The French Language Services Act (FLSA) came into effect 10 years ago in Prince Edward Island on December 14, 2013. The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the service capacity of government. When the Act...
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day: “Today on Acadian Remembrance Day, we honour the lost lives of Acadians who were displaced in the 18th century. In 1758 and 1759, over 3,000...
Today, the provincial government released the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Annual Report for 2022-2023 focused on progress made related to the French Language Services Act. The report, prepared by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, highlights the work done by the...
The Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) held its annual meeting on July 6 and 7 in Vancouver to discuss key issues for Francophone and Acadian communities. In the wake of announcements concerning the modernization of the Official Languages Act and the 2023–2028...
Today, the provincial government released the PEI Francophone Immigration Strategic Action Plan 2023-2028 to attract French-speaking immigrants who will contribute to the prosperity of the province and enrich the diversity of Island communities. Representatives of the Acadian and...