Funding of $220,225 has been provided through a new five-year Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on French Language Services between Canadian Heritage and the Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
The funding supports 12 projects that will advance the planning and delivery of services in French throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will be matched by contributions that come from a mix of community, municipal and other Government of Newfoundland and Labrador sources.
Ten recipients have received funding through the agreement:
- City of St. John’s
- Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University
- MusicNL
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (three projects)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries
- The Rooms
- Town of Cape St. George
- Town of Fortune
- Town of Stephenville
For more information on the recipients and their projects, please see the backgrounder below.
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on French Language Services supports programming for the local Francophone community. Nearly 26,000 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians speak both English and French, and more than 5,500 identify French as their first language.
The Office of French Services is responsible for building the capacity of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver services in French. Staff work closely with community partners to support the development and vitality of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Francophone community. Additional funding through the agreement will be made available in the coming months. Interested organizations are encouraged to contact the Office of French Services for more information at frenchservices@gov.nl.ca.
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“Newfoundland and Labrador’s Francophone community is an integral part of our cultural fabric, and our government is pleased to provide access to many programs and services in French. This agreement will help advance several initiatives that will contribute to the continued growth of our vibrant Francophone community. Congratulations to the recipients and all the best as you move ahead with your projects.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
“The promotion and expansion of services in French is essential in supporting the vitality of Francophones in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are reaffirming our support for linguistic diversity in Canada by promoting the development of the French language and Francophone culture.”
The Honourable Randy Boissonault
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
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BACKGROUNDER
| Applicant | Project Description | Funding from Agreement |
| City of St. John’s | Translation of tourism map for self-guided walking tours. | $2,140 |
| Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador | Translation of program brochures. | $1,250 |
| Memorial University | First phase of the French language maintenance and improvement program. | $38,394 |
| MusicNL | External branding and export readiness for the Francophone and Acadian music industry. | $43,750 |
| NL Health Services | Translation of patient information pamphlets for the Janeway.
Launch of the Café de Paris pilot project.
Start of the French language training pilot project.
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$46,500 |
| NL Public Libraries | Ready to go French Storytime including audio and digital books.
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$11,700 |
| The Rooms | Translation of The Rooms Edukit. | $25,565 |
| Town of Cape St. George | Launch of Cape St. George connects. | $27,176 |
| Town of Fortune | Heritage interpretive signage to be translated and installed. | $15,000 |
| Town of Stephenville | Launch of a French language program. | $8,750 |
| TOTAL | $220,225 |