Ph signs MOU with Alberta, Canada support Pinoy nurses
By Nidz Godino
PARTNERSHIPS between Philippines and Canada may be possible, for instance a nursing program in the Philippines that will be accredited in Alberta.
The Philippines and the Province of Alberta, Canada signed an agreement that would strengthen their cooperation regarding welfare of Filipino nurses, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Under MOU, the two countries will promote sound, ethical, and sustainable recruitment practices.
The MOU also covers among other areas “the undertaking of formal collaborative effort to certification, recognition, and matching of skills and qualifications of Filipino nurses and provision of support to Filipino nurses who are not yet registered to practice in Alberta,” the DFA said.
Once financial assistance program has been finalized, Filipino nurses in Alberta who will undergo assessment, education, and training, and licensing process may be able to avail of financial incentives from the Alberta provincial government.
A total of 175,130 overseas Filipinos reside in Alberta, the DFA said, according to the 2016 Canada Census data.
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