Canada marks Francophone Immigration Week and restates its 9% French-speaking target
An immigration consultancy reports that IRCC marked the 14th National Francophone Immigration Week on 2 November 2026 and restated its goal for French-speaking admissions outside Quebec.
Canada · 6 November 2026
ImmigCanada, an immigration consultancy, reports that on 2 November 2026 IRCC marked the 14th National Francophone Immigration Week, with a statement from Minister Lena Metlege Diab.
It says the federal target is for 9% of permanent resident admissions outside Quebec to be French-speaking in 2026, and that the government confirmed steady progress, without giving figures.
The article names the Welcoming Francophone Communities Initiative, the Francophone Immigration Support Program and category-based Express Entry draws for French speakers as supports, and notes that Quebec runs its own selection system.
This is a consultancy's summary. See IRCC for the official statement.
ImmigCanada – Canada Marks 14th Francophone Immigration Week and Backs 9% Goal
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