French-speaking

Canada seeking more Francophone immigrants from Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Canada’s federal government released its Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028 in Ottawa on April 26.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada welcomes high number of Francophone newcomers, meeting its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022

A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language, but the proportion that French speaking Canadians represents dropped from 2016 (22.2%) to 2022 (21.4). In 2019, IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023 in the “Meeting our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy” publication.

By Julia Hornstein

Canada launching 6 new immigration programs for international graduates, essential workers and French speakers

Essential workers, international student graduates and French speakers in Canada will have six new pathways to permanent residency this May.

By Shelby Thevenot

Bilingual speakers given extra points in Saskatchewan PNP

Saskatchewan immigration candidates will receive additional points for being proficient in both English and French.

By Mohanad Moetaz

French-speaking Express Entry candidates now eligible for more points

Francophone and French-speaking Express Entry candidates are now eligible for more points toward their immigration application.

By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario selects Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 351

The province of Ontario announced two new invitation rounds where Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 351 were issued an invitation.

By Eman Katem