Volume 7, Issue No. 25
OPINION/COMMENTARY
/ News That Fears None, Views That Favor Nobody /
. . . . . A community service of The Filipino Web Channel (TheFilipinoWebChannel@gmail. com) and the Philippine Village Voice (PhilVoiceNews@gmail.com) for the information and understanding of Filipinos and the diverse communities in North America . . . .
Our latest as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025
~ The Liberal leadership in Ottawa is doing a sales pitch for its 2025 Federal Budget, saying Filipino Canadians are among those who stand to benefit. Easing of licensing requirements, tax credit of up to $1,100 for personal support workers, construction of new homes, and a pathway to permanent residency for over 30,000 workers are promised in the proposed measure now in the House of Commons.
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NOW IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Some Benefits for Filipino Canadians
Are Planned in the 2025 Federal Budget
By ROMEO P. MARQUEZ
Editor, The Filipino Web Channel
TORONTO - The 2025 Federal Budget is giving recognition to the essential role Filipino Canadians play in health care, construction, and caregiving, a press statement from the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa announced on Wednesday.
Of the $51 billion budget tabled this week in the House of Commons, $97 million is earmarked for foreign credential recognition.
This "will help internationally trained nurses, personal support workers, engineers, and trades workers get their licenses faster and work in their professions sooner," the statement said.
For Filipino families, the budget will deliver direct relief. "A new Personal Support Workers Tax Credit will mean up to $1,100 more per year for eligible PSWs," according to the statement.
A new Filipino Canadian community centre in Metro Vancouver is planned to be built. "The government is also increasing financing to accelerate the construction of multi-unit homes such as apartments and townhomes, which will help reduce housing pressures, especially for multigenerational Filipino families," the statement said.
On immigration, the government hopes to stabilize the number of newcomers while increasing opportunities for those filling labour shortages. The statement said that up to 33,000 work permit holders already contributing to Canada will have a pathway to permanent residency.
The measures that may benefit the Filipino Canadian community include, according to the press statement:
1. The government is taking action on everyday affordability by reviewing bank fees, including Interac e-Transfers and ATM charges. And by enabling automatic tax filing for simple cases, low-income Canadians including newcomers and seniors will no longer miss out on important benefits like the Canada Child Benefit and the GST credit.
2. To ensure young people and workers thrive, Budget 2025 is investing in training for skilled trades and renewing the Canada Strong Pass to provide free or discounted access to national parks, museums, and VIA Rail travel. These measures help families explore Canada, participate in culture, and enjoy more affordable experiences together.
3. This budget strengthens safety and security for all Canadians. A new National Anti-Fraud Strategy will better protect seniors, newcomers, and vulnerable community members from increasingly sophisticated scams, while major investments in defence and cybersecurity ensure Canada remains safe and resilient in a rapidly changing world.
4. Budget 2025 invests in the workers and families who are building Canada every day, including Filipino Canadians. Together, we are building a confident, secure, and prosperous Canada for future generations. (Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved).
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