BACKGROUNDER
2003OTP0092-000880 Oct. 8, 2003		Office of the Premier
SUMMARY OF MOUS

·        Protocol of Co-operation Between the Government of Alberta and the Government of British Columbia

Alberta and B.C. will work together to develop co-operative measures and agreements and demonstrate leadership in Canada through:

o       Exploring opportunities for joint initiatives that expand provincial trade and investment opportunities;

o       Pursuing joint initiatives to promote greater government efficiencies and reduce the cost of public services;

o       Identifying best practices and innovations, as well as sharing expertise, in program development and service delivery;

o       Working co-operatively to influence the federal government’s policies and decisions in areas of mutual interest.

 

·        Alberta/British Columbia Partnership on Child Welfare

Alberta and B.C. will examine how they can further enhance the partnership between Alberta Children’s Services and the British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development in the area of child welfare. They will develop plans to work together more closely in information sharing on child welfare best practices, database development and strategic planning in areas of common interest.

For further information contact:

Mark Kastner                                                         Carol Carman

Alberta Children’s Services Communications           Ministry of Children and Family Development

780 415-6451                                                        250 356-2007

 

·        Alberta-British Columbia Protocol for Co-operation and Development – Acquisition and Delivery of Learning Resources

Alberta Learning and the British Columbia Ministry of Education have agreed to make learning resources more accessible in Alberta and B.C. The Learning Resources Centre of Alberta Learning will play a key role in the delivery of learning resources in both Alberta and B.C. Under the agreement the two provinces will develop a joint acquisition and delivery model.

For further information contact:

Bart Johnston                                                         Kate Thompson

Alberta Learning Communications                           Ministry of Education

780 422-4495                                                        250 356-8713

 

 

 

 

 

 

·        Memorandum of Understanding between Alberta and British Columbia on Tourism

Under the MOU, Alberta and British Columbia will develop joint tourism marketing and promotion. The development of an “Olympic Corridor” between Calgary and Whistler will be pursued, including the identification of travel circle routes with the goal of bringing Olympic related tourists to more areas of the provinces.

For further information contact:

Mark Erdman                                                         Jane MacCarthy

Alberta Economic Development                              Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise

780 427-0528                                                        250 356-9428

Visit the province's Web site at www.gov.bc.ca for online information and services.