Canada Welcomed the Highest Number of Francophone Newcomers since 2006 according to 2022 statistics

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Immigration is a core value in Canada. It shows how the country’s identity is made up of many different cultures. Even more, proof that Francophone immigration is important is that it makes Francophone communities richer in terms of language, population, and economy

The Francophonie refers to men and women who share a common language: French.

French is the first official language spoken by an increasing number of Canadians.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, and Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, were at École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité in Sturgeon Falls to announce that Canada has reached its goal of having 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec by 2022.

Over the past year, more than 16,300 new immigrants have moved into Francophone minority communities across Canada. During the first census year, which was 2006, just over 2,800 French-speaking people from outside of Quebec moved in. Between 2006 and 2022, this is a big increase of 3.02% (from 1.38 to 4.4%). This is the country’s most French-speaking immigrants from outside of Quebec have ever taken in since records began. These newcomers help build up the communities outside of Quebec and add to our country’s cultural and linguistic diversity. They also help make the economies of the places where they live stronger.

Canada proves it supports Francophone minority populations by meeting this goal. Newcomers are also contributing more to French language promotion and the national labor deficit. Without tight engagement with provinces, territories, and Francophone stakeholders, none of this is possible.

In the coming years, Canada will prioritize Francophone immigration outside Quebec. The government is establishing a Francophone immigration strategy to support work and promote population growth and economic prosperity. They are on track to meet aggressive Francophone immigration goals in the future.

source: canada.ca

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