OTTAWA – Canadian universities have paved the way for improved student and faculty mobility and heightened research collaboration between Canada and Brazil.

Universities Canada signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the Association of Brazilian Rectors of State and Municipal Universities during a Canada-Brazil roundtable at Rideau Hall today. ABRUEM is currently leading a delegation of 19 Brazilian university rectors on a cross-country tour of Canadian universities. From June 14 to 26, delegates are meeting with 45 Canadian university leaders in four provinces and 10 cities.