Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada prioritizes Francophone immigration, actively seeking to welcome French-speaking individuals. The nation introduces innovative programs to integrate newcomers into minority communities, enriching the social landscape.<\/p>\n On June 15, 2023, in Ottawa, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an extension of the Francophone Mobility Program for two years. This initiative enables Canadian employers to offer jobs to qualified French-speaking candidates across various occupations, excluding primary agriculture. Initially focused on highly skilled workers, this expansion now provides broader access to French-speaking immigrants, offering them a pathway to Canadian work experience and potential permanent residency.<\/p>\n The program updates its French language criteria for applicants seeking work permits. Candidates must now demonstrate moderate proficiency in oral comprehension and expression, equivalent to level 5 on the language scale. This change widens the pool of eligible French-speaking candidates.<\/p>\n Applicants must provide proof of meeting these language standards, such as a French evaluation test, a diploma from a French institution, or proof of French-language studies.<\/p>\n These program modifications reinforce Canada’s dedication to population growth and economic strength while supporting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and addressing workforce shortages.<\/p>\n \u201cOur government is committed to increasing the presence of French-speaking immigrants from coast to coast to coast. The changes to the Francophone Mobility Program open the possibility for this and support the development of the Francophone minority communities that welcome them. By attracting more French-speaking individuals, we embrace a wealth of linguistic talents and cultural perspectives, and a shared heritage that enriches the cultural tapestry of our great nation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cAs a proud Franco-Ontarian, I believe we need to do everything we can to protect the French culture and language. Increasing Francophone immigration outside Quebec remains one of our top priorities. That\u2019s why we will always advocate for the expansion of programs like the Francophone Mobility Program, which support the vitality of Francophone minority communities across Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Contacts for media only:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The Francophone Mobility Program is an initiative under the International Mobility Program, designed to recruit French-speaking temporary foreign workers for communities outside Quebec.<\/p>\n Eligible candidates must demonstrate moderate proficiency in French and meet specific language requirements. They must provide proof of language skills, such as a French evaluation test or diploma.<\/p>\n The program allows French-speaking immigrants to gain Canadian work experience, enhancing their chances of permanent residency and supporting the vitality of minority communities.<\/p>\n While the program covers a wide range of occupations, it excludes primary agriculture jobs.<\/p>\n By exempting the Labour Market Impact Assessment, the program simplifies the hiring process for Canadian employers seeking skilled French-speaking workers.<\/p>\n Read our immigration guide<\/a> for more detailed information.<\/p>\n For further inquiries, please contact the media relations team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Francophone immigration is at the heart of the Government of Canada’s priorities. The country has always been a forerunner in its initiatives to welcome as many French-speaking nationals as possible, by implementing innovative initiatives to foster the contribution of newcomers to minority communities and thus maintain the social fabric of our country. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4663"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4663\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Introduction to the Francophone Mobility Program Expansion<\/h2>\n
Updated Language Requirements for Francophone Immigration<\/h2>\n
Officials’ Insights<\/h2>\n
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Quick Facts About the Francophone Mobility Program<\/h2>\n
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Associated Links<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information for Media<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the Francophone Mobility Program?<\/h3>\n
Who is eligible for the Francophone Mobility Program?<\/h3>\n
How does the program benefit French-speaking immigrants?<\/h3>\n
Are there any occupation restrictions in the program?<\/h3>\n
How does the program support Canadian employers?<\/h3>\n