Ontario is for you

The Francophone population in Ontario is dynamic, diverse and continues to grow.

We are committed to:

  • strengthening francophone communities throughout the province
  • ensuring a welcoming environment for French-speaking newcomers

Whether you prefer the excitement of city life, or the sense of belonging found in smaller communities, Ontario is for you.

Learn about our continued efforts to improve access to government services in our French Language Services Strategy.

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What would you like to do?

Live

Immigration

Discover pathways and supports to help you immigrate to Ontario.

Settling in Ontario

Learn about living as a French speaker in Ontario.

Government services in French

Learn how to get government services in French, such as getting a driver’s licence or birth certificate.

Justice services in French

Learn about your rights to receive French-language services in the courts and justice system.

Francophone Community Grants Program

Get money to provide French-language services or serve Francophone markets.

Québec-Ontario project funding

Get money for joint projects with organizations in Québec.

Minister of Francophone Affairs Award

Nominate someone for their outstanding contributions in the francophone community.

Contact Ombudsman Ontario

If you have trouble with getting government services, contact the French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario.

Work

Teach in French

Learn how to become a French teacher and find job opportunities.

Become a designated service provider

Learn how a public agency can become a designated provider of services in French.

External organizations

Fédération des gens d'affaires francophones de l'Ontario

Business services and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and organizations.

Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario

Training sessions and networking opportunities for not-for-profit organizations.

Société économique de l’Ontario

Support services and mentoring to help start, grow or sell your business.

Quartier d’affaires

(in French only) Connect B2B with Francophone companies in Ontario, Canada and worldwide.

Club canadien de Toronto

(in French only) Networking organization for the Francophone business community in Toronto.

Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la capitale nationale

Francophone chamber of commerce that supports companies, entrepreneurs and self-employed workers.

Learn

Elementary and secondary education

Find a school

Search for an elementary or secondary school, including 480+ French-language schools.

French-language education

Learn about the French-language school system and how to enroll your child.

French as a second language

Learn about the different ways that students study French at English-language schools.

Consortium Centre Jules Léger

Specialized education for students with severe learning disabilities, or who are d/Deaf, blind or deaf-blind.

Postsecondary education

Postsecondary institutions

Discover 500+ institutions with programs available in French and English.

French postsecondary education

Learn about our bilingual and French-language colleges and universities.

International postsecondary students

Learn about application processes, scholarships and bursaries, and more.

Explore

Francophone experiences

Discover Franco-Ontarian arts and culture, including theatre, concerts, film festivals, museums, heritage sites and more.

Tourism resources

Find French-language travel support and learn about Francophone tourism.

Franco-Ontarian history

Learn about 400+ years of history and commemoration.

Alliance culturelle de l’Ontario

(in French only) Organization that promotes the Francophone arts and culture sector.

Media

ONFR

Franco-Ontarian news covering political, community and cultural topics.

TFO

Franco-Ontarian shows, movies, documentaries and children’s content.

Radio-Canada ICI Télé

Canadian public newscasts, investigative reporting, sports, shows and children’s content.

Radio-Canada OHdio

Canadian public radio, podcasts, audiobooks, music playlists and more.

Le Loup FM

Sudbury-based music radio station.

CHOQ 105.1 FM

Toronto-based community radio station.

Le Droit

Digital newspaper serving the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

Le Voyageur

Digital newspaper serving Northern Ontario.

L’Express

Digital newspaper serving the Greater Toronto Area.