PINAY Quebec

05/09/2026

Exciting news! PINAY has been invited to showcase our work at the Time Out Market, located at Eaton Centre near the McGill metro! We’re thrilled to be among several fantastic community organizations that will be sharing our stories and initiatives. Join us on Sunday, May 10, from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM for a day filled with inspiration and connection. We can’t wait to see you there!
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04/14/2026

On April 11, 2026, we hosted a SAMAHAN Space where we had a hands-on income tax clinic with the help of our close friend and ally, Jill Hanley, as the workshop facilitator. The participants learned about the tax filing process, the different types of tax slips, and what to do if they were in a situation where they didn’t receive their T4s from their employers. They also learned how to file their own taxes with the use of the uFile software.

Earlier during the day, Jasmin de la Calzada, Chairperson of PINAY Quebec, participated in a panel discussion titled "Voices of the Filipino Community in Quebec: Memorializing the Past, Building the Future." This conference was organized by Southeast Asia Studies Montreal to highlight the community that was built by the Filipino diaspora in Montreal over a span of decades.

During her talk with other panel speakers, she shared her personal journey to Canada and her experiences as a student organizer, which ultimately led her to join PINAY Quebec. She emphasized how the skills she acquired from theatre workshops helped her contribute to the organization earlier on.

04/10/2026

The Southeast Asia Studies Montreal will be hosting an upcoming 2-day conference on April 10 and 11, 2026. The conference, Voices of the Filipino Community in Quebec: Memorializing the Past, Building the Future, will be held at 3744 Rue Jean-Brillant, Montreal (Université de Montréal). The event is free for all to attend.

We're proud to announce that our chairperson will be speaking during the Panel on Community Peacemaking on April 11th from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

For more details regarding the conference: https://southeastasiastudiesmontreal.ca
To register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-of-the-filipino-community-in-quebec-tickets-1985878350605

04/05/2026

Tax season is still ongoing 📝🧑🏻‍💻

On Saturday, April 11, 2026 (5:30pm to 7:30pm), we will be hosting our next SAMAHAN Space session. You will learn how to file your taxes hands-on with a workshop facilitator using the uFile software.

Your taxes will be done and filed during the workshop, so please bring the following:
- T4s
- RL-31 from your landlords
- medical expenses
- Tuition slips if your children are in post secondary school
- Daycare receipts
- Other slips if you’ve collected like EI, welfare or any other government benefits over the year
If you can, bring a laptop or tablet.

03/20/2026

It's currently tax season! 📝

The tax clinic at HEC will take place from March 20 to March 22, 2026. All days of the tax clinic will be from 9am to 4pm. The volunteers can help you out with filling out your tax forms at the clinic.
For more information: https://srahec.ca/en/clinique-dimpots/
To book an appointment for the tax clinic: https://airtable.com/app7A6TE1Xrlekaq0/shrCIj6IxnIYhuju7

We will be hosting a tax clinic during our next SAMAHAN Space, specifically designed for those who want to learn how to fill out tax forms. More details will be provided soon.

03/18/2026

The organizer of this GoFundMe, also a former PINAY organizer, is asking for help. Please donate as much as you can and share.

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03/14/2026

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, we hosted a moving film screening of “Modern Heroes, Modern Slaves” to honour International Working Women’s Day. After the screening, we held an open discussion where attendees shared personal experiences and insights related to the documentary’s themes. This inspiring conversation provided a safe space for reflection on individual journeys and the importance of advocating for women's rights and social justice. The event boosted community participation and prompted a meaningful dialogue about the ongoing struggles and successes of women worldwide. One participant shared that navigating immigration and work programs alone sometimes felt like being in limbo, but she appreciated the support from groups like PINAY and Migrante Qc. The migrant workers realized that they could only overcome their challenges by uniting their strength.

03/13/2026

One of our volunteers at PINAY is part of CASA Cares, the charity wing of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. She would like to invite you to support their annual fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7 PM. All donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation.

For the past 18 years, they have hosted an annual Fashion Show where all proceeds go directly to the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. The profits from this event will be donated to fund medical research aimed at supporting children’s recovery and assisting their families.

For tickets: https://evelya.co/en/john-molson-school-of-business/casa-cares/casa-cares-23rd-annual-fashion-show-moonlight-mirage-5999
For donations: https://secure.fondationduchildren.com/site/TR/DIY/CASACares?pg=personal&px=1190317&fr_id=1300&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeWVmemdHdmlaUDVQamRaZ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7bBPDd0FR9InacvZ5d76QZPQOGNaFLoMTD4bUT6lk6o0lI5oDFA5ZnMzgT9Q_aem_eyQX5II26agj5zZwTJ-Yeg

Together, for sick children, we Heal. Love. Bond.

03/03/2026

This Saturday, March 7, 2026, we will host a film screening at our SAMAHAN Space to celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight the struggles faced by migrant women. After the screening, we will hold a discussion where attendees can share their experiences.
Venue: 4755 Ave Van Horne (Rm 110)
Time: 3:30pm to 6pm

Modern Heroes Modern Slaves
Documentary, 44 minutes,
o.v. English, French v. with subtitles
Directed by Marie Boti and Michelle Smith
Distribution: Filmoption International, Diffusion Multi-Monde
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1026173150?fl=pl&fe=sh
Laurel-Wreath Awards:
Best Investigative Documentary, Canadian Association of Journalists, 1997

Each day, thousands of people leave countries like the Philippines to seek work abroad. They work as nannies, domestics, clerks and labourers for low wages and with few rights. What little money they earn, they send home to their families. This contribution to their country’s economy has prompted the Philippine government to call these contract workers “modern-day heroes.” But that’s only half the story.

Starting from the case of Flor Contemplacion, the Philippine maid hanged in Singapore, to worldwide protests, Modern Heroes Modern Slaves takes a look at the human side of this massive trade in labour: failed marriages, family breakups, and exploitation and abuse at the hands of unscrupulous employers. From the United Arab Emirates to Hong Kong to Canada, local governments rely on contract workers to fill jobs that locals cannot or will not do. When it comes to protecting them from abuse and defending their rights, the workers have to fend for themselves.This Saturday, March 7, 2026, we will host a film screening at our SAMAHAN Space to celebrate International Women’s Day and highlight the struggles faced by migrant women. After the screening, we will hold a discussion where attendees can share their experiences.

02/17/2026

On February 7th, approximately 25 individuals gathered at the Immigrant Workers Centre for our SAMAHAN Space in collaboration with Migrante Quebec, which served as a town hall meeting focused on current immigration restrictions and the suspension of the Homecare Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP). This event aimed to foster collective action and solidarity among those affected, highlighting the importance of coming together as a community rather than facing these challenges in isolation. During the meeting, participants shared their personal experiences and the challenges they encountered while navigating the immigration system. Many expressed concerns about the burdensome costs associated with the immigration process, having paid significant fees that added to their financial stress. Others discussed the complexities and bureaucratic hurdles specific to their professions, revealing how these obstacles not only impact their livelihoods but also their well-being. The conversations highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated response to advocate for fair immigration policies and support for migrant workers. This event represented the initial step in forming a united front to tackle these pressing matters, particularly for those in the migrant workforce who are often marginalized.