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SPRING Issue of CPF Magazine – Language As Inspiration

bobbiesmith2023-11-30T12:09:01-05:00June 9th, 2023|About FSL Education, For Educators and Researchers, For Youth, Parents and Educators, What's New?|

The Spring issue of CPF Magazine is now available! Take a look at a few of the top articles, starting with: Language As Inspiration: "In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, meet Inuk singer-songwriter and producer Elisapie Isaae. [...] Here's a glimpse into her creative universe." (pg. 8-9)

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The 38th Annual Concours d’art oratoire – Saturday, May 6, 2023

bobbiesmith2023-12-13T19:19:41-05:00May 5th, 2023|Archives, Concours d'art Oratoire, For Parents, For Youth, Secondary, Grade 7 to 12, What's New?|

CPF Ontario is so excited to be having our 1st #CPFConcours "Concours d'art oratoire" IN-PERSON event since 2019. It will be so nice to see you all on Saturday, May 6th! For everyone's convenience, please see the Concours Schedule below...

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Registration for FREE Virtual French Programs in MAY is now Open!!

bobbiesmith2023-11-30T12:09:48-05:00April 12th, 2023|Archives, Elementary, Grade 1 to 6, Secondary, Grade 7 to 12, What's New?, Youth|

Registration for SPRING/SUMMER Starts in APRIL 2023 for our FREE CPF Virtual French Programs. Stay tuned for the April announcement that Registration is open.

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We need volunteers to be: judges, interviewers & moderators for the 2023 Concours d’art oratoire

bobbiesmith2023-12-13T19:20:07-05:00March 23rd, 2023|Archives, Concours d'art Oratoire, For Parents, For Youth, Secondary, Grade 7 to 12, What's New?|

In partnership with the OMLTA, we are looking for teacher volunteers to be: judges, interviewers & moderators for the Canadian Parents for French 2023 Concours d’art oratoire, Saturday, May 6th!

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Promotional Resources to Share — Virtual Programs Spring/Summer 2023

bobbiesmith2024-03-08T10:18:58-05:00March 21st, 2023|Archives, Fact Sheets / Brochures / Pamphlets, Virtual Program Updates, What's New?|

You may know that our Spring/Summer Registration for CPF's Free Virtual French Programs open in April, but not everyone does! Voilà - a number of links and visuals to help you spread the word. Just copy the link on this message you're reading, paste and share.

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LUNCHTIME Workshop on THE STATE OF FSL EDUCATION IN ONTARIO

bobbiesmith2024-01-11T14:38:37-05:00March 7th, 2023|About French Immersion, About FSL Education, CPF Advocacy in Action, For Educators and Researchers, For Parents, Parents and Educators, Research, What's New?|

Mary Cruden, Chair of the Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) Advocacy Committee, is hosting a live workshop and Q&A about The State of FSL Education in Ontario on March 31st, 2023 at 12pm. Register today!

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Nominate a CPF Winner!

bobbiesmith2023-02-17T12:44:19-05:00February 17th, 2023|What's New?|

We are accepting nominations for the 2023 CPF Ontario Awards. The Mlacak Award is: A tribute to Beth Mlacak for her tireless volunteer work and outstanding contribution to CPF ON. Presented yearly to a volunteer who has made an outstanding ...

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Ways to Practice French With Your Children

bobbiesmith2024-01-03T16:16:38-05:00January 5th, 2023|For Parents, What's New?|

If you are a native French speaker or consider yourself comfortable in French, then it can be easy enough to: Read books in French with your child. If you are not bilingual, why not try normalizing French in the home by turning on French TV and/or Radio with bilingual children’s programming or cartoons (mini-TFO, Passe-Partout, change your Netflix and Disney language settings to French).

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Learning French During The Early Years: A Burden Or A Must?

bobbiesmith2023-11-29T17:05:52-05:00December 15th, 2022|About FSL Education, Early Learning, For Educators and Researchers, For Parents, Parents and Educators, What's New?|

The “early years,” of our children and students from years zero to six are about new joys and discoveries. Things like new toys, songs, books, experiences, sticky fingers, belly laughs, warm hugs and little wet kisses are so special and important. They create the glue that binds families, and stimulates the interactions that develop our children into young adults.

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Open Letter to Provincial Party Leaders

epawlowska2024-01-03T16:48:48-05:00May 2nd, 2022|About FSL Education, CPF Advocacy in Action, FSL in the News, News Releases, What's New?|

Dear Premier Ford, Dear Ms Horwath, Dear Mr. Del Duca, Dear Mr. Schreiner, In a 2021 study, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages found that 81% of Ontarians agree that more needs to be done so that young people can become bilingual.* French Second Language (FSL) programs are supported in Ontario elementary and secondary schools with policy, curriculum and funding from the Government of Ontario.

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Members Elect New Board of Directors and Officers

tmian2023-11-22T21:04:36-05:00September 27th, 2021|Board of Directors - Leadership, CPF in the News, News Releases, What's New?|

Members voted in Mỹ Dang as President of Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) at the Ontario Branch Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

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Canadian Parents for French Applauds the Ontario Government’s Action Plan to Address the French Teacher Shortage

tmian2023-11-29T17:02:45-05:00June 18th, 2021|About FSL Education, CPF Advocacy in Action, CPF in the News, For Educators and Researchers, For Parents, FSL in the News, News Releases, What's New?|

Education Minister Stephen Lecce and the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Ross Romano, announced the Ontario Government’s investment in a four-year strategic action plan to address the French and French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher shortage in the province.

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