Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On May 22, 2019, Haut-Saint-Jean in New Brunswick was recognized as a Welcoming Francophone Community under Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages. This designation is part of a $12.6 million initiative spread over three years, aimed at supporting French-speaking newcomers across 14 communities in Canada.<\/p>\n The program focuses on creating events and activities to help integrate French-speaking immigrants into Francophone minority communities. It was introduced in Budget 2018 to enhance the retention and integration of French-speaking immigrants.<\/p>\n The “Meeting Our Objectives: Francophone Immigration Strategy,” unveiled in March 2019, is a collaborative effort involving federal, provincial, and community partners. This strategy is designed to boost the vitality of Francophone minority communities through immigration. Key goals include increasing French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec and enhancing community capacity.<\/p>\n The initiative is supported by leaders who emphasize the community’s welcoming nature and the opportunities it provides for French-speaking immigrants.<\/p>\n “Francophone communities open their doors to French-speaking newcomers. Haut-Saint-Jean is now even better equipped to welcome Francophone immigrants, offering them more opportunities to make Canada their home. We are committed to increasing the number of French-speaking immigrants in Francophone minority communities like Edmundston and Haut-Madawaska.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The selection of Haut-Saint-Jean as a welcoming community strengthens its cultural diversity and supports local workforce needs.<\/p>\n “This selection will diversify and strengthen our Francophone community, addressing both workforce and community needs. We invite more Francophones to consider settling in Edmundston, Haut-Madawaska, and the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.”<\/p>\n \u2013 Ren\u00e9 Arsenault, MP, Madawaska-Restigouche<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathieu Genest<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> This initiative is a Canada-wide program aimed at supporting the integration of French-speaking newcomers into minority Francophone communities.<\/p>\n A total of 14 communities have been selected across Canada to participate in this initiative.<\/p>\n The strategy aims to increase French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec, enhance community vitality, and support newcomer integration.<\/p>\n It strengthens the community’s cultural diversity and addresses local workforce needs by attracting French-speaking immigrants.<\/p>\n For more information, you can visit the Francophone Immigration Strategy page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New Initiative Supports Francophone Immigrants<\/h2>\n
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Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\n
What is the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative?<\/h3>\n
How many communities are involved in this initiative?<\/h3>\n
What are the goals of the Francophone Immigration Strategy?<\/h3>\n
How does this initiative benefit Haut-Saint-Jean?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find more information?<\/h3>\n