The Canadian embassy in Tokyo will no longer be processing immigration applications. All applications which would have previously been sent to Tokyo must now be sent to Manila.
Considering the difference in processing times as shown below, I am sure many potential Japanese visa applicants are probably saying しまった.
| Type of Application | Tokyo Processing Time | Manila Processing Time |
| Study Permits | 3 | 13 |
| Work Permits | 1 | 15 |
| Skilled Workers (2008-10) | 17 | 18 |
| Provincial Nominees | 5 | 11 |
| Investors | 27 | 55 |
| Spousal-Sponsorship | 6 | 9 |