Advisory Council

The FCNC Advisory Council is composed of the Chair and Vice Chairs of the Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, appointed upon request by the FCNC Board of Directors. The FCNC Advisory Council provides strategic advice to the President and the Executive Committee of the Filipino Canadian National Congress.

The Filipino Canadian National Congress is governed by its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The Advisory Council does not have fiduciary responsibility for the Filipino Canadian National Congress. This responsibility lies with the Board of Directors of the FCNC.

Mr. Kevin Lamoureux, MP

Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
MP, Winnipeg North

Mr. Dan Mazier, MP

1st Vice Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
MP, Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa

The Honourable Marilou McPhedran, Senator

Vice Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group

Ms. Leah Gazan, MP

Vice Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
MP, Winnipeg Centre

Ms. Salma Zahid, MP
Ms. Salma Zahid, MP

Treasurer, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
MP, Scarborough Centre

The Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator

Vice Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate

Ms. Rechie Valdez, MP

Vice Chair, Canada Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group
MP, Mississauga—Streetsville

Antonio Villarin, Barrister & Solicitor

Legal Advisor

Arlene Evangelista, CPA, CGA, H.B.Com.

Accountant