Manila, June 9 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the province of Nova Scotia in Canada agreed to open more opportunities for Filipino workers while ensuring that their safety and rights are protected.

On Monday, the DMW signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a Cooperation Alliance Initiative (CAI) on labor mobility, people-to-people exchanges, and other areas of interest with officials from Nova Scotia in Mandaluyong City.

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the landmark agreement would streamline recruitment processes, promote credential recognition, safeguard against recruitment fraud and illegal recruitment, expand access to training and employment opportunities for Filipino worker...