Canada and the Northwest Territories join forces to support the growth of Francophone communities
Canada and the Northwest Territories are jointly investing to support Francophone and bilingual immigration to the territory through a new project funded under the Francophone Immigration Support Program.
Key points
✓The federal government is investing approximately $860,000 in a new project to improve retention and integration of Francophone and bilingual immigrants in the Northwest Territories
✓The project will improve access to immigration information, promote the Northwest Territories Nominee Program, support foreign credential recognition, and increase employer involvement
✓Canada is investing $25 million over 5 years in the Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration as part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028
✓To date, 21 projects have received funding totalling approximately $16.6 million to increase recruitment of Francophone and bilingual talent
✓Canada has a goal of admitting 8.9% of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec in 2025
What this means for you
If you are a Francophone or bilingual immigrant, this initiative means improved support and services to help you settle in the Northwest Territories, including easier access to information about immigration programs, help recognizing your foreign credentials, and stronger connections between you and employers seeking skilled workers in the region.
Full detail
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have announced a partnership to support Francophone and bilingual immigration to the territory. The initiative includes a federal investment of approximately $860,000 for a new project under the Francophone Immigration Support Program, announced by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship on July 8, 2026.
The project aims to improve how Francophone and bilingual immigrants are retained and integrated in the Northwest Territories. Key components include improving access to immigration information, raising awareness of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program and other federal immigration programs, supporting the recognition of foreign credentials held by temporary residents, and strengthening employer involvement in immigration processes in communities outside Yellowknife.
This investment is part of a broader federal commitment to Francophone immigration. Canada is investing $25 million over 5 years in the Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration as part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028. To date, 21 projects have received funding totalling approximately $16.6 million to increase recruitment of Francophone and bilingual talent and support Francophone minority communities across Canada.
What is the Francophone Immigration Support Program?
It is a federal program that funds projects to support Francophone and bilingual immigration and integration across Canada, with a particular focus on communities outside Quebec.
How much money is Canada investing in Francophone immigration?
Canada is investing $25 million over 5 years in the Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration as part of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028. The current Northwest Territories project receives approximately $860,000.
What services will the new Northwest Territories project provide?
The project will improve access to immigration information, promote the Northwest Territories Nominee Program, support recognition of foreign credentials, and strengthen connections between employers and skilled Francophone and bilingual workers in communities outside Yellowknife.
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Immigration rules change often — confirm details on the official source above and, for your situation, consult a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer.