From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The municipality of Clare in Nova Scotia has been recognized as a Welcoming Francophone Community under Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages. This designation is part of a broader initiative to foster a supportive environment for French-speaking newcomers across Canada.<\/p>\n Launched as part of Budget 2018, the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative allocates $12.6 million over three years to support 14 communities nationwide. These funds aim to develop programs that help French-speaking immigrants integrate into Francophone minority communities, enhancing their sense of belonging.<\/p>\n On March 13, 2019, the new Meeting Our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy was announced. This strategy involves collaboration with federal, provincial, territorial, and community partners. Its goals include increasing the number of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec and strengthening Francophone communities through immigration.<\/p>\n \u201cFrancophone communities open up their hearts to welcome French-speaking newcomers to Canada. Clare municipality will be even more inviting to Francophone immigrants so they can feel welcome and where they will have more opportunities to make Canada their home. Through the launch of the Francophone Immigration Strategy, we are committed to increasing the proportion of French-speaking immigrants in Francophone minority communities.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “This new federal initiative supports the efforts of many organizations and businesses within the municipality of Clare to attract and retain Francophone immigrants. Welcoming more Francophones into our Acadian communities will help maintain and grow our local workforce and ensure the long-term needs of our community are met.”<\/p>\n \u2013 Colin Fraser, MP for West Nova<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration acadienne is delighted with this initiative of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, which aims to cultivate the vitality of our community by promoting the integration and retention of French-speaking newcomers to the municipality of Clare.”<\/p>\n \u2013 Marie-Clause Rioux, Executive Director of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration acadienne de la Nouvelle-\u00c9cosse<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Contacts for media only<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathieu Genest<\/strong>Introduction to Clare’s New Role<\/h2>\n
Government Initiative and Support<\/h2>\n
Francophone Immigration Strategy<\/h3>\n
Community Leaders’ Insights<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n