The report, commissioned by the City of Winnipeg, contains recommendations.

The most important are the extension of services in French to all areas of the city and the creation of an advisory committee to improve cooperation between francophone organizations.

The goal is to meet the requirements of Part 9 Charter Act of the City of Winnipeg the services in French.

As part of the community feedback, there are concerns about the lack of consistent delivery of French-speaking services, with the impact being felt on the most vulnerable French-speaking residentswe can read in the report.

” The French language services department continues to receive an increasing number of complaints about the inability to provide a consistent service in French across our organization. »

There are francophones in every corner of Winnipeg. We must find fair ways to serve themtakes note of the report.

Two months of talks

To develop this document, the city states that from February to March 2023, it consulted with the Société de la francophonie manitobaine (SFM), the Franco-Manitobaine School Division (DSFM), and groups representing some of the most vulnerable residents .

Stakeholders indicated that it is important to improve dialogue and that the city is reaffirming its commitment to bilingualism to the municipality and its staff and, in consultation with the municipality, is developing a plan to advance its bilingualism prioritycan we read

The report also points to shortcomings in the provision of services in French, which exacerbate inequalities. Francophone immigrants cannot integrate as quickly and properly when affordable housing is often located outside the Riel district. This population group continues to become more vulnerable and face increasing social and security needs.

At the end of the talks, the MFS has indicated that she would like to Francophonie promotes the city economically, socially and culturally through actions that go beyond that with a simple check box.

170 days after accepting an application

This report was commissioned 170 days ago by the Winnipeg Executive Committee.

Last January, Saint-Boniface City Councilman Mathieu Allard introduced a motion to improve French-language services in Winnipeg. The elected officers did not agree, but unanimously called for a report with recommendations to assess the need for bilingual services. Delivery should be in 120 days.