Frequently Asked Questions

We are registered under the Canadian Societies Act on July 21, 2021 ( Society registration number S0074089) and operates as a non-profit organization. 

Canada Hong Kong Alliance Association also known as  “ Canada Hong Kong Alliance “ and “ CANHK “ was established by two Hong Kong Canadians along with a Canadian native.

Although we have our own religious beliefs, we all share the same values of community support, mutual respect, human rights, individual freedom and a passion for the relief against poverty.

Through sharing and support, we want to assist our Hong Kong friends who are planning to study, work, or immigrate to Canada and those who are preparing to return to Canada to ensure they can smoothly and successfully integrated into mainstream Canadian society. 

Our common goal is to work with people who values ​​the Canadian society and want to help relieve poverty for new immigrant, return residents, international students, temporary workers and local families who are in trouble and need assistance. 

From preparation, registration to operation, we insist on not discussing or getting involved in politics. 

Canada Hong Kong Alliance and or it’s member does not affiliated with any political or governmental parties and will not devote any part of its resources, direction or support to any political acts or candidates for public office. 

We are not affiliated with any political group, commercial or business entity and is not created to benefit any private groups.

We have no direct or indirect relationship with Alliance Canada HK 

 (https://alliancecanadahk.com ) We do not know any of their members, advisory groups or regions group. We have not and will not cooperate with any political group or person including Alliance Canada HK.

A public relations company once suggested that changing our association’s name would be helpful to the activities we are preparing or conceiving, but we felt that there was no need for this. 

We firmly believe that our words, action and activities will not cause unfair or injustice to others. We respect everyone regardless of nationality and economical status and believe that they should have the freedom of thought, action and expression of heart.

Hong Kong

We have held several sharing sessions at the Hong Kong City Hall. With the assistance of our many Canadian connections, we shared with more than 800 Hong Kong friends who have close ties to Canada.

Our volunteers have provided counseling for several students who were about to study in Canada and established a circle of friends for them in Canada. Our volunteers also provided professional psychological counseling to several Hong Kong families who were troubled by the need to return to Canada.

All of our volunteers who provide counselling for students are Canadian citizens graduated from Canadian universities and have had many years of tutoring and student counselling experience. Volunteers who provide psychological counseling are also certified psychologists with professional qualifications.

Canada

In Canada, we have provided free airport pick-up and transportation services for several students and families who have just arrived and have no support from local relatives or friends. We assisted them to establish an extensive social network in Canada. We have also assisted them to solve arising issues that they encountered including housing and transportation issues.

Our volunteers have provided emergency support to two students who had to study and live in Canada alone. Our volunteers also assisted the students’ overseas parents to visit Canada during Covid to meet their children along with medical and psychological counseling.

We have produced 17 interview videos, inviting Canadian professionals in accounting, auditing, education, youth counseling, finance, real estate, insurance, media, tourism, funeral, catering, engineering, and construction. Our guest speakers introduced Canadian values and encouraged everyone to perform civic responsibilities while enjoying the freedom, high-quality education and living standard in Canada.

We also support a program called Culture Tastic – Indigenous Cuisine, a charity event organized by Everythinggoesvirtual.com through donations and actions, encouraging families to learn about the culinary art and culture of Canadian Aboriginal people.

The coming year will be our "Year of Action".

We are preparing to open one or more academic support centers with online platforms to provide after class English homework and examination support. We also will offer college entry advisory to K to 12 students and become a hub for students and their parents  to meet up for social networking.

Additionally, we are in preparation to open counseling centers which will allow experts with qualifications in youth and family psychological counseling to provide to assistance to both students and parents on how to deal with academic and family troubles. There will be a focus on coping methods, and professional guidance for friends who are mentally troubled. 

We will gather like-minded communities to provide support for minority groups in Canada and those in need of care or assistance through donations or volunteering activities.

To provide multifaceted and comprehensive social services to those in need. 

CANHK offers a wide range of support services to immigrants, prospective immigrants, international students, temporary workers, refugees, and those with strong ties to Canada. This includes immigration and settlement assistance, academic support, mentorship, training and career development, networking, job search, life coaching, counseling, senior care, and more.  

To relieve poverty of immigrants, international students, temporary workers and refugees who are in need through providing food and other basic necessities of life, or modest funds to afford them.