Francophone immigration: Canada’s welcoming communities

National Francophone Immigration Week is an opportunity to bring together Francophones and Francophiles to celebrate the contribution of immigrants who have settled in Francophone and Acadian communities in Canada. The event is coordinated by the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada at the national level and by the Francophone Immigration Networks (RIFs) at the provincial and territorial levels.

This quiz will help you learn about some of Canada’s welcoming Francophone communities, where newcomers can pursue their life plans in an environment that meets their needs.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences below.

1. In Labrador City and Wabush, French-language school services and employment opportunities (in the industry, for example) support the integration of the immigrant population.

minning

mining

mineing

2. Edmundston, , is one of the largest cities in Canada with a majority Francophone population outside Quebec.

New-Brunswick

New Brunswick

3. A team of diversity ambassadors created to facilitate the socioeconomic integration of Francophones who decide to settle in Calgary, Alberta.

were

we’re

was

4. In the Northwest Territories, the city of is a northern community where 11 official languages are recognized: English, French and 9 Indigenous languages.

Yellow Knife

Yellowknife

5. As part of Prince Edward Island’s Bienvenue Évangéline project, a guide was designed to help newcomers understand the history and culture of the region of Evangeline.

Acadian

acadian

6. Manitoba’s Seine River region provides a reception and settlement service for Francophone newcomers move to the area.

who

whom

which

7. Services offered to Francophone newcomers to Iqaluit include a welcome at the airport, an information day, a museum visit and networking .

sescions

seshions

sessions

8. Clare is the only municipality in Nova Scotia that has a French-language education institution: Université Sainte-Anne.

postsecondary

post-secondary

both are correct

9. “La ligne bleue” is an walking tour designed to help participants discover the many facets of Hamilton, Ontario, and learn more about the contribution of the immigrant communities there.

interactive

inter-active

interractive

10. Prince George, British Columbia, offers settlement services, employment preparation and recreational activities to help Francophones smoothly.

integrate

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integrait