Summary

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s Francophone community is now more dynamic and diverse than ever. The Francophonie is a highly valuable asset for °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû. The province continues with its efforts to preserve and support it by creating favourable conditions that will strengthen its social and cultural vitality, as well as reinforce its economic development and prosperity.

The Ministry of Francophone Affairs acts as steward of the French Language Services Act (FLSA) and main advisor of the government on Francophone affairs and French-language services to ensure Franco-Ontarians receive government services in French, so they can participate in the social, economic and political life of the province while maintaining their linguistic and cultural heritage.

The ministry:

  • Leads the implementation of the modernized FLSA legislative and regulatory framework, including active offer.
  • Works with ministries to ensure that French-language services are available to the public in designated areas of the province.
  • Provides expert advice to provincial government ministries and classified agencies in their efforts to deliver accessible, high-quality French-language services and to ensure that policies and programs meet the needs of Francophones and align with the government’s responsibilities under the FLSA.
  • Makes recommendations with respect to the designation of new areas and agencies, and coordinates the implementation of French-language services in newly designated areas.
  • Promotes Francophone affairs inside government and partners with key ministries on policy and program initiatives to contribute to a stronger Francophone community, including Francophone economic development.
  • Engages with the province’s Francophone community and facilitates the full participation of Francophones in contributing to °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s prosperity.
  • Works with other jurisdictions to promote °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s Francophonie and enhances the province’s profile at both national and international levels.

Ministry program summary

Vote Program

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1301 Francophone Affairs Program $7,730,600 $7,928,300 ($197,700) $8,784,994
  Total operating expense to be voted $7,730,600 $7,928,300 ($197,700) $8,784,994
  Statutory appropriations $16,173 $16,173 - $16,667
  Ministry total operating expense $7,746,773 $7,944,473 ($197,700) $8,801,661

Capital expense
1301 Francophone Affairs Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Ministry Total Capital Expense $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $7,747,773 $7,945,473 ($197,700) $8,801,661

Francophone Affairs Program - vote 1301

The ministry provides advice to the °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû government on matters concerning Francophone affairs and the provision of French-language services. The ministry’s primary program consists of:

  • Working in collaboration with ministries and agencies and the French Language Services Commissioner to ensure effective French-language services delivery across the province.
  • Developing and implementing tools such as the Francophone Lens to help ensure that these services are planned for at the earliest stages of policy and program development.
  • Making recommendations for the designation of new areas and agencies under the FLSA, and coordinating the implementation of services in newly designated areas.
  • Analyzing Census data and generating statistical profiles on the province’s Franco-Ontarian population.
  • Coordinating the transfer of federal funding to other ministries and agencies for projects and initiatives funded under the Canada-°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû Agreement on French Language Services.
  • Managing the Francophone Community Grants Program and the °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû-Québec Cooperation and Exchange Agreement with Respect to the Francophonie.
  • Working with partner ministries, °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû-based francophone businesses, entrepreneurs, and social enterprises within °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû, and jurisdictions within and outside Canada, to stimulate Francophone economic development, and ensuring °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû’s participation in national and international bodies, including the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie and the International Organization of La Francophonie.

Vote summary

Item number Item

Estimates
2023-24

Estimates
2022-23

Difference
between
2023-24
and
2022-23

Actual
2021-22

Operating expense
1 Francophone Affairs Co-ordination $7,730,600 $7,928,300 ($197,700) $8,784,994
  Total operating expense to be voted $7,730,600 $7,928,300 ($197,700) $8,784,994
S Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act $16,173 $16,173 - $16,667
  Total statutory appropriations $16,173 $16,173 - $16,667
  Total operating expense $7,746,773 $7,944,473 ($197,700) $8,801,661

Capital expense
2 Francophone Affairs Program $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense $1,000 $1,000 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Vote-
item
number		 Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount

Operating expense
1301-1 Francophone Affairs Co-ordination    
 

Salaries and wages

   $2,334,100
 

Employee benefits

   $251,200
 

Transportation and communication

   $118,500
 

Services

   $1,847,800
 

Supplies and equipment

   $79,000
 

Transfer payments

    
 

°ÄÃÅÓÀÀû-Quebec Agreement

 $300,000  
 

Support for Long-Term Francophone Economic Development

 $800,000  
 

Francophone Community Grants

 $2,000,000 $3,100,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $7,730,600
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory

Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act

   $16,173
  Total operating expense for Francophone Affairs Program   $7,746,773

Capital expense
1301-2 Francophone Affairs Program    
 

Other transactions

    
 

Other physical assets

   $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted   $1,000
  Total capital expense for Francophone Affairs Program   $1,000