CPF BC & Yukon is guided by an annually elected Board of Directors and four pillars: Universal Access, Effective Programs, Recognized Proficiency Levels, and Accountability for Student Achievement.

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What guides our work
A Canada where French – and English – speakers live together in mutual respect with an understanding and appreciation of each other’s language and culture and where linguistic duality forms an integral part of society.

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Position Statements 

In Canada, every student has the opportunity to learn French and access the French as a second language program that meets their needs and aspirations. 

All students have access to a wide variety of effective, evidence-based French as a second official language programs from Kindergarten to post-secondary. 

Proficiency levels and goals are in place so language learners, parents, teachers, post-secondary institutions and potential employers have a common understanding of each learner’s French-language abilities and the expectations of respective programs. 

Governments are accountable for reporting on achievement of students and French as a second official language programs. Parents and community stakeholders are actively engaged and involved in decision-making with school boards. 

Advocacy Efforts

Federal election 2025

With the federal election set for April 28, 2025, Canadian Parents for French has prepared an Election Toolkit to help champion ‘French Second Language priorities’ and ensure a brighter, bilingual future for Canadians. Use this toolkit to advocate for universal

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School Year in Review: 2020-21

It’s an understatement to say a lot happened this year. In-class, hybrid, virtual, and sometimes all three styles of learning became the norm for students, families and educators. And we all adapted. Somehow, we did it! Merci, to every parent

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