Canadian Parents for French is a national network of volunteers dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second language (FSL) learning opportunities for young Canadians. Founded in 1977, the organization has grown to over 25,000 members today.

Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) is the provincial Branch of our national organization. We have numerous local Chapters across the province that carry out activities that support French as a second language (FSL) learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

 

 

Our Mission Statement

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians.

 

Our Values Statement

In Canadian Parents for French we value commitment to our mandate, the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge, and the taking of initiative and responsibility so that we achieve credibility and effectiveness.

 

 

Canadian Parents for French (Ontario) Position Statements

 

1. Enrolment
It is the position of CPF (Ontario) that all Ontario students, including newly arrived immigrants and new residents to the province, have a right to access quality Core French, Extended French and French Immersion programs as a means of learning Canada’s other official language.

2. FSL Program Quality
It is the position of CPF (Ontario) that all FSL programs deliver high quality language experiences for students with relevant and authentic resources, access to information technology and media, qualified proficient staff and cultural enhancement.

3. Accountability
It is the position of CPF (Ontario) that the Ministry of Education and school boards be accountable for FSL policy and be transparent in their allocation and expenditure of federal and provincial FSL funds. Consultation should be open, inclusive and documented.

4. Transportation
It is the position of CPF (Ontario) that all Ontario students have equitable access to transportation to the FSL program of their choice.

5. Special Education
It is the position of CPF (Ontario) that all students requiring remedial or gifted support are provided with such support to allow them to continue to succeed in all FSL programs.

Approved by the CPF Ontario Board of Directors on February 2, 2007.