As one of the founding peoples, alongside the Indigenous and English, the French has a long history in this country. The connection between France and Canada stretches to the 16th century and the founding of New France. Since then, the French have been involved in every aspect of Canada's development as explorers, educators, businessmen, politicians, writers and artists.
The French community has grown ever since and over 14.5% of Canadian trace their heritage and ancestry to France (2016 Census). With the centuries of history, many people from France have come to Canada, immigrated and established their lives here. Immigration to Canada from France has grown significantly in recent years, particularly since 2008.
While the five-year period prior to 2008 saw 25,026 French citizens becoming permanent residents in Canada, an impressive 34,619 French citizens gained permanent residence in Canada between 2008 and 2012, constituting a 38% increase in immigration from France. Canada remains a top destination for French Immigrants.
We are proud to have collaborated with L’UFE Monde Ottawa-Gatineau to provide an exclusive community package.
L’UFE Monde (Union des Français de l’Étranger)
Since its creation in 1927, L’UFE Monde (Union des Français de l’Étranger) defends the interests of all French nationals abroad with institutions and public authorities. The UFE acts in many areas: law, social protection, health, education, taxation, security, etc. Expat, future expatriates, French abroad joined in the great family of the UFE and the global network of more than 170 representations in more than 100 countries.
The UFE Monde Ottawa Gatineau, the local representation established in 1983 in the greater region of the national capital of Canada, is at your disposal whether you have been settled for several years or are newcomers. All the stories have one thing in common: France. This common heritage as well as that of the country where we live, Canada, are an inspiration for the actions and activities that we put in place.
