The Philippines Canada Trade Council (PCTC) was established in 1983 as a non-stock, non-profit organization, registered under the Federal Laws of Canada, for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and Canada. Vision: To be the leading non-governmental association in Canada promoting and assisting trade and business between Canada and the Philippines. Objectives: To promote fellowship among Filipino and Canadian professionals and businesspersons in Canada and the Philippines. To encourage and foster the advancement of understanding and goodwill among the Filipino and Canadian professionals and businesspersons. To represent, express and give effect to various opinions of the Members and the Philippine business community in Canada regarding trade, commerce, finance, industry and other related matters. To gather and provide general information on matters that relate to trade and commerce or other undertakings of interest to the Members and the community. To take an active involvement in the civic, social and general welfare and well-being of the Filipino communities in Canada.