On September 26, 2024, Ontario held its fourth draw under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) specifically targeting French-speaking candidates. This OINP draw, conducted through the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, saw 243 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) issued to eligible candidates. The draw was aimed at those with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging...
In a visionary move to enrich its cultural tapestry and propel economic growth, Canada has intensified its efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled workers. The objective is not only to address labor shortages but also to fortify the sustainability and economic vibrancy of Francophone minority communities. Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC),...
In a significant development today, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, unveiled a comprehensive set of measures aimed at bolstering Francophone immigration outside of Quebec. These initiatives include a new Francophone immigration policy, the expansion of existing programs, a support program, and the implementation of the Action Plan for Official Languages. New...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is ardently pursuing its goal of achieving a 4.4% target of French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec by the end of 2023. This commitment is embedded in both the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023 and the Francophone Immigration Strategy launched in 2019. As of September 15, 2022, the proportion...
Canada has recently passed a groundbreaking law aimed at upholding the significance of the French language within the country. This legislation prioritizes the immigration of Francophone individuals and minorities residing outside Quebec, marking a significant milestone in Canadian language policy. This reform is known as Bill C-13 which introduces provisions into the Official Languages Act...
Canada’s federal government has recently announced its new Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028, with an emphasis on boosting Francophone immigration to Canada. The new action plan aims at allocating $1.4 billion over the next five years to promote official languages. This latest investment makes it the largest ever fund provided by the Canadian government...
There has been a significant increase in Canadians who report that French is their first official language, but there has also been a decrease in the number of Canadians who speak French from the year 2016 (22.2%) to the year 2022 (21.4). According to the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” published by IRCC in...
Is immigrating to Canada easy? Many make the mistake of thinking that Canada immigration is easy for those who are super-qualified, super-skilled, and super-experienced. Well, you don’t have to be a Superman or a Superwoman to immigrate to Canada. Instead, you just need to focus on using all possible programs and streams to qualify...
