Government of Canada to announce funding that supports Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 1, 2023 – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will provide details on funding that supports Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia.

The event will feature remarks from Minister Petitpas Taylor followed by a question and answer session with media.

Event:             The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will deliver remarks and announce details on funding to support Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia.

Date:               March 2, 2023

Time:              2:00 p.m. PT

Location:       Maison de la Francophonie de Vancouver
                         1555 West 7^th Avenue
                         Vancouver, B.C.