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There is currently no official confirmation that Mark Carney has announced an increase in the target for Francophone immigration outside Quebec from 4% to 12%. However, Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has set progressive targets to increase the proportion of French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec.
Current Targets and Initiatives
The IRCC's Immigration Levels Plan for 2025–2027 outlines the following targets for French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec:
• 2025: 8.5% (approximately 29,325 admissions)
• 2026: 9.5% (approximately 31,350 admissions)
• 2027: 10% (approximately 31,500 admissions)
These targets represent a gradual increase from previous years, aiming to bolster the demographic weight of Francophone communities outside Quebec, which stood at 3.5% in 2021 and is projected to decline further without intervention.
Community Recommendations
Francophone advocacy groups, such as the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada (FCFA), have recommended more ambitious targets. They suggest setting the target at 12% by 2024, with a gradual increase to 20% by 2036, to restore the demographic weight of Francophones outside Quebec to the 1971 level of 6.1%.
Supporting Measures
To support these targets, the IRCC has implemented several initiatives:Francophone Community Immigration Pilot: Launched in late 2024 to facilitate the settlement of French-speaking immigrants in rural Francophone communities.
• Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot: Introduced in August 2024 to provide eligible students and their families with settlement support and a direct pathway to permanent residence.
• Francophone Mobility Program: Expanded in June 2023 to allow Canadian employers to offer jobs to eligible French-speaking candidates across various occupations, excluding certain primary agriculture jobs.
These measures aim to attract and retain French-speaking immigrants, thereby enhancing the vitality of Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
Conclusion
While there is no official announcement from Mark Carney regarding an increase to a 12% target for Francophone immigration outside Quebec, the Canadian government is progressively raising its targets and implementing supportive measures to strengthen Francophone communities across the country. The recommendations from community organizations highlight the desire for even more ambitious goals to preserve and enhance the French language and culture outside Quebec.
Source :- https://www.ourcommons.ca/documentviewer/en/44-1/LANG/report-5/page-78?utm_source=chatgpt.com
