Settlement &
integration
Always ready and
attuned to the
community

FUNDERS

The needs

Every year, thousands of French-speaking immigrants choose the Greater Toronto Area as their home. Their needs in terms of settling in and integrating are tremendous:

  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Integration into educational institutions
  • Contact with the host community
Our services

In collaboration with partners, the CFGT offers a wide range of services aimed primarily at welcoming and facilitating the integration of newly arrived Francophones in the Greater Toronto Area by providing them with information and directing them to resources that meet their needs. These services include:

  • Pre-arrival services: virtual information and orientation sessions, referral and support for permanent residents who have received their confirmation of permanent residence (CRP/COPR) and are preparing to arrive in Canada within the next six months, for the province of Ontario in the areas of settlement, employment and RTCE.
  • Greeting services: From arrival at Toronto Pearson Airport Terminals 1 and 3 for French speakers, non-English speakers and English speakers
  • Services for newcomers to the Toronto and Peel region:
    • Settlement and orientation services
    • Francophone School Integration Program (PIDEF)
    • Community connections
    • Professional mentoring program Experica 3.0
    • Entrepreneurship program — Cuisinepreneur in Toronto
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PRE-DEPARTURE:

1,666

clients received at least three individual consultations prior to their arrival in Ontario to better prepare them for integration and foster their self-reliance

12,722

newly arrived individuals received information sessions prior to their arrival in Ontario

PEARSON:

8,356 Francophones

38,305 Anglophones

Participation in
Destination Canada

1,969

The personalized service supported 1,969 individual clients through 4,464 interactions, providing intensive follow-up tailored to their specific needs

individual interactions

4,465
260

group activities were organized to foster lasting social ties and accelerate the integration of newly arrived people into the community

3,737

people took part in workshops and activities to combat isolation, strengthening the sense of belonging and well-being of newly arrived people

“After losing my job, I took the Cuisinepreneur training course. This practical and enriching immersion allowed me to launch my own business. Thanks to the entire team for their support and trust. This journey has taught me that with the right people, anything is possible.”

- CFCT client

“CFGT offers great programs for all children. My daughter has learned a lot and is now proud to be the assistant to the instructor. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!”

- CFCT client

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in this wonderful activity. It was spectacular, well organized and greatly appreciated. This type of event is a great help to me as I settle into life in Canada.”

- CFCT client

“Thank you to the Centre francophone de Toronto for supporting the Lumière exhibition on notable figures. This Black History Month initiative allowed our students to celebrate and better understand the contributions of Black communities in Canada.”

- CFCT client

A new office
in the heart of
Brampton

The Centre francophone du Grand Toronto has opened a new service point in Brampton, at 60 Queen Street East. This new office provides local access to essential services—employment, housing, legal assistance, and support for newly arrived individuals—for the Francophone population of the Peel region.

Watch the
inauguration
ceremony

The opening of this site is a milestone in our commitment to reaching out to communities where they are. The inauguration was commemorated by the City of Brampton, which presented an official certificate of congratulation.

Discover the
office in detail

Outing at the Aga Khan Museum

Outing at the Aga Khan Museum

Distribution of school kits

Bronte Creek Provincial Park sugar shack outing

Curriculum night

Bronte Creek Provincial Park sugar shack outing

Curriculum night