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CPF Consulted on Update to the Official Languages Act
CPF representatives met with the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to discuss proposed changes to the Official Languages Act.
CPF Supports Students & Parents During Pandemic
In order to support FSL students learning online because the COVID-19 pandemic had closed their classrooms, CPF undertook a number of initiatives. For example, over 400 French-speaking volunteers provided weekly tutoring sessions for students aged 6-14. Instead of the annual ...
“Be Brave, Speak French”
CPF released this report addressing the insecurity experienced by some French language learners and speakers, its impact on students and teachers, and recommendations to build linguistic security.
FrenchStreet.ca is Launched
CPF launched an online one-stop-shop of French experiences and cultural opportunities in Canada of interest to FSL students, their parents, and their educators.
Linguistic Duality Network Established
The Linguistic Duality Network was established by Canadian Parents for French, French for the Future, and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue. It created a unified voice for anglophones, francophones, and bilinguals who want to use and fully appreciate the ...
Where Are They Now?
Based on a project initiated by the British Columbia & Yukon Branch, CPF established a website (www.WhereAreTheyNow.ca) featuring the stories of FSL graduates from throughout the country about how bilingualism enriched their lives.
CPF Receives the 2016 Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Linguistic Duality
Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser presented CPF with his 2016 award in recognition of “its exceptional work in the area of research and promotion, for providing opportunities for young Canadians to learn French in school and communities and supporting ...
First Awareness Breakfast on Parliament Hill
In collaboration with the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, CPF hosted its first “French Second Language Awareness Breakfast on the Hill” with parliamentarians, key contacts, stakeholders, and members of the second language education community.
Roundtable on Academically Challenged Students in FSL Programs
Hosted by CPF, representatives from federal and provincial governments, national associations, school districts, and learning disabilities associations heard presentations by researchers and educators and then generated recommendations, which were published in the 2012 State of FSL report.
Study of Immigrant Student Access to and Perspectives on French Second Language Education
Release of the CPF-commissioned study “Voices of Allophone Adults and Allophone University Students: Perspectives and Experiences with French as a Second Language.”