Canada and Manitoba join forces to give new momentum to Francophone immigration

Canada is committed to supporting Francophone immigration and is focused on attracting and retaining the world’s best talent. As Francophone minority communities face significant demographic and economic challenges, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are joining forces to strengthen official language minority communities by addressing their labour needs and fostering their economic and linguistic vitality.

Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an investment of approximately $1.3 million to support a new project funded through the Francophone Immigration Support Program. The aim of this project is to grow Manitoba’s Francophone population through innovative promotional initiatives and digital solutions, targeted research and increased support for recognition of skills. These measures streamline the immigration process for Francophone and bilingual candidates who meet labour market needs.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Economic Development Council for Manitoba’s Bilingual Municipalities, the province’s Francophone economic development organization.