Ottawa puts $1.2 million into Francophone immigration projects

The federal government is investing about $1.2 million in projects intended to recruit and retain French-speaking and bilingual newcomers outside Quebec.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said September 29 that one project led by Newfoundland and Labrador will build a recruitment corridor for Francophone and bilingual workers in education, health care and early childhood education.

A Saskatchewan initiative will match international talent with employers in agriculture, health care, mining, energy, technology and hospitality. Planned work includes an interactive mapping platform, recruitment activities, credential-recognition support and cultural-transition workshops.

Ottawa also announced implementation of the “Osez le Nord” promotional strategy developed in Greater Sudbury to highlight Francophone communities and employment opportunities across Northern Ontario. The department says 23 projects have received support under the broader Francophone Immigration Support Program, with total investments of about $19.8 million over four years after additional funding to existing projects.

Source: official release dated September 29, 2026.

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