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Business, a Pathway to Financial Stability
Business, a Pathway to Financial Stability
Financial Literacy: Business, A Pathway to Financial Stability 💼🚀
Have a side hustle? Thinking about turning your skills into a business? This one's for you.
Join us as local Filipino business owners share how they got started and hear directly from the City of Ottawa on what it takes to make your business official and support for small businesses from the federal government.
Hear from a panel of Filipino business owners in Ottawa
➡️ How they started
➡️ The challenges they faced
➡️ Advice they wish someone had told them
Learn from a City of Ottawa guest
➡️ The paperwork to register your business
➡️ Grants available to new and small businesses
Plus
➡️ An open Q&A
➡️ A chance to network with other Filipino businesses in the community
Whether you're already earning on the side or still working on an idea, this training-workshop is for you!
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Cours Bayview Yards - 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON
This is a FREE training, but spots are limited — register today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/7e1JzXmuEYH6QkZs8
📧 Or email us at info@pcc-ottawa.ca
This workshop series is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, helping us bring accessible and practical financial education to immigrant communities
See you there!
National Seniors Day
National Seniors Day
Every year on October 1, Canada celebrates National Seniors Day, and it’s already been 15 years now! Older Canadians enrich and contribute to our families, workplaces and communities in countless ways, sharing their time, knowledge and experience to ground and inspire us every day.
join the conversation on the Seniors in Canada Facebook page.
Saving & Investment
Saving & Investment
Ready to take control of your financial future? Join us as we break down the basics of growing your wealth through smart saving and investing. We’ll be covering:
Government-registered accounts
✅ RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
✅ TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account)
✅ FHSA (First Home Savings Account)
✅ RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)
✅ RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan)
Basic investment strategies
✅ GICs, ETFs, and other strategies to help your money grow
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to make the most of your savings, this workshop is for everyone!
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕤 3:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Cours Baview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, K1Y 2C5
This is a FREE workshop, but spots are limited — register today!
🔗 https://forms.gle/F5oRY68SjnTtW4pw5
📧 Or email us at info@pcc-ottawa.ca
See you there!
PCC Spotlight Series: Featuring Kimmortal
PCC Spotlight Series: Featuring Kimmortal
The PCC supports Filipino-Canadian artists and one of them is the uniquely creative, award-winning queer Filipinx artist, Kimmortal.
Experience an unforgettable evening with Kimmortal, who is known for blending hip-hop, rap, and storytelling into powerful performances that connect through identity, healing, community, and resilience.
Recognized for their genre-bending sound and thought-provoking artistry, Kimmortal creates music that reflects personal and collective experiences while celebrating authenticity and human connection.
Join us for this inspiring performance at the National Arts Centre and discover an artist whose work continues to resonate with audiences across Canada and beyond.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026Location: Fourth Stage, National Arts CentreTickets available through the National Arts Centre.
Info Session: Wills and Power of Attorney
Saving & Investment
Many of us assume Wills and Powers of Attorney are only for seniors or people with significant wealth. In reality, these documents help protect your family, your wishes, and your future at any stage of life.
Join PCC and Attorney Nadilyn Calasanz for an informative workshop on Will and Power of Attorney. Learn what these documents are, why they matter, and how they can help reduce stress and uncertainty for your loved ones.
✔ Protect your family
✔ Ensure your wishes are respected
✔ Prepare for unexpected situations
✔ Gain peace of mind
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Keith Brown Community Centre, Laroche Park, Ottawa
Register today using the QR code OR
use the link: https://forms.gle/eoyWRWRgg4371DDq9
This workshop series is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, helping us bring accessible and practical financial education to our community.
My Refuge House Benefit Concert
My Refuge House Benefit Concert
The Vina Morales concert is for the benefit of My Refuge House, a nonprofit located in Cebu, Philippines that offers shelter and care for young survivors (mostly girls) of sexual abuse and trafficking. The Philippine Centre Canada partners with the Philippine International for Arts, Culture, and Heritage to bring Vina Morales, an accomplished singer from Cebu, who delivers a highly entertaining, fun, and exemplary performance in the Philippines and the United States.
Join us on July 3, 7:00 pm at the Blu Legacy Convention Centre, 3750 North Bowesville Road, Ottawa. Tickets are $95 SVIP, $85 (VIP), and $55 (General Admission). For every 5 tickets bought, one is FREE.
For tickets, please call any of these numbers: (613) 875-0794, (613) 261-8463 or (613) 263-4794.
Let’s support a worthy cause! See you there!!!
Managing Debt and Improving Credit Score
Managing Debt and Improving Credit Score
Join us for Workshop #2: ?? Managing Debt and Improving Credit Score
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⌚8:30AM - 12:00PM
📍Cours Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Rd, Ottawa, ON
Learn how to take control of your finances and build a plan that works for you:
• Recognize how your values impact your spending
• Track your debt and create a realistic action plan
• Prepare a practical spending plan
• Understand your credit score and credit report
• Learn your rights and options when dealing with debt
No catch, no expectations — just support, knowledge, and practical tools to help you move forward financially.
🚨 Spots are limited and will fill up fast!
👉 Visit our page and click the link in the bio to register
👉 OR Comment workshop2 and we will send you the link
👉 OR email info@pcc-ottawa.ca
With funding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Prioritizing Financial Goals
Prioritizing Financial Goals
Join us for the official launch of our Financial Literacy Project, followed by our first workshop in the series! This FREE session will guide you through setting clear money goals, understanding your income and expenses, and making informed financial decisions you can apply right away.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Cours at Bayview Yards
Whether you’re saving for short-term needs or planning for long-term stability, this workshop is designed to give you practical tools to take control of your finances.
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to secure your place.
With funding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation