Join us to learn about what influences the transmission of French to children in French-speaking families of immigrant origin. Émilie Lavoie, senior analyst with IRCC's Research and Knowledge Mobilization Division, will present the results of a study highlighting the main factors influencing intergenerational transmission, including the use of French at home, the linguistic composition of the family, French-language education in Canada and region of residence. This research also offers new insights into the impact of parents' immigration-related characteristics and work experience prior to their admission to Canada, while explaining why being born in a French-speaking country is not sufficient to explain the transmission of French.
Key questions:
- What are the rates of intergenerational transmission of French in families where at least one parent has French as their mother tongue and at least one parent is of immigrant origin?
- How do these rates vary according to the sociodemographic and immigration-related characteristics of families and parents?
- What factors best explain the intergenerational transmission of French in these families?
Speaker:
Émilie Lavoie has been a Senior Analyst in IRCC's Research and Knowledge Mobilization Division since 2023. Prior to that, she worked for over a decade at Statistics Canada, where she specialized in research and analysis on official language minority communities. She is the author of more than a dozen articles and research reports and has participated in several scientific and community conferences and symposia. She has a bachelor's degree in geography and a master's degree in demography from the Université de Montréal.
Research Matters events organized by the Planning and Research Branch allow experts and researchers from different backgrounds to discuss their latest research and share knowledge relevant to IRCC's programs and policies. These presentations are intended for IRCC employees and individuals who wish to deepen their understanding of key emerging immigration challenges and trends.
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