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Melanie Moir, from Windsor, would never have thought that her accent would be rejected by her peers during her post-secondary studies in Ottawa. After all, French was her mother tongue. Are young Franco-Ontarians sufficiently prepared for the possibility of not being recognized as legitimate francophones once out of school?

In Ontario, many job offers in customer service have the criteria of being able to speak 'French Quebecois' or 'Canadian French. Where does this demand come from, and what are its impacts on job seekers from immigrant backgrounds?

Neither public nor private, Ontario's Francophone community radio stations have a direct influence on the vitality of the communities they serve. Whether in Hearst, Cornwall, Ottawa or elsewhere, these radios strive to promote local culture with the means at hand. In this context, Chris St-Pierre, host at CKGN, the Kapuskasing…

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages ??Act, ONFR + offers you a series of commemorative reports. We are inaugurating the celebrations with an interview between two privileged witnesses to the early days of the Act: Keith Spicer, the very first Commissioner of Official Languages, and Serge Joyal, pro-Francophone…

Services offered in English only, unilingual employees, poorly translated signage ... 50 years after the implementation of the Official Languages ??Act, some federal agencies are doing quite well when it comes to bilingualism, while others still leave something to be desired, even after years of complaints to the Office of the…

Franco-Ontarian products are becoming more popular, and it goes well beyond the simple green and white t-shirt. There is now a plethora of items that feature Franco-Ontarian designs, and many individuals are embarking on making their own merchandise. For some designers, it is even thanks to their work on these branded items that they…

French-language schools are popular in Ontario, to such an extent that many English-speaking parents decide to enroll their children there, and their motivations are multiple. But more and more, French-speaking families are denouncing the anglicization of their school environment. Who should have the right to enroll their children in…

In Ontario, the question of the anglicization of French-language schools is divisive, and the case could soon end up in court. Some believe that French schools in the province accept too many English speakers. For others, school boards are just enforcing the law. Who is right? Basile Dorion, Franco-Ontarian activist who is trying to…