Kingston becomes the 25th designated area
May 1, 2009 3:11 PM
McGuinty Government Gives Kingston Residents Better Access To French-Language Services
Ontario is expanding the French-language services available to the Francophone community in the City of Kingston.
As of May 1, 2009, all Ontario government offices located in Kingston will offer French-language services in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
Ontario is expanding the French-language services available to the Francophone community in the City of Kingston.
As of May 1, 2009, all Ontario government offices located in Kingston will offer French-language services in accordance with the French Language Services Act. The designation of the City of Kingston under the French Language Services Act was first announced in June 2006.
A committee made up of members from the local Francophone community and representatives of the Ontario government implemented the designation process.Quick Facts
- About 85% of Franco-Ontarians live in a designated area.
- The designation of a new area is generally based on the demographic weight of francophones in a given region. However, the desire and commitment of the community play a large role in the designation process.
Learn More
- For further information on the French Language Services Act and the designated areas, please visit the Office of Francophone Affairs website.
- Backgrounder on the designation of the City of Kingston
Office of Francophone Affairs
ontario.ca/francophone