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New Official Languages Act
The new Act mandated by the Minister of Canadian Heritage to “encourage and support the learning of English and French in Canada,” to “encourage and assist provincial governments to provide opportunities for everyone in Canada to learn both English and ...
“Rendez-Vous Canada” Youth Meetings
The Saskatchewan branch hosted the first in a series of provincial activity-filled weekends in French for grade 7 and 8 immersion and francophone students, funded by a grant obtained by CPF.
Guide to the Administration of Immersion Programs
“French Immersion in Canada: Policies, Regulations, Procedures & Guidelines” was a collection of information from education departments and school districts on topics ranging from advisory committees to transportation.
Presentation: The Meech Lake Accord
CPF presented a brief to the Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons regarding the 1987 Constitutional (Meech Lake) Accord.
CPF Consulted on the Official Languages Act
At the invitation of the Secretary of State, CPF was consulted regarding the drafting of a new Official Languages Act. Then, in the spring of 1988, Canadian Parents for French presented a brief to the Legislative Committee of the House ...
First Brief to a Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages
CPF leaders made a presentation to the Standing Joint Committee on Official Languages, urging that federal funding support of FSL programs be continued. CPF has since appeared many times before parliamentary committees on official languages.
First International Presentation
The CPF President was invited to San Diego, California, to speak to an association of parents interested in English-Spanish bilingualism. The 1998 President went to Wales to present a paper at the Fourth European Conference on Immersion Programmes, and the ...
First Multi-Media Campaign
Launch of the “Making Choices Makes a World of Difference” campaign. It included public service print ads, television spots, radio announcements, bus cards, an information pamphlet, a speaking tour by the CPF President, and events organized by branches and local ...
Second Book Published
More French, s’il vous plaît! focused on information for parents whose children were enrolled in FSL programs.
Directory of Core French Programs
“Core French in Canada, Volume 1: A Survey of Programs” was a directory of school districts meeting or attempting to meet the new criteria for a successful program. This was followed by “Volume 2: A Guide to Resources,” a collection ...
First CPF Festival D’Art Oratoire
In the spring of 1985 CPF took on responsibility for hosting this national non-competitive oratorical Festival for French first- and second-language students, while the CPF chapters and branches organized Concours d’art oratoire “speak-offs.” The Festival was held each year until 1995.