Article 3 Objectives

promote mutual understanding between the peoples of the European Union and Canada including broader knowledge of their languages, cultures and institutions;

improve the quality of human resources in both the European Community and Canada, by facilitating the acquisition of skills required to meet the challenges of the global knowledge-based economy.

reinforce a European Community and a Canadian value-added dimension to transatlantic cooperation in higher education, training and youth;

contribute to transatlantic exchanges between citizens of both the European Union and Canada;

contribute to the development of higher education and training institutions, as well as youth structures and organisations;

promote and/or enhance partnerships among stakeholders active in the areas of higher education, training and youth in the European Community and Canada;

contribute to the professional development of individuals while achieving the general objectives of the Agreement;

develop opportunities for dialogue and exchanges on youth policy and youth work.

support collaboration between higher education and training institutions with a view to promoting and developing joint study and/or training programmes and student mobility;

improve the quality of transatlantic student mobility by promoting transparency, mutual recognition of qualifications and periods of study and training, and where appropriate portability of credits;

support collaboration among public and private organisations active in the areas of higher education, training and youth with a view to encouraging discussion and exchange of experience on policy issues;

support transatlantic mobility of professionals (including professionals-in-training) with a view to improving mutual understanding, and expertise, of issues relevant to European Union/Canada relations;

support collaboration among youth structures and organisations as well as youth workers, young leaders and other youth actors with a view to promoting exchanges of good practices and developing networks.