Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Labor and Employment of the Republic of the Philippines (Hereinafter Referred to as the "DOLE") and the Ministry of Employment and Immigration of Alberta (Hereinafter Referred to as "E&I") Concerning Cooperation in Human Resource Deployment and Development

October 1, 2008MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "DOLE") AND THE MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND IMMIGRATION OF ALBERTA (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "E&I") CONCERNING COOPERATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENTWHEREAS, the mandate of the DOLE is to promote gainful employment opportunities, develop human resources, protect Workers and promote their welfare, maintain industrial peace, and manage the migration of Filipino Workers for overseas employment; cCSTHAWHEREAS, the mission of E&I is to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the economy by helping to ensure Alberta has a skilled workforce, productive and safe workplaces, and by helping to improve the well-being of Albertans;WHEREAS, the DOLE wishes to assist Alberta in addressing the human resource needs that exist in light of skills and labour shortages in the province;WHEREAS, E&I wishes to enable Filipino Workers, residing within or outside the Philippines, to enter Alberta under a process that is effective, clearly communicated to Employers and Workers, and protects the rights of workers.THEREFORE, E&I and...