Government of Canada Continues to Strengthen Support for Official Language Minority Communities to Enter the Workforce
November 14, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced an investment of $10 million over three years to support initiatives that help official language minority communities (OLMCs) across Canada enter the workforce.
This investment will support organizations that provide training, mentorship, and job placement services to OLMC members, with a focus on newcomers, youth, and women. The funding will also help to develop and implement new strategies to increase the participation of OLMCs in the Canadian labour market.
“Our government is committed to ensuring that official language minority communities have the same opportunities to succeed as other Canadians,” said Minister Petitpas Taylor. “This investment will help to break down barriers and create more inclusive workplaces, where everyone can reach their full potential.”
The funding will be provided through the Official Languages Action Plan, which is a $405 million investment over five years to support and strengthen OLMCs across Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the full participation of OLMCs in Canadian society. This investment is a concrete step towards achieving this goal.
About Official Language Minority Communities
Official language minority communities are groups of Canadians who live in a province or territory where the majority of the population speaks a language other than their own. There are two official language minority communities in Canada: Francophones living in English-speaking provinces and territories, and Anglophones living in Quebec.
OLMCs face a number of challenges, including:
- Difficulty finding employment or advancing in their careers due to language barriers
- Lack of access to services in their own language
- Discrimination and prejudice
The Government of Canada is working to address these challenges and ensure that OLMCs have the same opportunities to succeed as other Canadians.
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