Canadian Parents for French Ontario - CPF Ontario

09/25/2026

CPF Ontario participates in the PCH - Official Languages Consultation in Welland, Ontario

08/31/2026

On September 10, 2026, Canadians across the country will celebrate Official Languages Day📣

Since 2009, Official Languages Day has been celebrated on the second Thursday of September. It is an opportunity to uphold our linguistic heritage and highlight the initiatives and community voices that contribute to the vitality of English and French.

This year’s theme, Two Voices in Harmony, places music 🎶at the heart of the 2026 Official Languages Day celebrations. A powerful means of sharing and learning, music is a vibrant reflection of our cultural identity. Through its melodies, it carries the values, stories, and memories of our communities from one generation to the next, strengthening our sense of belonging.

We invite you to join the celebration and encourage you to:

🟢Participate in the virtual event on September 10, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (ET), which features a discussion with panelists from diverse backgrounds on the power of Canadian music to unite our cultures, our languages, and our communities.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/campaigns/official-languages-day/event.html

🟢Highlight the diversity of voices in your region by encouraging participation in My Canadian Song, an invitation to contribute to a collective playlist that is plentiful and representative of Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/campaigns/official-languages-day/music-brings-us-together.html

Together, let us make this celebration a success🥰

08/27/2026

Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day with CPF Ontario! 💚🤍💚

Franco-Ontarian Day is just around the corner! 🎉 We want to see how your classroom is celebrating September 25th and showcasing the joy of the French language and culture.

📸 Take a photo of your class celebrating and share it with us by tagging .ontario on Instagram or emailing your photo to [email protected].

🍕 Your class could win a pizza party!

Gather your students, celebrate your Franco-Ontarian pride, and show us how your classroom is making the day special. We can’t wait to see your celebrations! 💚🤍💚

Share your photo by Wednesday, September 30th for your chance to win‼️

07/28/2026

07/23/2026

Join us at the Blue Mountain Inn for the 🌟CPF Ontario Family Weekend & AGM🌟 from October 2-4, 2026, for a memorable fall weekend 🍂🍁filled with:

🟢Engaging workshops to support French Second Language (FSL) learning and learners
🟢Family-friendly activities
🟢Time to connect with other CPF families
🟢Outdoor adventure and cozy village vibes

To explore the program, discover what to expect, and find the registration information, please visit: https://cpf.ca/whats-new/cpfon_familyweekend_agm/

07/10/2026

CPF Ontario invites you to join a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Recruiter Information Session – a unique opportunity to engage directly with a representative from the Federal Agency responsible for Canada’s border security ‼

🗓Date: Thursday, August 20th, 2026
🕛Time: 06:00 PM

Our featured speaker is Jennifer Marsden, a CBSA Recruiter/Superintendent🌟😄

Jennifer is proud to be bilingual, which has allowed her to assist travelers and importers in both official languages and to further develop her career.

She will provide invaluable insights into:😊

· Career paths and roles within the Canada Border Services Agency

· Bilingualism in the CBSA and how being Bilingual will benefit you

· The recruitment process and application guidelines

To register, please click on the link below😄:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uM4BYou0QKq72HZP0fGmdA #/

07/02/2026

Quel week‑end incroyable à Thunder Bay! / What an amazing weekend in Thunder Bay ‼🌟

CPF Ontario est fier d’avoir été partenaire du Festival BONJOUR 2026, un événement vibrant qui a rassemblé la communauté pour célébrer la francophonie. CPF Ontario was proud to partner with Festival BONJOUR 2026, a vibrant celebration of the French language and culture☺️

Musique • Activités familiales • Ateliers scolaires • Soirée cinéma • Tournois intergénérationnels • Après‑festi 🎶🎬🍿

Music • Family activities • School workshops • Movie night • Intergenerational tournaments • After‑festival 🎶🎬🍿

Félicitations à nos gagnantes des billets : Kristen Veneziale et Marina Erdman! 👏Congratulations to our ticket winners: Kristen Veneziale and Marina Erdman!👏🎉

Merci à la Coopérative Centre francophone de Thunder Bay et à toute la communauté pour cette édition mémorable. Thank you to the Centre francophone de Thunder Bay and the whole community for an unforgettable edition🥰

07/01/2026

Canadian Parents for French Ontario wishes you a joyful and meaningful Happy Canada Day‼️ Whether you're spending time with loved ones, enjoying the outdoors, or celebrating your community, we hope July 1st is filled with pride and gratitude for this beautiful and diverse country we call home.

🎉 Canada Day is also a great time to reflect on our shared values, celebrate our bilingual heritage, and recognize the many cultures and communities that shape our nation.

06/30/2026

CPF Hamilton Chapter partnered with Hamilton Public Library (HPL) to offer 2 workshops on July 11th as part of their Summer Reading Program. Children ages 6 to 12 will have fun, get curious, and enjoy story-making, self-publishing and zine-making in this bilingual workshop by illustrator and author Vivi Partridge.

1️⃣Sherwood Branch from 10:30 - 11:30 am at 467 Upper Ottawa Street
2️⃣Westdale Branch from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at 955 King Street West

Join the fun bilingual program and meet other CPF members🌟

Registration is required‼️Please find the registration link below:

https://events.hpl.ca/events?d=2026-07-01&term=zine+dream+workshop&r=range&start=2026-07-11

06/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 National Winners of CPF’s Concours d’art oratoire!

These exceptional students have demonstrated confidence, creativity, and excellence in French public speaking, earning top honours at the national level.

👏 Congratulations to:
• Isabella Liao (Core French, BC)
• Adora Chen (Extended/Enriched/Advanced French, BC)
• Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing (Francophone, MB)
• Mariam Ettibaryan (Late Immersion, ON)
• Huda Raazi (Early Immersion, SK)

🎥 Watch their winning videos and learn more about the Concours: https://cpfconcours.ca/

🎉 Félicitations à nos gagnantes nationales 2026 du Concours d’art oratoire de CPF!

Ces élèves exceptionnelles ont fait preuve de confiance, de créativité et d’excellence en art oratoire en français, se méritant les plus grands honneurs au niveau national.

👏 Félicitations à :
• Isabella Liao (Français de base, C.-B.)
• Adora Chen (Français prolongé/enrichi/avancé, C.-B.)
• Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing (Francophone, Man.)
• Mariam Ettibaryan (Immersion tardive, Ont.)
• Huda Raazi (Immersion précoce, Sask.)

🎥 Regardez leurs vidéos gagnantes et en savoir plus sur le Concours : https://cpfconcours.ca/