History Filipinos in Canada*When did Filipinos moved to Canada?- According to Statistics Canada show that the first two Filipino to immigrate to Canada came before 1931. They were followed by three immigrants whose dated of arrival were between 1931 and 1945. Five other immigrants arrived later, two in 1946 and three in the early 1950’s.In 1956 a number of Filipinos were admitted into the country. Between said year and 1964 more entered by way of the United States. Most of them were temporary residents or visitors on tourist visas. Some were professionals on the exchange program. After the expiration of their two-year program, a large number of them preferred not to return to the Philippines. Instead, they moved to Canada. Some of the United States Filipino residents, and those coming direct from the Philippines who entered as visitor, later applied for landed immigrant status. The authority allowing visitors to apply for landed immigrant status took effect in 1967, which was revoked ife and others for professional advancement simultaneous with adventure and travel. What lured Filipinos to settle permanently in Canada has been the great expectation of good economic, social and political life.*How and why did Filipinos moved to Canada?-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.-according to Philippine statistics show that there are 700,000 new graduates yearly in the Philippines and this young people have nowhere to find a suitable employment after graduation. Many of them would work in call center agencies, many more will find temporary employment abroad but majority are thinking about immigration to Canada as their passport to a better future.- The other reason of immigration to Canada is Canada’s universal health care and top notch public education- which are both free.*the migration fl964, the total of Philippines in Canada was only 770, Most of people from United States not directly from the Philippines. During 1960s, Canada recruited more professionals, most of people were nurses, technicians, office workers and doctors arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba.From the early of 1990s Filipino immigrants rapidly increased1994-95 (14,165)1995-96 (11,921)1996-97 (9,467)1997-98 (8,048)1998-99 (9,344)2001 (12,928)2002 (11,011)2003 (11,987)2004 (13,303)2005 (17,525)2006 (17,718)2007 (19,067)2008 (23,727)2009 (27,277)2010 (36,578)-most of Filipino immigrants arrived after 1991-According to the facts and figures 2010 – Immigration overview: Permanent residents, Philippines was the first-largest Asian Canadian group in the nation.-* Where do Filipino live and why- 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 themore Filipinos decided to settle in Ontario, particularly in Toronto, where jobs were prospering.*Population characteristicsMale- 175,640Female- 235,055Age distribution in Filipino community (2001)Under 1528.720.115 to 2417.312.625 to 4431.137.345 to 6418.223.565 and over4.76.4Total 100.0100.0Language-Almost all immigrants from the Philippines in Canada can speak at least one official language. In 1991, 99percent could conduct a conversation in one of both official languages: 3 percent spoke English and French, 95 percent could carry on a conversation in English, and less than 1 percent could speak French. At the same time,. Only one could not speak either English or French.A the same time a large share of immigrants from the Philippines living in Canada in 1991 spoke a language other than one of the official languages most often in their home.Religion-the large majority of immigrants from the Philippines are Roman Catholics. In 1991, eighty seven reported they were affiliated with theno religious affiliation.*what they do-for example, 81 percent of immigrants men aged 15-64 from the Philippines were employed in 1991, compared with 78 percent of all immigrants men and 76 percent of Canadian born men in the same age group. In 1991, 80 percent of immigrants women aged 15-64 from the Philippines were employed versus 62 percent of all immigrants women and 63 percent of Canadian born women in this age range.During 1960s, Canada recruited more professionals, most of people were nurses, technicians, office workers and doctors arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba.*introFilipino-Canadians are the third- largest Asian Canadian group in the nation after the Chinese and Indian communities. They are also the largest South 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 33percent, compared to the rest of Canada which only grew by about 5percent. On average, Canada received about 20,500 Fili.