June 12, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement:
“Today, I join all Canadians of Philippine origin and Filipinos around the world in celebrating the 117th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence.
“Canada is proud to have a strong and expanding bilateral relationship with the Philippines. Our ties are built on a solid foundation of nearly 700,000 people of Philippine origin who now call Canada home.
“The bilateral relationship between our two countries is further strengthened through our cooperation across a range of mutual interests, including security, regional and global issues, development and disaster relief.
“As we celebrate today, Canada is proud to be a friend to the Philippines, a country with which we share the values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.”
Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
343-203-1851
johanna.quinney@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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