Funding of $647,000 has been provided through the 2023-24 to 2027-28 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on French-Language Services between Canadian Heritage and the Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
The funding supports 13 projects that will advance the planning and delivery of services in French throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will be matched by contributions from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Twelve recipients have received funding through the agreement:
- 2025 Jeux du Canada Games Host Society
- ArtsNL
- City of St. John’s
- Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Pharmacy
- MusicNL
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
- Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council
- 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.
This is the second round of funding provided through this agreement. Additional funding is expected to be made available in the coming months. Organizations can contact the Office of French Services at frenchservices@gov.nl.ca for more information.
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.
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.
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“The Provincial Government is pleased to provide access to many programs and services in French to support the Francophone community of Newfoundland and Labrador. These projects are excellent examples of how we can help advance initiatives that will grow our vibrant Francophone community. Congratulations to the recipients and all the best as you move forward with your projects.”
Honourable Sarah Stoodley
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
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BACKGROUNDER
| Applicant | Project Description | Funding from Agreement |
| 2025 Jeux du Canada Games Host Society | Francophone and Acadian artistic and cultural program during the Canada Summer Games. | $36,000 |
| 2025 Jeux du Canada Games Host Society | Official languages support during the Canada Summer Games. | $106,000 |
| ArtsNL | Programming support to the Francophone Cultural Network. | $14,159 |
| City of St. John’s | Translation of business startup guides. | $2,025 |
| Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador | Translation of organization website. | $1,800 |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Pharmacy | Translation of drug abuse prevention resources for Francophone educators and youth. | $34,792 |
| MusicNL | Improving access and export readiness and branding for Newfoundland and Labrador Francophone and Acadian artists outside the province. | $38,900 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services | Strengthening language access and French services. | $380,000 |
| Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council | Installation and interpretation of an 18th century French cannon in St. John’s. | $12,000 |
| Town of Cape St. George | Francophone tourism initiative for the town. | $9,000 |
| Town of Fortune | Translation of the town’s website. | $2,649.85 |
| Town of Stephenville | Bilingual street signage in the town. | $10,000 |
| TOTAL | $667,325.85 |