Francophonie

Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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It's our shared responsibility to create a Canada where everyone can flourish in the official language of their choice.

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  • It's our shared responsibility to create a Canada where everyone can flourish in the official language of their choice.
  • By prioritizing the invitation of French-speaking newcomers, Canada aims to support economic growth through Francophone immigration outside Quebec while recognizing this enriches and strengthens these communities.
  • On May 31, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection.
  • This focus on French-speaking newcomers will help promote the French language and address labour shortages in communities outside of Quebec.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest more than $34.7 million in the University of Ottawa

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario announce important support for French-language resources and programs at the University of Ottawa.

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  • The governments of Canada and Ontario announce important support for French-language resources and programs at the University of Ottawa.
  • The University of Ottawa also plans to gradually hire 20 French-speaking professors over a two-year period to improve access to research laboratories in French.
  • The Government of Canada is allocating $14,081,845 over two years to this project while the Government of Ontario is allocating $7,955,536 over the same timeframe.
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing $835,938 over two years to this project.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of La Francophonie

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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OTTAWA, March 20, 2020 /CNW/ -Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the International Day of La Francophonie:

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  • OTTAWA, March 20, 2020 /CNW/ -Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the International Day of La Francophonie:
    "Today, on the International Day of La Francophonie , we join Francophones and Francophiles to celebrate the richness of the French language, and the diversity of Francophone culture around the world."
  • "Francophone communities across the country are central to Canada's past, present, and future.
  • Now more than ever, La Francophonie's global family must stand united and work together in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, and in a spirit of solidarity, I wish all Canadians and Francophones around the world a happy International Day of La Francophonie."

The Government of Canada, Proud Partner of TV5, Invests $14.6 Million to Create a French-Language Digital Platform: TV5MONDE Plus

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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The Government of Canada confirms a contribution of $14.6million to boost the transition of TV5MONDE to digital and the international visibility of French-Canadian creators.

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  • The Government of Canada confirms a contribution of $14.6million to boost the transition of TV5MONDE to digital and the international visibility of French-Canadian creators.
  • The project is intended to drive the digital shift of TV5MONDE and promote the international reach of French-language Canadian productions.
  • As a Canadian company, TV5 Qubec Canada will work closely with TV5MONDE on the development of this multilateral project.
  • "The protection and promotion of the French fact all over the world requires the strong presence of French content in the digital space.

Governments commit to building on common goals to unlock tourism potential in Canada

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Monday, June 17, 2019
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This will help position Canada as a top tourism destination in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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  • This will help position Canada as a top tourism destination in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
  • The Honourable MlanieJoly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was represented by Guylaine Roy, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
  • The CCTM is taking place at an important time, as governments across the country are launching their own tourism strategies.
  • While this is an exciting time for our tourism sector, there is more we can do to fully unlock its potential.

Minister Joly Speaks at the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario's Annual Conference

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Friday, October 26, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and la Francophonie, explained the Government of Canada's support for official language minority communities across Canada at the Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario's annual conference.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and la Francophonie, explained the Government of Canada's support for official language minority communities across Canada at the Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario's annual conference.
  • In her remarks, Minister Joly highlighted the Action Plan for Official Languages 20182023: Investing in Our Future, which was announced earlier this year.
  • The Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO) is the political voice of Francophone communities across Ontario.
  • The AFO's annual conference brings together between 300-400 Francophone community leaders from across Ontario.

Prime Minister Announces Even Closer Collaboration with France

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Thursday, June 7, 2018
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During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron further strengthened our two countries' close and historic relationship and worked together on issues that matter to Canadians and French people alike.

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  • During the visit, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron further strengthened our two countries' close and historic relationship and worked together on issues that matter to Canadians and French people alike.
  • Prime Minister Trudeau and French President Macron first met at the NATO Summit in Brussels in May 2017.
  • In 2017, bilateral trade between the two countries totalled $9.6 billion, with Canadian exports to France rising to $3.4billion.
  • At the end of 2017, Canadian direct investment in France was valued at $8billion, while French direct investment in Canada was valued at $8.2billion.

Imagining Canada's Economy Without Immigration

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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"While it is unlikely that Canada would stop immigration completely, building this scenario helps us better understand the contributions of newcomers to Canada's economy," said Kareem El-Assal, Senior Research Associate, Immigration, The Conference Board of Canada.

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  • "While it is unlikely that Canada would stop immigration completely, building this scenario helps us better understand the contributions of newcomers to Canada's economy," said Kareem El-Assal, Senior Research Associate, Immigration, The Conference Board of Canada.
  • Canada's potential economic growth would slow from 1.9 per cent to an average of 1.3 per cent annually without immigration.
  • The report, Canada 2040: No Immigration vs. More Immigration , shows that in a no-immigration world, Canada's population would age more rapidly.
  • The Conference Board of Canada is hosting the Canadian Immigration Summit 2018 on May 30-31 in Ottawa to explore how to strengthen Canada's immigration system.