Recognizing the Importance of French-Language Postsecondary Education
The Government of Canada supports the Réseau des cégeps et des collèges francophones du Canada
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/02/14 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Reseau des cegeps et des colleges francophones du Canada (RCCFC) will receive more than $1.2 million in support of its efforts to promote French-Canadian language and culture.
Jacques Gourde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Member of Parliament (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere), made the announcement at the annual meeting of the RCCFC, on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
A portion of the funding announced today comes from the Roadmap for Canada''s Official Languages 2013-2018.
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"French-language postsecondary training in Canada will help train specialized workers, who will then be able to find work more easily in their community. In addition to better equipping individuals, we will also be contributing to the development and vitality of Francophone minority communities."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"The RCCFC plays a crucial role in strengthening Canada''s network of French college-level institutions. It gives them a voice and fosters collaboration between institutions. French-Canadian communities across the country benefit."
-Jacques Gourde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Member of Parliament (Lotbiniere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere)
"The Reseau des cegeps et des colleges francophones du Canada is pleased to learn that it can once again count on the support of its partner, Canadian Heritage, which will enable Francophile students to have greater access to quality French-language education at our college-level institutions."
-Laurier Thibault, Director General of the Reseau des cegeps et des colleges francophones du Canada
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