Saskatchewan government signs education MOU with Republic of Philippines
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The government said the goal is to strengthen ties between post-secondary education institutions in the two countries.
On Thursday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the signing of Canada’s first provincial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of the Philippines.
The government said the goal is to strengthen ties between post-secondary education institutions in the two countries, while also creating more chances for research partnerships and education exchanges.
“We are proud to be the first provincial government to enter an academic partnership with the Republic of the Philippines,” Advanced Education Minister Gene Makowsky said in a press release.
“This MOU will strengthen our current relationship, bring recognition to Saskatchewan on a global platform and build further opportunities for students, faculty and researchers,” Makowksy added.
Makowsky said the MOU is a key component of Saskatchewan’s new International Education Strategy, which encourages access and collaboration between post-secondary institutions. He said strengthening these partnerships helps the province’s economic recovery and population growth goals outlined in Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan.
“This agreement heralds the dynamic partnership between the Philippines and Canada in higher education,” Dr. J. Prospero E. de Vera III, Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education, Republic of the Philippines said.
“Furthermore, it will pave the way for strengthening the relationship and the shared vision of the Philippines and Canada in developing global human resources,” he added.
University of Saskatchewan president and vice-chancellor Peter Stoicheff also welcomed the news. He said the strengthened relationship would lead to an increase in mobility programs, such as student and faculty exchanges, along with the innovation and research benefits.