Saskatchewan government and industry leaders are in Germany and France this week attending large events, as the province seeks innovation and labour market opportunities.
Saskatchewan representatives will attend the AgriTechnica show in Germany and will also have a presence at the 40th annual United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conference in France.
“Germany’s AgriTechnica is the world’s premiere showcase for new technology and innovation in agriculture,” Innovation Saskatchewan and Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor said in a press release. “Given the rapid growth of Saskatchewan’s agriculture technology sector, this is where we need to be. Our ag-tech companies can find business partners and investors here that will help them access global markets.”
While in France, Saskatchewan will represent Canada’s interests on improving labour mobility and the recognition of academic credentials across international borders.
“Our province needs global expertise to support its growing economy,” Beaudry-Mellor said. “Although some of that expertise is right here at home, we need talent from outside our borders. Canada’s representatives will work to ensure newcomers’ academic backgrounds are recognized so they can get access to education and jobs.”
AgriTechnica runs from now until Nov. 16 in Hanover. The UNESCO general conference is scheduled from Nov. 12-26 in Paris.
