A latest news release coming from Caraquet, New Brunswick, details that a series of initiatives to support Francophone immigration outside Quebec are being put into place.<\/p>\n
These measures include a new Francophone immigration policy, the renewal and expansion of the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative, a new program to support Francophone immigration, and the implementation of the Action Plan for Official Languages.<\/p>\n
According to the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, they will all strengthen the presence of the French language in Canada.<\/p>\n
The new policy, announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, promotes the vitality and economic development of Francophone minority communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt paves the way for tangible, ambitious and innovative actions in the short, medium and long term that will enable progress towards restoring and increasing the demographic weight of these communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Young Canadians To Work Longer Hours, Get Second Jobs, To Buy A Home This Year<\/a><\/span> \u201cIt is also based on a series of measures such as promotion and recruitment support efforts, both in Canada and abroad, particularly for specific lines of business, in order to address labour shortages\u201d<\/p>\n The policy will be responsible for overseeing the development of a new program and new measures dedicated to Francophone economic immigration.<\/p>\n The renewal of the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative will allow 14\u202fCanadian communities to continue to receive funding to develop the integration of French-speaking newcomers.<\/p>\n The expansion of this initiative will enable the Government of Canada to select up to 10\u202fadditional communities that will, resultantly, be able to create environments that support the economic and socio-cultural integration of French-speaking newcomers, as per the government website.<\/p>\n The Francophone Immigration Support Program will be in charge of funding innovative projects to get rid of barriers to Francophone immigration.<\/p>\n In turn, it will be easier for Francophone minority communities to participate in international promotion initiatives and support and recruit Francophone candidates.<\/p>\n \u201cFrancophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity. The numerous measures we are implementing will attract skilled Francophone workers who will support the economic and cultural development of these communities,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n \u201cOur efforts to ensure the successful reception and integration of French-speaking newcomers support our unwavering commitment to restoring and increasing the demographic weight of Francophone minority communities.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch Video<\/b><\/p>\n
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Francophone Immigration Support Program<\/h3>\n
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