Ministry of Francophone Affairs

Ensuring Franco-Ontarians receive government services in French so they can participate in the social, economic and political life of the province while maintaining their linguistic and cultural heritage.

Consultation: Improving access to French-language services

Thank you for the feedback you shared with us regarding the Government of Ontario’s next steps to improve the delivery of French-language services across the province.

The Ministry of Francophone Affairs will report back on the results of this consultation in Fall 2021.

Please continue to visit our webpage for additional information as it becomes available.

Government services in French

Get services from the provincial government in French.

French-language schools

Find a French-language school in your community.

Francophone economic development

Learn more about Ontario’s Francophone Economic Development Strategy.

Programme Franco

Learn about the Francophone Community Grants Program and other funding opportunities offered by the Government of Ontario.

Québec-Ontario project funding

Learn more about the Québec-Ontario program and how to apply for funding.

Ontario Francophonie Awards

Find out when you can nominate someone for an award – and who’s won in the past.

Legislation

Read the French Language Services Act, which guarantees you receive provincial-government services in French.

Profile of the Francophone population in Ontario – 2016

Get information about Ontario’s Francophone community by population, gender, region, age group and family structure.

Franco-Ontarian history

Explore – and celebrate – Franco-Ontarian history.

What we do

  • develop French-language services, policies and programs that support Ontario’s Francophones
  • advise other ministries on issues related to Francophones and the delivery of French-language services
  • gather and maintain information about Ontario’s Francophone community
  • provide information to the Francophone community, fellow Ontarians and other levels of government
  • connect members of Francophone communities across Ontario with government ministries and agencies

Contact us

Francophone Affairs
25th Floor, 700 Bay Street,
Office 2501, Toronto, Ontario M7A 0A2

Updated: July 29, 2021