Canada opens a new operations Centre in Philippines

In order to enhance global immigration processing capacity and strengthen the Ind-pacific ties, as part of Indo-Pacific Strategy, the government of Canada has opened a new operation Centre in Philippines.  For last few years, Canada- the maple leaf country is investing in developing ties between Canadians and the region as part of the Strategy.

New operations Centre in Philippines

The new Centre is situated within Canada’s Embassy in Manila (Philippines) and will be maintained by 37 new employees. This new additional capacity is part of Canada’s enduring efforts to accommodate the high number of visa applications from across the globe.

It will give a new boost to ongoing efforts of IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) to also work on following aspects:

• Enhance client service and
• Help about Canada’s planned surges to immigration levels in the upcoming years.

In his statement about new operation Centre, Sean Fraser, the Immigration minister of Canada, said,

“Canada is set to welcome a record number of newcomers in the years ahead to fuel our economic growth. This will give us an advantage in the global race for talent, and support key sectors and industries. Today’s announcement to open a new Centre supported by 37 new employees in the Philippines is another example of Canada’s work to boost immigration processing, as we continue to promote greater diversity among those looking to visit, study, work and live in Canada.”

By growing its presence across the world, Canada is making planned investments, with an aim of bringing more skilled and talented people to Canada, who may wish to visit, study, work or immigrate permanently.

Immigration to Canada from Philippines

Philippines is one among the top 5 source countries for immigration to Canada. Every year a significant number of newcomers move to Canada from Philippines. In fact, in 2022, Philippines was among was at no.5 (with 22,070 immigrants) in the list of top source countries for immigration to Canada.

1. India (118, 095 immigrants) – 27%
2. China (31,815 immigrants) – 7.2%
3. Afghanistan (23,735 immigrants) – 5.4%
4. Nigeria (22,085 immigrants) – 5.05%
5. Philippines (22,070 immigrants) – 5.04%
6. France (14,145 immigrants) – 3.2%
7. Pakistan (11,585 immigrants) – 2.6%
8. Iran (11,105 immigrants) – 2.5%
9. United States of America (10,400 immigrants) – 2.3%
10. Syria (8,500 immigrants) – 1.9%

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- Rajneesh Kumar