Ministry, Canadian Company Signs MoU on Labor Training, Deployment to Canada

Addis Ababa, April 9, 2026 (ENA) —The Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Canadian company Future Fit International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables them to work together to train Ethiopian youths on a wide range of skills and deploy them to Canada.

The MoU was signed between Labor and Skills Minister Muferihat Kamil and Future Fit International Managing Director Abiy Raymond.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Labor and Skills Minister Muferihat said the MoU consolidates the cooperation between Ethiopia and Canada.

''We're very grateful for what the Government of Canada has been doing for the past so many years for the collaboration on a wide range of issues,'' she stated.

According to her, "this is a long-term investment, which is a very long-lasting legacy for our two countries; because this investment will give the opportunity for Ethiopian youth as well as for Canada to strengthen the people-to-people relation."

For her, the MoU is another level that consolidates what is started and endeavored earlier with a new chapter; and investing in the youth, focused on and unleashing the potential and talent of youth through education and training.

Future Fit International Managing Director, Abiy Raymond, said on his part that the MoU is not just about signing a document. It's about building a bridge of potential and opportunity between talent and global demand, between Ethiopia and Canada.

At the heart of this partnership, there is a key priority, which is capacity building, he added, further stating that Ethiopia is a nation rich in youth energy and ambition.

"Thus, what is needed is a structured support to transform that potential into locally and globally competitive skills."

The Future Fit International Managing Director also stated that the company, through this collaboration, is committed to developing training programs aligned with international standards, particularly Canadian standards, equipping Ethiopian youth with technical knowledge and workplace skills required in today's global economy.

Canada’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Nicolas Simard, said labor capacity building significantly contributes to reinforcing cooperation in some key sectors.

The Ambassador added that Canada and Ethiopia are working closely in a wide range of issues, including in agri-food, energy, mining, aerospace, and many other sectors.

Therefore, such agreements would further strengthen the areas of collaboration between the two countries.