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Welcome to the Office of Francophone Affairs website

The Office is committed to ensuring that Francophones have access to provincial government services in French and that they contribute to the social, economic and political life of the province, while maintaining their language and culture.

On this site, you will find announcements of particular relevance to the Francophone community, details on the French Language Services Act and information about Ontario's Francophone organizations and communities.

We wish you a good visit, and welcome your comments and suggestions.

Getting Results

French Language Services Commissioner
McGuinty government appoints first French Language Services Commissioner.
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Investments in French-Language Education
Since 2003, funding for French-language school boards has grown by 42 per cent - or $317 million - reaching $1.089 billion for the 2007-08 school year.
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Autonomy for TFO
Since April 1, 2007, TFO has become independent from the Ontario Education Communications Authority (TVOntario) and has its own board of directors.
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Appointment of the first French Language Services Commissioner

Designation of eight new agencies under the French Language Services Act

July 12, 2007

The Ontario Francophonie Awards 2008

Nomination Period Extended until December 14, 2007

News Release, October 29, 2007
News Release: Nomination Period for 2008 Ontario Francophonie Awards Now Open, June 15, 2007
Nomination form (PDF format) (HTML format)

Ontario's Francophonie: Then and Now

Launch of Travelling Exhibition, 19 April 2007

Establishment of the Office of the French language services commissioner

Press release (PDF format) (HTML format)
Backgrounder (PDF format) (HTML format)

Brampton Designation

Brochure: Designation of Brampton under the French Language Services Act: What it means for you (PDF format) (HTML format)
Minister's Speech for the reception marking the official coming into force of Brampton's designation under the French Language Services Act, February 20, 2007
Pictures of the reception to mark the official coming into force of the designation of the City of Brampton under the French Language Services Act
Brampton Francophones Gain Better Access to Ontario Government Services In French, January 23, 2007

20^th anniversary of the French Language Services Act
First Ontario Francophonie Awards and Anniversary Gala
Special publication of the Office of Francophone Affairs to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the French Language Services Act
(PDF format) (HTML format)

French Language Services Commissioner

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

Initial Proposed Accessibility Transportation Standard

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