Pillar 1 – Francophone immigration: Towards the Re-establishment of the Demographic Weight of Francophones
In April 2023, the Government of Canada announced the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection-Promotion-Collaboration. The Government is committed to implementing the measures proposed in Pillar 1 – Francophone Immigration: Towards the Re-establishment of the Demographic Weight of Francophones.
Context
Canada largely relies on immigration for its continued economic growth. Without immigrants, many employers would be hard pressed to find enough skilled workers. Similarly, the sustainability of Canada’s tax system — which supports social services, such as pension plans and health care — hinges on a ready supply of labour. As a land offering new opportunities to people from around the world, Canada encourages newcomers to learn its official languages — key pillars of the national identity — so they can participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. The challenge is ensuring that all communities across the country are able to reap the full benefits of immigration.
Ministerial announcements
- March 20, 2026 – Press Release – Canada is celebrating the Francophonie and investing in new initiatives to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec
- January 19, 2026 – Press Release – Canada exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025
- November 27, 2025 – Press Release – Canada invests in Francophone communities and helps build their future by attracting top global talent
- March 20, 2025 – Press Release - The Government of Canada is investing more than $9.3 million to support Francophone minority communities
- February 27, 2025 – Press Release - Canada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortages
- January 30, 2025 – Press Release – Canada launches Rural and Francophone Community Immigration pilots
- October 24, 2024 – Press Release - Government of Canada reduces immigration
- August 14, 2024 – Press Release – Enhancing the vitality of Francophone communities by welcoming French-speaking international students and immigrants
- March 6, 2024 – Press Release – Canada announces new immigration pilots to support rural and Francophone minority communities, will create a permanent program
- February 9, 2024 – Press Release – Canada continues efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled newcomers
- January 16, 2024 – Press Release – Ambitious and historic measures to enhance the vitality of Francophone minority communities in Canada
- November 8, 2023 – Press Release - The Government of Canada funds research on Francophone immigration
- July 7, 2023 – Press Release – Canada announces First-Ever Express Entry invitations for French-speaking newcomers
- June 15, 2023 – Press Release – Canada expands the Francophone Mobility Program to increase Francophone immigration
Related links
- Policy on Francophone Immigration
- The Francophone Immigration Support Program of the Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration
- Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative
- Francophone Community Immigration Pilot
- Francophone Mobility work permit: How to apply
- Express Entry for French-speaking skilled workers
- Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot