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NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Supporting Francophone Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs
Funding will help promote economic growth and prosperity in Francophone communities
December 01, 2022
The following organizations will share a combined $400,000:
– The Cooperation Council of Ontario (CCO) will provide training to a group of entrepreneurs, guiding them through the incubation and implementation phases of their businesses. This training will be offered in Toronto and Sudbury.
– The college La Cité will develop three audiovisual modules and complementary resource kits as part of its programming for young entrepreneurs. These “reality show”-style modules will be shared with other organizations to maximize the reach of this new tool.
– The Association francophone à l’éducation des services à l’enfance de l’Ontario (AFESEO) will create a recruitment and professional integration tool for newcomers. This tool will allow childcare operators to expand staffing at their centres and increase the availability of Francophone childcare spots.
“Support services for new businesses help ensure the prosperity of our Francophone communities,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “The projects selected will be used to support Francophone entrepreneurs, thereby promoting the start-up of their businesses. This investment will strengthen a growing ecosystem and showcase the expertise of Ontario’s economic Francophonie.”
“Ontario’s strong community of Francophone entrepreneurs continues to grow every day,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “The Francophone Economic Development Strategy will help ensure that they continue to prosper now and in the future. We are proud to support Francophone entrepreneurship across the province as part of our plan to build Ontario.”
Quick Facts
– The selected projects are the result of a call for projects issued in September 2022 to organizations that promote Francophone economic development and service delivery.
– The Ontario government’s approach to Francophone Affairs is based on two complementary strategies. The French Language Services Strategy and the Francophone Economic Development Strategy aim to recruit and train a skilled bilingual workforce, increasing the availability of front-line services in French and supporting Francophone and bilingual businesses to participate fully in the province’s economic development.
Additional Resources
Media Contacts
Marilissa Gosselin
Minister’s Office
[(416) 402-1406](tel:(416) 402-1406)
Mélusine Klein
Ministry of Francophone Affairs