Labor
Secretary
Marianito
Roque says the
government is
not taking over
recruitment for
Canadian jobs
from the
private sector
Secretary
Marianito
Roque says the
government is
not taking over
recruitment for
Canadian jobs
from the
private sector
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New agreement opens oil-rich Alberta to Pinoy workers
MANILA
Filipino workers who successfully apply for jobs in Alberta, Canada are
exempt from paying all recruitment costs under a new agreement with the
Philippines, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said.
Canadian employers will shoulder such expenses and recruitment agencies
in both countries are prohibited from charging the workers any fees, he said.
MANILA
Filipino workers who successfully apply for jobs in Alberta, Canada are
exempt from paying all recruitment costs under a new agreement with the
Philippines, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said.
Canadian employers will shoulder such expenses and recruitment agencies
in both countries are prohibited from charging the workers any fees, he said.
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All requests
for manpower
from Alberta
employers
will be made
through the
POLOs
for manpower
from Alberta
employers
will be made
through the
POLOs
The agreement, signed this week by Roque
and Alberta Labor Minister Hector Godreau,
streamlines recruitment procedures for the
burgeroning labor market in the oil-rich
province.
The Philippines has similar agreements with
three other Canadian provinces --
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British
Columbia.
and Alberta Labor Minister Hector Godreau,
streamlines recruitment procedures for the
burgeroning labor market in the oil-rich
province.
The Philippines has similar agreements with
three other Canadian provinces --
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British
Columbia.
The agreement with Alberta aims to facilitate documentation for successful
applicants and provide training relating to Canada's labor regulations and
safety standards.
A working committee will be established to coordinate the activities.
All requests for manpower from Alberta employers will be made through the
Philippines overseas labor offices.
Roque said the government is not taking over recruitment from the private
sector. "Applicants should still apply for relevant vacancies through
recruitment agencies authorized to recruit workers for Canada," he said.
applicants and provide training relating to Canada's labor regulations and
safety standards.
A working committee will be established to coordinate the activities.
All requests for manpower from Alberta employers will be made through the
Philippines overseas labor offices.
Roque said the government is not taking over recruitment from the private
sector. "Applicants should still apply for relevant vacancies through
recruitment agencies authorized to recruit workers for Canada," he said.
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