Canadian Parents for French

Canadian Parents for French

Education Management

Ottawa, Ontario 1,972 followers

CPF is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that furthers bilingualism

About us

Mission Statement Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Vision Statement A Canada where French- and English-speakers live together in mutual respect with an understanding and appreciation of each other’s language and culture and where linguistic duality forms an integral part of society. Values Statement In Canadian Parents for French we value commitment to our mandate, the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge, and the taking of initiative and responsibility so that we achieve credibility and effectiveness.

Website
http://www.cpf.ca
Industry
Education Management
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1977
Specialties
French Second-Language promotion and French Second-Language programming

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Employees at Canadian Parents for French

Updates

  • 🌟 CPF in Canada's Only Officially Bilingual Province! 🌟 Last week, Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Network CEO Nicole Thibault, along with CPF New Brunswick Interim Executive Director Rebecca Lancaster, visited with key partners in French Second Language (FSL), Francophone, and Acadian communities in Fredericton, NB. During their visit, Nicole and Rebecca had the privilege of meeting two provincial leaders: ✅ L'hon. Robert Gauvin, ministre responsable de la Francophonie La discussion a porté sur l'importance de mobiliser des alliés pour la Francophonie grâce à l'apprentissage du français langue seconde (FLS). Ils ont également souligné le besoin urgent d’un soutien accru pour former une main-d'œuvre bilingue capable de répondre aux besoins de tous les Néo-Brunswickois, et tous les Canadiens plus généralement, dans la langue officielle de leur choix. ✅ The Hon. Claire Johnson, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development CPF Network leaders and Minister Johnson explored opportunities to enhance FSL learning, emphasizing its vital role in building bridges between linguistic communities. These conversations inspire us as we continue to strengthen connections and champion bilingualism through FSL in New Brunswick and beyond. We can’t wait to see what’s next! 🇨🇦💬

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  • Love this! Words are important and what a great way to set an intention or celebrate what's to come in the year ahead. J'adore ça ! Les mots sont importants et c'est une excellente façon de fixer une intention ou de célébrer ce qui nous attend au cours de l'année à venir. 

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    Network CEO, Canadian Parents for French

    Choosing my Word of the Year 2025: Joy. As an act of resistance … Let the adventures begin. A Happy and Peaceful New Year to each of you!

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  • And we’re back, ready to take on 2025! 💪🇨🇦 Last week, we had the privilege of sitting down with Senator René Cormier to discuss something close to our hearts: the urgent need for increased federal investment in French Second Language (FSL) programs across Canada. Nous avons souligné comment le soutien aux programmes de FLS va de pair avec le financement de l’éducation dans la langue de la minorité, garantissant que tous les jeunes Canadiens—qu’ils apprennent le français comme langue seconde ou qu’ils grandissent dans une communauté francophone—disposent des outils nécessaires pour réussir. At Canadian Parents for French, we know that bilingualism is more than a skill; it’s a way of building bridges, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening the fabric of our country.

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  • Exciting News: New Network CEO! Following an extensive four-month search conducted by our Board of Directors, Canadian Parents for French Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Derrek Bentley from Manitoba as our new Network CEO, effective March 10, 2025. Nouvelles excitantes: Nouvelle direction générale! Après un processus de recherche approfondi de quatre mois mené par notre Conseil d'administration, le Réseau de Canadian Parents for French a le plaisir de vous informer de la nomination de M. Derrek Bentley, du Manitoba, en tant que nouveau directeur général du Réseau, à compter du 10 mars 2025. Full Press Release / Communiqué complet : http://bit.ly/40vHuVH #leadershipupdate #CEOAnnouncement #leadershipmatters #companyvision #annoncedupdg #nouvellesexecutives #leadershipimport #visiondentreprise

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  • 🌟 Language Rights for ALL in Ontario! 🌟 Did you know that every Ontarian, regardless of where or how they learned French, has the right to access provincial services in French? In our latest edition of CPF Magazine, we dive into Ontario’s French Language Services Act and the crucial role of the French Language Services Commissioner, Mr. Carl Bouchard, in safeguarding those rights. 🔍 The article by the Office of the French Language Services Commissioner shines a spotlight on: ✅ The services available for all French-speaking Ontarians ✅ The importance of protecting and promoting French language rights ✅ How every Ontarian can take action to exercise their language rights 📖 Check out the full article below or in our latest edition of CPF Magazine (https://lnkd.in/ewZkx9FA)! Plus, discover more thought-provoking pieces on the benefits of bilingualism, issues facing French Second Language instruction, and our ongoing work at Canadian Parents for French. Ontario Ombudsman, Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)

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  • 🎙️ Hier matin, notre Directeur des Affaires publiques et politiques, Ahdithya Visweswaran, était l'invité de GENEVIEVE POTVIN au Café Show de Radio-Canada ICI Alberta. Ahdithya a partagé son parcours de jeune issu de l'immersion française et proposé des solutions pour mieux intégrer ces jeunes dans les communautés francophones minoritaires : gouvernance inclusive, accueil chaleureux, espace sécuritaire et ouverture. Il a aussi appelé les organismes de la francophonie canadienne à collaborer avec des acteurs comme Canadian Parents for French pour accompagner cette intégration. 👉 Écoutez l'entrevue ici : https://lnkd.in/eV75FTv7 CPF Alberta & Northwest Territories

    Rattrapage du mardi 10 décembre 2024

    Rattrapage du mardi 10 décembre 2024

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  • Another day, another opportunity to champion French Second Language (FSL) learning across Canada! 🇨🇦 Today, our CEO, Nicole Thibault, and Director of Advocacy & Public Policy, Ahdithya Visweswaran, had the chance to meet with two key decision-makers: ➡️ The Hon. Lucie Moncion, Senator for Ontario ➡️ Mr. Mario Beaulieu, Member of Parliament for La Pointe-de-l'Île in Québec With Senator Moncion, we delved into: ✔️ Addressing common myths about FSL. ✔️ How FSL supports rapprochement and collaboration between linguistic communities. With MP Beaulieu, we highlighted: ✔️ The importance of investing in FSL in Québec. ✔️ Why and how Anglophones and Allophones in Quebec play a key role in strengthening and protecting the French language. At Canadian Parents for French, we know that advocacy doesn’t stop at provincial or linguistic boundaries. Supporting FSL education means investing in a stronger, more united Canada. #FrenchSecondLanguage #FSL #CanadianParentsForFrench #CPF #LinguisticDuality #Bilingualism #French #FrCan #PoliCan

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  • Canadian Parents for French reposted this

    🎙️ Forum des Leaders - Entrevues avec la délégation jeunesse (Partie 3) La FCFA clôture aujourd’hui sa série d’entrevues avec quelques membres de la délégation jeunesse ayant participé au Forum des Leaders. 👉 Dans cette troisième et dernière partie, nous vous présentons Salma Khattab et Seerat Waraich. 🎥 Visionnez leurs témoignages ici

  • Lors du Forum des leaders, un message clé a émergé : il est temps de dépasser les clivages entre les jeunes francophones et d’immersion. Dans cet article de Francopresse, on souligne l'importance de créer davantage de passerelles entre ces deux groupes, pour que tous les jeunes se sentent véritablement partie intégrante de la francophonie et puissent s'engager activement. Il est temps de faire place à une nouvelle génération, de bâtir des ponts et de repenser nos priorités pour répondre aux enjeux de demain. Ensemble, nous avons un rôle crucial à jouer pour construire une francophonie qui parle aux jeunes de tous les horizons! 🔗 Découvrez l’article complet ci-bas!

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