In commemoration of World Refugee Day, the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines hosted a reception highlighting Canada’s ongoing commitment to refugee protection and complementary pathways.
The event served as a flagship moment in a week of World Refugee Day activities, developed in collaboration with UNHCR, the Philippines’ Department of Justice, and key partners working to advance refugee protection and programming in the country.
The evening also celebrated the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugee communities. A special co-catering collaboration with refugee-led and refugee-owned food businesses showcased not only diverse culinary traditions, but also the vital role refugees play in enriching and strengthening local communities in the Philippines and in Canada.
Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to building inclusive, sustainable solutions and expanding opportunities for refugees to thrive.
🎥 Watch highlights from the reception below.
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Representing the Government of Canada in the Philippines, the Embassy engages Filipinos in all walks of life to advance Canada's diplomatic, economic, security, social, regional, and multilateral interests to promote the Canadian values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
23/06/2026
The Embassy of Canada joins in Blue Monday in commemoration of World Refugee Day, standing in solidarity with the Philippines and its shared commitment to refugee protection.
Blue Monday encourages employees across Philippine government agencies to wear blue as a sign of solidarity and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons around the world. For the Philippines, this year's theme, "Solutions in Motion, Rebuilding Futures Together", highlights the collective efforts of government agencies, international organizations, and communities in supporting and providing durable solutions and opportunities for displaced individuals as they rebuild their lives.
This occasion also provides an opportunity to reflect on Canada’s ongoing humanitarian commitment to refugees and other displaced people. Canada reaffirms its commitment to those seeking safety, and to the partnerships needed to protect people, strengthen communities, and help build lasting solutions.
23/06/2026
We are saddened by the tragic loss of young lives in Tacloban City.
Our thoughts are with the victims' families, loved ones, and the entire school community during this difficult time.
22/06/2026
Ambassador David Hartman recently visited OceanaGold’s Didipio Mine in Nueva Vizcaya province, alongside Department of Environment and Natural Resources Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau and Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns Mike Cabalda, former Ambassador Delia Domingo-Albert, and Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Toni Yulo-Loyzaga.
The visit provided an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the mine’s operations, sustainability initiatives, and contributions to local communities, while strengthening dialogue on responsible mining, economic development, and potential areas for Canada–Philippines collaboration.
20/06/2026
World Refugee Day takes place each year on June 20. It is an opportunity to recognize the struggles and need for protection of those who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
On World Refugee Day, Canada recognizes the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the international refugee protection system it created, including the principle that people have the right to seek safety from persecution. Canada will continue to support people in need while strengthening the integrity of our protection programs. We are doing this by taking a responsible path that upholds our humanitarian tradition and allows us to work with partners to strengthen refugee protection, while keeping the system fair, well managed and sustainable.
View the issued statement of our Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada for World Refugee Day: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/06/canada-marks-world-refugee-day-and-reflects-on-75-years-of-refugee-protection.html
19/06/2026
Canada's first-ever men's World Cup victory 🇨🇦⚽! 6️⃣➖0️⃣
CANADA IS IN THE GAME. 🇨🇦
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LE CANADA A LAISSÉ SA MARQUE.🇨🇦
🎓 ✨ My Journey to Canada! ✨
Hey Philippine students & workers in Canada! 🇨🇦 💼
We want to hear your story — from your first day, meeting new friends from around the world, to the challenges you’ve faced and overcome along the way.
We believe every experience is a memorable journey worth sharing! 🌟
And who knows — your story might inspire other people who dream of studying or working in Canada!
👉 Join the contest now for a chance to win a special prize from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada!
📅 Contest period: June 3 – June 28, 2026
🏆 Outstanding stories will receive special prizes and be featured on the official page of the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines!
🎯 How to participate:
• Share your story (150-250 words) with photos or videos on Facebook in Filipino, English or French
• Use the hashtags
• Leave a comment under this post
👉 Make sure your post is set to public so we can see and include your entry!
💫 Let’s celebrate the meaningful connections between the Philippines and Canada! ❤️🍁
By participating and using the campaign's hashtags, you agree that your content may be featured and shared by the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines for campaign and promotional purposes.
Through the Canada-funded project "Empowering Stewardship in the Coral Triangle," we honor the courage and collective power of women leaders across a region believed to be the world’s epicentre of marine biodiversity – by learning side by side to heal reefs, strengthen community safeguards, and grow inclusive livelihoods.
In partnership with the Nature Conservancy, this project aims to empower women to lead and implement initiatives focused on natural resource management and climate actions. It seeks to build resilience and restore, conserve, and sustainably manage key biodiversity and protected areas in the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, and Malaysia.
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