Canada to spend $137 million to welcome French-speaking migrants

Canada to invest $137 million with an aim to welcome French speaking migrants

• Canadian government announced initiatives to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec and is funded with an investment of $137 million.
• FISP is a "by and for Francophones" program and its goal is to increase French speaking candidates outside Quebec.
• Intermediate outcomes of program focus on admitting French speaking candidates for temporary and permanent residency programs.
• Additionally, the long term outcomes focus on promoting population growth and development of Francophone communities.

 

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Canada unveils initiatives to boost francophone immigration outside Quebec

The Canadian government announced a number of initiatives aimed at increasing Francophone immigration outside Quebec. This strategic move is a part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028, and is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with an investment of $137 million to increase minority Francophone communities across the country.

 

These actions will increase the number of French speakers in Canada and include:

• A revised immigration law for francophones

• New initiative to encourage Francophone immigration
• Expansion and renewal of the Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative
• The action plan for official languages implementation

 

The government will actively implement the Official Languages Action Plan and aims to create a welcoming environment and encourage immigration through various innovative projects.

 

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Francophone Immigration Support Program (FISP)

The number of French-speaking individuals outside Quebec is decreasing. The Canadian government's Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 attempts to reverse the decrease and, FISP is one of the initiatives that IRCC is implementing to solve the situation.

FISP is a "by and for Francophones" program and it aims to increase Francophone stakeholders in the selection and admission of French-speaking applicants outside of Quebec and to succeed in attracting French-speaking workers in various fields in Canada.

 

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Streams funded by the Francophone Immigration Support Program

Three streams are funded by the Francophone Immigration Support Program:

_{Collaborative selection projects stream}

This stream's objective is to evaluate programs and to select individuals who speak French through a Francophone perspective. It provides designated entities with the chance to access the expertise of Francophone partners to apply a Francophone perspective to various immigration programs.

 

_{Promotion of Francophone minority communities (FMCs) abroad stream}
Global FMC promotion is the goal of this stream. These initiatives aim to draw French-speaking applicants who want to immigrate to Canada outside of Quebec.

_{Case studies, innovation and applied research stream}

Evidence-based data about systemic obstacles with respect to increasing French-speaking applicants in immigration programs outside of Quebec can be obtained and shared through this stream. It aims to spread information about methods and practical research on immigration by Francophone by providing assistance for various programs.

 

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Outcomes of the Francophone Immigration Support Program

Intermediate outcomes focus on increasing French-speaking applicants admitted for permanent and temporary residency programs.

 

The long-term outcomes aim to encourage the selection of French-speaking permanent residents and the admission of French-speaking temporary residents to promote development and population growth in Francophone communities.

 

Eligibility to qualify for Francophone Immigration Support Program

_{To qualify, candidates must meet certain requirements, such as:}

• Be eligible recipient
• Suggest eligible initiatives that support one of the results of Francophone Immigration Support Program's (FISP)
• Provide eligible project costs

_{Eligible recipients include:} 

• Provincial and territorial governments
• Municipal governments
• International organizations
• Non-profit organizations

 

Process to apply for Francophone Immigration Support Program

Applicants applying to FISP must provide with the following information:

Step 1: Information on the funding applicant

Step 2: Information on project concept

Step 3: Information on funding requested

Step 4: Submit your project concept

 

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