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.
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.



