How to get multiple visa?

[Jah Amores]

Hi. So recently I applied for a tourist visa and got approved. It was a single entry visa in a span of 6 months (august 2018 to january 2019) i flied aug 2-13 (11 days only) and had to go back bc of my studies, and i just knew That my xmas vacation will last for a month, i was so sad I actually wanted to stay longer, and now my question is, can I reapply for visa again if my single entry visa (already used) is still valid? And how can I apply for multiple entry visa (I am a student in the Philippines rn)
Side question: Will it be easier to apply this time? Now that I have flied to Canada once and had my passport stamped? Thanks. For the response!!

 

[scylla]

The validity date of the visa does not indicate how long you are allowed to visit Canada. It indicates the dates which you are allowed to enter Canada - so that means you can enter Canada as a visitor until January 2019. How long you are allowed to stay in Canada is determined by the CBSA officer at the border. Most visitors are given six months - but some are only allowed in for a fixed period of time.

If you wish to obtain a multiple entry visa, then you would have to reapply for a TRV from scratch. I would recommend that you travel on your single entry visa and then apply for a multiple entry after you have returned home from your first trip.