Certified true copy of baptismal certificate
- Certified true copy of marriage certificate
- Certified true copy of transcript of records
- Certified true copy of diploma
- Original copies of employment certificate
- Original copies of NBI clearance (visa to Canada)
- Two (2) sets of updated, comprehensive and detailed resume/bio-data
- Certified true copy of course description/syllabus
- Proof of relationship such as Citizenship card or landing document and birth certificate
- Bank certificate
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