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PH CONSUL GENERAL TO CALGARY PROMOTES WELFARE OF FILIPINO TEACHERS, NEWLY ARRIVED FILIPINO IMMIGRANTS IN MEETINGS WITH ALBERTA MINISTERS

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Calgary, 16 July 2023 – Philippine Consul General Zaldy Patron recently met with Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides and Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen to promote the welfare of the Filipino internationally educated teachers (IET) and the newly arrived Filipino immigrants in Alberta.

During their meeting on 11 July 2023, Consul General Patron sought Minister Nicolaides’ support for the Filipino IET who are required to undergo the licensing process and complete Alberta’s Internationally Educated Teachers Bridging Program (IETBG) before they could work as full-fledged teachers in the province.

The two officials agreed to hold a joint virtual briefing for the Filipino IET to inform them of the requirements and procedure in the accreditation of IET in Alberta.They also exchanged ideas on how to motivate the Filipino IET to undergo the credentialing process and enroll in the IETBG.

 


On 14 July 2023, Consul General Patron and Minister Yaseen discussed the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s programs for the immigrants in Alberta.

Minister Yaseen said there were opportunities for eligible Filipinos to come to the province through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta.

Likewise, Consul General Patron and Minister Yaseen agreed to work together to encourage the Filipino community to help address the problem of racism in the province through the Ministry’s anti-racism program. Minister Yaseen advocates for equal opportunities for all in the province, saying that “no one should be left behind in Alberta.”

To recognize the contributions of newcomers (i.e., immigrants) in the province, the Ministry of Immigration and Multiculturalism has also come up with the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.

A newcomer who has enriched the province through volunteer activities, leadership, innovation in business, achievements in academic or professional field, or by creating more welcoming and inclusive communities can be nominated for the award. Award categories recognize the accomplishments of youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, academics, professionals, and community builders. 

Filipinos in Alberta are encouraged to know more about the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards from this site - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-newcomer-recognition-awards.aspx.