May 18, 2015 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Employment and Social Development Canada
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, and Manoel Dias, Brazil’s Minister of Labour and Employment, renewed the Canada-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the area of labour and employment.
This MOU facilitates and encourages cooperation on labour issues and addresses themes such as labour relations, labour inspections and standards, workplace health and safety and the promotion of decent work. It provides both countries with an excellent opportunity to learn about each other’s labour priorities, legislation, and services and programs for workers and employers, as well as compare best practices and share lessons learned.
The renewed MOU will be in effect for three years and implemented through a program of cooperative activities designed to enhance labour cooperation between the two countries.
Andrew McGrath
Director of Communications
Office of the Hon. Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, P.C., O.Ont., M.P.
Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
819-953-5646
andrew.mcgrath@labour-travail.gc.ca
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