Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, has issued a proclamation to mark the 21st annual B.C. Francophonie Day.

In advance of B.C. Francophonie Day, which coincides with International Francophonie Day, Dix hosted a celebration with the francophone community.

“La Journée de la francophonie en Colombie-Britannique celebrates the important and valuable contributions of French-speaking residents,” said Dix.

“This year, we recognize the significant contributions francophone organizations in British Columbia make in helping francophone newcomers feel welcomed, settled and integrated in our province. British Columbia is home to thousands of French-speaking residents and welcomes many French-speaking Canadians and newcomers annually, all of whom contribute to the richness of the province.”

Dix also announced the province will build on the success of its French Languages Services Fund by providing $250,000 in ongoing funding to support projects benefiting B.C.’s Francophonie.

To mark B.C. Francophonie Day and International Francophonie Day, the province will raise the Franco-Columbian flag (pictured) outside the B.C. Parliament Buildings on Monday, March 20. More than 70,000 francophone and more than 300,000 French-speaking people in British Columbia live in all regions of the province.

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