Pan-Canadian Strategy for Francophone Immigrant Women in Minority Communities:

Breaking Down Barriers for Equitable Integration

The AFFC, in collaboration with RDÉE Canada, is proud to present the new Pan-Canadian Strategy for Francophone Immigrant Women in Minority Communities: Breaking Down Barriers for Equitable Integration. Financed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this strategic initiative marks an important turning point for the integration and participation of Francophone women in all spheres of Canadian society.

A Vision for the Future

Canada is a country rich in diversity, and we firmly believe that the immigration of Francophone women is an essential key to the country’s continued prosperity. This new strategy aims to:

  • Promote gender equality and empower Francophone women by providing resources, support and concrete opportunities.

  • Support the inclusion of Francophone women in local communities while respecting and promoting their language and culture.

Our priorities

This strategy is based on several priorities designed to facilitate the integration of Francophone women and meet their specific needs:

1.

Development of tailored programs

Targeted welcoming and integration services for Francophone immigrant women.

2.

Building community capacity

Support local Francophone and community organizations working to integrate women and offer support services adapted to the realities of newly arrived women.

3.

Fighting against discrimination and violence

Ensure that Francophone women have access to resources for prevention and support in the face of gender-based violence, racial discrimination and other forms of marginalization.

4.

Partnerships with key players

Collaborate with provincial governments, businesses and community organizations to foster inclusive work environments and career opportunities for Francophone women.

Why a Canada-Wide Strategy?

The challenges and opportunities related to the immigration of Francophone women are diverse across the country. A Canada-wide approach makes it possible to adapt solutions to the specific characteristics of different regions, while ensuring that Francophone women have the same opportunities for success, regardless of where they live.