Canada | New Francophone immigration projects announced

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced funding for new projects under the Francophone Immigration Support Program designed to attract Francophone and bilingual talent in key Canadian regions.

Key takeaways:

The government announced new projects to promote Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario.

Recruitment of Francophone newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will create a sustainable recruitment pathway for Francophone and bilingual talent through targeted international recruitment efforts. The initiative aims to address labor shortages in sectors such as education, healthcare and early childhood education.

Destination Saskatchewan: Recruitment and integration of Francophone workers

The Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan will implement a turnkey program to increase Francophone immigration by connecting international talent with local labor market needs. The initiative targets employers in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, mining, energy, technology and hospitality.

Planned activities include:

• An interactive “Demand Offer” job-matching platform with pre-selection tools
• Physical and virtual recruitment missions in source countries
• Support for diploma and certification equivalencies
• Cultural transition workshops for newcomers

Promotional strategy for Francophone immigration in Northern Ontario

The Carrefour francophone de Sudbury will implement “Osez le Nord,” a coordinated promotional campaign designed to attract Francophone immigrants to Northern Ontario. The strategy will inform candidates about immigration opportunities in Northern Ontario and highlight professional and personal opportunities.

BAL will continue to monitor and provide updates as more information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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