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The Canada–Philippines relations refers to the diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines.
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Diplomatic mission
Canada has a resident embassy in Manila while the Philippines has a resident embassy in Ottawa. Canada also maintains a consulate in Cebu City. The Philippines also maintains two consulate general in Toronto and Vancouver and honorary consulates in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, St, John's, Halifax and Charlottetown.
Trade
In 2012, Canadian exports to the Philippines were (CAD) $527.9 million, while exports to Canada from the Philippines were valued at $991.2 million. Canada buys many agricultural products from the Philippines.
State visits
Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, together with a business delegate visited the Philippines in 1997. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper also paid a state visit to the Philippines from November 9–11, 2012. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III paid a state visit to Canada from May 7–9, 2015.
Cultural relations
From 2006 to 2011, Tagalog became the fastest growing language in Canada.
Filipinos in Canada
As of 2012, there are about 800,000 people, originating from the Philippines, residing in Canada. Filipinos account for the majority of incoming immigrants to Canada. The Philippines has also become the largest source of temporary workers. Filipinos are the third largest minority in Canada, behind Indians and the Chinese.
Canadians in the Philippines
As of 2013, There are about 7,500 Canadians in the Philippines.