Federal Elections: Will Francophone Immigration Achieve Unanimity?

Francophone minority communities see immigration as the key to their future. Here's an overview of the political parties' promises and positions on this issue. All federal parties agree that French is in decline outside Quebec, and that the demographic weight of Francophones in minority situations is plummeting. In the first week of the election campaign, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada (FCFA) called for commit…

By Marianne DEPELTEAU. Here is an overview of the promises and positions of the political parties on this issue. All federal parties agree that French is in decline outside Quebec and that the demographic weight of Francophones in a minority situation is falling free. In the first week of the election campaign, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada (FCFA) called for commitments for a plan for the growth of the Canadi…