A growing number of Canadians report that French is their first official language. IRCC announced the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec by 2023.
Over the past 5 years, the Francophone immigrant population has increased by 42,470 permanent residents, with immigration levels rising each year. Therefore, not only has Canada reached their target, but it has also welcomed more than three times the number of immigrants since 2018.
The Canadian government is continuing to prioritize Francophone immigration outside Quebec in the upcoming years, by committing to promoting population growth and economic prosperity. Through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023, the Government of Canada allocated $40.7 million for Francophone immigration initiatives.
