Philippines Canada Trade Council

What Philippines Canada Trade Council does

The Philippines Canada Trade Council (PCTC) is a non-stock, non-profit organization founded in 1983 and registered under the Federal Laws of Canada, headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Its stated purpose is to promote trade, investment, and business networking between Canadian and Filipino professionals and organizations, with operational geography covering British Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. The council serves individual professionals and Canadian corporate entities interested in cross-border trade with the Philippines, alongside the broader Filipino-Canadian community.

PCTC's product surface consists of Individual Membership ($50/year) and Corporate Membership ($200/year) tiers, a Mentorship Program run in partnership with Outcome Life using Mentor Match software, recurring trade events (networking meetings, speaker series, AGMs), and the newly launched annual Philippines Trade Recognition Awards. The first annual awards cover BC, Yukon, and Northwest Territories and are run in cooperation with the Philippines Consul General and the Philippines International Trade Office. A Philippines-Canada Trade Partnership Forum is also scheduled for July 2026 in Manila. Underlying technology is operational rather than product-oriented: the website and member management run on AMSS Memlink (provided by Engage Citizens), payments are processed by Nuvei, and Google Analytics is used for traffic analysis.

PCTC generates revenue from three streams: recurring membership fees ($50 individual, $200 corporate), event ticket sales ($100-$150 across tiered pricing), and event sponsorships priced at $1,000 (Silver, capped at 8), $2,500 (Gold, capped at 4), and $5,000 (Platinum, capped at 2). The organization is volunteer-governed through an annually elected Board of Directors; the 2024-2025 board is chaired by Neil Mort. The council does not disclose headcount, revenue, or financials, consistent with its status as a non-profit association.

Name

Philippines Canada Trade Council

Legal name

Philippines Canada Trade Council

Website

https://pctc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PCTC is a Vancouver-based, federally registered non-profit founded in 1983 that promotes trade and business networking between Canadian and Filipino professionals and corporate members, delivering membership programs, trade events, a mentorship initiative, and the annual Philippines Trade Recognition Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual and corporate members provide recurring revenue. Individual membership is $50/year and corporate membership is $200/year, with voting rights requiring fee payment before AGM.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event tickets (Philippines Trade Recognition Awards, networking events, speaker series) with tiered pricing for members and non-members. Ticket prices range from $100-$150 for general attendance.
3. Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages for events including Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), and Silver ($1,000) tiers with varying benefits including reserved seating, logo placement, and speaking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Philippines Canada Trade Council is a non-stock, non-profit trade council that facilitates bilateral trade, investment, and business networking between Canada and the Philippines. It sells individual and corporate memberships, runs a structured mentorship program, hosts networking and trade forums, and administers annual trade recognition awards to Filipino-Canadian professionals, organizations, and businesses engaged in bilateral trade.

Product overview

The Philippines Canada Trade Council (PCTC) is a non-stock, non-profit trade association established in 1983, not a technology product company. PCTC's offerings consist of membership programs (Individual at $50/year and Corporate at $200/year), mentorship programs, trade events (networking, speaker series, AGMs), and the annual Philippines Trade Recognition Awards. The council facilitates trade and business connections between Canada and the Philippines through member services and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Annual membership for individual Filipino and Canadian professionals at CAD $50 per year, granting access to Council programs, mentorship, events, and networking.
• Corporate Membership Annual membership for corporations and organizations at CAD $200 per year, providing institutional access to bilateral trade events, programs, and networking across the Canada-Philippines corridor.
• Mentorship Program Structured mentorship program pairing emerging Filipino-Canadian professionals and entrepreneurs with experienced mentors to develop trade, business, and leadership skills.
• Philippines-Canada Trade Partnership Forum Trade forum event convened under the Council's partnership with the Philippines Consul General in Vancouver and the Philippines International Trade Office in Toronto, designed to facilitate bilateral trade dialogue and connections.
• Networking Events Periodic networking events organized by the Council to connect Filipino and Canadian professionals, corporate members, and trade stakeholders.
• Philippines Trade Recognition Awards Annual recognition awards honoring Filipino-Canadian individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made notable contributions to bilateral trade, community, and industry.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and pilot.

• Philippines Consul GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial cooperation partner for the annual Philippines Trade Recognition Awards. The Consul General works with PCTC to honour organizations demonstrating excellence in promoting Canada-Philippines trade. This partnership provides diplomatic legitimacy and governmental backing for PCTC's trade promotion activities.
• Philippines International Trade OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating partner for the Philippines Trade Recognition Awards and broader trade promotion initiatives. The office collaborates with PCTC to strengthen trade, investment, and economic collaboration between Canada and the Philippines.
• Outcome LifepilotStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian-based mentorship model organization approached by PCTC Board to pilot a mentorship program. Outcome Life has experience working with Rotary clubs in Australia and will provide logistics support to run the mentorship program connecting PCTC members with newcomers to Canada for business guidance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Vancouver Board of Trade: A regional business association based in Vancouver serving BC-based businesses through networking events, policy advocacy, and trade programming. Directly comparable to PCTC's Western Canadian footprint and event-driven member model, but with a broader sector remit and significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters: Canada's largest industry trade association representing manufacturers and exporters, including those active in transpacific trade. Comparable to PCTC in promoting trade and networking for Canadian businesses, but with a manufacturing/export specialization and substantially larger membership base.
• Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFOC): A Canadian non-profit that helps SMEs in developing countries access the Canadian market, including the Philippines. Comparable to PCTC as a Canada–emerging-market trade-promotion NGO, but with a different programmatic focus on trade readiness rather than bilateral business networking.
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Canada's largest national business association representing members across sectors. Comparable to PCTC as a membership-based business association promoting trade and networking, but at national scale with paid staff, government relations capacity, and substantially larger resources.
• Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: A Canadian think tank and convening body focused on Canada–Asia relations, including Canada–Philippines trade and investment. Comparable to PCTC in mission (deepening bilateral economic ties in the Asia-Pacific) but operates as a broader, federally supported institution rather than a volunteer membership council.
• World Trade Centers Association: A global network of trade-promotion organizations facilitating cross-border business connections and trade services. Comparable to PCTC's bilateral trade-bridging mission, but operating globally with institutional infrastructure, paid staff, and standardized service offerings across member World Trade Centers.
• Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The Philippines' largest business chamber, actively engaged in international trade promotion including with Canada. Comparable to PCTC as a counterpart trade-promotion body, but operating at national scale in the Philippines with government recognition and a broad sector mandate.

Direct peers

• Canada-ASEAN Business Council: A bilateral business council promoting trade and investment between Canada and ASEAN nations, including the Philippines. Highly comparable to PCTC as a membership-based organization dedicated to facilitating Canada–Philippines business linkages, though ASEAN-wide in scope rather than Philippines-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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