{"id":146938,"date":"2026-07-28T17:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/146938\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:49:08","slug":"government-of-canada-supports-the-strength-and-promotion-of-french-in-saskatchewan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/146938\/","title":{"rendered":"Government of Canada supports the strength and promotion of French in Saskatchewan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Government of Canada supports the vitality of the French language in Saskatchewan. <\/p>\n

SASKATOON, SK, July 28, 2026 \/CNW\/ — Official language minority communities are an integral part of Canada’s identity and contribute to the country’s social, cultural and economic vitality. By investing in the organizations that support these communities, the Government of Canada is expanding access to services and creating opportunities for Canadians to live, work and thrive in the official language of their choice. <\/p>\n

Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, announced more than $4 million in funding for 22 French-language organizations in Saskatchewan. She made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. <\/p>\n

More than $3.5 million of the funding will support organizational programming, while an additional $544,173 will be invested in community projects, strengthening the diverse French-speaking organizations that enrich Saskatchewan. The funding will improve access to essential French-language services in minority-language communities, as well as French arts and culture. These projects will help Francophone youth build their future, empower Francophone artists to share their talent, and preserve and celebrate the rich history that continues to shape Saskatchewan’s vibrant Francophone community. <\/p>\n

The investment is provided through the Community Life component of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program. The Department of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs enhance the vitality of Canada’s English- and French-speaking minority communities and support their development. <\/p>\n

Quotes <\/p>\n

“Our official languages are a vital part of our national identity and a great source of pride for Canadians. Our government is investing in organizations whose efforts ensure the strength and vitality of our official languages by providing access to essential services, promoting our arts and culture, growing our economy, and helping showcase the best of Canada to the world.” <\/p>\n

\u2014The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages <\/p>\n

“The French language has deep roots in Saskatchewan, and the Fransaskois community has made an incredible contribution to the story of our province. That’s why our government is proud to invest in the community organizations doing the important work of keeping French language and culture vibrant in cities and rural communities across Saskatchewan. We believe in their future, and we’ll always stand with them.” <\/p>\n

\u2014The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) <\/p>\n

“Saskatchewan’s Francophone community is an important part of the province’s identity and future. Across the province, Francophone organizations are bringing people together, welcoming newcomers, supporting young people and creating opportunities for communities to thrive in French. Our government is proud to support their work because investing in these organizations means investing in vibrant communities, cultural vitality and a stronger Saskatchewan for everyone.” <\/p>\n

\u2014Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services <\/p>\n

“We’re grateful for the Government of Canada’s continued support of French-language minority communities. This funding is essential to our organization, allowing us to continue our mission serving families, promoting the French language, and making a meaningful contribution to the vitality and growth of Francophone culture in Saskatchewan.” <\/p>\n

\u2014Bernard Wenga Ntcheping, President, Association des Parents Fransaskois <\/p>\n

Quick Facts <\/p>\n

The Community Life component of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program offers official language minority communities access to services in their own language. It includes both project and multi-year programming funding. <\/p>\n

The Action Plan for Official Languages 2023\u20132028: Protection-Promotion-Collaboration represents an investment of more than $4.1 billion for the protection and promotion of Canada’s official languages. It marks the biggest ever investment by a government in official languages. <\/p>\n

On June 22, the Government of Canada launched the 2026 Cross-Canada Consultations on Official Languages to help define the guidelines of the next federal strategy, which will aim to advance the substantive equality of English and French across the country, support initiatives by official language minority communities, and protect and promote our two official languages, particularly French, across the country. <\/p>\n

Associated Links <\/p>\n

Development of Official-Language Communities Program \u2013 Community Life component<\/a>
2026 Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultations<\/a> <\/p>\n

Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports the strength and promotion of French in Saskatchewan <\/p>\n

The funding announced today comes from the Cooperation with the Community Sector and the Community Cultural Action Fund (CCAF) subcomponents of the Community Life component of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Development of Official-Language Communities Program. These components offer official language minority communities access to services in their own language and include both project and multi-year programming funding.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

CCAF project funding <\/p>\n

Association des Parents Fransaskois <\/p>\n

Formation et accompagnement en bande dessin\u00e9e des jeunes ambassadeurs de la langue fran\u00e7aise <\/p>\n

$34,811 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

$12,000 (2027\u20132028) <\/p>\n

\u00c9ditions de la nouvelle plume <\/p>\n

Les auteurs de la rel\u00e8ve <\/p>\n

$40,000 <\/p>\n

Les Auvergnois de Ponteix <\/p>\n

M\u00e9moire vivante : captation interg\u00e9n\u00e9rationnelle du patrimoine oral fransaskois <\/p>\n

$24,000 <\/p>\n

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 canadienne-fran\u00e7aise de Prince Albert <\/p>\n

M\u00e9moire vivante – Nos anciens racontent <\/p>\n

$25,000 <\/p>\n

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 canadienne-fran\u00e7aise de Prince Albert <\/p>\n

\u00c9chos du pays – Album collectif de la francophonie rurale <\/p>\n

$24,000 <\/p>\n

Total CCAF project funding <\/p>\n

$159,811 <\/p>\n

Regular project funding <\/p>\n

Assembl\u00e9e communautaire fransaskoise <\/p>\n

Mobilisation sur la vitalit\u00e9 de la communaut\u00e9 francophone de Bellegarde <\/p>\n

$74,500 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

$74,500 (2027\u20132028) <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de Regina <\/p>\n

Ch\u0153ur d’ACFR <\/p>\n

$15,000 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

$10,000 (2027\u20132028) <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de la Trinit\u00e9 <\/p>\n

Groupe de jeux La Ruche <\/p>\n

$5,362 <\/p>\n

Association jeunesse fransaskoise <\/p>\n

Jeux francophones de la Saskatchewan <\/p>\n

$22,000 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

$48,000 (2027\u20132028) <\/p>\n

Association jeunesse fransaskoise <\/p>\n

Par et pour l’immersion, cr\u00e9e ta culture <\/p>\n

$20,000 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

Comit\u00e9 culturel francophone de Debden <\/p>\n

2026\u20132027 programming <\/p>\n

$50,000 <\/p>\n

La Troupe du Jour <\/p>\n

Spectacle estival <\/p>\n

$10,000 (2026\u20132027) <\/p>\n

$55,000 (2027\u20132028) <\/p>\n

Total regular project funding <\/p>\n

$384,362 <\/p>\n

Programming funding <\/p>\n

Assembl\u00e9e communautaire fransaskoise <\/p>\n

$759,000 <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de Gravelbourg <\/p>\n

$100,000 <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de la Trinit\u00e9 <\/p>\n

$75,000 <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw <\/p>\n

$101,400 <\/p>\n

Association communautaire fransaskoise de Regina <\/p>\n

$97,500 <\/p>\n

Association des parents fransaskois <\/p>\n

$225,000 <\/p>\n

Association fransaskoise de Zenon Park <\/p>\n

$100,500 <\/p>\n

Association jeunesse fransaskoise <\/p>\n

$267,500 <\/p>\n

Auvergnois de Ponteix <\/p>\n

$70,200 <\/p>\n

Centre francophone BDS <\/p>\n

$132,500 <\/p>\n

Centre francophone des Battleford <\/p>\n

$75,000 <\/p>\n

Communaut\u00e9 des Africains Francophones de la Saskatchewan <\/p>\n

$87,500 <\/p>\n

Conseil culturel fransaskois <\/p>\n

$303,750 <\/p>\n

Coop\u00e9rative des publications fransaskoises <\/p>\n

$150,000 <\/p>\n

\u00c9ditions de la nouvelle plume <\/p>\n

$93,750 <\/p>\n

Entr’Elles Regroupement Femmes Saskatchewan <\/p>\n

$93,750 <\/p>\n

FAF – Vitalit\u00e9 55+ <\/p>\n

$100,000 <\/p>\n

F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des francophones de Saskatoon <\/p>\n

$175,500 <\/p>\n

La Troupe du Jour <\/p>\n

$120,000 <\/p>\n

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 canadienne-fran\u00e7aise de Prince Albert <\/p>\n

$172,500 <\/p>\n

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 historique de la Saskatchewan <\/p>\n

$200,000 <\/p>\n

Total programming funding <\/p>\n

$3,500,350 <\/p>\n

\"Cision\"<\/a> Cision <\/p>\n

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