Francophones and francophiles: Join a province-wide discussion on B.C. francophone priorities
Since it was first signed in 2001, the Canada-BC Cooperation Agreement on Official Languages has supported programs and services in priority sectors for francophone British Columbians and enhanced the capacity of the Province to deliver services in French.
Because of the official languages agreement, francophone women have support systems and counselling available in French; small businesses have networks and resources to help them grow and succeed; outreach programs support and streamline francophone immigration to the Province; the B.C. Health Guide was translated for the first time, setting the stage for translation into other languages; civic and public information has been translated; and francophone cultural festivals across the Province are vibrant and a source of pride.
In 2009, the current Canada-British Columbia Cooperation Agreement on Official Languages will expire. As part of the renewed agreement, the Province will develop a five-year strategic plan that includes objectives and priorities that are relevant to British Columbia’s French speaking community.
Through this consultation, the British Columbia government is providing the opportunity to francophones and francophiles of British Columbia, as well as francophone and francophile organizations of British Columbia, to discuss their needs and priorities and recommend strategies to be considered for the 2009-2014 plan.
Guidelines:
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This consultation does not include the area of education. Education is covered by other federal-provincial/territorial agreements.
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The 2009-2014 Canada-BC Cooperation Agreement will help British Columbia increase its capacity to support the BC Francophone community by continuing to promote the development of service infrastructure in identified priority areas.
We invite you to respond to the four questions below as either a BC francophone or francophile, or as a representative of a B.C. francophone organisation. Your contributions to these questions will help us negotiate an agreement that best meets the needs of francophone British Columbians. Please be clear and succinct in your answer. Answers should be no longer than 250 words.
Deadline:
Please provide your answers and comments to the Francophone Affairs Program before November 15, 2008.
There are three ways you can send us your answers:
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Via the online questionnaire for individuals or B.C. francophone organizations
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Via email: FAP@gov.bc.ca
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By mail: Francophone Affairs Program, 548 Michigan Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1S2
For further questions or comments, please contact Francophone Affairs at 250-387-4791.
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Message de la ministre de l'Etat
Thank you for joining the consultation on francophone priorities...
British Columbia's Goals
- To make B.C. the best educated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent;
- To strive to improve public health care and lead the way in North America in healthy living and physical fitness;
- To build the best system of support in Canada for persons with disabilities, special needs, children at risk, and seniors;
- To lead the world in sustainable environmental management, with the best air and water quality, and the best fisheries management – bar none; and,
- To create more jobs per capita than anywhere else in Canada
Federal Priority Sectors
In June 2008, the federal government published its Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future. This action plan reaffirms the Government of Canada's commitment to linguistic duality and the support for official-language minority communities.
The Roadmap presents five priority sectors:
- health,
- justice,
- immigration,
- economic development, and
- arts and culture.
