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Francophonie

As of October 1, 2025, there has been a change in the Office of the Vice-President, International and Francophonie. The international portfolio has been rolled into the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, while the Francophonie portfolio will fall under the newly-formed Office of the Vice-President, Francophonie and External and Community Relations. For now, you can still find the content related to the Francophonie and international portfolios below.

Francophonie

The "Towards a Renewed Francophonie at the University of Ottawa: A Shared Responsibility", encapsulates the major issues raised by the Francophones of our community on living, studying and working in French on campus.

The Progress Report, "Implementation of the Action Plan for Francophonie at the University of Ottawa", presents a summary table describing the state of implementation of each recommendation of the Action Plan for the Francophonie and outlines the concrete realization of many actions.

The numbers behind the Francophonie at the University of Ottawa
Status Report on the Francophonie 2021-2022 (PDF 8.74MB)
Towards a Renewed Francophonie (PDF 3.8 MB)
Implementation of the Action Plan for Francophonie (PDF 4.2 MB)
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About Francophonie

A unique, forward-looking identity.

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Governance of the Francophonie

Seeking accountability and dialogue. Our governance of the Francophonie is a shared responsibility of all actors essential to the advancement of the Francophonie and a dialogue involving all members of the community.

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Promoting Francophonie

A leverage for cultural diplomacy.

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Language rights and obligations

The University of Ottawa is, fundamentally, a bilingual institution, a place where staff and students can study and work in the official language of their choice, where they have access to information in the language they are more comfortable in, and feel seen and heard for who they are.

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Thriving in French

A blend of tradition and innovation.

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French at uOttawa

Our Francophonie is unique and daring.

Podcast: Parlez-moi de l’Ontario français

A French podcast bringing academics and the Franco-Ontarian community together.

News

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Julie Cafley appointed vice-president, Francophonie and External and Community Relations at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Cafley, PhD, as vice-president, Francophonie and External and Community Relations for a five-year term beginning on July 6, 2026. This is a homecoming for this experienced leader who earned four degrees at uOttawa and worked within the University for fifteen years.
The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Cafley, PhD, as vice-president, Francophonie and External and Community Relations for a five-year term beginning on July 6, 2026. This is a homecoming for this experienced leader who earned four degrees at uOttawa and worked within the University for fifteen years.

May 13, 2026
University of Ottawa president and vice-chancellor Marie-Eve Sylvestre shakes hands with Université de l'Ontario français president and vice-chancellor Normand Labrie.

University of Ottawa and the Université de l’Ontario français join forces to bolster education in French in Ontario

The University of Ottawa and the Université de l’Ontario français have agreed to a strategic collaboration to strengthen, diversify and sustain university programs taught in French in Ontario. This initiative reflects a shared desire to support the development of the Franco-Ontarian community and meet the growing need for university programs taught in French in the greater Toronto area.
The University of Ottawa and the Université de l’Ontario français have agreed to a strategic collaboration to strengthen, diversify and sustain university programs taught in French in Ontario. This initiative reflects a shared desire to support the development of the Franco-Ontarian community and meet the growing need for university programs taught in French in the greater Toronto area.

May 7, 2026
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Lucie Hotte reçoit le Prix du CRCCF 2026

Dans le cadre de son colloque annuel, le Centre de recherche sur les francophonies canadiennes (CRCCF) a remis le Prix du CRCCF 2026 à Lucie Hotte, professeure émérite du Département de français de l’Université d’Ottawa.
Dans le cadre de son colloque annuel, le Centre de recherche sur les francophonies canadiennes (CRCCF) a remis le Prix du CRCCF 2026 à Lucie Hotte, professeure émérite du Département de français de l’Université d’Ottawa.

April 27, 2026

Contact us

Francophonie

Tabaret Hall (map) 
550 Cumberland, Room L239 
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 
Canada 

Tel.: 613-562-5928 
Fax: 613-562-5103 
Email: [email protected]