Filipino Canadian
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436,190 including multiracial Filipinos 1.4% of the Canadian population (2006) |
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Canadian English, Canadian French, Tagalog, Spanish, Visayan languages, and/or other Philippine languages |
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Predominantly Catholic. Minority other denominations. |
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Filipino Canadians are Canadian citizens who have ancestry from the Philippines. Filipino Canadians are the fourth largest subgroup of the overseas Filipinos.
Canada only had a small population of Filipinos until the late 20th century. To date, there are currently around 400,000 Filipino Canadians in Canada, most of them living in urbanized areas. This number is growing yearly due to Canada's more liberal immigration laws to compensate for their low population growth. Filipino-Canadians are the third-largest Asian Canadian group in the nation after the Indian and Chinese communities. They are also the largest Southeast Asian group in the country. Between the years of 2001 and 2006 the Filipino community in Canada grew from 308,575 to 410,695 or a growth of about 33%, compared to the rest of Canada which only grew by about 5%. On average, Canada received about 20,500 Filipino immigrants every year between 2001 to 2006. Assuming this annual growth, the population is expected to hit 500,000 by 2010.
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[edit] History
The first Filipinos migrated to Canada in 1930. In 1950, 10 Filipinos were recorded in Manitoba. These first generation Filipino-Canadians were mainly women who worked as nurses, teachers and in the health sector. These first Filipinos came from the United States to renew their visas after they had expired in hopes of returning to the United States. Most of these women returned to the United States but some decided to stay in Canada. From 1946 to 1964, the total of Filipinos in Canada was 770. During the 1960s, Canada recruited more professionals, mostly from the United States with some coming directly from the Philippines. Most of these nurses, technicians, office workers and doctors arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the late 1960s, more Filipinos came to Winnipeg to work in the garment industry. During the 1970s, most Filipinos came directly from the Philippines to Winnipeg to work in clerical, sales and manufacturing fields. In the late 1970s, more Filipinos came to join their relatives who worked in Canada under the family reunification program. More and more Filipinos decided to settle in Ontario, particularly in Toronto, where jobs were prospering. During the 1980s, Canada saw an influx of Filipino contract workers, many who found work as live-in caregivers. Many of these contact workers, later became landed immigrants under the Live-In Caregiver Program. During the 1990s, more Filipinos came as families and independents instead of being sponsored by family or being recruited as contract workers. From 1990 onwards, there has been a steady flow of Filipinos entering Canada, with about 10 to 20 thousand coming in every year. As of December 2008, the Philippines passed China as Canada's leading source of immigrants.[7]
[edit] Settlement
[edit] Greater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area ("GTA") is home to the largest Filipino community in Canada with about 1 out of 2 Filipinos in Canada calling the GTA home. The Filipino community in the GTA grew from 133,680 in 2001 to 181,330 in 2006 representing a growth of 35% in 5 years. On average, the GTA receives 9,500 Filipinos immigrants every year. Filipinos living in the GTA number around 200,000 making them the fourth largest visible minority behind the Chinese, Indian and Black communities. Tagalog is the seventh most-spoken language in the city of Toronto. There are smaller Filipino populations in other municipalities such as Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Pickering, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville.
There are many religious, town and sport associations in the Greater Toronto Area. The Filipino Centre Toronto ("FCT") provides health, educational, social and commercial services to the community. It also assists newcomers to the City of Toronto by providing immigration and settlement services. Another organization established for the community is the Philippine Independence Day Council ("PIDC") whose members represent various other associations in Ontario. PIDC organizes numerous events for the Filipino community including the annual Mabuhay Philippines! Toronto Summer Festival.
[edit] Population Distribution
Most Filipinos in the GTA are concentrated in the municipalities immediately outside of Toronto or in Toronto itself. Scarborough, North York and East York in Toronto continue to be popular settling places for Filipinos, while the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Pickering, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville are becoming increasingly popular destinations.
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- Scarborough - 39,445
- North York - 29,405
- Toronto/East York - 18,115
- Etobicoke/York - 20,000
- Total - 102,535
- Total - 7,650
- Total - 4,465
- Total - 42,900
- Total - 17,140
[edit] Media
Several newspaper outlets, radio programs, and television programs in Toronto operate to serve the Filipino community, and to broadcast news and information from around the GTA and from the Philippines. These media outlets are all members of the Philippine Press Club of Ontario.
Newspapers:
- Atin Ito
- Balita
- Filipiniana
- Filipino Journal[1]
- Filipino Bulletin
- Libreto
- Likha Newsmagazine
- Little Manila Confidential
- Mabuhay Canada Philippine News Gazette
- Manila Media Monitor
- OK Philippines!
- One Philippines
- Peryodiko Radikal
- Pinoy Global News
- Planet Philippines
- Philippine Courier
- Philippine Times
- Taliba
- Philippine Reporter[2]
- Vis-Min Herald
Radio Programs:
- Boses Pinas
- Monday to Friday 10-11pm on CHHA 1610 AM
- Monday - Boses Pinas Spectrum
- Tuesday - THE GIFT (Religious Programming)
- Wednesday - Trip!
- Thursday - "Tha VOICE" (Hip Hop and RnB in the Filipino Canadian Community)
- Friday - Halo Halo Salo Salo
- Monday to Friday 10-11pm on CHHA 1610 AM
- Minerva FM
- Sunday - 8pm - 9pm on CMR 101.3 FM
- Pearl of the Orient
- Saturdays 6:30-7:00 pm on CHIN 100.7 FM
- Talakayan Radio
- Saturdays 10-11 am on CHKT 1430 AM
- Tinig Himig Pinoy
- Mondays 10-11 pm on CIAO 530 AM
- Radio Migrante
- Tuesdays 4-5 pm on CHRY 105.5 FM
- Tr!p 101
- Sundays 9-10 pm on CMR 101.3 FM
- Taglish Radio
- Sundays 5-6 pm on CFMU 93.3 FM (Hamilton)
Television Programs:
- Front Page Philippines
- Sundays 11-11:30 am & Thursdays 12-12:30 pm on OMNI.2 Television
- NEGO Show
- Mondays 7 pm on Filipino TV
- Overboost
- Tuesdays 7 pm on Filipino TV
- R.I.O.T.
- Wednesdays 7 pm on Filipino TV
- Pinoy Hype Television
- Thursdays 7 pm on Filipino TV
- Minerva Records TV
- Fridays 7 pm on Filipino TV
- Malaya TV
- Saturday 12 noon till 2 pm on Filipino TV
Many Filipinos in Toronto also subscribe to TFC (The Filipino Channel), GMA Pinoy TV (through Bell & Rogers) and/or Filipino TV (through Rogers & Telus).
[edit] Metro Vancouver
Vancouver is home to the second largest Filipino community in Canada with nearly 94,000 Filipinos residing there. Filipinos in Vancouver make up the third largest Asian Canadian and visible minority group behind the Chinese and South Asians. Most of British Columbia's 94,000 Filipinos reside in the Greater Vancouver Area where the jobs are concentrated. About 1 out of 5 Filipinos in Canada call Metro Vancouver home. They contribute to the city's economy greatly like many of the Asian-Canadians. Vancouver is also home to the only branches of Goldilocks Bakeshop in Canada with 2 as of 2008. It is the only city in the country served by Philippine Airlines.
[edit] Winnipeg
Winnipeg is home to nearly 37,000 Filipinos making them the third largest Filipino community in Canada. The Filipino community in Winnipeg is the largest visible minority group in Winnipeg ahead of the Chinese-Canadians and Indo-Canadians (but excluding aboriginal Canadians, who are not counted as a "visible minority" by Statistics Canada). Winnipeg is home to the oldest Filipino community in Canada with Filipino immigration to Winnipeg beginning before 1950. Winnipeg was home to the largest Filipino community before the 1980s. About 1 out of 10 Filipinos in Canada call Winnipeg home. There is also Filipino community centre called The Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM) providing social and service to the Filipino community and also holds events such as Folklorama. There are a lot of Filipino politicians that live in Winnipeg. There are also Filipino newspapers such as The Pilipino Express News Magazine, The Filipino Journal, Ang Peryodiko and others. There is also a radio station, CKJS, which broadcasts Filipino related news, music, lifestyle and much more.
[edit] Greater Calgary
Calgary is home to over 25,000 Filipinos making them the fourth largest Filipino community in Canada. Filipinos started coming in droves in Calgary in the early '80s and '90s. They mostly came as professionals and employees of the service industry. Many of them have also established their own family businesses and are contributing greatly to the city's vibrant economy.
[edit] Greater Montreal
The fifth largest Filipino community in Canada, Montreal is home to nearly 25,000 Filipinos. Filipinos in Montreal are concentrated in the Cote-des-Neiges area and around Decarie Expressway, both areas have many Filipino establishments and professional offices. The Filipino Association of Montreal and Suburbs FAMAS is an advocacy group for Filipino Canadians active in and around the city of Montreal, Canada. It is the oldest such association in Quebec.[8]
[edit] Edmonton Capital Region
According to the 2006 National Census, 21,150 Filipinos live and work in the Edmonton Capital Region. Various Filipino associations celebrate the culture and take part in large metropolitan events such as the Edmonton Heritage Festival. In 2002, the Filipino community presented its home nation as the "Featured Country" during Capital Ex (formerly Klondike Days). Edmonton is also the home of the Philippine Cultural Society, the Philippine Choral Society, and the Karilagan Dance Society.[9]
Radio station CKER-FM also broadcasts community programming to Filipinos in Edmonton.
[edit] National Capital Region
The National Capital Region made up of the cities of Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec is home to the sixth largest Filipino community in Canada with nearly 10,000 Filipinos residing in Canada's capital. Ottawa is also the home of the Philippine Embassy and ambassador to Canada.
[edit] Southwestern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario is home to almost 10,000 Filipinos. Most of them live in the cities of Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, London and Windsor. Southwestern Ontario is home to a successful and thriving Filipino community.
[edit] Hamilton
The city of Hamilton situated on the western shore of Lake Ontario is home to over 5,000 Filipinos. Hamilton is home to the first Filipino community centre and school in Canada both opening in the early 80s and late 70s, respectively.
[edit] Niagara Region
The Niagara region on the south shore of Lake Ontario is home to nearly 3,000 Filipinos. They form a tight knit community concentrated in the cities of St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. Niagara-on-the-lake is home to a very successful community and the only town to have had a Filipino mayor in Canada, Arturo Viola.
[edit] Northern Canada
The northern territories of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut have a Filipino community of about 975, despite an extremely cold climate. The Filipino community has grown steadily from 735 in 2001. Filipinos in the Northwest Territories make the largest visible minority group there with a population of 690. Filipinos in the Yukon Territory are the second-largest minority group to the Chinese with a community of 210 living there. Nunavut has a growing Filipino population of 75. The territories received about 50 Filipinos on average a year from 2001 to 2006.
[edit] Population Demographics
Most Filipinos who immigrate to Canada settle in the large urban areas where there are more jobs and a vibrant community life. These areas include: Metro Vancouver, Greater Calgary, Edmonton Capital Region, City of Winnipeg, the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Montreal.
[edit] As of the 2006 Canadian Census
[edit] By City
- Toronto - 102,555
- Winnipeg - 36,820
- Mississauga (Toronto CMA) - 30,705
- Vancouver - 28,605
- Calgary - 24,915
- Edmonton - 18,245
- Montreal - 17,100
- Surrey (Vancouver CMA) - 16,555
- Brampton (Toronto CMA) - 11,980
- Markham (Toronto CMA) - 7,370
- Ottawa - 7,115
- Vaughan (Toronto CMA) - 5,360
- Hamilton - 4,040
- Windsor - 2,630
- London - 1,790
By Census Metropolitan Area[10][11][12][13][14][15]
- Toronto CMA - 171,980
- Vancouver CMA - 78,890
- Winnipeg CMA - 36,935
- Calgary CMA - 25,565
- Montreal CMA - 23,510
- Edmonton CMA - 19,625
- Ottawa - Gatineau CMA - 7,330
- Hamilton CMA - 4,880
- Windsor CMA - 3,145
- Victoria CMA - 2,760
- Oshawa CMA - 2,155
- St. Catharines - Niagara CMA - 2,130
- London CMA - 1,990
- Guelph CMA - 1,965
- Saskatoon CMA - 1,915
- Kitchener CMA - 1,850
- Regina CMA - 1,230
By Province/Territory[16][17][18][19]
- Ontario - 203,220
- British Columbia - 88,975
- Alberta - 51,090
- Manitoba - 37,785
- Quebec - 24,200
- Saskatchewan - 3,770
- Nova Scotia - 700
- Northwest Territories - 690
- New Brunswick - 530
- Newfoundland and Labrador - 305
- Yukon Territory - 210
- Nunavut - 80
- Prince Edward Island - 30
The majority of Filipino-Canadians are women who make up about 65% of the population.
[edit] By Gender
- Male - 175,640
- Female - 235,055
[edit] Community Events
Date | Name | Region |
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June | Pinoy Fiesta sa Toronto | Toronto, ON |
June | Pistahan sa Toronto | Toronto, ON |
June | Philippine Festival | Vancouver, BC |
June | Philippine Heritage Celebration | Winnipeg, MB |
June | Kalayaan Picnic | Mississauga, ON |
June 12 | Philippine Independence Day | Nationwide, Canada |
July | Mabuhay Philippines! Toronto Summer Festival | Toronto, ON |
July | Pista sa Nayon | Montreal, PQ |
July | PCUAA Summerfest | Toronto, ON |
July | Pateros Town Fiesta | Edmonton, AB, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC and Winnipeg, MB |
August - every 3rd weekend | Filipinos Making Waves | Toronto, ON |
August | Filipino Day at Wonderland | Vaughan, ON |
August | Philippine Summer Festival | Vancouver, BC |
August | Kultura Filipino Arts Festival | Toronto, ON |
August | Filipino CommUNITY Family Fun Day | Fredericton, NB |
September | Filipiniana Festival | Winnipeg, MB |
December 16 to 24 | Simbang Gabi Christmas Dawn Masses | Nationwide, Canada |
December 25 | Pasko Christmas Feast | Nationwide, Canada |
December 30 | Jose Rizal Day | Nationwide, Canada |
[edit] Notable Filipino Canadians
This is a list of people notable for being Filipino Canadian. Names on this list should either have an accompanying existing article link which verifies they define themselves as Filipino Canadian, or reliable sources as footnotes against the name to verify they are notable and define themselves as Filipino Canadian.
[edit] Politicians
- Cris Aglugub - Manitoba former NDP MLA, the Maples 1999
- Flor Marcelino - first Filipino woman elected MLA in Manitoba
- Mike Pagtakhan - Winnipeg City Councillor, Point-Douglas Ward (2002–present)
- Rey Pagtakhan - First Filipino-Canadian Member of Parliament (1988–2004), First Filipino-Canadian Cabinet Minister (2001–2004)
- Conrad Santos - First Filipino Canadian elected in Canada in 1981 (to the Manitoba Legislature), and First Filipino Canadian to run for the leadership of A political party (Manitoba NDP, 1989)
- Tobias C. Enverga Jr. - First Filipino Canadian elected in the City of Toronto in 2010(to the Toronto Catholic District School Board as Trustee), and First Visible Minority elected in the Toronto Catholic District School Board
[edit] Entertainers
- Mikey Bustos - Canadian Idol finalist; singer from Toronto
- Ma-Anne Dionisio - theatre actress; roles include Kim (Miss Saigon) and Eponine (Les Misérables)
- Lexa Doig - actress on Stargate SG-1 and Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda
- Elise Estrada - singer; recording artist; Pinoy Pop Superstar finalist
- Emm Gryner - Toronto-based singer/songwriter of mixed Filipino ancestry. Multiple Juno Awards nominee.
- Carlo Gimenez - British Columbia-based guitarist of the American indie rock, acoustic band Meg & Dia
- Ron Josol - stand-up comedian from Toronto
- D Pryde - Brampton, Ontario-based rapper and recording artist
- Elena Juatco - Canadian Idol finalist; roving reporter Canadian Idol (Season 4)
- Mig Macario - actor; Filmmaker; Actor on Less Than Kind, The Troop, Santa Baby 2, FRINGE
- Shay Mitchell - actress on Pretty Little Liars
- Ariel Rivera - singer-songwriter, multi-platinum recording artist, actor
- Judy Ann Santos - actress
- Tisha Silang - former Bb. Pilipinas-Universe; beauty queen; TV host; entrepreneur
- Cassie Steele - actress on Degrassi: The Next Generation
- Jeff Rustia - TV Host and VJ, BPM:TV
- Maylee Todd - indie pop singer
- Maria Aragon - singer; known for performing a cover of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
[edit] Writers
- C. E. Gatchalian - playwright, poet, fictionist
- J. Torres - Award winning Filipino-born Canadian comic book writer.
[edit] Sports
- Alex Pagulayan - 2004 World Pool Champion
- Jonathan de Guzmán - midfielder for Feyenoord Rotterdam
- Julian de Guzmán - professional soccer player
- Crispin Duenas - Olympic archer
- Rey Fortaleza - Olympic boxer
[edit] Artists
- Francis Manapul - comic book artist, who worked for Top Cow and currently for DC Comics
- Cheryl Torrenueva - interior designer, seen on HGTV shows such as Rooms that Rock, Restaurant Makeover and Colin and Justin's Home Heist.
[edit] Chess Players
- Loren Brigham Laceste, 2011 Canadian Under-18 chess champion
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Toronto CMA
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Vancouver CMA
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Winnipeg CMA
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Calgary CMA
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Montreal CMA
- ^ 2006 Census Statistics for Edmonton CMA
- ^ "Philippines takes over China as number one source of Canadian immigrants". Visabureau.com. 2008-12-31. http://www.visabureau.com/canada/news/31-12-2008/philippines-takes-over-china-as-number-one-source-of-canadian-immigrants.aspx. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ Marlene Birao Schachter
- ^ Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. "Heritage Community Foundation profile". http://www.abheritage.ca/albertans/people/filipino.html. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53c-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53g-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53e-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53f-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53b-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by census metropolitan areas (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-11-06. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo53d-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by province and territory (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-09-11. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo52a-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by province and territory (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-09-11. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo52b-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by province and territory (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-09-11. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo52c-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "Visible minority population, by province and territory (2006 Census)". 0.statcan.gc.ca. 2009-09-11. http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/demo52d-eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
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