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Migrant Workers’ Day Celebration 2026 brought together workers, families, community partners, faith leaders, service providers, and supporters for a meaningful day of recognition, connection, and care. Held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mt. Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church in North York, the celebration highlighted the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of migrant workers and overseas Filipino workers to Canada and to families around the world.

A Day of Support and Celebration

As the Director of Compassion, I was invited to provide a devotional message and encourage migrant workers as they continue to serve and contribute to Canada. It was inspiring to witness the ministry of Mount Zion Filipino Adventist Church, which has been a part of this program for several years.

The celebration featured information sessions, community resource booths, cultural presentations, giveaways, and opportunities for participants to connect with legal, settlement, employment, and social support services. These resources helped address the real needs of migrant workers and their families, including access to reliable information, awareness of rights, pathways to assistance, and stronger community networks.

The event was supported by the Migrant Workers Office Toronto, OWWA Toronto, the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto, Mt. Zion Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church, Filipino Achievers Canada, Kababayan Multicultural Centre, and other community partners. Their collaboration demonstrated how public agencies, faith communities, and service organisations can work together to provide meaningful care and practical support.

Recognising Contributions Beyond the Workplace

Migrant workers play an essential role in Canada’s communities, contributing to sectors such as caregiving, agriculture, food services, construction, health care, and many other areas of daily life. Yet their contributions extend far beyond their economic value. They bring culture, faith, skill, compassion, and commitment, often while enduring separation from loved ones and navigating unfamiliar systems far from home.

By celebrating Migrant Workers’ Day, communities affirm that migrant workers deserve dignity, respect, protection, and a true sense of belonging. The 2026 celebration served as both a tribute and a call to action: to listen more closely, support more intentionally, and build systems where every worker is valued not only for what they do, but for who they are.