“French-speaking immigrants help our economy, culture, and communities across Canada. I want the minister to explain what our government is doing to bring more French-speaking immigrants here.”

“Mr. Speaker, this week, Canadians across the country are celebrating National Francophone Immigration Week. Francophone immigrants contribute so much to our economy, our communities and our culture. Francophone immigration plays an essential role in strengthening francophone communities outside Quebec and in preserving our proud bilingual identity. Can the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tell the House what our government is doing to attract more francophone immigration to Canada?”

“Our programs have helped us beat our targets for French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec for the last four years. We will keep helping communities attract French-speaking workers, and I thank our partners for their work.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her commitment to francophone communities in Canada. Thanks to our investments and programs, we have exceeded our targets outside Quebec for the past four years, and we will continue to help communities attract and retain francophone talent to build a stronger Canada. This National Francophone Immigration Week, let us thank all of our partners who work every day to enrich our communities.”