Canadian government encourages existing educational institutions in the country to collaborate with other educational institutions in Indonesia, particularly vocational or technical training institutions. This was stated by Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Peter McArthur in his speech at the Canada Education Exhibition (EduCanada) on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
”… So we are increasing and encouraging Canadian institution to promote technical vocational training program to pursue more research collaboration with Indonesia’s institution, in line with the priority of the government of Indonesia in developing more vocational school," Peter MacArthur said.
In addition, Ambassador Peter McArtur said that his embassy has also encouraged Indonesian students to continue their studies in Canada. Moreover, Canada and Indonesia are in a forum of ASEAN education cooperation called Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED). This program is a student exchange program that specifically provides opportunities for students or members of ASEAN member countries to continue their studies or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. (VOI/Rezha/RHM)