BC Public School Employers' Association
BCPSEA supports public education through innovative human resource practices, services, and partnerships. As the accredited bargaining agent for the province's 60 public boards of education, they offer a wide range of HR services, focusing on developing, coordinating, and facilitating best HR practices.
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Government of Canada: Canadian Heritage
Canadian Heritage is a federal government department in Canada responsible for cultural and heritage matters. They provide funding for initiatives supporting the vitality and development of the francophone community, promoting French language, and enhancing cultural diversity.
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BC Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education of British Columbia oversees education from kindergarten to 12th grade in the province, establishing policies, curriculum, and standards to ensure quality learning for students. It collaborates with schools, allocates funds, and promotes innovation in education to support students' success.
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SFU
Considered British Columbia’s leader in post-secondary education in French, Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers programs and services adapted to French teaching. With pre-service teacher education, online and in-person master's and doctoral programs, non-credit workshops, networking activities, bursaries and awards for studies in French, SFU is committed to supporting teachers throughout their careers. Visit the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs and the Faculty of Education websites to find out about all the options available.
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Le Relais Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique
The Relais Francophone of British Columbia supports Francophone and bilingual newcomers in their professional integration, particularly in regulated professions. Through a specialized service, Le Relais assists candidates from their pre-departure phase, guiding them through the process of professional credential recognition to facilitate access to skilled jobs. In partnership with Make a Future, Le Relais is committed to identifying and recruiting bilingual talent, thereby contributing to the enhancement of diversity and expertise in the province's professional sectors. This initiative helps build an inclusive and dynamic community in British Columbia.
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National Table for French as a Second Language
The National Table for French as a Second Language (TNFLS), a bilingual organization, was established in 2019. Its mandate is to bring together key stakeholders in the field of French as a second language learning, including national organizations, provincial and territorial ministries of education, and the federal government. Each member has a mandate related to French as a second language learning in Canada. The TNFLS aims to discuss common issues related to French as a second language learning, facilitate the sharing of information, expertise, best practices, and solutions, and promote coordination and collaboration among its members.
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