Canadian Parents for French

Canadian Parents for French CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system.

Keith Spicer, at the time, Canada’s first Commissioner of Official Languages, had met groups of parents across Canada who wanted their children to learn French as a second language (FSL) but who ran into roadblocks at the local school board. To get the ball rolling, Mr. Spicer offered to find some seed money — enough to organize a national conference of like-minded parents. The result was an event

called “Parents’ Conference on French Language and Exchange Opportunities,” which took place in Ottawa in March of 1977. It was during the weekend-long conference that CPF was officially founded as a volunteer-based advocacy group. The first conference determined a few things that are fundamental to the history of CPF. For one, the group outlined its goals, and two, the group elected its first National Board of Directors. Pat Webster became the first Chair or President of CPF. The first Directors were: Judith Madley (British Columbia), David Saunders (Prairie Region), Pat Webster (Ontario), Elizabeth Annesley (Quebec), and Mary Lou Morrison (Atlantic Region). This original small group of concerned parents who met in Ottawa over 30 years ago, has evolved into a proactive national network with 11 Branch offices and some 170 Chapters in communities coast to coast.

09/03/2026

🎤 Concours national 2026 — Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing, Manitoba

« La justice peut-elle se limiter à l’intérêt de la majorité? »

Can justice truly be defined by what benefits the majority? Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing tackles this thought-provoking question in her winning speech.

Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel. 🇨🇦

🎤 Concours national 2026 — Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing, Manitoba

« La justice peut-elle se limiter à l’intérêt de la majorité? »

La justice peut-elle réellement être définie par ce qui profite à la majorité? Ange Sarah Bopda Kamgaing aborde cette question percutante dans son discours gagnant.

Découvrez le discours complet sur notre chaîne YouTube. 🇨🇦

09/03/2026
📰 CPF dans les médiasAlors que les investissements fédéraux dans l’éducation en français augmentent, quels sont leurs ef...
09/02/2026

📰 CPF dans les médias

Alors que les investissements fédéraux dans l’éducation en français augmentent, quels sont leurs effets concrets sur le terrain?

Dans un segment de Radio-Canada | Le 6 à 9, Ahdithya Visweswaran, directeur des affaires politiques et publiques à Canadian Parents for French, explique comment les fonds supplémentaires peuvent contribuer à alléger les pressions dans les salles de classe, chez les enseignants et au sein des conseils scolaires.

Il souligne également l’importance de réduire les obstacles systémiques à l’accès à l’éducation en français et d’assurer une plus grande transparence dans la gestion des fonds.

🎧 Écoutez le segment complet : https://cpf.ca/national/the-impact-of-federal-investment/

🇨🇦 Celebrate Official Languages Day with Canadians across the country!Join the Government of Canada's virtual Official L...
09/01/2026

🇨🇦 Celebrate Official Languages Day with Canadians across the country!

Join the Government of Canada's virtual Official Languages Day celebration and be part of a conversation that highlights the importance of English and French in shaping Canada's past, present, and future.

📅 September 10
💻 Virtual event

Learn more and register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_stfUiCvMRgWyZxH0yOmU6g #/registration

Let's celebrate Canada's linguistic duality together! 💙❤️

🇨🇦 Célébrez la Journée des langues officielles avec des personnes de partout au pays!

Joignez-vous à la célébration virtuelle de la Journée des langues officielles du gouvernement du Canada et participez à une discussion qui met en valeur l’importance du français et de l’anglais dans le passé, le présent et l’avenir du Canada.

📅 10 septembre
💻 Événement virtuel

Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire : https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_stfUiCvMRgWyZxH0yOmU6g #/registration

Célébrons ensemble la dualité linguistique du Canada! 💙❤️

📰 CPF in the newsCanadian Parents for French is featured in IPolitics discussing Canada’s cultural protections, French-l...
08/31/2026

📰 CPF in the news

Canadian Parents for French is featured in IPolitics discussing Canada’s cultural protections, French-language content and the importance of protecting French as part of Canadian identity.

🌐Read the full story: https://cpf.ca/national/protecting-french/

Who knew a bakery could become a French classroom? 🥖✨Featured in CPF Magazine Spring 2026, the story of French 50 Bakery...
08/29/2026

Who knew a bakery could become a French classroom? 🥖✨

Featured in CPF Magazine Spring 2026, the story of French 50 Bakery in Okotoks, Alberta, shows how language learning can happen in real life.

Students from École Percy Pegler School visit the bakery to practice ordering, paying, and interacting in French. It’s simple, practical, and memorable — and it helps students build confidence outside the classroom.

French becomes more than a subject. It becomes something students can use in their community. 🥐

📖 Read the full story in the magazine 👉 https://cpf.ca/cpf-magazine/

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Qui aurait cru qu’une boulangerie pouvait devenir une salle de classe en français? 🥖✨

Présentée dans CPF Magazine printemps 2026, l’histoire de French 50 Bakery à Okotoks, en Alberta, montre comment l’apprentissage d’une langue peut se vivre dans la vraie vie.

Des élèves de l’École Percy Pegler visitent la boulangerie pour pratiquer le français en commandant, en payant et en échangeant avec le personnel. C’est simple, concret et mémorable — et cela aide les élèves à gagner en confiance hors de la salle de classe.

Le français devient plus qu’une matière scolaire. Il devient une langue que les élèves peuvent utiliser dans leur communauté. 🥐

📖 Lisez l’histoire complète dans le magazine 👉 https://cpf.ca/cpf-magazine/

Join Canadian Parents for French for our 2026 National Annual General Meeting!Hear about CPF’s past year, learn about wh...
08/28/2026

Join Canadian Parents for French for our 2026 National Annual General Meeting!
Hear about CPF’s past year, learn about what’s ahead, and connect with members of the CPF community.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual event
Registration is required. All are welcome to attend.

👉 Register here: f375a6ce-6b37-495a-a794-d1b651836a8f@4f834621-ce02-42ff-9379-6a38c7f58236" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f375a6ce-6b37-495a-a794-d1b651836a8f@4f834621-ce02-42ff-9379-6a38c7f58236

Joignez-vous à Canadian Parents for French à l’occasion de notre assemblée générale annuelle nationale 2026!
Faites le bilan de la dernière année de CPF, découvrez ce qui nous attend et échangez avec des membres de la communauté CPF.

📅 Mardi 29 septembre 2026
🕐 13 h (HE)
💻 Événement virtuel
Inscription requise. Tout le monde est invité à participer.

👉 Inscrivez-vous ici : f375a6ce-6b37-495a-a794-d1b651836a8f@4f834621-ce02-42ff-9379-6a38c7f58236" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f375a6ce-6b37-495a-a794-d1b651836a8f@4f834621-ce02-42ff-9379-6a38c7f58236

📣 CPF in the newsFederal investments in French-language and second-language education are on the rise, but understanding...
08/27/2026

📣 CPF in the news

Federal investments in French-language and second-language education are on the rise, but understanding where that funding goes requires a closer look.

In a recent ONFR+ article, Canadian Parents for French highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring investments have a meaningful impact for students and classrooms.

Read the full story: https://cpf.ca/national/federal-funding-for-french-learning/

08/26/2026

🎤 Concours national 2026 — Huda Raazi, Saskatchewan

« Les dépendances : quand l’habitude devient une prison »

When does a habit become an addiction? Huda Raazi explores the impact of dependency and the point at which a habit can become a trap.

Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel. 🇨🇦

🎤 Concours national 2026 — Huda Raazi, Saskatchewan

« Les dépendances : quand l’habitude devient une prison »

À quel moment une habitude devient-elle une dépendance? Huda Raazi explore les effets de la dépendance et le moment où une habitude peut devenir un piège.

Découvrez le discours complet sur notre chaîne YouTube. 🇨🇦

French isn’t just a language—it is a core Canadian value. 🇨🇦Our linguistic duality defines who we are on the world stage...
08/25/2026

French isn’t just a language—it is a core Canadian value. 🇨🇦

Our linguistic duality defines who we are on the world stage. That’s why Canadian Parents for French is calling for a national strategy to reach 20% bilingualism by 2036.

French belongs to everyone who calls Canada home, whether it is your first, second, or fourth language. Protecting it means protecting our shared identity and sovereignty.

To secure this future, we need:

· Equitable access to high-quality French programs nationwide.
· Strong support for our educators, families, and communities.
· Real opportunities for youth to use French beyond the classroom.

Let’s stand up for the values that connect us. 💬

🌐https://cpf.ca/whats-new/protecting-french-is-essential-to-canadian-identity/

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