CIMM – Francophone Immigration

Date Announced:

March 8, 2021

Overview:

Key messages
* The Government recognizes that immigration plays an important role in supporting the vitality of Francophone minority communities across the country.
* In 2020, French-speaking admissions represented 3.61% of all immigrants admitted to Canada outside Quebec, an increase from previous years.
* Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has undertaken many initiatives to reach the 4.4% target by 2023 including allocating additional points for French-speaking and bilingual candidates under the Express Entry system.
*Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada fully supports the Government’s commitment to strengthening the Official Languages Act and to using immigration to enhance the vitality of Francophone minority communities across the country.
(see link for supplementary messages)

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Immigration pathways and pilots

    • Immigration Category:

    Prospective immigrants

    Keywords:

    Francophone immigration; French-speaking admissions; Francophone minority communities

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/transparency/committees/cimm-mar-08-2021/cimm-francophone-immigration-mar-08-2021.html

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