You haven’t thought about it. And you’re not the only one.
I know we’re in this together and other Filipinos who are clueless until one day confronted with the impending frightening fact we all have to go through—that is getting or renewing Philippine passport in Canada.
It’s ashamed that it took me years (I’m sure it’s not closed to a decade) to have the curiosity to research online where to find all the Philippine embassy and consulate in Canada.
And I’m thrilled to share it with you.
You will now be an informed Filipinos who stand a great chance of not renewing your passport in Vancouver (unlike me, an adventurer/wanderer) and availing the other consular services.
First things first, let me refresh your knowledge about Canadian geography. (Let`s pretend that you are about to take citizenship exam.)
Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Let’s move on from geography to statistics.
I came across Pinoys to Canada, a blog written by a kababayan for Pinoys who migrated in Canada, in search for statistics of Filipino immigrants in Canada.
Based on the data from the 2011 National Household Survey there are 454,340 Filipino immigrants.
So you can only imagine how much it has grown by now.
Here’s the moment on which those data will make sense.
I don’t want anybody to be furious or annoyed; what I do hope for is to have an immense change for the benefits of all the Filipino immigrants and who are dreaming to live and fulfill their dream in Canada.
The government agencies promote the wellfare of the Filipinos by providing consular services and strengthening the ties between communities and to our homeland.
But with the growing numbers of Filipinos every year the Philippine government should provide more consulates in each province of Canada.
Where Can You Find the Philippine Embassy and Consulate in Canada?
EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES, OTTAWA
Consular Jurisdiction: Northern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut
Address: 30 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M4
Tel: (+613) 233-1121
Fax: (+613) 233-4165
Duty Officer: (+613) 614-2846
Email: ottawa.pe@dfa.gov.ph and embassyofphilippines@rogers.com
Website | Facebook
Philippine Consulate General
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, CALGARY
Consular Jurisdiction: Alberta and Saskatchewan
Address: Suite #100, 1001-1st St. SE Calgary, AB T2G 5G3
Tel: (403) 455-9343, (403) 455-9483, (403) 455-9346
After work phone: (587) 577-1524
Email: calgarypcg@yahoo.ca
Passport: calgarypcg@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Consular Services | Website | Facebook
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, EDMONTON
Address: Rm 107, 4990 92 Ave., Edmonton, AB T6V 2V4
Tel: (+780) 415 4303
Fax: (+780) 463 5280
Email: honconedmontonPCG@hotmail.com and honconsulmelda@hotmail.com
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, MANITOBA
Consular Jurisdiction: Manitoba
Address: Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba
1098 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, MB R3E 2G6
Tel: (204) 414-9281
Fax: (204) 414-9142
Mobile: (204) 952-9345
Email: ph.consular.wpg@gmail.com and ropina@shaw.ca
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Consular Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
Address: 27 Symonds Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1E 3A4
Tel: (+709) 777 4486 (+709) 754 2823
Fax: (+709) 754-2823
Mobile: (+709) 351-3057
Email: hazel_ouano@yahoo.com
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, NOVA SCOTIA
Consular Jurisdiction: Province of Nova Scotia and with concurrent oversight in New Brunswick
Address: 1819 Granville Street, Suite 303 Halifax, NS B3J 3R1
Tel: (902) 240-0833
Email: sean@ogdenpond.com
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, TORONTO
Consular Jurisdiction: Manitoba and Ontario (except Eastern Ontario and Ottawa-Gatineau Capital Region)
Address: 7th Floor, 160 Eglinton Ave. East Toronto, ON M4P 3B5
Tel: (416) 922-7181
Fax: (416) 922.2638
Email: toronto.pcg@dfa.gov.ph and consularmatters@philcongen-toronto.com
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL, VANCOUVER
Consular Jurisdiction: British Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories
Address: Suite 660, 999 Canada Place Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1
Tel: (604) 685-1619/(604) 685-7645
Urgent Call: (604) 653-5858
Fax: (604) 685-9945
Email : vancouver.pcg@dfa.gov.ph, vancouverpcg@telus.net
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website
Resource: Philippine Consulate Generals in Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador
Philippine Consulate
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE, SASKATOON
Location: 14-115 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1L7
Tel: (+306) 384 7800
Fax: (+306) 384 755
Mobile: (+306) 975 3076
Email: filcas@sasktel.net
Announcement Resource
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE, CHARLOTTETOWN
Address: 10 Shell Court Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 2Z8
Tel: (902) 894-7701 / (902) 393-4850
Fax: (902) 8947916
Email: lorvarg46.cue@gmail.com
This is as much information as I can write for now. I do look forward to updating this post in the future with every addition of Philippine Consulates in Canada.
Final Thoughts
I don’t usually rant on my blog; I rather write positive reviews but there are times that the voice clamoring for change should speak up.
In spite of the difficulties I experienced in dealing with government agencies, I commend the hard working employees for the patience and perseverance to serve Filipinos throughout Canada at the offices and provinces through consular outreach programs.
Let’s learn to appreciate the service of our kababayan.
Visit the website of the Philippine embassy and consulates in Canada as often as needed if you are planning to renew your passport or avail other consular services such as applying for a visa, civil registry, absentee voting, or dual citizenship.
You can also have a fingerprint impressions on the NBI form no.5 (required for NBI Clearance) at the consulates. Use the convenient and cost-efficient means of communication and transportation. I sent an email and received a clear, pleasant response after a few days.
In spite of the agencies being outnumbered, with courtesy and vigilance it’s possible to have a quality, fast service. In instances on which situations are becoming unpleasant—be patient.
Share your tips to our kababayan about direction or requirement. I think we have a word for that: bayanihan.
Have you been in any of the Philippine embassy or consulate in Canada? How was your experience?
Resource: PH Consulate Moves to Canada Place April 24 and Philippine Consular Offices
Hi Carolyn. What do you mean by Consular Jurisdiction? Does it mean they will only cater applications from those areas? I am at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Which consulate office should I go? Thanks!
You’re right Carren. You can either go to the Philippine Embassy (Ottawa) or Consulate General (Toronto) in Ontario. It will depend on your location (eg. northern, eastern). Check the website on the post for more information.
Hi carol. Is there any phil consulate or embassy here in saskatoon saskatchewan?May i know the adress and tel no. If you have.Thank you much.
As of now, there’s no PCG Consulate in Saskatoon, but you can check the consular outreach schedule of the Philippine Embassy and Consulates in different provinces.
Hello, why is it that there is no consulate office here in Calgary?
Hi, George.
I updated the post and added the information about the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary. You cannot renew your passport in Calgary but there’s a proposal since December 2013 to have a consulate in Alberta. I’ll update the post again whenever necessary.
Thanks for dropping by.
Hi. Im in St. John’s applying for permanent residence. Immigration emailed me to pass police certificate from philippines. When i called the number above, that was hospital. Can you please explin to me how can i get police certificate? Thank you so much.
Alice I appreciate your correction; which of the contact information is incorrect? As for the police certificate, you need to get NBI Clearance from the Philippines with the help of your family, relatives, and friends. For a start, you can read my post about NBI Clearance. I hope the tips will help you in your application.
Number for St. John’s is different. It changed to hospital. Thank you. ^^
I’m glad you’re done with your application. 🙂 And thanks for the tip. I’ll search the right one.