People who identify themselves through a combination of heritage and background as members of the francophone community, and prefer the delivery of services within a French language cultural context. This group wants and needs a wholistic approach and more than just translated services.
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The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
News release
March 20, 2025—Ottawa—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country.
On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable…
Published March 21, 2025
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Appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025
Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer l’appel à candidatures pour les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS 2025.
Que sont les microsubventions pour la défense des droits linguistiques de MCIS?
Depuis 2024, MCIS a accordé trois microsubventions pour la…
Published March 18, 2025
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Announcing the 2025 MCIS Language Advocacy Microgrants – Apply Now!
Hi Language Advocates,
We're excited to share news from one of our coalition members, MCIS Language Solutions!
MCIS Language Solutions is thrilled to announce the call for proposals for the 2025 MCIS Language Advocacy Microgrants. This initiative aims to support projects that…
Published March 17, 2025
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Government of Canada and City of Toronto partner with Elevate to support underrepresented workers in tech sector
June 3, 2021 – Toronto, OntarioThe Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced an investment of over $5.8 million for Elevate to launch a new and innovative job success program…
Published June 4, 2021
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OCASI wants to hear from you, settlement practitioners!
In order to better serve its communities of settlement practitioners, OCASI is organizing a survey for its 2 bilingual knowledge hubs, SettlementAtWork and its French counterpart SecteurEtablissement.
The short survey will allow OCASI to get feedback and more insight on how…
Published February 4, 2021
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Government of Canada announces plan to support economic recovery through immigration
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth…
Published October 30, 2020
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Ontario Supports the Vitality of the Francophone Community
Francophone Community Grants Program promotes French language and socio-economic development.
Published October 28, 2020
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Additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system.
Published October 27, 2020
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Ontario Introduces French Accents on Driver's Licences and Ontario Photo Cards
Franco-Ontarians Can Request New ID Starting September 28, 2020.
Published September 25, 2020