During the celebration of Canada Day, President Irfaan Ali expressed the view that global training and education could serve as potential export earners for Guyana.
The President highlighted the country’s interest in seeking Canada’s assistance to tackle the existing human resource deficit in Guyana.
Speaking at a reception held in honour of Canada Day at the Canadian High Commissioner’s Residence in Georgetown, President Ali emphasized the need for a joint approach in addressing the skills deficit, benefiting both nations and the region as a whole. He acknowledged that Guyana has already been sending health workers for specialized training in Canada.
The President’s vision is to position Guyana as a significant destination for providing skilled human resources to address the skills shortage in the region.
To achieve this, he intends to open discussions with development partners to accredit Guyana’s nursing institutions and other educational establishments according to Canadian standards. The goal is to ensure that Guyana’s human resources become globally competitive and sought-after, creating an opportunity for global training and education to become a lucrative export.
Canada has been a crucial development partner for Guyana since establishing diplomatic relations in 1966, and President Ali expressed appreciation for the longstanding collaboration between the two nations.