Category: Statement

We say no to homophobia and sexism! We say no to irresponsible and false leaders!

Congress of Progressive Filipinos National Statement February 19, 2016 The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) is disgusted by the recent homophobic statement made by boxer, Philippine congressman and Senatorial candidate, Manny Pacquiao, against LGBTQs comparing them to being worse than animals for having same-sex relationships. These comments in particular reflect the persisting machismo, homophobia,… Read More We say no to homophobia and sexism! We say no to irresponsible and false leaders!

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End contractualization and flexibilization of labour! Meaningful and secure livelihoods for workers now!

Solidarity statement for Toronto Cleaners and Janitors November 10, 2015   Toronto, ON—SIKLAB Ontario (Advance and Uphold the Struggles of Filipino Canadian Workers) and the member organizations of the Magkaisa (Unity) Centre extend our solidarity to the Toronto cleaners and janitors, and their allies, in protest against exploitative working conditions and oppressive labour practices. As… Read More End contractualization and flexibilization of labour! Meaningful and secure livelihoods for workers now!

SIKLAB Ontario

No to bombs over Syria! No to Canadian warplanes and US Troops in the Middle East!

Congress of Progressive Filipinos National Statement Beginning in April of 2015, two of Canada’s CF-18 fighters dropped the first set of bombs over Syria, participating in a US-led airstrike to take out a Syrian military installation occupied by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Since then Canada has participated in 3 more… Read More No to bombs over Syria! No to Canadian warplanes and US Troops in the Middle East!

Magkaisa Centre

We say no to the “4 in 4 out” revolving door policy!

Statement prepared by SIKLAB National (Advance and Uphold the Struggles of Filipino Canadian Workers) April 22, 2015 Toronto, ON— The enactment of the “4 in 4 out” rule this past April 1st, affecting tens of thousands of workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), is a telling message exposing the Canadian Government’s intensifying attacks… Read More We say no to the “4 in 4 out” revolving door policy!

SIKLAB Ontario

We reject fear! Junk Bill C-51

April 11, 2015 Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) National Statement   Toronto – Insulted and angry – these are the feelings that many Canadians have following expeditious attempts of the Conservative majority to pass Bill C-51 through parliament without any opposition or serious criticism. Dubbed the “Anti-Terrorism” Bill, Harper and his cabinet have made the… Read More We reject fear! Junk Bill C-51

Magkaisa Centre

Celebrating our gains: paving our future for genuine women’s liberation

NAPWC Statement March 8, 2015 The National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) celebrates International Women’s Day in honour of all working class women around the world who fought and continue to fight for women’s equality, genuine development, and human rights. This legacy of resistance embodies women’s heightened militancy and strong resolve in building… Read More Celebrating our gains: paving our future for genuine women’s liberation

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Progressive Filipino Canadian students stand in solidarity with CUPE 3902 & 3903 as strikes continue

March 11, 2015 For immediate release Toronto,ON–The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – Ontario (FCYA/UKPC-ON) stand in solidarity with the teaching assistants, contractual and part-time instructors of University of Toronto (U of T) and York University currently on legal strike. After bargaining for wage increase, job security, and workers’ benefits, the… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadian students stand in solidarity with CUPE 3902 & 3903 as strikes continue

FCYA/UKPC Ontario

Regressive rebranding of the Live-in Caregiver Program consolidates the neoliberal agenda for temporary, cheap, vulnerable, and disposable labour

National Alliance of Philippine Women Canada National Statement December 4, 2014 Toronto, ON—With the Federal Government’s announcement of the recent changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) continue to challenge the inherently violent and abusive mechanisms of the program that, at the very core, has remained… Read More Regressive rebranding of the Live-in Caregiver Program consolidates the neoliberal agenda for temporary, cheap, vulnerable, and disposable labour

Philippine Women Centre of Ontario

Call to end systemic racism and police brutality! Stop the criminalization of Black and racialized youth

Statement from Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance December 3, 2014 Toronto, ON–Progressive Filipino Canadian youth condemn the Ferguson grand jury’s decision of Michael Brown’s case against Darren Wilson. Three months after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the grand jury announced that police officer Darren Wilson will not face any criminal liability.… Read More Call to end systemic racism and police brutality! Stop the criminalization of Black and racialized youth

FCYA/UKPC Ontario