Canadian Parents for French Ontario - CPF Ontario

Opportunities for French Second Language education haven’t been equal.

Access to French Immersion still depends on where you live.

Patchwork policies across school boards mean not every student gets the same opportunity.

The next step is clear:
Guaranteed access. Greater consistency. Better outcomes.🌟

Today, French Immersion is one of Ontario’s biggest education success stories:

✔ 251,000+ students
✔ 12% of all learners
✔ Steady growth year after year

Families are choosing French Immersion, but the system needs to keep up.

Le Festival Bonjour revient du 18 au 20 juin 2026 avec une programmation festive et diversifiée au parc Waverley à Thunder Bay. Musique, activités familiales, tournois et nouveautés vous attendent pour célébrer la communauté francophone dans le Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario📣🥰

Festival Bonjour returns from June 18–20, 2026, with a festive and diverse program at Waverley Park in Thunder Bay. Enjoy live music, family activities, tournaments, and exciting new additions as we celebrate the Francophone community of Northwestern Ontario📣🥰

For more information, please click here: https://festivalbonjour.com/

French Immersion didn’t grow by chance; it grew by design.

In 1977, Ontario formalized its commitment to French Second Language learning, creating a roadmap for expansion across the province.

The goal was clear: give students the opportunity to learn and succeed in both official languages.

Ontario saw the potential and took action.

By 1969, the province launched its first French Immersion program, laying the foundation for decades of growth.

Public investment and leadership helped turn a promising idea into a lasting system.

In 1965, the first French Immersion classroom in Canada opened the door to a new way of learning, one that would shape generations of students.

What started as an experiment quickly became a model for success📣

Today marks an important transition for Ontario’s Francophonie. ✨💚🤍

As Caroline Mulroney officially steps down as Minister of Francophone Affairs, Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) extends our deepest gratitude for her dedicated leadership and steadfast support of French-language learning across the province.

“Minister Mulroney truly understood that the future of French in our province relies on expanding opportunities for all families, newcomers, and young people,” says Myron Karpiuk, CPF Ontario President. “Her legacy is a more inclusive and welcoming Francophonie for everyone.”

Looking forward, we are thrilled to welcome the Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta as she officially assumes the role of Minister of Francophone Affairs today. We look forward to building a strong relationship and working together to expand French second-language education and strengthen bilingualism for all Ontario families.

Are you interested in volunteering this summer? ☀️

High school students in the Toronto area can volunteer at a French Day Camp being offered from July 13 to 17 and July 20 to 24 at Church Street Public School!

This is a great opportunity to gain experience as a youth leader while developing your French-language leadership skills‼

To volunteer for one week of camp and complete 40 community service hours, please complete the form below by Monday, June 15th. A volunteer from the Toronto Midtown West Chapter will contact you with additional information.🥰

https://form.jotform.com/261133758671259